I. Human Relationships
  • Staff relate to all children in positive ways.
  • Staff respond appropriately to the individual needs of children.
  • Staff encourage children to make choices and to become more responsible.
  • Staff interact with children to help them learn.
  • Staff use positive techniques to guide the behavior of children.
  • Children generally interact with one another in positive ways.
  • Staff and families interact with each other in positive ways.
  • Staff work well together to meet the needs of children.

1. Staff relate to all children in positive ways.
  1. Staff treat children with respect and listen to what they say.
  2. Staff make children feel welcome and comfortable.
  3. Staff respond to children with acceptance and appreciation.
  4. Staff are engaged with children.

2. Staff respond appropriately to the individual needs of children.
  1. Staff know that each child has special interests and talents.
  2. Staff is aware of the range of children's abilities.
  3. Staff respect a child's culture and home language.
  4. Staff respond to the range of children's feelings and temperaments.

3. Staff encourage children to make choices and to become more responsible.
  1. Staff offer assistance in a way that supports a child's initiative.
  2. Staff assist children without taking control, and they encourage children to take leadership roles.
  3. Staff give children many chances to choose what they will do, how they will do it, and with whom.
  4. Staff help children make informed and responsible choices.
  5. Staff interactions with children reflect high expectations.

4. Staff interact with children to help them learn.
  1. Staff ask questions that encourage children to think for themselves.
  2. Staff share skills and resources to help children gain information and solve problems.
  3. Staff vary the approaches they use to help children learn.
  4. Staff help children use language skills through frequent conversations.

5. Staff use positive techniques to guide the behavior of children.
  1. Staff encourage children to cooperate, share, care for materials, and join in activities.
  2. Staff set appropriate limits for children.
  3. Staff use no harsh discipline methods.
  4. Staff encourage children to resolve their own conflicts. Staff step in only if needed to discuss the issues and work out a solution.

6. Children generally interact with one another in positive ways.
  1. Children appear relaxed and involved with each other.
  2. Children show respect for each other.
  3. Children usually cooperate and work well together.
  4. When problems occur, children often try to discuss their differences and work out a solution with staff guidance when needed.

7. Staff and families interact with each other in positive ways.
  1. Staff take action to make families feel welcome and comfortable.
  2. Staff and families treat each other with respect.
  3. Staff share the languages and cultures of the families they serve, and the communities they live in, whenever possible.
  4. Staff and families work together to make arrivals and departures between home and program go smoothly.

8. Staff work well together to meet the needs of children.
  1. Staff communicate with each other while the program is in session to ensure that the program flows smoothly.
  2. Staff are cooperative with each other.
  3. Staff are respectful of each other.
  4. Staff provide role models of positive adult relationships.

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