Code of Ethics for Early Childhood Educators Position Statement (full document & related resources)

Resource Type: Position StatementTopic: AdvocacyTopic: Assessment PartnershipsTopic: Partnership-building with FamiliesTopic: Community Partnerships and ResourcesTopic: Ethical and Professional GuidelinesTopic: Developmentally Appropriate PracticeStandard 1Standard 2Standard 3Standard 4Standard 5Standard 6
Written By Kadisha Conteh

Code of Ethics for Early Childhood Educators | NAEYC

Along with core knowledge, skills, values, and dispositions, early childhood educators who work in homes, centers, and schools have professional, ethical responsibilities. The “Code of Ethics for Early Childhood Educators” outlines the essential ethical responsibilities for the early childhood education profession. It speaks to a set of professional ethics—the moral responsibilities that go beyond personal beliefs—that guide ECE workplace decision making and behavior. This link access the full position statement along with other related code of ethics resources and supplements. (Available in English, Spanish, and Chinese)

Organization/Author: NAEYC

Type of Resource: Position Statement

Publication Date: 2025

Kadisha Conteh
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