Full-Time Care for Children on Campus
The Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) at UC San Diego offers full-time care for children ages 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.
Enrollment is Open!
ECEC is currently enrolling children between the ages of one and five years old. If you are interested in applying for care, please complete an application for each child you wish to enroll. Each application must be accompanied by a check (payable to UC Regents) for the non-refundable processing fee.
Tours Available
ECEC offers 30-minute tours of the center on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Tours are booked through the center's online scheduling system.
Pay Tuition Online
Monthly tuition can be paid online. Please have your invoice number and payment amount ready. If you do not have your invoice, please email ecec-admin@ucsd.edu or call our office at (858) 246-0900. Please note that payments made by debit or credit card will incur a 2.75% processing fee.
Parent and Family Resources
Find a variety of resources for parents and families, including childcare referrals and healthcare information.
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.