Establish a strong daycare community that encourages acceptance of all students, not simply ones from multicultural backgrounds. Play age-appropriate games that allow students to get to know each other as individuals, not simply as a person from a different culture. An example includes setting up a pretend TV show where you interview your young student in front of the class. Ask questions such as the student's favorite color or food. His answers serve the purpose of teaching his peers a few things about that student. (See Reference 1.)
Decorate your daycare in a way that demonstrates tolerance. Display photographs of children from all backgrounds being kind to one another. These give students concrete examples of behavior expectations towards other students of varying backgrounds. Doing so can decrease behavior issues, and therefore not time away from teaching. (See Reference 1.)
Lead classroom discussions on the treatment of differences. Encourage students to share their family's beliefs and special celebrations with the class. Talk with your daycare children about their similarities and differences. If your students are too young to present this information themselves, invite family members to share their customs with the class.
Invite guest speakers from various cultures to come to your daycare. This provides students with education regarding that particular culture as well as a chance to ask questions to your speaker. Discuss proper behavior during a guest speaker with your daycare students prior to the presentation.