Child Development 2 Observation Cover Sheet (16 Points)
(2 points)
Student’s Name: ______
Observation # ______Date: ______Time: ______
Name of School/Program ______
Address ______
School Information (2 points): (check those that apply)
Center ______Family Child Care Home ______Unified School District ______
Public ______Private Non-Profit ______Private For Profit ______
Church/Temple Related ______Corporate ______Chain/Network ______
Full Day ______Half Day ______Half Day and Extended Hours ______
Licensed ______Number of children for which program is licensed ______
License Exempt ______Reason ______
Number of children enrolled ______Ages of children enrolled ______
Number of teachers ______Number of Assistants ______Other? ______
Are there any restrictions on enrollment: ______Explain______?
Are there children with special needs enrolled? ______What special needs? ______
What hours is the school open? ______List meals/snacks provided ______
Class of Children Observed (2 points):
Number of children in class ______
Minimum age of children in class ______Maximum age of children in class ______
Number of teachers ______Assistants ______Ratio (staff to children) ______
Philosophy (5 points): Read the brochure or ask the Director to find out the philosophy and goals of the program. Attach it to your observation with your name on it. Also, please attach a copy of the brochure or program flyer.
Schedule of the Day (5 points): Read the brochure or ask a staff member to find out the schedule of the day. Type it on a separate piece of paper with your name on it, and attach it to your observation.
Child Development 2 Observation #1 Assignment
Purpose: To observe and evaluate the indoor and outdoor environment
Indoor Environment (42 points):
1. Is the school reasonably clean and attractive? Yes ______No ______
Describe (2 points):
2. Does the school seem warm and inviting to all those who will use it throughout the day? If so, describe what you see in the classroom that welcomes:
Children (2 points):
Staff (2 points):
Parents (2 points):
3. Is the furniture appropriate for use and is it child-sized? Yes ______No ______
Describe (2 points):
4. Is there a VARIETY of storage space available? Yes ______No ______
Describe the different kinds of storage that you see (2 points):
5. Is a VARIETY of materials available on open shelves so children can help themselves?
Describe the different kinds of materials you see on shelves (4 points):
6. Is there a place for each child’s belongings? Yes ______No ______
Describe (2 point):
7. Are there soft, cozy areas for relaxation and comfort? Yes ______No ______
Describe (2 points):
8. Are there elements from nature to explore and investigate throughout the room?
(e.g. plants, fish, shells, etc.) Yes ______No ______Describe (2 points):
9. Does children’s work predominate in displays and bulletin boards (1 points)?
Yes ______No ____
10. Are quiet and noise areas separated (1 point)?
Yes ______No ______
11. Do displays, materials, books, etc. reflect the diversity of children and adults? (culture, language, ability/disability, etc.)
Describe what diversity you observed in the materials (2 points):
12. Does the room have the following learning centers or areas? Describe each one including where it is located, what materials are available and the storage for each.
(10 points - each worth 1 point)
Blocks:
Home/Dramatic Play:
Library:
Art:
Music:
Puzzles/Manipulatives:
Science/Sensory/Discovery:
Computer/Office (for children, not adults):
Woodworking:
Other:
Evaluation of Indoor Space (7 points): Do you like what you observed? Why or why not? What changes, if any, would you make to enhance the indoor environment? Be descriptive and detailed!
Outdoor Environment (42 points):
1. Is the outdoor environment divided into defined areas that invited different kinds of play? Identify and describe the type of play that is available in each (6 points).
2. Describe any large permanent equipment. Where is it located? How is it used? (2 points)
3. Describe any wheel toys and/or portable materials that you see (2 points).
4. Is there an adequate sandbox? Yes ______No ______
Are sand toys available? Describe (4 points).
5. Describe any shade that is available (2 points).
6. Describe what water sources are available, and see if water is available for playing as well as for drinking (2 points).
7. Is there a children’s planting area? Garden? Describe (3 points).
8. Are creative activities available? (painting, dramatic play, etc.) (6 points)
9. Are there areas for children to explore? Are there opportunities for adventure? Describe (2 points).
10. Is there a VARIETY of outdoor surfaces? Describe the different outdoor surfaces
(2 points).
11. Is there enough space for the number of children using the yard? Does the children’s “traffic” flow smoothly? (2 points)
12. How many teachers are needed to supervise the yard effectively? ______How many were there? ______(2 points)
Evaluation of Outdoor Space (7 points): Do you like what you observed? Why or why not? What changes, if any, would you make to enhance the outdoor environment? Be descriptive and detailed!