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About

Our Vision

To include childcare in development of and access to funding mechanisms so that we can:

  • Ensure that our program provides the highest quality early care and education services
  • Promote best practice in support of research
  • Serve as a resource for professional preparation programs
  • Provide access to program facilities that adequately address the need for quality childcare and education

What We Do

For over 50 years, UC San Diego has provided high-quality care and education for the children of students, faculty and staff. Our program offers thoughtfully designed environments that encourage the social, emotional, intellectual and physical development of young children. We serve approximately 225 children ages 3 months to 5 years.

We provide:

  • A safe, secure and nurturing environment that addresses each child’s physical needs and comfort
  • Indoor and outdoor learning centers that challenge children to actively explore their environment
  • A community of children of different ages, social and cultural backgrounds who help each other create and expand their interests through cooperative explorations
  • A community of adults who create a caring and nurturing environment; encourage the exploration of new materials; support thoughtful, creative decision-making; and expand opportunities for individual and cooperative play
  • Nutritious daily snacks that reflect a variety of tastes, cultures and dietary preferences
  • A healthy, safe and green childcare setting, endorsed as “Eco-Healthy” by Eco-Healthy Child Care, a Children’s Environmental Health Network program

Learn more about our staff, program and accreditation and license.