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The Institute of Human Development (IHD)

BERKELEY CENTER FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

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The Berkeley Center for Young Children (BCYC) is a Center within the Institute of Human Development at UC Berkeley, focused on research, education, practice, and policy related to young children.

The Berkeley Center for Young Children:

  • Coordinates research activities with children ages 3 months and 7 years through our campus early care and education centers
  • Offers training opportunities in early care and education through a minor in early childhood studies and the Jumpstart program
  • Sponsors talks on topics related to young children