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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, 2025 |
| CECE Staff Development (Center Closed) | August 28-29, 2025 |
| Labor Day Holiday (Center Closed) | September 1, 2025 |
| Kinder Prep Program Begins | September 2, 2025 |
| Back to School Night | October 10, 2025 |
| Veteran's Day (Center Closed) | November 11, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday (Center Closed) | November 27-28, 2025 |
| Winter Break (Center Closed) | December 23, 2025-January 1, 2026 |
| Center Reopens | January 2, 2026 |
| CECE Staff Development (Center Closed) | January 16, 2026 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday (Center Closed) | January 19, 2026 |
| Presidents' Day (Center Closed) | February 16, 2026 |
| Farmworkers Day Observed (Center Closed) | March 27, 2026 |
| Administrative Professionals Day | April 22, 2026 |
| Teacher Appreciation Week | May 4-8, 2026 |
| Picture Day (CECE North) | May 7, 2026 |
| Picture Day (CECE South) | May 8, 2026 |
| CECE Staff Development (Center Closed) | May 22, 2026 |
| Memorial Day Holiday (Center Closed) | May 25, 2026 |
| End of the Year Celebration | June 12, 2026 |
| Juneteenth (Center Closed) | June 19, 2026 |
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State funding assistance is available! Visit the Applications page to learn more.
UC Riverside's Center for Early Childhood Education is proud to be have achieved the highest level of accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. To achieve the Accreditation+ accountability tier, a site must meet research-based standards related to curriculum, teaching, assessment, health, staff qualifications and family partnerships.
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.
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Full Day Program
7:30 am - 5:30 pm