A thorough revision of the original FDCRS, designed to assess family child care programs conducted in a provider's home for children from infancy through school-age.
Scale consists of 38 items organized into 7 subscales:
Space and Furnishings
1. Indoor space used for child care
2. Furniture for routine care, play, and learning
3. Provision for relaxation and comfort
4. Arrangement of indoor space for child care
5. Display for children
6. Space for Privacy
Personal Care Routines
7. Greeting/departing
8. Nap/rest
9. Meals/snacks
10. Diapering/toileting
11. Health practices
12. Safety practices
Listening and Talking
13. Helping children understand language
14. Helping children use language
15. Using books
Activities
16. Fine motor
17. Art
18. Music and movement
19. Blocks
20. Dramatic play
21. Math/number
22. Nature/science
23. Sand and water play
24. Promoting acceptance of diversity
25. Use of TV, video, and/or computer
26. Active physical play
Interaction
27. Supervision of play and learning
28. Provider-child interaction
29. Discipline
30. Interactions among children
Program Structure
31. Schedule
32. Free play
33. Group time
34. Provisions for children with disabilities
Parents and Provider
35. Provisions for parents
36. Balancing personal and caregiving responsibilities
37. Opportunities for professional growth
38. Provisions for professional needs