Preschool Observation Checklist (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

Preschool Observation Checklist Page 2

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Observation Checklist Items

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What techniques are used to elicit positive behavior from

children?

Do you have a safe enclosed outside play area?

How do you discipline a child? How do you comfort a child?

Are self care skills included in daily routines?

What are the schools policies around potty training?

What kind of security measures are in place to assure the

safety of the children?

Is a bathroom easily accessible?

Do the children eat while they are at the program? (snacks,

milk, juice, lunch) If so, where?

Can meals and eating area be modified as need for the child?

Do the children nap or have rest time?

Is there a daily method of communication between the teacher

(s) and parents?

Do program staff appear open to suggestions from families

and others? Are they kind to the children?

Do the children appear happy?

Are the children actively involved with the materials and each

other?

How often are the toys and materials cleaned? Was the

program clean?

What do you expect from me as a parent? What supplies are

parents obligated to provide?

Does the program take field trips? Do community members

visit and interact with the children (Police, Fire)?

Is there a Special Education Parent Advisory Group?

Other?

Developed by the FSC of the Southern NJ REIC on 11/09.

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