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Child Observation is the method of watching, listening, asking questions, documenting, and analyzing the observed words and actions of children as they interact with their surroundings and other people. Proper observation in childcare is crucial in helping educators and parents address the needs of early childhood development.The intention should be clear before you begin with child observation:Is it to come up with an action plan with the parents to help improve their child’s behavior?Is it to document a child’s milestone or learning progress? Do you want the parents to see their child’s new skill as demonstrated in the creation of an artwork?Is it to closely track a child’s language development?When you begin with the end in mind, you can better prepare for the child observation and choose the most helpful observation method/s.This article will briefly discuss the importance of child observation in early childhood, methods for observing children, situational examples of child observation reports, and information or details that are typically included in the observation report. We’ll also recommend some helpful tools that educators in learning centers can use for their daily child observation reports.