Code of Ethics

These are just a few of the Code of Ethics of the Division of Early Childhood that are meaningful to me,  as a future child care provider It is my goal to adhere to these specific ethics within my child care facility. 

Enhancement of Children’s and Families’ Quality of Lives:

We shall advocate for equal access to high quality services and supports for all children and

families to enhance their quality of lives.
As I have learned through my professional experiences as well as this course, the lack of high quality programming effects children in many negative ways.  I want to bridge the gap between quality programming and school readiness, while providing access to ALL families.

Professional and Interpersonal Behavior:
 

We shall demonstrate the highest standards of personal integrity, truthfulness, and honesty in all

our professional activities in order to inspire the trust and confidence of the children and families
and of those with whom we work.
I believe that people are more willing to learn from you and work with you when they are able to trust.  It is important for early childhood practitioners to be authentiic in their work with children and their families. 


Responsive Family Centered Practices:

We shall demonstrate our respect and appreciation for all families’ beliefs, values, customs,

languages, and culture relative to their nurturance and support of their children toward achieving
meaningful and relevant priorities and outcomes families’ desire for themselves and their children.
I have learned through my experiences as an educator that children learn best when the materials they are learning is culturally relevant.  This is an area that needs much more improvement in order for our children to be successfull. 


Reference:
The Division for Early Childhood. (2000,August). Code of ethics. Retrieved June 11,2012, from http://www.dec-sped.org/