Evaluation
Child Care That Works Evaluation Form
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Dear Extension Participant:
Thank you for participating in the Extension Child Care That Works program. We need periodic feed back in order to assess the benefit of programs to Iowans. We would appreciate your response to the statements below. Thank you.
Directions:
For each statement, please circle the number in the "Before" column that comes close to describing how you acted before the Extension program. Then circle the number in the "After" column that describes your action after the program.
1 - Almost Never 2 - Sometimes 3 - Often 4 - Almost-Always
| Before Program | After Program | |
| BUSINESS MANAGEMENT | ||
| 1 2 3 4 | I maintain effective business records. | 1 2 3 4 |
| 1 2 3 4 | I have a good understanding about child care business, taxes and insurance. | 1 2 3 4 |
| 1 2 3 4 | I have developed an effective parent-provider contact. | 1 2 3 4 |
| 1 2 3 4 | I know how to effectively share my needs and concerns with parents. | 1 2 3 4 |
| 1 2 3 4 | I can deal with complaints effectively. | 1 2 3 4 |
| NUTRITION AND HEALTH | ||
| 1 2 3 4 | I am knowledgeable about toy safety. | 1 2 3 4 |
| 1 2 3 4 | I model and teach children good health routines such as regular hand washing. | 1 2 3 4 |
| 1 2 3 4 | I know how to child proof my house and/or teaching environment to prevent serious injuries. | 1 2 3 4 |
| 1 2 3 4 | I know how to plan well-balance, nutritious meals. | 1 2 3 4 |
| 1 2 3 4 | I know the basic principles of food safety. | 1 2 3 4 |
| CHILD DEVELOPMENT | ||
| 1 2 3 4 | I understand how to select appropriate toys and equipment for children of different ages. | 1 2 3 4 |
| 1 2 3 4 | I know how to plan the day to meet the needs of young children. | 1 2 3 4 |
| 1 2 3 4 | I have a good understanding of how children grow and learn at different ages. | 1 2 3 4 |
| 1 2 3 4 | I understand how to provide age-appropriate activities. | 1 2 3 4 |
| GUIDANCE AND DISCIPLINE | ||
| 1 2 3 4 5 | I understand how to use appropriate guidance techniques for specific discipline problems. | 1 2 3 4 |
| 1 2 3 4 5 | I understand the different guidance and discipline needs of children of different ages.. | 1 2 3 4 |
| 1 2 3 4 5 | I understand how to change the learning environment to minimize behavior problems. | 1 2 3 4 |
| SPECIAL NEEDS | ||
| 1 2 3 4 5 | I have a basic understanding of the needs of children who have visual, physical, mental or emotional disabilities. | 1 2 3 4 |
| 1 2 3 4 5 | I understand how to adapt program activities for children with disabilities. | 1 2 3 4 |
| 1 2 3 4 5 | I understand the basic provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and how it affects my program.. | 1 2 3 4 |
| CHILD ABUSE | ||
| 1 2 3 4 5 | I can identify common signs of child abuse and neglect. | 1 2 3 4 |
| 1 2 3 4 5 | I understand how to talk with children about suspected abuse or neglect. | 1 2 3 4 |
| CURRICULUM | ||
| 1 2 3 4 5 | I use fingerplays to introduce or reinforce concepts or skills. | 1 2 3 4 |
| 1 2 3 4 5 | I extend children's learning by following a fingerplay with a related learning activity. | 1 2 3 4 |
| 1 2 3 4 5 | I ask questions to encourage children to talk about what they are learning or epxerience from an art activity. | 1 2 3 4 |
| BRAIN DEVELOPMENT | ||
| 1 2 3 4 | I have a basic understanding of how brain development in the early years of life affects a child's lifelong potential. | 1 2 3 4 |
| 1 2 3 4 | I use "hands-on" age-appropriate activities (and/or play materials) to enhance a child's brain development. | 1 2 3 4 |
Comments/questions:
Kristin Taylor
Last update: 9/13/06