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Child Care From a Global Perspective in
Presented ByDelphine,Rita,Luna,Nasim,Yoges
Overview of the country History Description of the type of children system Philosophy Availability and Accessibility of service Training of the childcare workers
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1950 – 1959 Germany Democratic Republic 1961 – Berlin wall construction began 1989 – Berlin wall opening 1990 - Unification
Overview of the country
The Basic Law of 1949 in West Germany declared that men and women were equal
In 1990, more women were employed in East- than the West Germany
About 90 percent of East German women worked outside of home
In East Germany, 80% children of three years age group were in childcare in 1990
In West Germany, only 5% of that group were in child care
History
The Early Childhood Education (ECE) and care in Germany support the traditional roles
88% children of 3-6 years had access to childcare In 2002, childcare facilities were 3.1 million In 2009, planned to increase from 250k to 750k Daycare is progressing in Germany
History
Childcare centers are public and governed by
state laws Caregivers requires a formal license Complete criminal background check is required Home owners are eligible only Site inspection is to make sure that the
environment is child safe
Philosophy
Taxes to be paid for earned money The home or facility offering childcare must
meet minimum requirements Accessibility and safety issues need be
addressed Parent receive government assistance of
about $188 monthly if not put at daycare
Philosophy
In Germany, childcare is made available to parents by local governments. Carriers are:
Communities “Free carriers”: Churches, non-profit
organizations or parents’ initiatives Nannies or Child minders Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Canada has also both private and
subsidized daycares. Facilities vary from one province to other
Child Care Support System
In Germany, State ensures following aids or supports for raising children:
Maternity Allowance Child Allowance Supplementary income-tested child benefit Parenting Allowance Canada also provides similar kinds of
supports but with variations among provinces
Child Care Support System
Over age 3 -6 years allow to go kinder garden
Child care hours are morning7am- evening5pm
Allowed 5% children in day care Only under3% of the age of 3 years have
day care and 88% of the age of 3-6 years have daycare
Availability and Accessibility of service
Early childhood educators have to be qualified for 3 years and get diploma
Under special training
Training of the child care workers
Summary