Video 2.3: Highlights of a home visit

Teacher:

Hi Lakisha, I’m Diane.

Mother:

Hi, nice to meet you.

Teacher:

Nice to meet you. And this must be Nikaia.

Mother:

Yes.

Teacher:

Hi Nikaia! Thank you both for welcoming me into your home!

Mother:

No problem. Come on in.

Teacher:

Coming from one program into ours do you have any particular concerns about making that change?

Mother:

My only concerns would be the same the same as they were when she entered the program she’s in now. And that would be safety and health, environmental and health safety and also making sure her needs are met throughout the day and her schedule is followed as properly as possible.

Teacher:

Right. Well in the nursery we pretty much cater the day around the needs of our individual infants.

Would it be alright if I held Nikaia?

Mother:

Sure. Gonna take you out. Go see Ms. Diane.

Teacher:

I’m anxious to see you. I see some neat toys over here. Would you like to see them with me?

Let me show you some pictures of our program in action. It’s been great getting to know you a little bit better Nikaia.

Mother:

You too.

Teacher:

As far as next steps as we get closer to the enrollment, I have this sheet to give you. Basically it has all of our team’s contact information on it and a brief biography of our teaching team, which is myself and Melissa. You’ll see this includes our daily schedule. You’ll have an opportunity to fill out this side so that we know the specific feeding routine and sleep routine that Nikaia is on when she arrives, and we do our best to follow everything according to Nikaia’s needs. Well as part of the transition plan we’ll be taking that information and having you fill out, in a little bit more detail, what her current therapy schedule is, who the therapists are,

Mother:

Well we look forward to transitioning in.

Teacher:

Right. We can’t wait to see you again Nikaia. Thanks so much.