UCLA Gateway

UCLA Early Care & Education (ECE) professionals foster the development of children and create a strong foundation for lifelong learning by providing developmentally appropriate education and quality care, support for families, and resources for the community.

Eligibility: Faculty and staff applicants must be employed by UCLA. Faculty and staff applicants employed less than 50% time will remain on the waiting list until those appointed 100% time have been served. Student applicants must be enrolled full time in undergraduate or graduate programs. UCLA alumni, volunteers and UCLA Extension students are not eligible for our services. For complete details please
click here and read carefully as policies are regularly updated.

ECE Program & Resources  We provide child care for UCLA families, along with parenting information and community resources for over 1,000 families each year.		Application, Tuition Assistance, Scholarships & Grants        Click here for a waiting list application and information about financial assistance for UCLA faculty, staff and student families.
Employment Opportunities with ECE        Interested in joining our team? Now hiring teachers and student assistants! Click here to learn more.		Waiting List Application Update        Click here for information about the annual spring update and how to update your information throughout the year.
University Village Kindergarten        Click here to learn more about our Kindergarten program.		Pathways to Science        Learn about our innovative science-based curriculum.

New School Option for Children of Faculty & Staff UCLA is supporting a new partnership program with three public schools in the area. Find out how this may benefit you and your family.				Donor Opportunities   Help support our vision. Click here to see how you can help low-income student families prepare their children for success in school.
Picture Books   We are pleased to announce our new picture book series, "At My School I..." Click here to order your copies today!

	Infant Development Program IDP offers group care for infants and toddlers, and serves as a teaching and research facility for the UCLA Psych Dept.
	University Parents Nursery School UPNS is a parent participation nursery school for Children ages 2 through 5. Workshop participation and Co-oping is part of the program.
	Connections For Children  CFC is a non-profit Child Care Resource and Referral Agency serving child care providers, educators, and parents in the West LA and South Bay Communities.
	Early Intervention Program EIP serves the needs of children with developmental risks and disabilities.  Educational and therapeutic services for children with special needs, ages 0-3 years are provided.
	UC Families - Online Newsletter A resource for faculty, staff, and students at University of California campuses who are balancing academic goals or careers with family life.
Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children