Families planning ahead for the upcoming school year can now access the Center for Early Childhood Education's (CECE) full calendar for 2026–27, covering closures, special events, and key dates from July through June by visiting the Current Families page. Key Dates to Know Center Closures CECE will be closed on several dates throughout the year...

Big news from CECE! We've just opened our very first STEAM room — a dedicated space where children can explore science, technology, engineering, art and math through hands-on play. And we're not stopping there: a second STEAM room is already in the works. A Space Built for Curious Minds Walk into the new STEAM room...

UC Riverside’s childcare center has an improved play space for children with the recent renovation of a playground. The Center for Early Childhood Education, or CECE, completed the renovation of its south yard in late January, replacing old equipment with new play structures, including swings and slides. INSIDE UCR Author - Imran Ghori The project...

For more than 30 years, UCR Riverside has provided early childhood education and childcare services for employees and students. The program, which is part of UCR’s Auxiliary Services, marked a new chapter on Sept. 1 as it celebrated its new name as the Center for Early Childhood Education. INSIDE UCR Author - Imran Ghori Formerly...