Advisory · not a violation
E1.5: Activities with planned instruction followed and teacher influenced.
This item was rated unmet because lesson plans and activities did not reflect children's interests or observed classroom themes. Group activities were limited in supporting participation and interaction for children of all abilities.
Advisory · not a violation
E1.6 Children see and interact with print materials.
This item was rated unmet because print materials were limited or inconsistently used to support literacy connections, and children's work and names were not regularly displayed. Educators were not consistently observed using print materials or books to engage children in reading, hands-on participation, or conversations that support language and literacy development.
Advisory · not a violation
E1.7: Language used with children is enriching and educational.
This item was rated unmet because educators were not consistently observed engaging children in meaningful conversations or using language beyond basic care or discipline. Opportunities for open-ended dialogue, serve-and-return interactions, and intentional language development during routines, play, and shared reading were limited.
Advisory · not a violation
E2.1: Educator engages in activities with the children (serve & return interactions).
This item was rated unmet because educators were not consistently observed focusing on children's interests or actively engaging in serve-and-return interactions. Opportunities for face-to-face engagement, meaningful comments, questions, and participation in play to support communication and connections were limited.
Advisory · not a violation
E1.8: Review of Curriculum/Lesson Planning
This item was rated unmet because the lesson plan did not clearly demonstrate alignment with the curriculum or applicable developmental learning standards. Documentation of the use of TN-ELDS, health and safety, literacy, developmental milestones, and inclusive practices within daily activities was not evident.
Advisory · not a violation
E1.4: Rotation of activities/materials to engage child interest
This item was rated unmet because extra materials were not readily accessible in the classroom, and curriculum-relevant materials were not consistently available for use by the educator.
Advisory · not a violation
E3.4: Conflicts among children are minimized and redirected using positive guidance. if there is no conflict observed, the score is Met
This item was rated unmet because consistent conflict management strategies were not observed, and educators could not clearly explain approaches used to address conflicts.
Advisory · not a violation
CI 1.10:Supervision
Staff do not show awareness of the entire group when working with small children.
Advisory · not a violation
E3.2: Opportunities for children to acquire social skills and better engage with other children.
This item was rated unmet because staff were not consistently observed modeling social skills or supporting children in developing appropriate social behavior.
Advisory · not a violation
E3.3: Clear & Appropriate behavior expectations are given.
This item was rated unmet because classroom rules were not posted or reviewed, and staff were not observed modeling or discussing appropriate and inappropriate behavior with children.
Advisory · not a violation
E2.2: Educators respond to/interact with children consistently in a warm, encouraging manner.
This item was rated unmet because educators were not consistently observed providing rich social interactions, including smiling, talking, singing, using children's names, or engaging in eye contact.
Advisory · not a violation
E1.3: Offering developmentally appropriate activities, (reading, writing, play, sorting, self-care, outdoor play) use wide range of language when engaging and allow children to build imagination, independence, and to develop a love of learning.
This item was rated unmet because developmentally appropriate learning and self-expression opportunities were limited. Materials were not consistently accessible to all children, and there was limited evidence of educators using a variety of language, learning materials, or culturally diverse resources to support cognitive, motor, and social development.
Advisory · not a violation
E2.3: Educators show regard for child perspective/extend learning opportunities through effective use of questioning, listening, and responding (allow child-initiated activities/interactions as appropriate, elicit child ideas, encourage child talk).
This item was rated unmet because educators were not consistently observed supporting problem-solving, encouraging perspective-taking, or engaging children in meaningful serve-and-return conversations. Opportunities for attentive listening, thoughtful responses, and positive interaction with children's ideas and feelings were limited.