Ethical Responsibilities to Children

- Childhood is a valuable stage in life.

- Never harm a child.

- Stay committed to promoting children's self-awareness, self-worth, and physical well-being.

Ethical Responsibilities to Families

- Families are the main factor in children's development. 

-Respect and support families

- Be a supporter of children and their families.

Ethical Responsibilities to Colleagues

- Create and maintain a supportive work environment that meets professional needs. 

-Stay informed and maintain high standards of professional conduct.

- Be open to new ideas from others and have the willingness to learn from colleagues. 

Ethical Responsibilities to Community and Society

- Provide the community with a high quality early childhood care and education program and services. 

- We must communicate be open and truthful about services and what we offer. 

References

NAEYC. (2011). NAEYC code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment Links to an external site.. Retrieved from https://www.naeyc.org/sites/default/files/globally-shared/downloads/PDFs/resources/position-statements/Ethics%20Position%20Statement2011_09202013update.pdf