NAEYC and DEC codes of ethics

1.  I-1.1  To be familiar with the knowledge base of early childhood education and to keep current through continuing education and in-service training.

2.  I-4.6  To support policies and laws that promote the well-being of children and families.  To oppose those that impair their well-being.  To cooperate with other individuals and groups in these efforts.

3.  I-3A.1  To establish and maintain relationships of trust and cooperation with co-workers.

It is so important to establish a trusting and cooperative relationship with co-workers because down the road we all need support from each as we venture out into the early childhood field.  We also need to be familiarized with issues concerning early childhood.  By attending seminars or taking college courses you will stay current with any issue.  This will prevent early childhood professionals from giving misleading information to the families we serve.  Finally, we must support any policy or law that promotes the well-being of children and their families.  Just as we look for support those individuals responsible for making those policies and law also need our support.