UCSD
CAMPUS NOTICE
University of California, San Diego
 

OFFICE OF ASSISTANT VICE CHANCELLOR -
AUXILIARY & PLANT SERVICES

August 17, 2004


ALL ACADEMICS AND STAFF AT UCSD (including UCSD Healthcare)

SUBJECT:    Early Childhood Education Center Availability (Subsidized and non-subsidized) Kindergarten and Pre-K

We are pleased to announce that the Early Childhood Education Center has limited spaces available in its Kindergarten and Pre-K programs. To be eligible for the Kindergarten program, children must turn 5 years old by January 31, 2005; and for the Pre-K (4-5 years) program, they must be 4 years of age before the beginning of the Fall semester.

Although Kindergarten hours are between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., regular before and after hours' care is available from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm.

Year-round State subsidized childcare is also available to faculty, staff and students. Requirements to qualify for State subsidy are based upon family size and combined monthly income, as follows:

* A family of 2 (single parent working full-time) may qualify if
   income is not more than $2,730
* A family of 3 may qualify if income is not more than $2,925
* A family of 4 may qualify if income is not more than $3,250

State subsidy quotes are based on a sliding scale and spaces available for subsidy are filled according to the need of each individual family. Please visit the Center for a more in depth discussion of subsidy requirements and qualifications.

To apply on-line or for more information on the Center, please visit our webpage at http://blink.ucsd.edu/go/ecec. Spaces are filled according to date of application and specific need. FY 2004/05 tuition rates are as follows:

UCSD
Infants                $894
Toddlers           $847
Preschoolers    $777
Kindergarten    $777

Community
Infants                $1,032
Toddlers            $ 964
Preschoolers    $ 788
Kindergarten    $ 788

The Center is open from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

If you have any questions you may call Kathryn Owen, the Center's Director at (858) 552-2513 or Batya Essinger, Enrollment Coordinator (858) 552-2514.


Gary C. Matthews
Assistant Vice Chancellor