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- Go through each item on the list.
- Check off the things you already do.
- Don't worry if you can't check off everything!
- Use the items you DO NOT check off to create an action plan for improvement.
Furniture and Space
Relaxation and Comfort
o Furniture is upholstered and soft.
o Soft cushions are available.
o Floors in play areas are covered with soft rugs.
o A child-sized rocker or other child-sized furniture is available.
o Special soft cozy areas are regularly available for reading and relaxation.
o Cozy area provides a reading corner with cushions.
o Cozy area provides a doll house and many soft toys.
Room Arrangement
o Materials with a similar use are placed together.
o Individual stations are set up for specific activities, such as painting, reading, etc.
o Traffic patterns don’t interfere with activities.
o Required resources such as water or shelving are available in the stations.
o Quiet and noisy stations are separated.
o Appropriate play space is provided in each station.
o Stations are easy to supervise visually.
o Stations provide a variety of learning experiences.
o Materials in stations are labeled and organized so that children can use them on their own.
o Additional supplies are available to add to or change the stations.
Supervision
o Caregivers are focused on children.
o Attention is paid to safety, cleanliness, and proper use of materials.
o Caregivers interact with children and enhance play with teaching.
o Children are encouraged to explore independently.
o Supervision balances the children’s need for independence with adult-guided learning activities.
Diapering/Toileting
o Toilets are accessible.
o Hot water is available.
o Facilities are clean.
o Adults wash their hands after changing children’s diapers.
o Water is available in the diapering area.
o Toilets are child-sized (potty chairs for toddlers also work).
o Sinks are low enough for children to easily use.
o Caregivers use diapering as a time to warmly interact with children.
Napping
o Naps are scheduled daily.
o Naps are supervised.
o Napping area is quiet, private, and well-ventilated.
o Cuddly toys are available to help children relax.
o Soft, soothing music plays in the background during naps
o Caregivers provide backrubs to children.
o Early risers and non-nappers are given separate activities.
Personal Grooming
o Hands are washed before meals and after using the toilet.
o Teeth are brushed after meals.
o Hair combing is regularly scheduled.
o Grooming is part of an educational program encouraging good habits.
o Children are encouraged to groom independently with supervision.
Interactions between Adults and Children
o Caregivers respond quickly when problems happen.
o Caregivers regularly talk to and interact with children.
o The atmosphere is calm but busy.
o Children seem happy most of the time.
o Staff and children seem relaxed.
o Voices are cheerful and children smile often.
o Caregivers show warmth, such as gentle holding and hugging, in physical contact.
o Children and adults respect one another.
o Caregivers help children before problems occur.
o Caregivers help children settle conflicts.
o Caregivers have a lesson plan for developing social skills.
Planning Activities
o There is enough time for meals, naps, grooming, and changing diapers.
o Several activity periods, some indoors and some outdoors, are planned each day.
o The schedule is flexible enough to allow for children to choose some activities on their own.
o Materials for the next activity are ready before the current activity ends.
o There are alternative activities for children who aren’t able to take part in the main activity.
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