NAEYC Code of Ethics

I-1.5—To create and maintain safe and healthy settings that foster children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development and that respect their dignity and their contributions.

I-2.1—To be familiar with the knowledge base related to working effectively with families and to stay informed through continuing education and training.

I-2.2—To develop relationships of mutual trust and create partnerships with the families we serve.

DEC Professional Practice

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.

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.

We shall rely upon evidence based research and interventions to inform our practice with children and families in our care.

These ideals are meaningful because as an early childhood educator it is important do everything possible to ensure children’s safety and well-being through providing a healthy environment to foster growth in all areas of development, and keeping abreast of new evidenced-based research.  Equally important is respecting and acknowledging families and encouraging collaborative involvement in children’s learning.