Please complete the following feedback about the practices of the professionals in your child’s school-age program. Your feedback will provide valuable information about ways the staff members can improve their current practices and continue to grow as professionals. The following questions relate to high-quality practices demonstrated by school-age staff members working with children and youth. For each question, please rate the staff member on the scale below. Key: 1: Needs improvement 2: Competent 3: Very Competent Statement:Provides a safe, clean environment that helps prevent injuries and teaches children and youth how to stay safe. Promotes healthy habits, nutrition, and practices that support the physical well-being of children and youth. Provides materials, experiences and routines that support my child’s development and learning. Creates an engaging, welcoming, and secure environment that encourages children and youth to explore, learn, and participate in activities. Provides a variety of equipment, activities, and opportunities that support the physical development of children and youth. Provides activities and experiences that encourage curiosity, exploration, creativity, and problem-solving appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of children and youth. Communicates effectively with children and youth and provides opportunities for them to express their thoughts, ideas, and feelings. Provides opportunities for children and youth to express their creativity through language, movement, music, art, materials, and new ideas. Supports the physical, social, and emotional development of children and youth and encourages confidence, independence, and self-esteem. Helps children and youth feel accepted, build positive relationships, communicate effectively, and demonstrate empathy and respect for others. Provides a supportive environment in which children and youth learn and practice appropriate behaviors and social skills. Establishes and maintains open, positive, responsive, and cooperative relationships with families. Is well organized and effectively manages program activities and daily operations. Presents themselves in a professional, respectful, and responsible manner.
Adapted from: Council for Professional Recognition. (2022). (pp. 137-138). Washington, DC: Council for Professional Recognition. Youth family questionnaire. Child Development Associate (CDA) Council.
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