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Emma Haycock
Sister Eagar
Child 150
3 April 2019
Personal Code of Ethics
As an individual who works with young children, I will carry out the values of early
childhood education as seen in the principles and ideals of the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct
as best as I can.
To Children
I will acknowledge and welcome childhood as a valuable stage in every child’s life.
I will honor and recognize the uniqueness of each child (their abilities).
I will assess the children to better understand how each child is learning so that I may provide
better learning experiences for them that will help them in the learning process.
I will not harm any child.
I will learn about factors and for signs of child abuse, so that I may notice it and act on it,
ensuring that the child can have a healthy childhood.
Quoted in part from the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, National Association for the
Education of Young Children, 2009
To Families
I will respect families as they care for and raise their children to create a bond.
I will make sure that the program and curriculum perceive and respect each child’s family
structure.
I will learn from families to ensure the safety of their children in the classroom and at home.
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I will encourage family members to be apart of the program, whether it be for activities or other
participation inside of the classroom.
I will work with the families to make informed decisions about their child based on observations
made throughout the classes.
Quoted in part from the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, National Association for the
Education of Young Children, 2009
To Colleagues
I will appreciate the differences, values, and quality of my colleagues.
I will support my coworkers by helping them with what they need help with and sharing my
resources to better help them teach.
I will work with my colleagues to ensure that the program shows the good character (DAP).
I will work with my coworkers to make sure we maintain professionalism in the workplace.
I will work with the rules of the program alongside my colleagues, and work to change those
rules if they are not DAP.
Quoted in part from the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, National Association for the
Education of Young Children, 2009
To Communities
I will notice and make note that children are appreciated in their community situation.
I will make sure that the community gets a higher education through the programs.
I will work to enhance early child care by engaging in the NAEYC’s core values.
I will work to hire the best help so that the children can get a higher education.
I will work to change poor policies that do not aid or help the children.
Quoted in part from the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, National Association for the
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Education of Young Children, 2009