ASSESSMENT TASK 3

CARING FOR BABY/TODDLER

Complete this journal for two days while providing care for Baby/toddler 1. You must complete each part of the journal. When the journal is
completed, ask your supervisor to sign off the journal to indicate that it is a true account and that work was done in line with workplace
policies and procedures, the National Quality Framework and the approved learning framework.

Your assessor may ask you questions about your journal entries during a workplace visit.
Age of baby/toddler How will you refer to this baby/toddler? Do not use the baby/toddler’s name
3 years old DEXTER
Is this the child who is new to the service or who has just changed rooms? Yes/No Provide details.

Dexter moved into the Blue Room last week.

Day 1 Date February 8, 2020 Day 2 Date February 9, 2020
Part A: Welcoming and settling baby/toddler into service
Day 1
Describe how you greeted the  Greeted Mom and Dexter
baby/toddler and the family  I asked mom if Dexter has a pillow for her
member and what you talked sleeping time, and mom gave the fish
about. pillow
 Mom told me that Dexter had a late sleep
last night because he played with her
cousins.
Day 2
 Said hello to Mom and Dexter
 Asked Mom if Dexter had a sound sleep last
night
 Yes - Dexter was quite excited in going to
daycare because of her new friends

How did the baby/toddler Dexter was crying while watching her mom riding Dexter was waving his hand
react to separating from their the car.
family member? Dexter was irritated.

How did you help the
baby/toddler to settle into the
service? Does the
baby/toddler have any
separation rituals?
Mom always gives him hug and a
Dexter threw a goodbye kiss through
He did not like to leave the window until his mom
was out his sight.
I brought Dexter in the service to introduce him to
his new friends.
Mom reminded Dexter to listen to teacher.
Dexter was very happy while waving to her mom.
I brought Dexter to the room while his new friends
were waiting for him.
Did the baby/toddler have any
particular needs during
separating? How do you help
with this?
Part B: Interacting with the baby/toddler to support learning and development
What did you do during the
day to support the cognitive
learning of the baby/toddler?
Provide at least two actual
examples.
Give two examples during the
day of how you responded to
the baby/toddler’s sounds and
language
Give two examples of how you
initiated and modelled
language
Describe one occasion where
the baby/toddler was
exploring his/her world.
How did you encourage and
respond to this?
What stage of physical
development is this
baby/toddler at? Eg sitting,
walking, crawling, walking
etc?
Explain how you helped the
baby/toddler to develop new
Dexter is new and he is adjusting to his
environment but he was trying to be friends with
other kids by assisting him to his needs.
.
Story telling – fable story - The Dog and the Cat
Shapes and Colors – puzzle.
Dexter enjoyed the story and I took the
opportunity to ask him to imitate the sounds of the
dog and the cat.
Use color words
Encourage listening skills
Dexter used balls to roll back and forth while sitting
and enjoyed kicking balls.
Dexter is in curiosity stage and exploring new
things.
I encouraged him to explore
Dexter needed more attention from us so that he
could join playing with other kids.
Story telling – fable story - The Cat and The Fox
Sing songs about part of the bodies and encourage her
to sing along with you. We practiced to identify the
different parts of the body
I was so impressed because Dexter was able to
identify the different parts of his body.
Naming body parts – Make this as part of the daily
routine. Start naming different parts of the body.
Singing "Head’s Shoulder’s Knees and Toes" is a good
way to introduce body parts as well.
Dexter likes pulling up, standing, crawling, walking,
climbing, and running. I let him do these skills while
watching over him.
I tried to figure out what is catching his curiosity, or
what skill he was trying to master and create a safe
and acceptable way for him to explore
physical skills.
Provide a photo of a safe and
stimulating environment that
you provided for this
baby/toddler during the day
and answer the questions.
(make sure you choose a
different environment for
each day)

Describe how the environment is:

a) Safe Describe how the environment is:

I supervised children on playgrounds. It won’t be
hard –I watched them digging dirt. a) Safe
The playground is enjoyable place for this kind of
Materials are made of plastic with no sharp edges. activity.

b) Stimulating
This environment is stimulating as Dexter can dig
his toys
c) What changes will need to be made as the
baby/toddler develops further?
Dexter learned how to share toys with other kids.
b) Stimulating
Playing area would able to move around and learn
new ways of receiving knowledge. Because of this, it's
easier for them to become involved in the learning
process
c) What changes will need to be made as the
baby/toddler develops further?

Dexter learned how to socialize with other kids.

Describe one time today when
you supported the child’s
social development.
Was there a stand out time
today when the baby/toddler
learnt something about
themselves
Part C: Responding to baby/toddler’s needs
Was there a time in the day
when the baby/toddler was
distressed? Answer the
questions.
What there a time in the day
when the baby/toddler was
uncomfortable or in pain?
Describe two times today that
you helped Dexter to feel
comfortable, secure and
relaxed.
I told Dexter that he should share his materials to I encouraged Dexter to play with his new friends.
his friends
If there was, describe this time: If there was, describe this time:
Yes – When he shared playing toys to his friends. Yes – He showed respect to me by following my
instructions.
Answer the questions. Answer the questions.
How did you recognise that the baby/toddler was How did you recognise that the baby/toddler was
distressed? distressed?
When he was tired. I did not see any distress to Dexter during the day.
How did you recognise that the baby/toddler was How did you recognise that the baby/toddler was
uncomfortable or in pain? uncomfortable or in pain?
She was tired.
Did not recognize any case that Dexter was in pain
Do you know what caused the discomfort or pain? today.
How did you know?
Do you know what caused the discomfort or pain?
Too much playing How did you know?
none
1. During his break time 1. During lunchtime
2. When I accompanied her in the toilet. 2. During rest time, I prepared his beddings.
Answer this if the
baby/toddler is new to the
service or has moved rooms
recently:
Part D: Feeding the baby/toddle
What was the baby/toddler’s
feeding schedule for the day?
How has the baby/toddler adjusted to the new
environment?
Dexter was shy at first but when he started to play
with his new friends, he already enjoyed the
activities.
Have there been any issues or concerns?
I had a hard time to encourage Dexter to play with
his new friends.
What are two things that you did today to help to
develop a relationship with this child who is
experiencing change?
1. When I escorted him to her new friends, she felt
safe.
2. When I prepared his snack.
How has the family been kept up to date with how
their child is settling?
I wrote on his daily notes about my feedback on
Dexter’s activities for a day.
10.00 am - glass of milk and cereal
12.00 noon - lunch, fruit and water to drink
2.00 pm - bottle
3.30 pm - fruit
How has the baby/toddler adjusted to the new
environment?
Dexter was so excited to play with her friends, Even
when she got hurt, she did not mind it instead she
continued playing her friends.
Have there been any issues or concerns?
Did not experience any issue today
What are two things that you did today to help to
develop a relationship with this child who is
experiencing change?
1. When I helped to become comfortable in the space.
2. During rest time
How has the family been kept up to date with how
their child is settling?
I wrote on his daily notes about my feedback on
Dexter’s activities for a day.
10.00 am - glass of milk and cereal
12.00 noon - lunch, fruit and water to drink
2.00 pm - bottle
3.30 pm- fruit
Explain how you safety
prepared the food/drink.
Include how you:
 prepared breast
milk/formula (if applicable)
 Prepared bottles and other
equipment (if applicable)
 Heated food/drink (if
applicable)
What did you do to make the
feed/meal an enjoyable
experience?
How did you engage with the
baby/toddler during the
feed/meal?
What did you do to clean the
equipment and utensils after
use?
You may attach a photo if you
wish.
Part E: Nappy changing/toileting
Describe two times during the
day when you changed the
baby/toddler’s nappy or
assisted with toileting
Dexter drinks ready to drink milk (cow’s) so I did
not need to prepare bottles. We prepared his meal
for lunch which his mom prepared for him. Distilled
water is to be served.
I joined with the kids to make them felt more
comfortable while eating. I spent time in positive
conversation, and made mealtimes relaxed.
I should sit with children during meals and
encourage conversation.
I keep the mealtime environment calm and
positive.
1. Always rinse before putting in the sink.
2. Put them in a dirty dish bin.
3. Pre-soak any large pots or pans.
4. Get rid of water spots with vinegar.
5. Turn up the heat and put on some gloves.
6. Use an oven rack as an extra drying rack.
7. Use salt to remove grease or fix burnt pots.
Was there an opportunity for one-on-one
discussion during this routine? Describe.
Yes – I accompanied Dexter to the toilet but he
told me that he could do it.
What hygienic practices did you use?
Dexter drinks ready to drink milk (cow’s) so I did not
need to prepare bottles. We prepared his meal for
lunch which his mom prepared for him. Distilled water
is to be served.
I encouraged conversation about food while eating.
I sat with Dexter during meal and snack times.
I encouraged Dexter to taste all the foods offered at
each meal.
I keep the mealtime environment calm and positive.
1. Always rinse before putting in the sink.
2. Put them in a dirty dish bin.
3. Pre-soak any large pots or pans.
4. Get rid of water spots with vinegar.
5. Turn up the heat and put on some gloves.
6. Use an oven rack as an extra drying rack.
7. Use salt to remove grease or fix burnt pots.
Was there an opportunity for one-on-one discussion
during this routine? Describe.
Yes – I accompanied Dexter to the toilet but he told
me that he could do it.
What hygienic practices did you use?

How did you (or will you)
support this baby/toddler with
learning to use the toilet?
(If the baby/toddler is not yet
at that stage describe how
you would do this when the
time is right.)
How is the family involved in
decisions around the
baby/toddler’s toileting?
F: Rest and sleep
What was the baby/toddler’s
sleep/rest routine for this
day?
Is this his/her normal routine?
I assisted her washing her hands
 Wet hands.
 Apply soap.
 Lather & Scrub.
 Rinse hands.
 Turn off tap.
 Dry hands.
How did you show sensitivity and a positive
attitude during nappy changing or toileting?
 I kept a distance from Paolo to give him
privacy. I kept an eye on him but there was no
reason to stare. Let Paolo do as much as
possible by himself, only help if he will need or
having trouble then ask if he needs help.
When children begin toilet learning, make it a part
of the daily routine. I take the child to the toilet at
regular intervals, whether or not he indicates that
he needs to go. Help him remove clothing and sit
on the toilet
His mom gave me I go signal to assist Dexter using
the toilet.
Had a rest at 10:45 for 11:15 am minutes – lying
down playing with his fish pillow.
Slept from 2.30 to 3.15pm
I assisted her washing her hands
 Wet hands.
 Apply soap.
 Lather & Scrub.
 Rinse hands.
 Turn off tap.
 Dry hands.
How did you show sensitivity and a positive attitude
during nappy changing or toileting?
 I kept a distance from Paolo to give him privacy. I
kept an eye on him but there was no reason to
stare. Let Paolo do as much as possible by himself,
only help if he will need or having trouble then ask
if he needs help
When children begin toilet learning, make it a part of
the daily routine. I take the child to the toilet at
regular intervals, whether or not he indicates that he
needs to go. Help him remove clothing and sit on the
toilet
His mom gave me I go signal to assist Dexter using the
toilet.
Had a nap at 10:30 am – 11:15 am –
Slept from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Do the parents have any
particular instructions for
sleep/rest
What cues did the
baby/toddler give that he/she
needed to rest/sleep?
Provide a photo of the
rest/sleep area, ready for the
baby/toddler.
Is there a ritual that the
baby/toddler uses to help with
rest/sleep?
N/A
Dexter is irritable, clumsy and
Clingy.
How does this environment help rest/sleep?
Dexter had a quality sleep because the bed is
comfortable, the blankets are warm, the room
temperature is right and the room is conducive for
sleeping.
Describe the ritual.
Paolo needs drink milk before going to bed.
Is there a favourite toy or other comforter?
Describe.
Yes, he used to sleep with his fish pillow
How do you help with the baby/toddler to
sleep/rest?
N/A.
Dexter is irritable, clumsy and
Clingy. Usually after lunch and playing
How does this environment help rest/sleep?
Cate had a quality sleep because the bed is
comfortable, the blankets are warm, the room
temperature is right and the room is conducive for
sleeping.
Describe the ritual.
Paolo needs to drink milk before going to bed.
Is there a favourite toy or other comforter? Describe.
Yes, he used to sleep with his fish pillow
How do you help with the baby/toddler to sleep/rest?
I tapped his back
 I tapped his back.

How did you make sure that I set the alarm clock then just looked at him every I set the alarm clock then just looked at him every 15
the baby/toddler was safe 15 minutes minutes
during sleep/rest, including
risk of SIDS?
G: Checking immunisation record

Is the baby/toddler Yes/No (circle appropriate answer) If yes answer Yes/No (circle appropriate answer) If yes answer the
immunised the following questions: following questions:

N/A N/A
G: Communicating with family member/s at pick up time.
When the baby/toddler was What sort of a day has the baby/toddler had? What sort of a day has the baby/toddler had?
picked up from the service
what did you discuss about Dexter Enjoyed the day playing with his new Dexter Enjoyed the day playing with his new friends.
the day? friends.
Food and Drink
Food and Drink She ate her food for snacks and lunch.
He ate his food for snacks and lunch. She finished her milk for a day
He finished her milk for a day
Sleep/rest
Sleep/rest
Rested and slept longer than usual – maybe because
Rested and slept longer than usual – maybe she was so tired.
because she was so tired. .
Activities
Activities
Story telling
Story telling Singing
Playing puzzle Playing
 Achievements Achievements

Learned different values on the fable story. Learned different values on the fable story
Identified colors and shapes Identified different part of the body

Concerns Concerns
None None

Other Other
NA NA

Does the family have any Observe rest time Observe rest time
particular practices or routines
(e.g. cultural) that you need to
be aware of when caring for