The Center also hosts institutes and workshops for both its own staff and other professionals. Research Children enrolled in the CYC participate in research studies that increase information about how children learn and develop. Many studies are observational in nature and do not require the child to leave the classroom. Other studies require individual children's participation, usually outside the classroom. Parents must approve their child's involvement in such studies.
Every effort is made to protect the welfare and rights of children.
All research conducted at the Center is reviewed by the Director. The Center for Young Children has achieved national accreditation by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs. The Academy recognizes outstanding early childhood programs which meet and exceed national standards of quality. The Center is licensed by the state of Maryland and the kindergarten program is state certified and in compliance with the standards for such programs in public institutions. Parent Participation Parents are the first teachers of their children, and as such, are encouraged to participate in the education of their children.