The Facility I Observed Services Infants At Pre K Aged...

Safe Environment The facility I observed services infants to Pre-K aged children. The campus also has an afterschool program, the day I observed, the public schools were not in session, so there were several school-aged children in attendance as well. The building in which I observed appeared to house only the infant and toddlers. The pre-kindergarten program has its own building, of which I did not enter. The two year old room I observed appeared to have safe environment with no obvious safety hazards. Emergency numbers where posted by a telephone in the room and each room had an intercom system. While I thought the intercom was a wonderful form of communication, it was unfortunate that they were all synced together and not to just†¦show more content†¦The caregiver was observant and aware of how her children felt and responded to any forms of discontent, including if a child did not feel well. Although the hot lunch meals were prepared in a room other than where I o bserved, food allergies and/or intolerances were observed, as a child was given soy milk. The meal served was nutritious and after eating each child brushed their teeth. Learning Environment The facility appeared to have ample amount of age-appropriate toys, materials, and equipment – although some of the battery operated toys needed new batteries in order for them to work properly. Respectful and responsive curriculum is based on relationships that occur within planned and unplanned activities, experiences, and happenings (26). The caregiver allowed time for play and exploration and when appropriate allowed the children to determine what activity would occur. The environment was developmentally appropriate for the children present. Different areas of the room were sectioned off for certain activities and the materials that belonged with the activity stayed in the appropriate section. For example, the kitchen area had all the kitchen utensils and the library contained the books. All the toys and materials were at the children’s level and picture labels were used in the room to accommodate those who need visual assistance. There w as a picture of a toy on the shelf where that toy should be placed when it was time to clean up. Each