Early Head Start Site Visit

Classroom is a friendly relaxed atmosphere that encourages parents to spend time in classroom at drop off and pick up times. (EX. parent and staff chat while child gets settled.)<br>

Staff interact with parents in a warm respectful manner.<br>

Staff communicates with co-workers and works as a team, - respectful of co-workers strengths. <br>

Individual written record of children's day given to parents,(feeding, diapering, and naps)<br><br><br>

Staff and Volunteers eat with children?<br>

Children eat family style.<br><br><br>

Confidentiality is observed.<br>

Records are appropriately filed each day.<br>

Classroom and work areas free of clutter?<br>

Playground free of debris and clutter, broken material handled approprately?<br>

Lesson Plans, Drill Records, Cleaning Log, Evacuation Plan, Daily Schedule and Staff hours posted?<br>

Photographs of children in the group and thier families displayed at eye level.<br>

Many photos and artwork displayed throughout the room. (Ex, 3-D, scribble, paint)

Staff are engaged in appropriate classroom conversations .<br>

Staff use warm pleasant voice tones, no harsh or loud voices in classroom,<br>

Staff smile, talk and show children affection throughout the day,<br>

Adults/staff give children help and encouragement when needed <br>

Staff interact with children on their level.<br>

Interactions are responsive to each child's needs,<br>

Staff have many turn-taking conversations with children (Ex. imitate infant sounds in a back forth "baby conversation" repeat what toddler says and then let toddler take another turn at talking)<br>

Staff extends children language by asking simple questions ,adding words and ideas to what children say. <br><br><br>

Children are working in small groups.<br>

Materials and toys are developmentally appropriate, <br>

Positive Methods of guidance/discipline used effectively. (Ex. redirecting children )<br>

Staff observe children's play and interactions with others.<br>

Diaper changing area is organized and clean properly.<br>

Diaper changing procedures done appropriately. (Procedure posted)<br>

Proper hand-washing procedures observed?<br>

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