Infants & Toddlers:
Safe Environments

Competency Reflection

This tool is used to reflect on development in the competencies associated with this Virtual Lab School course. Each of the statements listed refers to behaviors or attributes that should be demonstrated when interacting with children, families, or colleagues.

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Virtual Lab School Direct Care Safe Environments Competency Reflection
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Each statement below refers to behaviors or attributes you should demonstrate when interacting with children, families, or colleagues. Some of the competencies are directly observable during your typical workday. Other competencies may be assessed through conversations with your trainer, coach, or administrator. For each of the statements, select your current level of mastery. A similar version of this tool will be used by your trainer, coach, or administrator to guide their observation of your competencies in this content area.

Each statement below refers to behaviors or attributes staff should demonstrate when interacting with children, families, or colleagues. Many of the competencies are directly observable. Other competencies may be assessed through conversations with the staff member or by examining the environment. Ask the staff member to complete the caregiver version of this competency reflection. For each of the statements, mark the level of mastery the staff member currently displays. Meet to discuss your observations and the staff member’s thoughts and comments.

E Emerging

You believe you need more information to understand or incorporate a particular competency into your practice

Staff member is building their understanding and use of the practice

D Developing

You believe you have an understanding of the competency, and are working to properly apply it your work

Staff member understands the practice and is working to consistently or fully implement it

M Mastered

You believe you have fully mastered and consistently implement a particular competency

Staff member consistently displays or implements practice in an appropriate manner

Competency Reflection Notes
I Direct Observation
1 Model safety, respect, and teamwork to children throughout the day. E D M
2 Use active, age-appropriate supervision strategies for children in outdoor and indoor spaces. E D M
3 Act immediately to prevent injury. E D M
4 Count children name-to-face, at every transition, and at regular times throughout the day. E D M
5 Can state how many children are in care at all times. E D M
6 Note any children who leave the group for any reason,(bathroom, to go with another staff member for the breakfast cart, child picked up early for a doctor’s appointment, etc.). E D M
7 Have a current roster of children in care at all times. E D M
II Observation or Conversation
1 Conduct a safety checklist daily before children arrive. E D M
2 Monitor both indoor and outdoor spaces for safety issues throughout the day and correct any problems immediately. E D M
3 Teach children how to use toys and materials safely. E D M
4 Follow your program’s safe sleep policy and share it with families. E D M
5 Follow appropriate routines during naptimes for older children who don’t nap (i.e., reading books, quiet toys, or supervised play). E D M
6 Ensure that at least one adult is present when children are resting, and that maximum group size is never exceeded. E D M
7 Check the temperature of outdoor play surfaces. E D M
8 Bring sunscreen, the attendance list, coats, tissues, and other necessary supplies outdoors. E D M
9 Follow the program’s child guidance and touch policy. E D M
10 Know the procedures for reporting abuse and neglect in the program. E D M
11 Be knowledgeable about the program’s emergency response plans. E D M
12 Practice the emergency plans with the children in care regularly. E D M
13 Communicate emergency procedures to families and co-workers. E D M
14 Know how and when to call 911. E D M
15 Follow the program’s field trip policies. E D M
16 Count children frequently on field trips by matching name to face. E D M
III Environmental Evidence
1 Lock away items that could potentially be dangerous to children E D M
2 Report major hazards immediately and do not permit children to play in the problem area until the issue is fixed. E D M
3 Select materials and toys with children’s safety and age in mind. E D M
4 Use a classroom roster to record the clock time when children arrive and depart. E D M
5 Remind children of safety rules and actively teach children how to follow them. E D M
6 Use the daily safety checklist to inspect toys and materials for safety. E D M
7 Have a fully stocked first-aid kit in the classroom that can also be taken outdoors and on field trips. E D M
8 First-aid and CPR training are current. E D M
9 Plan supervision zones with co-workers. E D M
Ⅳ Concluding Reflections
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I want to strengthen my practice in:

 

Mutually identified goals in this area:

 
My plans to achieve these goals:

 

Follow-up plans and training to support these goals: