NAEYC AND DEC CODE OF
ETHICS
NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct
I-1.4—To appreciate the
vulnerability of children and their dependence on adults. Children are very vulnerable so we must be
careful what we do as adults as we shape the lives of children.
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. If the environment is created to learning for children more creativity
will happen the classroom setting.
The Code of Ethics of the Division for Early Childhood (DEC)
Enhancement of
Children’s and Families’ Quality of Lives
1. We shall demonstrate our respect
and concern for children, families, colleagues, and others with
whom we work, honoring their beliefs,
values, customs, languages, and culture.
2. We shall recognize our
responsibility to improve the developmental outcomes of children and to
provide services and supports in a
fair and equitable manner to all families and children.
3. We shall recognize and respect the
dignity, diversity, and autonomy of the families and children
we serve.
References
NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf
The Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August). Code of ethics.
