PROGRAM OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH

Because the Moss Street Children’s Center is a University program, we are often an observation site for individuals and/ or classes that are learning about children. Occasionally research projects are undertaken in our programs. Examples include student observation of child behavior or assessment of children or the inclusion of children as subjects in research. Reasonable efforts to cooperate with such activities are considered part of the mission of University child care programs. Any research is subject to University standards for human subjects research, is reviewed by Moss Street administrative staff and parent permission is obtained. Researchers and observers are not left alone with children prior to enrollment in the State of Oregon, Child Care Division, Criminal History Registry. The center’s primary mission is always to provide quality care for children and other activities will be accommodated when such activities will not significantly alter or disrupt center operations.

 PHOTOGRAPHY

Still and motion photography may occur at the Moss Street Children’s Center. On each child's enrollment forms, a parent may grant or deny permission for their child to be photographed.

Purpose of Photo Documentation: Photos such as those described below will take place as a regular aspect of the operations of the center. The circumstances for such photography include:

Photos or videos taken of activities within the center. This documentation of children engaged in daily activities is helpful in assessment and planning and is used with children to stimulate recall of prior activities. Photos will often be taken to record a field trip. These photos may be taken by staff or by parents who are participation in such a trip.

Photos used for communication. Photographs will also be used as a means of allowing parents to “see” what their child does during the day.

Photos used to document progress. Photos or video recordings may also be used as a part of assessment and planning on behalf of children with identified “special needs.”

Photos as curriculum. Children sometimes will photograph peers, utilizing photography as a medium of expression.

Photos to provide direction. Photos of children may be taken for classroom use (to label individual cubbies, class photo boards, art projects, etc.).