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Ethical Dilemma Case Study
Favour Ashaolu
ECE 464 Ethical and Legal Issues
Professor Andrews
January 19, 2025
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Case Study
The ethical dilemma I have chosen is the case study with the childcare center, which has
some negative concerns from families. This case study concerns a childcare center where
parents have shown concerns and have negative reviews of the center. Some of the problems
reported are dirty sheets on cots, punishing children by not giving them food, and ratios of 20
children to one adult. When driving by, you find other concerning things like a lot covered with
asphalt and dry grass. The playground equipment has some rusting pieces. Some children
standing outside along the chain face alone without adult supervision.
The Stakeholders
The stakeholders in the ethical dilemma are the children enrolled in this center, their
parents and guardians, the teachers, the staff, and the center’s supervisor and director.
NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. The codes applied to this dilemma are P-1.1, P-1.8,
P-1.9, P-1.10, P-1.11, 1-2.9, P-3A.2, P-3A.3, 1-3B.2, P-3B.3, P-3B.4, P-3B.5, 1-4.1, 1-4.2, P4.6,
P-4.7, P-4.8, P-4.9, P-4, 10, P-4.12, P-4.13. These are a part of standards that we can see for
guidance to make the best choices. The guideline considered top need is P-1.1—Above all, we
shall not harm children. We shall not participate in practices that are emotionally damaging,
physically harmful, disrespectful, degrading, dangerous, exploitative, or intimidating to children.
This guideline is the priority over all others in this Code. The taking after standards can, too, be
taken into priority when considering what we ought to do to begin with. P-1.9—When we have
reasonable cause to suspect child abuse or neglect, we should report it to the appropriate
Ethical Dilemma Case Study
Favour Ashaolu
ECE 464 Ethical and Legal Issues
Professor Andrews
January 19, 2025
, 2
Case Study
The ethical dilemma I have chosen is the case study with the childcare center, which has
some negative concerns from families. This case study concerns a childcare center where
parents have shown concerns and have negative reviews of the center. Some of the problems
reported are dirty sheets on cots, punishing children by not giving them food, and ratios of 20
children to one adult. When driving by, you find other concerning things like a lot covered with
asphalt and dry grass. The playground equipment has some rusting pieces. Some children
standing outside along the chain face alone without adult supervision.
The Stakeholders
The stakeholders in the ethical dilemma are the children enrolled in this center, their
parents and guardians, the teachers, the staff, and the center’s supervisor and director.
NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. The codes applied to this dilemma are P-1.1, P-1.8,
P-1.9, P-1.10, P-1.11, 1-2.9, P-3A.2, P-3A.3, 1-3B.2, P-3B.3, P-3B.4, P-3B.5, 1-4.1, 1-4.2, P4.6,
P-4.7, P-4.8, P-4.9, P-4, 10, P-4.12, P-4.13. These are a part of standards that we can see for
guidance to make the best choices. The guideline considered top need is P-1.1—Above all, we
shall not harm children. We shall not participate in practices that are emotionally damaging,
physically harmful, disrespectful, degrading, dangerous, exploitative, or intimidating to children.
This guideline is the priority over all others in this Code. The taking after standards can, too, be
taken into priority when considering what we ought to do to begin with. P-1.9—When we have
reasonable cause to suspect child abuse or neglect, we should report it to the appropriate
