Supporting
diversity in early childhood services and schools is important for children's mental health and wellbeing.
Not exact matches
This article focuses on the challenges confronted by
early childhood educators as they seek to offer developmentally effective programs and
services for all children, especially those who live
in urban settings characterized by cultural
diversity.
Do you want to know more about welcoming
diversity in your
early childhood education and care
service, or supporting the mental health of children with additional needs?
• All Children have access to a safe and accessible, high quality
early childhood education that includes a developmentally appropriate curriculum, knowledgeable and well - trained program staff and educators, comprehensive
services that support their health, nutrition, and social well - being,
in an environment that respects and supports
diversity.
Such
diversity presents a challenge
in providing an
early care and education program and
early childhood mental health consultation (ECMHC)
services that respond effectively to each family's and community's racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.