Child Observation Paper

A home visit was conducted at Mr. Hesterberg’s home. The apartment has two bedrooms. The father’s residence is clean and well kept. There are toys for the child. The child's paintings are taped to the wall. There are adequate toys for Kensington. She has her own bedroom at the father’s residence. There is a picture of the mother in the father’s living room.

At the fathers residence the child played independent. The father spent his time getting material and supplies needed to visit a local park. Prior to leaving the father’s residence, he placed sunscreen on the child. While playing independently, the child demonstrated her ability to enjoy herself and keep herself interested and simulated in play activity. Prior to leaving the residence the father had the child use

There are window guards on all windows. There are also pictures with the mother, child and father in the child’s bedroom. In the bathroom are cleaning chemicals under the sink which were not secured.

There is a potty in the bathroom for the child to use.

The father and child then transitioned to Central Park. During this time, the father was cognizant of safety issues when crossing urban streets. When entering the park the father engage the child in play activity involving soccer.

During this part of observation the father was fully engage with the child. The father appropriately had the child take a rest in addition he gave her water to make sure that she was hydrated.

While at the park other children approached Kensington, the father welcomed the other children to play with her. The father facilitated social interaction between Kensington and the other the children.

Upon entering the father’s residence the child appeared to be comfortable and relaxed. The father changed clothes, took her to the bathroom and then comb her hair. The father was affectionate with the child. The child was laying in his late singing songs