Reflection Paper In Child Care

A The main point of this article was to explore the idea of primary caregiving, the do’s the don’ts and the how’s! The article starts by explaining exactly what primary caregiving is. When you think of a primary caregiver, you might think of the child’s mother, father, guardian, teacher or someone important to the child. Primary Caregiving is now implemented in today’s childcare facilities as a system and method of care for infants and toddlers. There is more to this model in a child care center. This means that “each caregiver or teacher within a larger group is assigned primary responsibility for a specific group of children” (Bernhardt, 2000). This does not mean that the caregiver cares “exclusively” for the same three children. But that the caregiver’s “principal responsibility” is for those children assigned to her. In my center, we follow a similar model. A good example would be that we have 12 children. I am responsible for six, and my co-worker is responsible for the other six children in the classroom. If I were to see a child fall and get injured, I would not provide care for that child just because I am not assigned to him/her. If I am the one who is able to reach the child and help, I would do so as well. We always say “Teamwork makes the Dreamwork!” This is such an understatement. Teamwork is a big piece of the puzzle within the classroom. It is important that the teachers in the room have a strong sense of communication and ability to work with one another.