Early Childhood Education Center
The UCSD Early Childhood Education Center is a service for University students, staff and faculty. The goal of the Center is to provide a meaningful experience for children from 11 months and walking through five and one-half years of age. Subsidies are available for low-income families based on a sliding scale. Many graduate students meet the qualifications for low-income subsidies. Plan ahead! There is a waiting list for entrance into the program. For further information about the Early Childhood Education Program, visit blink.ucsd.edu/go/ecec, or call (858) 552-2500. Office hours are 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. daily.

International Center Cooperative Nursery School (ICNS)
Located in the International Center at UCSD, the ICNS is run under the auspices of the Friends of the International Center. ICNS is a parent participation program for children from the ages of 2 - 5. The school provides developmentally appropriate part-time programs in the mornings and afternoons. Families who are eligible to attend school include families associated with UCSD, families visiting from other countries, and families from the surrounding community. For further information, visit blink.ucsd.edu/go/icns or call (858) 455-9310.

Other Childcare Options
For students who are unable to place their children in these programs due to space limitations, the State Department of Education operates a full-time child care facility less than three miles from campus. For information, contact:

Hawthorn Children's Center
4750 Lehrer Drive
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 273-6101

For other child care referrals or resources in San Diego County, contact the following agencies:

Healthy Families
The State of California offers complete and affordable health insurance for children and teenagers. For information on eligibility and coverage contact Healthy Families at (800) 880-5305 or visit their web site at www.healthyfamilies.ca.gov.