McKesson Clinical Reference Systems: Pediatric Advisor 2002.1

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Does the staff or caregiver:

• genuinely seem to enjoy cuddling, holding, and talking to my baby?
• welcome my questions and suggestions?
• hold regular parent/teacher conferences?
• share my childrearing philosophy?
• take time to share my child's experiences with me?
• seem to enjoy children?
• remain gentle, yet firm? consistent, yet flexible?
• have low-turnover?
• sensitively handle feelings of fear, shyness, upset, and anger?
• respect each child's unique background and interests?
• guide rather than direct behavior?
• really listen and talk to the children?
• seem cheerful, affectionate, and warm?
• have training and experience in early child education?
• participate in continuing education programs?
• kneel or sit at child's eye level?
• spend individual time with each child?
• actively play with children, indoors and out?
• emphasize children's strengths and accomplishments?
• cultivate children's natural curiosity?
• handle discipline positively?
• establish and consistently maintain limits?
• have a sense of humor and acceptance?
• seem to be able to give all children quality attention and supervision?
• provide consistent care so my child has a stable predictable daily routine?