9.6: Appendix F- FCCERS- R Checklist

Week	FCCERS- R Items	Definition/Clarification	Yes	No	Additional Notes
Week 1 – Physical Environment	Space and Furnishings
Peeling Paint	Visible signs
Noticeable water damage	Not staining or obvious mold
Rug/floor clean	No obvious stains or excessive dirt
Adequate lighting, ventilation, temperature control and sound-absorbing materials
Natural light can be controlled	Blinds, curtains for nap time
Soft furnishings clean and in good repair?	Not ripped or torn–no exposed formed
Ample indoor space for child care children, play materials and furnishings	Ex: children and adults can move around freely
Space accessible to kids in group	Space is accessible to all the children and adults currently using the class, consider door handles, stops, thresholds
Space accessible to all	Space in the classroom and the bathroom is accessible to all individuals, including those with a disability (includes those not presently enrolled in the program)
Furnishings well cared for	Ex: sheets changed weekly, tables washed and sanitized before and after eating
Furnishings providing a substantial amount of softness accessible much of the day	Typically this means a combination of soft furnishings, but a large single furnishing, such as a couch or futon could meet this requirement
Many soft toys accessible much of the day	At least 10 soft toys, and at least 2 per child if there are more than 5 children
Space is arranged so that routine care and play activities can be carried out to meet children’s needs without major problems	Ex: toileting/diapering are close to play area; food prep area permits easy supervision of children at play
Space provided to allow different kinds of activities to go on at the same time	Ex: quiet and active play activities for the younger and older children; protected space for homework or completing puzzle with many pieces
Materials for different kinds of activities organized by type	Materials are groups and separated by type and activity
Routine care convenient	Look at location of bathroom, diapering etc. Is it convenient for educator
Many colorful pictures throughout the space where children spend the majority of their time and can easily see them	2 pieces per child, over 12 months of age

FCCERS – R Items	Definition/Clarification	Yes	No	Additional Notes
Space and Furnishings Continued
Much of the work done by the children is displayed	Not all store purchased
Space set aside for one or two children to play, protected from intrusion by others	Ex: no-interruption rule; small space protected by shelves
Protected space for infants	Infants (if cared for) have a protected space that they can be placed
Space for privacy accessible for much of the day	Children allowed to use it with limited restrictions
Space cleared of breakable objects and things dangerous to children	Consider all spaces children use including bathrooms, kitchen or sleeping spaces
Children can be easily supervised	Space allows for easy supervision of children

Week 1 – Physical Environment	Personal Care Routines
Provider greets each child individually and provides a pleasant, organized departure	Ex: conversations on arrive; clothes ready for departure
All cribs/cots/mats are 36 inches apart	No solid barrier
Infants can be supervised while sleeping	Children under 12 months can be supervised while napping
Bathroom clean	Sinks and toilets are clean and sanitary conditions are easy to maintain
Bathroom has soap	Soap is available for children to use
Bathroom has paper towels	Paper towels are available for children to use
Bathroom has toilet paper	Toilet paper is accessible for children to use on their own
Toilet in bathroom flushed	Teachers remind children to flush toilets and/or check to see that they are flushed
Sink has soap	Accessible for children to use on their own–pump not bar
Sink has paper towels	Accessible for children to use on their own
Diapering table has disinfectant	Bleach and water or disinfectant–not just soap and water-should not be same as for food surfaces

Week 1 – Physical Environment	FCCERS – R Items
Personal Care Routines Continued
If only sink in bathroom, disinfectant apparent for sink	Disinfectant OK for bathrooms.
Sanitizer for washing tables	Bleach and water for tables must be used (disinfectant should not be used for food surfaces).
Meal/snack time well organized?	Ex: food prepared ahead of time; different ages fed to avoid waiting; children safely involved in activities while provider prepares food
Infants and toddlers supervised while eating	Close supervision required
Basic sanitary procedures during meals and snack times usually practiced	At least 75% of the time (provider and children wash hands before and after bottle feeding/meals, when preparing and serving food
Sanitary conditions usually maintained during diapering/toileting	Diapering area should be physically separated from food prep areas; diapering surface must be non-porous so it can be sanitized after each use; if same sink is used for both food related and diapering/toileting procedures, faucet handles and sink should be sanitized with bleach and water after diapering/toileting
Toys NOT stored in cribs used by children	Toys should not be stored in cribs while not in use
Sand outdoors covered	Sand outdoors must be covered
Obvious safety issues inside	Bleach within reach, 6 inch edge on diapering table, no blankets in cribs for infants under 12 mos., no stacking cribs if children can sit up, no separate sleeping areas that are not directly supervised, no cribs with sliding sides, infant not placed to sleep on stomach, loose hanging cords, choking hazards, crib sheets fit snuggly
Safety issues outside	Unfenced area, inappropriate toddler and infant equipment, broken equipment, inadequate cushioning, fall zones for toddlers

Week	FCCERS – R Items	Definition/Clarification	Yes	No	Additional Notes
Week 2 – Positive Relationships	Interactions	Definition/Clarification	Yes	No
All provider-child interactions observed appropriate	Providers show warmth; treat children respectfully; show sympathy to a child in distress
Little evidence of conflict between children	Children get along well (few conflicts observed); providers help children talk through conflicts

Week	FCCERS – R Items	Definition/Clarification	Yes	No	Additional Notes
Week 4 – Learning Environment	Listening and Talking
Books accessible	12 books or at least 2/child
Books in good repair	No more than 3 in poor repair
Book reading daily	Check schedule
Provider talking with children observed	Communication between providers and children take place throughout the day, in both free play and in group times
Program Structure
Flexible schedule	No forced group activities
Ample and varied toys accessible for much of the day	Variety of toys, games, and equipment provided for children during free play
Limited whole group gatherings to meet the needs of all children	Check schedule for amount of time spent in group/circle time–if children get restless should be allowed to leave
Materials and free play for much of the day	No more than 20 minutes of required group time
Gross motor play for hour daily	Year around including winter and inclimate weather
Transitions are short	No more than 3 minutes

Week 4 – Learning Environment	FCCERS – R Items	Definition/Clarification	Yes	No	Additional Notes
Activities
Many and varied fine motor materials present and accessible	Accessible on low shelves or bins (not covered or in hard to open containers)–10 for 5 infants, 15 for 5 toddlers plus 1 for each additional child
Art 3x/week for toddlers, preschoolers and older children have art materials accessible daily	N/A if all under 12 mos.–check schedule
Many and varied musical and pleasant sound instruments	Need at least 10 accessible, with no fewer than 3 for each age group enrolled
Many blocks and accessories for each age group accessible daily for much of the day	“Many” means enough blocks and accessories for each age group to use the materials without under competition
Space for block play out of traffic	solid surface and clear space for building
Many and varied appropriate dramatic play materials accessible for each age group	Includes toys for infants and toddlers as well as preschool aged children–must have dolls and stuffed animals
Many and varied appropriate math materials accessible	At least 5 different materials for each age group
At least 9 different examples of appropriate nature/science materials with at least three of the 4 categories (collections of natural objects; living things; books/pictures; games/toys; nature/science tools)	N/A permitted when only infants and toddlers are enrolled
Sand/water 1X per week (even in winter)	N/A if all under 18 mos. NO dried beans, cornmeal, flour, small rock or potential choke hazards
Evidence of diversity-at least 10 examples	Consider display, books, DP–Dolls need to represent 3 races