2. Overview of the country
History
Description of the type of children system
Philosophy
Availability and Accessibility of service
Training of the childcare workers
3. Located in the center of Europe
Capital city is Berlin
Official language is German (Deuctche)
4. 1949 - Germany was separated into two
states the East and West Germany
1961 – Berlin wall construction began
1989 – Berlin wall opening
1990 – Unification
Germany has a strong economy
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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.
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. Early childhood educators have to be
qualified for 3 years and get diploma
Under special training
