12/14/2012
The Secret of Success
Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.
Rachel Carson
In his column in the November/December 2012 issue of Exchange, Dennis Vicars observes "High-quality early care and education is built around a few simple truths that are extremely difficult to execute with excellence.... Concentrate on doing these few things well and your program will be successful:
- The teacher-child-parent dynamic rules above all else. Everything we do must be aimed at that primary goal.
- Is my early care and educational environment safe, clean, organized, professional, and educational? These are parents’ priorities, in that order, so they had better be my priorities, too.
- Am I running a high-quality program that goes beyond the traditional staff:child ratio and teacher training metrics? Do parents and staff feel supported in this environment?
- Are staff selected based solely on education and experience or are there other criteria that would add value? A degree in ECE can earn someone an interview, but not necessarily a job offer. Families and children deserve so much more.
"Success in our field truly is about a few non-negotiables, which must be done with excellence and executed to perfection. Less is more, but each thing must be done exceptionally well."
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