Wareham Child Care

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DEVELOPMENTAL HISTORY AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Regulations for licensed child care facilities require this information to be on file to address the needs of children while in care.

CHILD'S NAME _ ___________________________________DATE OF BIRTH _____________

*Note: Please provide information for Infants and Toddlers (marked *) as appropriate to the age of your child. DEVELOPMENTAL HISTORY

Age began sitting ________ crawling ----------- walking -------------- talking ----------------

*Does your child pull up? ______ __ *Crawl? --------- *Walk with support? ---------

Any speech difficulties? ______________________________________________________________

Special words to describe needs ________ Language spoken at home: _________________________ __ * Any history of colic? _______________

*Does your child use pacifier or suck thumb? ------------------- *When? -------------------------------

*Does your child have a fussy time? __________ __________ *When? --------------------------------- *How do you handle this time ?_ __________________________________________________________

HEALTH

Any known complications at birth? ______________________________________________________

Serious illnesses and/or hospitalizations: ____________________________________________________

Special physical conditions, disabilities: __________________________________________________ Allergies i.e. asthma, hay fever, insect bites, medicine, food reactions: __________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Regular medications: ___________________________________________________________________

EATING HABITS

Special characteristics or difficulties: ______________________________________________________

Favorite foods : ________________________________________________________________________

Foods refused: ______________________________________________________________________

* Is your child fed held in lap? _______ High chair? ________

* Does your child eat with spoon? Fork? ________________ Hands? _________________

TOILET HABITS

*Are disposable or cloth diapers used? _______________________

*Is there a frequent occurrence of diaper rash? ____________________________________________

*Do you use: oil ________ powder ________ lotion ________ other ____________________

*Are bowel movements regular? ______ how many per day? ______

*Is there a problem with diarrhea? ______ constipation ? _________

*Has toilet training been attempted? _________

*Please describe any particular procedure to be used for your child at the center

What is used at home? pottychair ? ________ special child seat? _________ regular seat? _________

How does your child indicate bathroom needs (include special words):

Is your child ever reluctant to use the bathroom? ___________________________________________ Does the child have accidents? __________________________________________________________


SLEEPING HABITS

*Does your child sleep in a crib? ----------- Bed? ----------

Does your child become tired or nap during the day (include when and how long)? ____________When does your child go to bed at night? and get up in the morning?

Describe any special characteristics or needs (stuffed animal, story, mood on walking etc) -----------

SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS

How would you describe your child: _____________________________________________________ _

Previous experience with other children/day care: _____________________________________________

Reaction to strangers: _________________________ Able to play alone: ______________________

Favorite toys and activities: ______________________________________________________________

Fears (the dark, animals, etc): ____________________________________________________________

How do you comfort your child: _________________________________________________________ _

What is the method of behavior management/discipline at home: ________________________________ _

What would you like your child to gain from this childcare experience? ____________________________

DAILY SCHEDULE: Please describe your child's schedule on a typical day. _______________________

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Is there anything else we should know about your child? _________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature: _________________________________________ Date: ____________