Do caregivers demonstrate patience in helping children solve problems?

Do caregivers appear warm and friendly?
Do caregivers seem calm and gentle?
Do caregivers speak to children in an appropriate, nurturing manner?
Do children seem to enjoy being with caregivers?
Do caregivers treat children as unique and special?
Do caregivers demonstrate patience in helping children solve problems?
Do caregivers talk to children and encourage them to express themselves through words and language?
Do caregivers encourage children to express themselves in creative ways?
Do caregivers help children to know, accept, and feel good about themselves?
Do caregivers help children work independently?
Do caregivers support a routine with rules children can understand and follow?
Infant Toddler Caregivers
Do caregivers seem to provide a pleasant atmosphere such as soft music and warm voices?
Do caregivers spend time holding, playing with, and/or talking to infants and toddlers?
Do caregivers provide stimulation by pointing out things to look at, touch, and listen to?
Do caregivers encourage and support self-help skills in toddlers?
Do caregivers encourage children to think things through?
Do caregivers support language learning by talking with them, naming things, reading aloud, describing actions, and responding to the children’s words?
Preschool Caregivers
Do caregivers join children in activities?
Do caregivers encourage children to make their own choices?
Do caregivers encourage creativity and use of imagination?
Are caregivers attentive, patient, positive, warm, and accepting?
Do caregivers encourage self-help skills?
Do caregivers support vocabulary skills by talking with children, reading aloud to children, and answering their questions?
Do caregivers respect children’s ideas, values, or opinions?
II. Health and Safety
Does the environment appear to be safe and well-maintained? (indoor and outdoor)

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