1. Indoor space
2. Furniture for
routine care, play and learning
3. Furnishings for
relaxation and comfort
4. Room
arrangement for play
5. Space for
privacy
6. Child-related
display
7. Space for gross
motor play
8. Gross motor
equipment
9. Greeting/
departing
10. Meals/snacks
11. Nap/rest
12. Toileting/ diapering
13. Health practices
14. Safety practices
15. Books and pictures
16. Encouraging children to communicate
17. Using language to develop reasoning skills
18. Informal use of language
19. Fine motor
20. Art
21. Music/movement
22. Blocks
23. Sand/water
24. Dramatic play
25. Nature/ science
26. Math/ number
27. Use of TV, video,
and/or computers
28. Promoting acceptance of diversity
29. Supervision of gross motor activities
30. General supervision of children (other than gross
motor)
31. Discipline
32. Staff-child interactions
33. Interactions among children
34. Schedule
35. Free play
36. Group time
37. Provisions for children with disabilities
38. Provisions for parents
39. Provisions for personal needs of staff
40. Provisions for professional needs of staff
41. Staff interaction and cooperation
42. Supervision and evaluation of staff
43. Opportunities for professional growth
Playground Information to Use with the Environment Rating Scales