The UC Merced Early Childhood Education Center is a high-quality program for young children of UC Merced parents and local community. We respect each individual while providing a safe, happy, creative and nurturing environment. We provide developmentally appropriate engaging activities and natural learning experiences for children in order to instill an enthusiastic attitude for knowledge.
Our program provides childcare to young children 6 weeks through 5 years in a thoughtful and interactive learning environment.
Infant License # 243808513 Preschool License # 243808514
The ECEC will reopen for sping semester 2021. Please see our COVID-19 mitigation plan and our tuition and enrollment information.