Based on attachment research, continuity of care is a highly recommended practice in which children (especially infants and toddlers) remain together with their team of caregivers for long periods of time.
Children thrive when they are with the same teachers and group of peers over time. The time together promotes the growth of deep and meaningful relationships.
Benefits Of Continuity Of Care
Research indicates that continuity of care:
- Deepens caregiver’s understanding of individual children and their development
- Smooths developmental progress
- Decreases stress for children, caregivers, and families
- Builds stronger relationships between children and caregivers
- Empowers parents as advocates for their children
Here’s a free PDF we put together about continuity of care:
And here’s another with more information and resources:
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Dig deeper into continuity of care with these resources:
- (Ahnert et al. 2006)
- (McMullen et al. 2015)
- (Raikes 1993)
- (Ruprecht, Elicker, & Choi 2015)
- (McMullen 2017)
- (Longstreth, & Alwashmi 2016)
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