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NAEYC Code
of Ethical
Conduct
Section 1: Ethical
Responsibilities to Children
Childhood is a unique and important
stage in our life cycle. Our biggest
responsibility is to provide safe,
healthy, nurturing and responsive
settings for the children. We are
dedicated and committed to supporting
children’s development, respect their
individual differences, help the chil-
dren learn and live together, and pro-
mote health, self-awareness, compe-
tence, self worth, and
resiliency.
Ethical Responsibilities to
Children.
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Principles P-1.1. We shall not harm children. We shall not participate in any practices that could cause physical harm to children. This principle has precedence over all others in this code. P-1.2. We will not take part in practices that sepa- rate against a child by denying benefits or giving special advantages to on the basis of skin color, religion, gender, language ability, or the behav- iors and attitudes of the par- ents. (This standard does not apply to programs that, by law, mandate the provi- sion of services to children with special needs.)
P-1.3. We will incorporate all of those with relevant knowledge or understanding, including both the staff and the parent, in decisions regard- ing a child.
P-1.4. For each and every child we will imple- ment alternatives and adjustments in our teach- ing, classroom environments, and curriculum. We will consult with the family, and seek advice from the appropriate professionals in order to maximize the potential of each child. If, after all of these efforts and the child does not appear to be benefiting from the program, or the child im- pairing or jeopardizing other children’s abilities to learn from the program, we shall meet with family and the appropriate specialists to decide the child’s current needs and identify the settings and services most suited to meeting these needs.
I-1.1. To have a basic knowledge foundation in
early childhood care and education and to con-
tinue the education and in-service guidance.
I-1.2. To base program practices upon current
information in the area of child development and
related fields and to center this around the par-
ticular knowledge of an individual child.
I-1.3. To identify and value the uniqueness and
the potential of each individual child.
I-1.4. To understand and respect the special vul-
nerability of children.
I-1.5. We will create and maintain safe and
healthy settings that foster the child’s develop-
ment and respects their dignity and contribu-
tions.
I-1.6. We will support the right of each child to
play and learn in inclusive childhood programs.
Children with disabilities are ideally served in
the same settings as children without disabilities.
I-1.7. We will ensure that children with disabili-
ties have easy access to support services and we
will advocate for the resources necessary to pro-
vide appropriate settings for all children.
P-1.5. We will be knowledgeable of all signs and symptoms of child abuse, including physical, sexual, verbal, emotional abuse, and neglect. We will follow all state laws and community procedures that protect children against abuse and neglect. P-1.6. When we have a reasonable suspicion that child abuse or neglect has occurred, we will report it to the proper authorities, and check back at a later date to make sure ap- propriate actions have been taken. At the proper time, the parents or guardians will be informed that the report has been filed. P-1.7. When another person tells us about the possibility of a child being abused or neglected, we will help that person take the proper actions to ensure the safety of the child. P-1.8. When a child protective agency does not provide proper protection for the abused or neglected child, we understand the shared ethical responsibility we have to help insure the improvement of these services.
P-1.9. When we find out about a practice or situation that could ultimately be harmful to the health or safety of the children, that has never been found of doing so in the past, we know of our ethical responsibility to tell those that can fix the situation, and who can help protect the children from a similar situation in the future.
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