The Support of the Early Childhood Education and Care Teachers, Who Protect the Child's Best Interests in Daily Child Care

Abstract

This study clarifies the role of Early Childhood Education and Care Teachers (ECECT) in protecting the best interests of children in day care. It considers six objectives for the development of children with special needs: 1) making the kindergarten the child's own place, while building accepting relationships between the child and the ECECT; 2) creating a relationship of trust with the ECECT and nurturing them to be open-minded with others; 3) encouraging the child to think and act independently while respecting their pace; 4) supporting the child's joy of sharing their feelings for their favorite things with other children; 5) supporting the child living in harmony as a member of a group and as an individual; and 6) working together with all ECECTs to improve collegiality.