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score sheet expanded version family child care environment rating scale­revised edition thelma harms debby cryer and richard m clifford observer observer code home facility code providers provider code number of providers present number of children enrolled highest number of children family child care home allows at one time highest number of children present during observation number enrolled in each age group infants birth through 11 mos toddlers 12 mos through 29 mos preschool/k 30 mos through 5 yrs school-agers 6 yrs through 12 yrs date of observation mmddyy number of children with identified disabilities birthdates of children enrolled youngest mmmmddddyyyy oldest time observation ended time interview began time interview ended am am am y n 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 y n 5.1 5.2 5.3 y n na 7.1 7.2 7.3 y n 2 furniture for routine care play and learning y n 1.1 1.2 1.3 3.1 3.2 3.3 y n 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 y n 7.1 7.2 7.3 y n na 5.3 examples of provisions that promote self-help used at least 2 observed 1 2 5.5 7.3 use of adult seating by provider observed at least 1 example y n 1 indoor space used for child care 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 time observation began am pm pm pm pm space and furnishings 7.3 accessibility a doorways 32 wide y n b easy to use handles on doors y n c thresholds appropriate height/beveled if ¼ y n check types of disability physical/sensory social/emotional cognitive/language other score sheet p 1

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3 provision for relaxation and comfort y n 1.1 3.1 3.2 y n 5.1 5.2 5.3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 y n 7.1 7.2 7.3 y n 3.1 soft furnishings used during observation y n 5.1 soft furnishings accessible much of the day y n 5.3 number of soft toys 4 arrangement of indoor space for child care y n 1.1 1.2 1.3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 y n na 5.1 5.2 5.3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 y n 7.1 7.2 7.3 y n 1.2 3.2 is it difficult to supervise while children are in a sleeping areas y n b any play spaces y n 3.3 list hazards observed in space 1 2 3 5.3 number of children 1 year and older enrolled number of pieces of children s work displayed 5 display for children y n 1.1 1.2 3.1 3.2 3.3 y n na 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 y n 7.1 7.2 7.3 y n 5.4 provider talks about display at least 1 example observed y n 6 space for privacy y n 1.1 1.2 3.1 3.2 y n 5.1 5.2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 y n 7.1 7.2 y n 5.1 7.1 spaces set aside for privacy score sheet p 2 ÷ a subscale items 1­6 score b number of items scored space and furnishings average score a b

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personal care routines 7 greeting/departing y n 1.1 1.2 1.3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 y n 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1.1 3.1 5.1 5.3 5.4 7.2 greetings observed child parent information shared yes no 1.1 1.2 1.3 3.1 3.2 3.3 5.1 5.2 5.3 7.1 7.2 other issues e.g supervision schedule 9 meals/snacks y n na 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 y n na 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 an ynyn 7.1 7.2 1.3 3.3 5.3 handwashing yes no children before eating after eating before food prep feeding after feeding ynynynyn 5.2 all cots/mats cribs 36 apart or solid barrier y n 1.3 3.3 5.3 tables/highchair trays washed y n 8 nap/rest 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 na an ynyn 7.1 7.2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1.2 3.2 cots/mats cribs for children 2 yrs 36 apart or solid barrier y n washed y n sanitized y n [before meals sanitized y n [after meals adults score sheet p 3

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10 diapering/toileting y n 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 y n 5.1 5.2 5.3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 y n 7.1 7.2 7.3 y n 1.1 1.2 3.1 3.2 diapering procedure every adult observed yes no prep proper disposal wipe adult s hands wipe child s hands clean diaper area sanitize diaper area same sink sanitized other issues 1.1 3.1 same sink sanitized after toileting use y n 1.3 3.3 handwashing observed adult child yes no 11 health practices y n 1.1 1.2 1.3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 y n na 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 12 safety practices y n 1.1 1.2 1.3 3.1 3.2 3.3 y n 5.1 5.2 5.3 score sheet p 4 ÷ a subscale items 7­12 score snoitcaretni ,noisivrepus g.e seussi detaler rehto 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 y n 7.1 7.2 7.3 y n na 3.2 handwashing observed yes no child adult upon arrival in home or re-entry from outside after messy sand or water play before shared water play after dealing w bodily fluids after touching pets or contaminated objects 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 y n 7.1 7.2 y n 1.1 1.2 3.1 safety hazards indoor outdoor b number of items scored personal care routines average score a b

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listening and talking 13 helping children understand language y n 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 y n 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 y n 7.1 7.2 7.3 y n 3.1 5.1 talking during routines examples 3.1 5.1 talking during play examples 5.4 examples of descriptive words used 14 helping children use language y n 1.1 1.2 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 y n 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3.1 5.4 verbal responses from provider to children examples 15 using books y n na 1.1 1.2 1.3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 y n na 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 1.1 3.1 5.1 number of accessible books for each age group 1.2 3.2 number of books in disrepair 5.1 any inappropriate books violent frightening y n list 7.3 provider encourages children to read at their ability level 1 example 1 score sheet p 5 ÷ a subscale items 13­15 score an an ynynyn na 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 3.1 5.4 non-verbal responses from provider to children examples 5.3 children encouraged to communicate with one another 2 examples 1 2 5.2 wide selection of books for each age group races ages abilities animals familiar experiences fiction factual y n 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 5.3 provider reads to individuals/small groups observed at least 1 example y n 7.2 provider uses books with children 2 examples 1 2 b number of items scored listening and talking average score a b

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activities 16 fine motor y n 1.1 1.2 3.1 3.2 3.3 y n 5.1 5.2 5.3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 y n 7.1 7.2 y n 3.1 5.1 types of fine motor materials accessible for preschool and school-age building toys art/craft materials manipulatives puzzles · · · · · · · · · · 5.3 provider interacts with children during fine motor play 2 ex 1 2 materials for infants and toddlers list 17 art y n 1.1 1.2 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 y n 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 na 3.1 5.1 5.2 types of art materials accessible for preschool and school-age drawing required paints 3-d collage tools types of art materials for toddlers list 1.2 3.2 any unsafe or toxic materials used y n score na if all children in care are younger than 12 months of age 18 music and movement y n 1.1 1.2 1.3 3.1 3.2 3.3 y n 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 19 blocks y n 1.1 3.1 3.2 3.3 y n 5.1 5.2 5.3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 na y n 7.1 7.2 7.3 y n score na if all children in care are younger than 12 months or older than 7 years of age score sheet p 6 an y n an ynyn 7.1 7.2 7.3 3.1 5.1 5.2 music materials accessible list for each age group 5.3 informal singing observed y n 5.4 times recorded music used y n 7.1 7.2 7.3 3.1 5.1 types of blocks accessible list for each age 3.1 5.1 types of accessories accessible list 7.3 provider encourages/participates in block play 1 example observed y n

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20 dramatic play y n 1.1 3.1 3.2 y n 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3.1 5.1 5.2 dramatic play materials accessible list for each age group 21 math/number y n 1.1 1.2 1.3 3.1 3.2 y n 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 y n 7.1 7.2 7.3 y n na 22 nature/science y n 1.1 1.2 3.1 3.2 3.3 y n 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 23 sand and water play y n 1.1 3.1 3.2 3.3 y n 5.1 5.2 5.3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 na y n 7.1 7.2 y n score na if all children in care are younger than 18 months of age and/or over 6 years of age · · · an ynyn na 7.1 7.2 7.3 · an ynyn na 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.1 materials that represent diversity list 1 2 7.3 provider facilitates children s play 1 example observed y n 3.1 5.1 math and number materials accessible list for each age group 5.4 provider talks about math/number concepts during a free play y n b routines y /n 3.1 5.1 types of science/nature materials accessible for preschool and school-age collections of natural objects living things nature/science tools nature/science books pictures games or toys 3.1 types of materials accessible to infants and toddlers 5.4 provider uses everyday events as basis for helping children learn about science/nature 1 example observed y n 3.2 supervision issues 3.1 5.1 7.1 sand/water provided indoors sand water 7.2 different activities done with sand or water yes no outdoors how often 3.3 5.2 toys/materials for sand/water play score sheet p 7

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24 promoting acceptance of diversity y n 1.1 1.2 1.3 3.1 3.2 3.3 y n 5.1 5.2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 y n 7.1 7.2 y n 3.1 5.1 tally diversity race/culture age abilities gender books pictures materials 5.2 dramatic play props that represent various cultures/races list 1 2 3 4 25 use of tv video and/or computer y n na 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 3.1 3.2 3.3 y n 5.1 5.2 5.3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 na y n 7.1 7.2 y n 1.1 3.1 any inappropriate materials used y n list 3.3 times children use tv/video times used for computer score item na if tv video and computers are never used when children are present 3.2 5.2 alternative activities accessible list 26 active physical play y n 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 y n 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 y n 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 y n na 1.3 3.3 5.3 5.4 any equipment/materials inappropriate/unsafe y n 1.1 1.2 3.2 5.1 appropriate indoor/outdoor space used y n 7.4 skills stimulated by materials list older infant/toddlers preschool­k school-age score sheet p 8 ÷ a subscale items 16­26 score b number of items scored activities average score a b

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interaction 27 supervision of play and learning y n 1.1 1.2 3.1 3.2 3.3 y n 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 y n 7.1 7.2 7.3 y n 28 provider­child interaction y n 1.1 1.2 1.3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 y n 5.1 5.2 5.3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 y n 7.1 7.2 y n 5.1 examples of positive interaction a verbal b physical 29 discipline y n 1.1 1.2 1.3 3.1 3.2 3.3 y n 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 y n 7.1 7.2 7.3 y n na 30 interactions among children y n 1.1 1.2 1.3 3.1 3.2 3.3 y n 5.1 5.2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 na y n 7.1 7.2 y n na 7.1 provider points out positive interaction among children 1 example 7.2 provider-initiated activities that encourage children to work or play together 1 example see notes for clarification for when to score item na score sheet p 9 ÷ a subscale items 27­30 score b number of items scored interaction average score a b

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program structure 31 schedule y n 1.1 1.2 1.3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 y n 5.1 5.2 5.3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 y n 7.1 7.2 y n 5.3 examples of children waiting 3 minutes or more 32 free play y n 1.1 1.2 3.1 3.2 3.3 y n 5.1 5.2 5.3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 y n 7.1 7.2 y n 7.1 supervision used as education interaction 2 examples 1 2 33 group time y n 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 3.1 3.2 3.3 y n 5.1 5.2 5.3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 na y n 7.1 7.2 y n 7.2 educational interaction with small groups/individuals 2 examples score item na if children never do same activity as whole group 34 provisions for children with disabilities y n 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 y n 5.1 5.2 5.3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 na y n 7.1 7.2 7.3 y n score sheet p 10 ÷ a subscale items 31­34 score b number of items scored program structure average score a b

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parents and provider 35 provisions for parents y n 1.1 1.2 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 y n 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 y n 7.1 7.2 7.3 y n 36 balancing personal and caregiving responsibilities y n 1.1 1.2 1.3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 y n 5.1 5.2 5.3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 37 opportunities for professional growth y n 1.1 3.1 3.2 y n 5.1 5.2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 y n 7.1 7.2 7.3 y n 38 provisions for professional needs y n 1.1 1.2 1.3 3.1 3.2 3.3 y n 5.1 5.2 5.3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 y n 7.1 7.2 7.3 y n score sheet p 11 ÷ a subscale items 35­38 score an ynyn 7.1 7.2 b number of items scored parents and provider average score a b

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total and average score score of items scored average score space and furnishings personal care routines listening and talking activities interaction program structure parents and provider total score sheet p 12

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