Introduction The simplest definition of Ethics is doing something that is right. A certified code that defines what is right for providers of childcare is a tool that helps to instill responsibility in respect to how children, adults, and the society relate to one another and how they ought to live together. Early childhood educationalists have a given code of ethics that defines principles for acceptable behavior. This forms a universal foundation for working out dilemmas as far as ethics in early childhood development is concerned (Decker, Decker, Freeman &Knopf, 2009). The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Governing body updated and revised the given set of guidelines and later on, the Association for Childhood education International (ACEI) approved them. Ideals, Principles and Responsibilities Ideals are the utmost objectives that guide an individual. Principles explain what the individual should or should not do in order to achieve these objectives. Responsibility on the other hand is an individual’s obligation to perform a task. In the book of NAEYC code of ethical conduct, there is no direct link between a specific problem and the principles contained. It just includes what is required of the educator hence acts as a guide to solving any problem that may arise in taking care of children at an early stage. There are four main sections in the NAEYC code of conduct manual. These are preamble, the core values, conceptual framework and a statement of commitment. A special kind of numbering distinguishes the various codes of ethics with reference to the groups of individuals they address e.g. P-1.1(Decker, Decker, Freeman &Knopf, 2009). These groups are Children, Families, Co-workers, and the Society. Challenges A principle that is challenging to programs is P-1.2 which states thus; we will not engage ourselves in activities that look down on children by either denying them their rights or favoring a specific group based on gender, parent’s financial status or spiritual belief. This principle ceases to be effective where there are laws that allow certain programs to give services to a specific group of children. As an educator, I find principle P-2.9 to be quite challenging; we will respect the privacy and uphold confidentiality of the child’s family life. Any information relating to the child and the family will remain a secret. This information shall however be released if concerns about the child’s well being arise and will be given to individuals with the child’s interest at heart. This principle is not solid enough to cater for a child’s privacy as it has a loophole, which is not well defined. One can easily release crucial information about the child with the pretext that the child’s interest is the key factor. Policies and procedures The ethical code of conduct has emphasized on the importance of policies and procedures. Policy 2.3 and 2.8 both shed light on the importance of policies in early childhood care. P-2.3- Notification of families of the children regarding policies is crucial and they shall be included in decision making regarding policies. P-2.8- We will come up with documented policies that protect children and the secrets of their families