Children have enough space and materials to play constructively. There are enough teachers with each group of children so that they are able to listen to, talk to, nod at, touch, and smile at the children as well as respond to individual needs. Human Relationships Quality care is dependent upon positive relationships characterized by personal respect and caring responsiveness. Children are comfortable in approaching teachers and initiate casual conversation with them. Children's comments and questions are listened to.
Teachers respond respectfully and sincerely.
Teachers sit or kneel to be at the child's level to talk or listen to them. Teachers use their laps and arms to hold and touch children six years and under. Teachers respond positively to older children's needs for humor and friendly touching. Each child is warmly greeted by name as he arrives. Teachers use words which show they understand children's feelings and that it is okay to feel sad, angry, hurt, etc.