Child Care From a Global Perspective in

Presented ByDelphine,Rita,Sayeda,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

Content

Located in the center of Europe Capital city is Berlin Official language is German (Deuctche) Germany has a strong economy

Overview of the Country

Germany has16 states

Overview of the Country

1949 - Germany Democratic Republic 1961 – Berlin wall construction began 1989 – Berlin wall opening 1990 - Unification

Overview of the country

German is a country which has a rich moral obligation to her house hold

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

History

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

The Early Childhood Education (ECE) and care in Germany support the traditional roles

88% children of 3-6 years had access to childcare

History

In 2009, planned to increase from 250 to 750 In 2002, childcare facilities were 3.1 million Daycare is progressing in Germany According to German law, daycare workers don’t

need college degree.

History

Follow monthly routine in their planning for their physical, socio-emotional and academic development

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

Description of the type of children 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

Description of the type of children 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

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