We would like to share with you some of the AELCS noted feedback from our site visit in March 2012.
STANDARD TWO - Relationships between the caregivers and children are supportive and respectful.
Demonstrated Best Practices
- Providers were interacting with children on their level.
- Children were treated with respect and engaged in conversations where they were listened to and needs responded to promptly. Many questions and open ended comments were heard in all homes.
- The Providers were observed offering choices and asking children’s opinions. When a child did not want her diaper changed, the provider gave a few more minutes and then asked her again.
- The Providers were observed to be frequently and appropriately showing affection to the children.
- Families are encouraged to share their culture, knowledge and experiences as well as make suggestions for their child’s care. In Homes # 1 & 2 each child had an album or poster with their photo and details about their lives.
- All children have individual portfolios with art work, photos and anecdotes.
- Providers communicate with parents on a daily basis about the children. One provider, Home # 3, uses texting and email to communicate with the families.
- Level of communication was adjusted to match the children’s communication abilities; shorter phrases and gestures were used with younger nonverbal children. One home (# 3) has a child with a language delay and the provider used strategies to encourage language development.
- Children’s respectful peer interactions were supported. Children were helped to understand each other’s feelings. A child was upset and the provider told another child that she was sad right now but would feel better soon.
- Children were acknowledged when interacting appropriately.
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