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
4 years old Cate
Is this the child who is new to the service or who has just changed rooms? Yes/No Provide details.

Jane 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 Day 2
Describe how you greeted the  Greeted Mum and Cate Said Good morning to Mum and Cate
baby/toddler and the family  I asked mum if Cate has a stuff toy for her Asked Mum if Cate had a sound sleep last night
member and what you talked sleeping time, and mum gave the elephant Mum told that Cate was quite excited in going to
about. stuff toy daycare because of her new friends
 Mum told me that Cate had a late sleep
last night because she watch TV

How did the baby/toddler Cate was crying while watching her mum riding the Cate was waving her hand
react to separating from their car.
family member? Cate was uneasy.

How did you help the
baby/toddler to settle into the
service? Does the
baby/toddler have any
separation rituals?
Mum always gives her hug and a
Cate threw a goodbye kiss through
She does not like to leave the window until she is
out of sight.
I mentioned to Cate that she would meet new
friends at the service today.
Mum always reminds Cate to listen to teacher and
she will get a new stuff toy when she gets home
Cate was very cheerful while waving to her mum.
I brought Cate to the room while her new friends were
waiting for her.

Did the baby/toddler have any Cate is new so she was adjusting to her Cate needed more attention from us so that she can
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
environment but she was trying to be friends with
other kids by assisting her to her needs.
.
Story telling – fable story - The Tortoise and the
Hare
Shapes and Colors – we identified the different
colors and shapes that she can see in the room.
Cate enjoyed the story and I took the opportunity
to ask her to imitate the movements of tortoise
and the hare
Use color words
Encourage listening skills
Cate opened cabinets and drawers, pulling out
everything inside for curiosity but I told her to
return the cabinets and drawers in proper order.
Cate is in curiosity stage and exploring new things.
I redirected Cate and I don’t discourage
get along with other kids.
Story telling – fable story - The Ant and The
Grasshopper
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 watched cate’s reaction while she was singing. She
was able to identify the different parts of the 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.
Cate likes pulling up, standing, crawling, walking,
climbing, and running. I let her do these skills while
watching over her.
I tried to figure out what is capturing her interest, or
what skill she is trying to master and create a safe and
acceptable way for her 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:

Describe how the environment is:
a) Safe
a) Safe
I supervised children on playgrounds. It won’t be
The garden is enjoyable place for this kind of painting
hard –I watched them climb, jump and run.
activity. The table is at right height for Cate and her
friends to reach the materials.
b) Stimulating
Materials are made of plastic with no sharp edges. The
This environment is stimulating as Jane can walk,
coloring paints are non-toxic.
run roll and crawl around.
This environment is stimulating as Jane can paint
b) Stimulating
freely.
Playing area would able to move around and learn
new ways of receiving knowledge. Because of this, it's
c) What changes will need to be made as the
easier for them to become involved in the learning
baby/toddler develops further?
process
Cate learned to play with other toddlers.
c) What changes will need to be made as the
baby/toddler develops further?

Cate developed her creativity.

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 Cate to feel
comfortable, secure and
relaxed.
I encouraged Cate to play with her new friends.
If there was, describe this time:
Yes – When she got along with other toddlers.
Answer the questions.
How did you recognise that the baby/toddler was
distressed?
When she was tired playing and she needed to
take a nap.
How did you recognise that the baby/toddler was
uncomfortable or in pain?
She was an easy
Do you know what caused the discomfort or pain?
How did you know?
When I introduced her to her new friends. She was
so shy.
1. During nap time
2. When I accompanied her in the toilet.
I told Cate that she should share her materials to her
friends
If there was, describe this time:
Yes – she offered her materials to her new friends.
Answer the questions.
How did you recognise that the baby/toddler was
distressed?
When she couldn’t find her brush.
How did you recognise that the baby/toddler was
uncomfortable or in pain?
She had wrinkled forehead, or closed eyes.
Do you know what caused the discomfort or pain?
How did you know?
When she was looking for her elephant stuff toy
during nap time. She was crying.
1. When I gave her snacks.
2. During rest time, I prepared her 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?
Cate was uneasy at first but when she started to
mingle with her new friends, she already enjoyed
the activities.
Have there been any issues or concerns?
I had a hard time to encourage Cate to play with
her 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 accompanied her to her new friends, she
felt safe.
2. When I prepared her milk.
How has the family been kept up to date with how
their child is settling?
I wrote on her daily notes about my feedback for
cate’s activities for a day.
10.00 am - glass of milk and sandwich
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?
Jane 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 looking for her brush.
2. During rest time
How has the family been kept up to date with how
their child is settling?
I wrote on her daily notes about my feedback for
cate’s activities for a day.
10.00 am - glass of milk and sandwich
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
Jane drinks ready to drink milk (cow’s) so I did not
need to prepare bottles. Her mum prepared her
food for am and pm snacks and lunch which I heat
it on the scheduled meal. Distilled water is to be
served.
I sat with Cate to make her 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. I remove loose dirt and food particles.
2. I wash with hot water (60 °C) and detergent.
3. I sanitise (bacteria killing stage)- I treat with
very hot, clean, potable water (75 °C) for at
least 2 minutes.
4. Air drying.
Was there an opportunity for one-on-one
discussion during this routine? Describe.
Yes – I accompanied Cate to the toilet and assisted
her.
What hygienic practices did you use?
Jane drinks ready to drink milk (cow’s) so I did not
need to prepare bottles. Her mum prepared her food
for am and pm snacks and lunch which I heat it on the
scheduled meal. Distilled water is to be served.
I asked Cate to help me in setting the table, spread
jam or butter on bread, or even pour milk or water
from a small pitcher.
I sit with Cate during meal and snack times.
I encourage Cate to taste all the foods offered at each
meal.
I keep the mealtime environment calm and positive.
1. I remove loose dirt and food particles.
2. I wash with hot water (60 °C) and detergent.
3. I sanitise (bacteria killing stage)- I treat with very
hot, clean, potable water (75 °C) for at least 2
minutes.
4. Air drying.
Was there an opportunity for one-on-one discussion
during this routine? Describe.
Yes – I accompanied Cate to the toilet and assisted
her.
What hygienic practices did you use?
I assisted her washing her hands

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?
Do the parents have any
particular instructions for
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?
 Let Cate do as much as possible by herself, only
help if Cate is having trouble then ask if she
would like my 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 she indicates that
she needs to go. Help her remove clothing and sit
on the toilet
Mum gave me I go signal to assist Cate using the
toilet.
Had a rest at 10:45 for 11:15 am minutes – lying
down playing with her pillow.
Slept from 2.30 to 3.15pm
Mum instructed me to observe Cate about her
habit when she needs to sleep. If this is observable,
 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?
 Let Cate do as much as possible by herself, only
help if Cate is having trouble then ask if she would
like my 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 she indicates that
she needs to go. Help her remove clothing and sit on
the toilet
Mum gave me I go signal to assist Cate using the
toilet..
Had a nap at 10:30 am – 11:15 am –
Slept from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Mum instructed me to observe Cate about her habit
when she needs to sleep. If this is observable, let Cate
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?
let Cate sleep and recharge.
Cate is irritable, clumsy and
Clingy.
How does this environment help rest/sleep?
Cate had a quality sleep because the mattress is
comfortable, the blankets are warm, the room
temperature is right and the room is conducive for
sleeping.
Describe the ritual.
Cate needs to go to the toilet before going to bed.
Is there a favourite toy or other comforter?
Describe.
Yes, she used to play with her elephant stuff toy
until she fell in sleep.
How do you help with the baby/toddler to
sleep/rest?
sleep and recharge.
Cate is irritable, clumsy and
Clingy. Usually after lunch and playing
How does this environment help rest/sleep?
Cate had a quality sleep because the mattress is
comfortable, the blankets are warm, the room
temperature is right and the room is conducive for
sleeping.
Describe the ritual.
Cate needs to go to the toilet before going to bed.
Is there a favourite toy or other comforter? Describe.
Yes, she used to play with her elephant stuff toy until
she fell in sleep.
How do you help with the baby/toddler to sleep/rest?
I made a lullaby.

How did you make sure that
the baby/toddler was safe
during sleep/rest, including
risk of SIDS?
G: Checking immunisation record
Is the baby/toddler
immunised
N/A
G: Communicating with family member/s at pick up time.
When the baby/toddler was
picked up from the service
what did you discuss about
the day?
I made a lullaby.
I watched over Cate at all times, including when I watched over Cate at all times, including when she
she is going to sleep, are sleeping, or are in the is going to sleep, are sleeping, or are in the process of
process of waking up waking up
Yes/No (circle appropriate answer) If yes answer Yes/No (circle appropriate answer) If yes answer the
the following questions: following questions:
N/A
What sort of a day has the baby/toddler had? What sort of a day has the baby/toddler had?
Cate had a happy day today Cate enjoyed her day playing with her friends.
Food and Drink Food and Drink
She ate her food for snacks and lunch. She ate her food for snacks and lunch.
She finished her milk for a day She finished her milk for a day
Sleep/rest Sleep/rest
Rested and slept longer than usual – maybe Rested and slept longer than usual – maybe because
because she was so tired. . she was so tired.
Activities Activities
Playing with friends Painting
Achievements Achievements
 Learned different values on the fable story. Showed her creativity through painting
Identified color in words 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