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1. Facilitate the growth and development of every
Child care professionals child in their program,
observe and screen 2. Detect early signs of developmental delay or
children so they can disability,
3. Identify signs of child abuse or neglect.
how early childhood professionals use certain
Observation and
methods to help them pay attention to the behavior
screening describe
and development of children under their care.
is an ongoing process in which child care
professionals recognize and document identifiable
Observation developmental milestones as they appear, using
tools such as checklists, anecdotal records, and
running records.
is an ongoing process in which child care
professionals use specialized observation and
Screening documentation tools to identify, document, and
monitor typical development or possible
developmental delay.
The three main reasons 1. To foster growth and development in every child,
child care programs 2. Detect early signs of developmental delay or
observe and screen disability, and
children are to 3. Identify signs of child abuse and neglect.
, -quality curriculum development;
-help parents support growth and development at
These processes are also home; -allow timely referral for early intervention
used to support services; and -provide a common reference point
and basis for interaction between parents, program
staff, and other professionals.
determining the child's developmental-age level
Observation and and by using the information obtained from
screening foster growth observation and screening to develop inside and
and development in outside learning spaces, personal care routines,
every child by communication and interaction practices, learning
activities, and program policies and procedures.
child care staff members are trained to identify and
document signs of typical or atypical growth and
Observation and
development. Since staff members see children
screening can detect
throughout the day and have training in child growth
early signs of
and development, they may be in the best position
developmental delay or
to spot the earliest signs of atypical development.
disability when
Therefore, staff may be in the best position to help
the child and family.
attempt to diagnose delay or disability. Instead, they
should document typical and atypical patterns of
Child care personnel
development and take appropriate action as
should not
defined by their program's written policies and
procedures.
reporting any suspected abuse or neglect and can
Observation and
do so anonymously. However, people who work
screening can help child
with children are required by law to identify
care professionals
themselves when they report suspected child abuse
identify the signs of child
or neglect. Failure to report suspected abuse or
abuse and neglect by
neglect is a felony of the third degree in Florida.
, focusing learning goals and objectives, lesson
plans, and teaching strategies on the development
Observation and
and implementation of activities that strengthen the
screening support quality
child's skills. The best child care professionals can
curriculum development
recognize what each child knows and can do, and
by
uses this information to help increase skills, abilities,
and knowledge.
Observation and increasing the volume and quality of information
screening can help available to them. When quality information is
parents support their combined with the professional services provided
child's growth and by a child care program, a child's outcomes
development at home by improve, both at the program and at home.
timely referral for intervention. The earlier signs of
Observation and
developmental delay or disability are identified, the
screening allow
better the outcome for the child.
that all children be screened for developmental
The American Academy delays and disabilities during regular well-child
of Pediatrics doctor visits at 9 months, 18 months, and 24 or 30
recommends months. However, observation of a child can begin
at birth.
Observation and they include written evidence of a child's growth
screening provide an and development over time.
opportunity for
communication between
parents, staff, and child
development specialists
because
Written records critical to a team of people who are helping a child
collected by a child care with developmental delay or disability.
professional can be
quality curriculum development; help parents
Child care programs support growth and development at home; allow
observe and screen timely referral for early intervention services; and
children because these provide a common reference point and basis for
processes support interaction between parents, program staff, and
other professionals.