Please complete the following questionnaire about your child’s caregiver,_________________________. Your feedback on the questionnaire will provide information to your child’s caregiver about ways that they can improve their current practices and grow as a professional.
The following questions relate to high quality practices demonstrated by caregivers. For each question, please rate your child’s caregiver on a scale of 1-3 (1=Needs improvement, 2=Competent, 3=Very Competent).
My child’s caregiver:
Provides a clean, safe, learning environment for my child.
Provides an environment that encourages healthy habits and good nutrition.
Provides materials, experiences and routines that support my child’s development and learning.
Provides activities and materials that support my child’s fine motor skills (i.e., writing, building with blocks, painting) and large muscles skills (climbing, dancing).
Provides activities and materials that support my child’s cognitive development (thinking, problem solving).
Supports my child’s language development and provides materials and experience that encourage reading, writing and communication.
Provides experiences and materials that support my child’s creativity through music, art, and dance.
Helps my child build a positive self-concept and self-identity.
Respects my child’s background and traditions and represents our family in the environment
Provides opportunities for my child to interact with peers and helps my child to get along with others.
Uses positive guidance strategies to help my child understand how to behave appropriately.
Establishes positive, collaborative relationship with my family.
Provides a well-organized environment and manages the classroom effectively.
Is respectful in their communication and interactions with my child can family.
Adapted from:
The Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program and CDA competency standards: Family Child Care edition. (2021). (pp. 147-148). Washington, DC: Council for Professional Recognition.