Infant Toddler Observations

INFANT/TODDLER OBSERVATION CHECKLIST

This instrument focuses on the direct observation of adult behaviors/environmental arrangements specific to supporting the social emotional development of infants and toddlers. Items are scored using the following 4-point scale: 1. Exemplary (4) a. Observed consistently across the observation time b. Observed consistently across children in the classroom c. Practice is of high quality throughout the observation 2. Emerging (3) a. Practice is observed more often then not during the observation b. Practice is observed across multiple children c. Quality of the practice is acceptable and developmentally
Staff provides routine care for children when not attended by parent. |4 |3 |2 |1 |
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Caregivers encourage positive social interaction, intervening in difficulties only when necessary. |4 |3 |2 |1 |
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|2. Caregivers respond to infant/toddler needs in a timely and caring manner. |4 |3 |2 |1 |
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