Early Childhood Education Center
Full-time care is available at the Early Childhood Education Center for children 3 months to 5 years old. The program is open to the children of full-time UC San Diego students, faculty and staff, as well as a limited number of non-UC San Diego affiliates.
Take 10 with a Triton: Donna Mojarro Nurtures Our Littlest Tritons
Donna Mojarro Mojarro graduated from UC San Diego in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Developmental Sciences. She was honored for her work with the 2022–23 Exemplary Staff Employee of the Year Award.
Take a Tour
See the calendar for the only available dates and times. Please do not call the office to schedule a tour.
Parent and Family Resources
Find a variety of resources for parents and families, including childcare referrals and healthcare information.
Support Us!
Your support – whether it’s donating time or dollars – makes an array of enrichment activities possible for the children at our centers.
Pay Tuition Online
You can pay monthly tuition online by clicking the link below. You will need the invoice number and payment amount, shown on your monthly invoice. If you do not have your invoice, please email ecec-admin@ucsd.edu or call our office at (858) 246-0900.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
“We believe that true excellence is achieved through productive relationships among people of diverse perspectives, as defined by UC San Diego’s Principles of Community.“ Learn more about UC San Diego Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
The Early Childhood Education Cemter is committed to providing accessibility for all in accordance with UC San Diego’s Commitment to a Workplace Free of Discrimination and Harassment.
Land Acknowledgement
The UC San Diego community holds great respect for the land and the original people of the area where our campus is located. The university is built on the un-ceded territory of the Kumeyaay Nation. Today, the Kumeyaay people continue to maintain their political sovereignty and cultural traditions as vital members of the San Diego community. We acknowledge their tremendous contributions to our region and thank them for their stewardship.