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
24 months Paolo
Is this the child who is new to the service or who has just changed rooms? Yes/No Provide details.

Paolo moved into the Blue Room last week.

Day 1 Date February 10,2020 Day 2 Date February 11, 2020
Part A: Welcoming and settling baby/toddler into service
Day 1 Day 2
Describe how you greeted  Said hi to Mom and Paolo  Greeted Mom and Paolo
the  Asked Paolo to show me his new toy which was a  Asked Mom if Paolo told story about his experience
baby/toddler and the family robot with his new friends
member and what you talked  Mom told me to take care of Paolo  Mom told that Paolo was quite motivated in going to
about. day care

How did the baby/toddler  Almost to cry and looking to his mum  Paolo was looking to his mom and swaying his hand
react to separating from their  Paolo was in separation anxiety  Paolo was holding me while watching her mom
family member?

How did you help the
baby/toddler to settle into the
service? Does the
baby/toddler have any
separation rituals?
 Mom always gives him an embrace and a kiss before
leaving
 Paolo was looking at the window until him mom until
was out of his sight.
 I told Paolo that I would introduce him to his new
friends at the service today.
 Mom always reminds Paolo to behave and he will
get new robot.
 Paolo was very happy while waving to her mom.
 I told Paolo that his new friends were waiting for her
inside the room.

Did the baby/toddler have Paolo is new in the day care. I have to handle  Paolo needed more attention from us so that he can
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.
carefully the separation anxiety he is experiencing. get along with other kids.
 I introduced the puzzle game to Paolo. Paolo was so Review and Practice
scared to hold a piece because he was not sure what  Paolo continued the puzzle and was able to finish it.
to do with pieces of puzzle. Puzzles are great games  Watching videos of different animals and their
for him because they cover all bases: Physical (from sounds. Jane was trying to follow animal sounds.
making the pieces fit), cognitive (actually solving the
puzzle) and emotional skills (learning how to be
patient.) Building a puzzle can also boost Paolo’s
memory, teach him about different shapes, and help
him set (and meet!) simple goals.
 Watching videos of different animals and their
sounds. Jane was trying to follow animal sounds.
 Paolo tried his best to finish the puzzle but he was
not ready for this kind pf game. He was trying figured  We watched the animal videos again for them to
it out until he was able to finish half way of the puzzle. practice the different animal sounds. From there,
I did not force him to finish it instead I told him to just Paolo could easily identify the animals by their
finish the puzzle to. sounds.
 Paolo enjoyed the video because he loves animals,
 I tried to explain to Paolo the goal of the puzzle he  I prepared activity for animal sounds. I would show
was doing. Helping him for every piece that he put picture of animal then Paolo would identify and make
together to finish the puzzle. the animal sounds.
 Through watching animal videos, I started to do
animal sounds, For example, I asked h to point the
animals then, I would do the animal sounds and
Paolo was very excited
 While playing outside, Paolo saw a frog and he  Time to explore outside. Paolo saw birds flying and
shouted that there was a frog. And asked him the he started to mimic the flying while making a bird
animal sound of a frog. Paolo was trying to imitate a sound. I was smiling because she couldn’t produce a
sound “ribbit, ribbit”. I told him that was right and he good bird sound. I encouraged him to continue her
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
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)
smiled at me.
 Paolo can walk gracefully. He can even run fast but
there were times he falls. He started going up and
down of stairs with my help. He was trying to do it by
himself but I was at his back on the way. Paolo can
do some locomotor movement all by himself.
Describe how the environment is:
a) Safe
The garden is a nice place for this kind of puzzle game.
The mat is clean and Paolo can even lay down on the
mat while doing puzzle.
. environment that allows him to use his manipulative
b) Stimulating
This environment is very conducive for playing
c) What changes will need to be made as the
baby/toddler develops further?
Building a puzzle can also boost Paolo’s memory,
animal sound.
 Paolo loves to play outside. He wanted to run and
roll on the grass.
Describe how the environment is:
a) Safe
A lot of green space is key for activity and elements
such as sand and water give Paolo a dynamic
skills. The playground should look, sound and feel
interesting. Sound, color and texture excite the senses
and ignite your child's imagination.
b) Stimulating
the playground is very motivating place for Paolo’s to
play.

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.
c) What changes will need to be made as the
baby/toddler develops further?
Paolo will become physically fit.
I helped him to interact more often with other children. I encouraged Paolo’s learning through
play and spend less time passively
observing
If there was, describe this time: If there was, describe this time:
Yes – Paolo interacted and participated more with other Yes – Paolo was very responsible
children for the consequences of his behaviors.
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?
Paolo was irritated. He was in teary eyes.
What do you think caused the distress? How did What do you think caused the distress? How did
you know? you know?
When his mom left When he got tired.
What did you do to respond? What did you do to respond?
I introduced him to his new friends I immediately approached him and asked to rest for

What there a time in the day
when the baby/toddler was
uncomfortable or in pain?
Describe two times today
that
you helped Paolo to feel
comfortable, secure and
relaxed.
Was this successful? a while.
Yes, in the endshe was able to get along with other Was this successful?
kids Yes, after resting he played again with his friends.
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?
He was unrelaxed He had wrinkled forehead, or closed eyes.
Do you know what caused the discomfort or
pain? How did you know? Do you know what caused the discomfort or
When his mom left, I recognized it through her pain? How did you know?
gestures He was tired playing. I saw him when he stopped in
What did you do to respond? one corner then I approached him and asked if she
I introduced him to his new friends was hurt, he just told me that he just tired.
Was this successful? What did you do to respond?
Yes, in the end he was able to get along with other I immediately approached her and hug.
kids Was this successful?
Yes, after drinking water, he played again.
1. When I introduced him to his new friends, he felt 1. When I watched him following the frog and we
safe. practiced the animal sounds.
2. When I helped him out doing his puzzle outside 2. When I gave him water to drink.
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?
I gently encouraged him to be brave and try
something new. When in a new situation, I gave
Paolo time to adjust and to get used to it. Stay with
him for a while and gently encouraged him to explore
and play with the other children. After a while, he
could move away for a short time.
Have there been any issues or concerns?
None
What are two things that you did today to help to
develop a relationship with this child who is
experiencing change?
1. When I introduced him to his new friends, he felt
safe.
2. When I helped him out doing his puzzle outside
How has the family been kept up to date with how
their child is settling?
Today is Paolo’s first day, I just reminded his mom to
check his daily notes for the follow up activity
tomorrow
10.00 am - glass of milk and cookies
12.00 noon - lunch, fruit and water to drink
2.00 pm - bottle
3.30 pm - cereals
How has the baby/toddler adjusted to the new
environment?
Paolo was so agitated to play with his 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 watched her following the cat and we
practiced the animal sounds.
2. When I wiped her knees when she fell down.
How has the family been kept up to date with
how their child is settling?
I talked to the family and told her to read the write up
on his daily notes and the family can read these if
they want to know his development.
10.00 am - glass of milk and cookies
12.00 noon - lunch, fruit and water to drink
2.00 pm - bottle
3.30 pm- cereals
 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
Paolo drinks milk formula .Her mom prepared her
food for lunch which I heat it on the scheduled meal.
Distilled water is to be served. I gave cookies and
cereals for snacks.
I prepared his favourite plates and utensils.
I helped him to feed himself. I offered fruits once he
started to play with his food.
I stay with Paolo during meal and snack times.
I encourage Paolo to taste all the foods offered at
each meal.
I keep the mealtime environment calm and positive.
I clean, sanitize table tops, countertops and high
chair trays after use. The surfaces must be free from
dents, chips or cracks.
Eating areas must be separate from sleeping areas.
Was there an opportunity for one-on-one
discussion during this routine? Describe.
Yes – I just asked Paolo to stay calm while changing
his nappy
Paolo drinks milk formula .Her mom prepared her food
for lunch which I heat it on the scheduled meal. Distilled
water is to be served. I gave cookies and cereals for
snacks.
I prepared his favourite plates and utensils.
I helped him to feed himself. I offered fruits once he
started to play with his food
I stay with Paolo during meal and snack times.
I encourage Paolo to taste all the foods offered at each
meal.
I keep the mealtime environment calm and positive
I clean, sanitize table tops, countertops and high chair
trays after use. The surfaces must be free from
dents, chips or cracks.
Eating areas must be separate from sleeping areas
Was there an opportunity for one-on-one discussion
during this routine? Describe.
Yes – I just asked Paolo to stay calm while changing his
nappy
 What hygienic practices did you use? What hygienic practices did you use?

 Prepare. Cover the diaper changing surface with  Prepare. Cover the diaper changing surface with
disposable liner. disposable liner.
 Clean Child. Place the child on diapering surface and  Clean Child. Place the child on diapering surface
unfasten diaper. and unfasten diaper.
 Remove Trash. Place used wipes in the soiled  Remove Trash. Place used wipes in the soiled
diaper. diaper.
 Replace Diaper. Slide a fresh diaper under the child.  Replace Diaper. Slide a fresh diaper under the child.
 Wash Child's Hands.  Wash Child's Hands.
 Clean Up.  Clean Up.
 Wash Your Hands.  Wash Your Hands.

How did you show sensitivity and a positive attitude How did you show sensitivity and a positive attitude
during nappy changing or toileting? during nappy changing or toileting?

 Being sensitive to the different needs of kids and  Being sensitive to the different needs of kids and
where possible making small changes to the nappy where possible making small changes to the nappy
change routine to take into account these needs. change routine to take into account these needs.
 Changing nappies when they need to be changed  Changing nappies when they need to be changed
rather than just at set times and encouraging children rather than just at set times and encouraging
to communicate when they need a change. children to communicate when they need a change.
How did you (or will you)
support this baby/toddler N/A N/A
with
learning to use the toilet? Paolo is wearing nappy Paolo is wearing nappy
(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 We have spoken to the parents about toilet training if We have spoken to the parents about toilet training if
decisions around the possible we can start training Paolo to do toileting possible we can start training Paolo to do toileting and
baby/toddler’s toileting? and the parents considered the suggestion. the parents considered the suggestion.
 F: Rest and sleep
What was the baby/toddler’s Had a rest at 10:30 for 11:00 am minutes – lying Had a nap at 10:30 am – 11:15 am –
sleep/rest routine for this down playing with her pillow.
day? Slept from 2.30 to 3.15pm Slept from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Is this his/her normal
routine?
Do the parents have any Mom instructed to let Paolo sleep if he is in tantrums Mom instructed to let Paolo sleep if he is in tantrums
particular instructions for already. Sleeping will help him to recharge. already. Sleeping will help him to recharge
sleep/rest
What cues did the Showing tantrums Showing tantrums
baby/toddler give that he/she
needed to rest/sleep?
Provide a photo of the
rest/sleep area, ready for the
baby/toddler.

How does this environment help rest/sleep? How does this environment help rest/sleep?
Paolo had a quality sleep because the mattress is Paolo had a quality sleep because the mattress is
comfortable, the blankets are warm, the room comfortable, the blankets are warm, the room
temperature is right and the bedroom is welcoming temperature is right and the bedroom is welcoming.

Is there a ritual that the
baby/toddler uses to help
with
rest/sleep?
Describe the ritual. Describe the ritual.
Paolo does not have any ritual before sleeping. Paolo does not have any ritual before sleeping.
Is there a favourite toy or other comforter? Is there a favourite toy or other comforter?
Describe. Describe.

N/A N/A
 How do you help with the baby/toddler to How do you help with the baby/toddler to
sleep/rest? sleep/rest?

I let him go through his routine. Make sure he is I let him go through his routine. Make sure he is
comfortable when sleeping comfortable when sleeping

How did you make sure that
the baby/toddler was safe
during sleep/rest, including
risk of SIDS?
G: Checking immunisation record
I directly watched Paolo by sight and sound at all I directly watched Paolo by sight and sound at all times,
times, including when he is going to sleep, is including when he is going to sleep, is sleeping, or in the
sleeping, or in the process of waking up process of waking up

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

When was the last immunisation given? When was the last immunisation given?
11/11/2019 11/11/2019

When is the next immunisation due? When is the next immunisation due?
11/5/2020 11/5/2020
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 Happy day Happy day.
did you discuss about the day?
Food and Drink Food and Drink
Paolo enjoyed his food while eating with his friends Paolo enjoyed his food while eating with his friends

Sleep/rest
Sleep/rest
Rested and slept longer
Rested and slept longer.
Activities
Activities
 Playing puzzle
  Watching videos about the animals and making
animal noises  Playing puzzle
 Played outside with friends  Watching videos about the animals and making
animal noises
 Played outside with friends
Achievements
Achievements
Developed his cognitive skills
Learned different animals and sound Developed his cognitive skills
Improved his locomotor movement Learned different animals and sound
Improved his locomotor movement
Concerns
None
Concerns
Other None
NA
Other
NA
Does the family have any N/A N/A
particular practices or routines
(e.g. cultural) that you need to
be aware of when caring for