Please review the items listed below and check off which items you have. Leave the box blank for items you do not have. The list of items is not all-inclusive. The materials and equipment help programs meet indicator requirements in the environment rating scale.

Please remember that the noted list of equipment, materials and supplies is a guideline for inventory of materials and equipment for the rating scales. If you are using this checklist in preparation of adding materials and equipment to improve quality, confer with your technical assistance consultant to prioritize items you would like to purchase.

#2 Furnishings for care, play, and learning

3.3 At least 1 soft furnishing for play accessible to all children

3.5 Adaptive furniture for children with disabilities (if applicable)

5.3 Softness provided in several areas

7.3 At least 2 pieces of furniture for specific activities for older toddlers/two

#4 Display for children

3.1 At least 3 colorful pictures and/or materials are displayed where children can easily see them

3.3 Some (at least 1) child artwork is displayed for older toddlers/twos

5.1 Many items displayed for children throughout the room

7.1 Photographs of children in the group, their families, pets, or other familiar faces displayed at eye level

#14 Encouraging children’s use of books

3.1 At least 5 books accessible

3.2 Appropriate books that include some fiction and some factual information

5.1 More than 10 books accessible throughout the observation

7.1 More than 20 books accessible throughout the observation