Congregations Caring for Children

6. Children and youth generally inter 

There is enough room for all pro 

act with one another in positive ways.

gram activities.

The space is arranged well for a

Children appear relaxed and in 

range of activities: physical games and

volved with each other.

sports, creative arts, dramatic play,

Children show respect for each

quiet games, enrichment offerings,

other.

eating, and socializing.

Children usually cooperate and

The space is arranged so that vari 

work well together

ous activities can go on at the same

When problems occur, children

time without much disruption.

often try to discuss their differences

There is adequate and convenient

and work out a solution.

storage space for equipment, materials,

and personal possessions of children

7. Staff and families interact with each

and staff.

other in positive ways.

10. The indoor space allows children

Staff make families feel welcome

and youth to take initiative and explore

and comfortable.

their interests.

Staff and families treat each other

with respect.

Children can get materials out and

Staff share the languages and cul 

put them away by themselves with

tures of the families they serve, and the

ease.

communities they live in.

Children can arrange materials and

Staff and families work together to

equipment to suit their activities.

make arrivals and departures between

The indoor space reflects the work

home and child care go smoothly.

and interests of the children.

Some areas have soft, comfortable

8. Staff work well together to meet the

furniture on which children can relax.

needs of children and youth.

Outdoor Environment

Staff communicate with each other

while the program is in session to

11. The outdoor play area meets the

ensure that the program flows

needs of children and youth, and the

smoothly

equipment allows them to be indepen 

Staff are cooperative with each

dent and creative.

other.

Staff are respectful of each other.

Each child has a chance to play

Staff provide role models of posi 

outdoors for at least 30 minutes out of

tive adult relationships.

every three hour block of time at the

program.

Indoor Environment

Children can use a variety of out 

door equipment and games for both

9. The program's indoor space meets

active and quiet play.

the needs of children and youth.

Permanent playground equipment

is suitable for the sizes and abilities of

all children.

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