Child Care From a Global Perspective

Federal Republic of Germany

Presented by Rachel, Stella, Annie, Young and Salma

Agenda Introduction-by Rachel

History/evolution of system-by Rachel

Underlying philosophy-by Stella OsorioTwo types of child care system-by Annie Cheng

Availability and accessibility-by Young

Role of ECE/training-by Salma Summation-by Salma

History of system in Germany In 1873, kindergarten was

introduced by Friedrich Froebel Before 1990, more women were

employed in East than West Germany

Berlin War Increasing number of working

women East: women remained in the

workforce Reunification

Significant drop in Fertility rate Marriage rate dropped to

0.34% from 0.79%

History of system in Germany 1990, Child and Youth Welfare Act

Less than half million children

under 3 in daycare in 2010

Low fertility rate

Maternal leave (14 week job-

protected)

Parental leave (2 years)

Child benefits (up to 18 years)

The child-soul is an ever-bubbling fountain in the world of humanity.”

-Friedrich Froebel

Underlying philosophy In Germany

1) Strong belief to household�

2) Children under 3 kept home�

3) ECEC do not provide care for� under 3

4) Kindergarten: 3-6 years not part of School System.

In Ontario

1) Childcare available from birth�

2) ECE provide care�

3) 4 to 5 years ,kindergarten is �part of school system

Curriculum In both countries Montessori, Reggio Emilia Situational �

Approach + High Scope Challenges = Lack of funding, insufficient child/staff �

ratios

Developmental Domains = Physical, Mental, Emotional, �Social,

Languages

Teaching methods and materials determined by a �holistic approach

Project work, self learning, freedom, team work, investigation, and

experiments.

Types of childcare system in Germany Seven types of childcare program 1, Regulated child care centers

under 3 years Not part of the school system

2, Family daycare Regulated

Unregulated

3, Sonder kindergarten Programs for special needs Under state’s supervision

Types of childcare system Cont’d 4, Kindergarten

3 to 6 years old Not part of the school system ECE

5, Forest kindergarten

3 to 6 years old

Only outdoors activity

6, Night care

24 hours

Parents working irregular shifts

7, Babysitter

Comparisons to Ontario Differences

1) Child adult ratio

2) Ages

3) Preschool school system

4) ECE Similarities

1) Each province has its own legislation

2) types of child care program

Availability and accessibility AgeCostsDaycare ServicesBusiness HourAccessibility of

children under 3 Government's

promise

Early Childhood Educator’s role Germany 1) Since 1990 daycares takes an essential role in

child’s education

2) Develop child’s responsibility and independence rules in the community

3) Assist parents in their jobs sectors and raising children

4)Instructing, educating and caring.

Ontario 1) educators plays the majority roles in child’s life 2)Observing, thinking, designing good learning

opportunities,

3)Developing social, emotional, physical and mental skills.

ECE Training in Germany and Ontario In Germany early childhood

receive 3 years education

(2 years postsecondary in

college and 1 year internship

in a daycare.)

In Ontario, 2 years training

at secondary institute, college or

University.

Reference

http://www.expatica.com/de/education/pre_school/Nurseries-and-preschools-in-Berlin_14861.html

http://www.expatica.com/de/education/pre_school/Introducing-Preschool-and-School-in-Germany_16407.html

http://www.ehow.com/list_7522910_german-laws- child-care.html

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pimgmx/3684379825/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/4686563208/

Reference �http://www.childpolicyintl.org/ � http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Germany � http://futureofchildren.org/futureofchildren/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/r_kowalski/519305656/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/oliviachow/

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in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/heraldpost/

4327720610/sizes/z/in/photostream/

Reference http://www.working-in-germany.com/paid-

parental-leave-0031.htmlhttp://ftp.iza.org/dp2372.pdfhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/chberge/

4670939397/sizes/m/

THANK YOU! Any

questions?