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The curriculum at the UCR Center for Early Childhood Education follows guidelines set by the California Department of Education and the National Association for the Education of Young Children. All of our programs are accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs.

Teachers provide developmentally appropriate experiences in math, science, language, art, music, motor skills and social/emotional skills. They use a range of learning materials including books, puzzles, computers and art materials with regular access to outdoor play equipment. Teachers follow a daily schedule, prepare weekly lesson plans and conduct two parent-teacher conferences each year. Parents receive a written progress report at the end of each year.

We provide breakfast, lunch and a morning and/or afternoon snack. Our active parent association meets regularly to plan family-oriented events and fundraisers. Students and researchers are welcome at CECE, which features observation rooms that are available to parents as well.

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2025-26 Events Calendar Date
Independence Day Holiday (Center Closed) July 4
CECE Staff Development (Center Closed) August 28-29
Labor Day Holiday (Center Closed) September 1
Kinder Prep Program Begins September 2
Back to School Night October 10
Veteran's Day (Center Closed) November 11
Thanksgiving Holiday (Center Closed) November 27-28
Winter Break (Center Closed) December 23 - January 1
Center Re-opens January 2
CECE Staff Development (Center Closed) January 16
Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday (Center Closed) January 19
Presidents Day (Center Closed) February 16
Ceasar Chavez Observed (Center Closed) March 27
Administrative Professionals Day April 22
Teacher Appreciation Week May 4-8
Picture Day May TBD
CECE Staff Development (Center Closed) May 22
Memorial Day Holiday (Center Closed) May 25
End of the Year Celebration June 12
Juneteenth (Center Closed) June 19

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UC Riverside's Center for Early Childhood Education is proud to be fully accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

We believe that children learn best in an environment that is safe, nurturing and child-centered. Our teachers provide daily experiences that stimulate cognitive, social and emotional growth and development in each individual.