This document presents an overview of early childhood education in Germany. It begins with an introduction and agenda. The history of the German system is then discussed, noting the introduction of kindergarten in 1873 and changes over time. Two main types of childcare systems are described - one for children under 3 and kindergarten for ages 3-6. The document also covers availability, accessibility, the role of early childhood educators, and comparisons to Ontario, Canada.

1. Federal Republic of Germany
Presented by Rachel, Stella, Annie, Young and Salma

2. Agenda
 Introduction-by Rachel
 History/evolution of system-by Rachel
 Underlying philosophy-by Stella Osorio
 Two types of child care system-by Annie Cheng
 Availability and accessibility-by Young
 Role of ECE/training-by Salma
 Summation-by Salma

3. 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%

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. Availability and accessibility
 Age
 Costs
 Daycare Services
 Business Hour
 Accessibility of children
under 3
 Government's promise

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. Reference
 http://www.expatica.com/de/education/pre_school/Nur
series-and-preschools-in-Berlin_14861.html
 http://www.expatica.com/de/education/pre_school/Intr
oducing-Preschool-and-School-in-Germany_16407.html
 http://www.ehow.com/list_7522910_german-laws- child-
care.html
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/pimgmx/3684379825/
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmcordell/4686563208/

14. 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/2696196350/si
zes/z/in/photostream/
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/doviende/46486526/in/p
hotostream/
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/heraldpost/4327720610/si
zes/z/in/photostream/

15. Reference
 http://www.working-in-germany.com/paid-parental-
leave-0031.html
 http://ftp.iza.org/dp2372.pdf
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/chberge/4670939397/si
zes/m/