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100

Tables were not child-sized for 75% of children in the classroom because the children’s knees were unable to fit comfortably under the table at one of the tables. Tables were not child-sized for 75% of children in the classroom because the table-tops were above elbow height for the children in this group. 

2. Furnishings for Care, play, and learning 5.2

What is fix conflicting statements or add clarification that there are multiple tables that had differing problems?

100

Good job encouraging children to wash hands after using the toilet. Handwashing procedures were attempted, but the proper steps were not followed.

6. Diapering/Toileting 5.1

What is remove subjective statements and add more information on what was missed on handwashing?

100

One or more children spent some periods of time in restrictive furnishings with limited access to dramatic play materials and with limited interactions throughout the observation.

19. Dramatic Play 5.1

What is add which child(ren) and for how long did they not have access?

100

The children where having so much fun. they don't evan now there learning! 

What is "all the things"?

Punctuation, grammar, and subjective feedback are all issues here! 

100

A nurdle!  

What is the name of the blob of toothpaste that sits on your toothbrush? 

200

This indicator requires art materials in each of the 5 categories: 1) drawing, 2) paints, 3) 3-dimensional, 4) collage and 5) tools.  Although there were some examples observed, this was not met. 

18. Art 5.1

What is add more details to what was available and what was missing?

200

A major safety hazard was observed.

24. Gross Motor 3.3

What is add details about the major safety hazard?

200

This group of Twos went outdoors for 25 minutes from 10:30-10:55.  However, No outdoor area was observed being used for infants’ gross motor play.

24. Gross Motor 7.3

What is ensure that you are marking N/A for items that don't meet the age group observed or edit the rationale to meet the age groups observed?

200

Caregivers was observed standing while eating and drinking the food. They also ate a snickers bar for lunch while the children ate other food.

What is, once again, all the things?  Was/were; better describe how caregivers were not good models of health.
200

"The pursuit of the unicorn is a lonely quest." We wish them nothing but good luck!

What is said on the Michigan State Unicorn Hunting License? 

300

Some effort was made to complete all basic sanitary procedures, which include hand hygiene, flushing toilets, keeping diapering/toileting sinks separate or sanitizing sinks used for multiple purposes that include diapering/toileting, and maintaining sanitary conditions of the area, such as by cleaning up spills and keeping diapering area clean and disinfected. However, several serious lapses occurred that prevented the reduction of the spread of germs or contamination. 

9. Diapering and toileting 5.2

What is be more specific?  Was some effort made in all areas or were some areas missed completely?  Did both toileting and diapering happen or were all the children potty trained?  Were all the children in diapers? What were the issues observed?  
300

Group activity was too long. The provider did not adjust the schedule to read the book the child asked her to read before the group activity.

33. Group Time 5.2

What is remove the subjective statement and list the amount of children spent in the group activity?

300

Harper was in a bouncy seat and could not see the pictures in the book being read. 

13. Staff Use of books with children 3.3

What is remove children's names?

300
Caregivers talked about display with children during the observation, however they didn't point to the display to ensure children would be made aware that they were talked about this display.

What is fix grammar?

300

364, just a bit more than the number of points you get for answering this question correctly. 

What is the official ruling for how many Tootsie Pop licks it takes to get to the center?

400

All fine motor materials required by 5.1 were not accessible to children for 1 hour during the observation.

17. Fine Motor 5.2

What is add the times of when materials were accessible?

400

Housekeeping is needed in areas of the home.

7. Health practices 5.1

What is be specific about what was observed? Add details such as noticeable build up on the walls, children were observed eating food off the floor, etc.

400

Many instances of children hurting one another went unnoticed by caregivers.

27. Peer interaction 3.2

What is be more specific?  How many instances?  What was observed?

400

Children were reprimanded for not throwing away their peaces of trash in the garbage can.

What is grammar and spelling?

400

Three-year-old winner, drawn from a hat! 

What is how Dorset, Minnesota picks it's Mayor every two years?

500

Children did not appear to be aware of classroom rules, and teachers were often observed having to explain classroom rules to children. The caregiver was observed yelling at children telling them to "get down from there." Teachers should not yell at children.

32. Discipline 5.1

What is remove subjectivity and use consistent language (caregiver(s), teacher(s), provider(s)?

500

Good effort dancing with the children. We are looking at the provider’s frequent encouragement of Gross Motor play when scoring these items.

25. Supervision of Gross Motor 5.1

What is remove subjective statement and the use of "We are looking for?"  Use "The tool requires" or something similar instead!

500

Although some group times were appropriate, others were not appropriate.

33. Group Play 3.1 

What is state what was observed? Which group times were appropriate/not appropriate and why?

500

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What is, "you just got an additional 500 bonus points?"  Knowledge is power!  

500

Sid! (Who knew?)

What is the real name of Cookie Monster?