Rabbit Track Day Care

Provider's Code of Ethics

1. A Provider shall acknowledge that the young child's critical need for continuity of care demands that she make a long-term commitment to the child and family.

2. A Provider shall try to resolve a disagreement with a parent.  Termination of the day care placement shall be used only as a last resort.

3. A Provider shall not terminate a client-family without giving reasonable notice.

4. A Provider shall not urge a parent to move a child from another provider with who there is a satisfactory relationship.

5. A Provider shall establish policies and procedures so that families clearly understand what is expected of them, but are flexible enough to meet their varying needs.

6. A Provider shall establish policies and procedures that consider the personal and financial needs of herself and her family.

7. A Provider shall maintain client confidentiality in a manner appropriate to the family day care relationship.

8. A Provider shall meet each child's emotional, physical, and intellectual needs in developmentally appropriate ways.

9. A Provider shall not deliberately contradict or disparge the parent's religious beliefs, culturally based values, or child-rearing practices in the presence of the child.

10. A Provider shall not emotionally, physically, or sexually abuse any child in her care, and shall report any suspected abuse to the proper authorities.

11. A Provider shall maintain a family-style environment for the child in her care.

12. A Provider shall have safe, clean areas in which the children play, eat, and sleep.

13. A Provider shall strive to provide the highest quality of family day care whether she is independent or regulated.