As a Head Start-Department of Education ECE employee, I adopt the following principles as my personal code of ethics:

I pledge to care for every child entrusted to me with love, understanding, and respect;

I am committed to providing high quality childcare in accordance with proven Head Start and DOE departmental philosophy, goals, and objectives;

I will protect and promote each child’s physical and emotional well-being, mental capability, and social competency;

I agree to reach out to each child and family, attempting to enhance their quality of life by recognizing their unique needs;

I respect parents as the prime educators of their children and will endeavor to strengthen the bond among all family members;

I promise to conserve and protect the property and resources of Head Start entrusted to my care;

I am continually aware of and take pride in my role within the community as an important influence on the lives of young children;

I accept the responsibility to involve the community in all aspects of nurturing its future leaders;

I will continue to improve my personal growth and skills as a child care professional through relevant training;

I dedicate myself to maintaining high professional standards, safeguarding confidentiality, and performing with intelligence, commitment, and enthusiasm.