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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
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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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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/
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THANK YOU! Any
questions?