Guidelines for Subsidized Child Care (ECEC)

Review the guidelines you must meet to qualify for state-subsidized child care at the Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC).

UCSD's Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) offers year-round subsidized child care to faculty, staff, and students. If you meet the guidelines below, you may qualify for state-subsidized child care. (Income levels are based on the state’s sliding subsidy scale.)

Complete an online application.

Family Size Maximum Monthly Income
2 (single parent working full time) $3,386
3 $3,628
4 $4,031

Available subsidized spaces are filled based on the order in which applications are received and family need.