Code of Ethics for Early Childhood

P -1.1 Above all, we shall not harm children. We shall

not participate in practices that are emotionally damaging, physically harmful, disrespectful, degrading, dangerous, exploitative, or intimidating to children.

This is everything to me. Children should not be mistreated while in YOUR care. Parents are trusting us as early childhood professional NOT to place their children in harm's way. We should ALWAYS be pleasant to them. Believe it or not, young children deserve EVERY OUNCE of your respect.

P-2.1

—We shall not deny family members access to their

child’s classroom or program setting unless access is

denied by court order or other legal restriction

 
We should ALWAYS encourage parents to become active in their child's classroom as well as their education. The only way we should refuse them access is if they are not allowed near their children or if they have placed their children in the line of danger.

7. We shall be responsible for protecting the confidentiality of the children and families we serve by protecting all forms of verbal, written, and electronic communication. 

It is our sworn duty to protect any and all information concerning children in our care as well as their families. REGARDLESS of what type of information we receive, we should NEVER discuss it with ANYONE if we are not authorized to.