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Uc Riverside Child Development Center

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

3333 Watkins Drive, Riverside, CA 92507

Visit website ↗(951) 827-7454Directions ↗Licensed for 220
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
5
2 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
9/24/2025
Total visits
6

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

UC Riverside's Center for Early Childhood Education (CECE) serves infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with a curriculum following California Department of Education and NAEYC guidelines. The center is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs and emphasizes safe, nurturing, child-centered environments.

Philosophy
We believe that children learn best in an environment that is safe, nurturing and child-centered. Our teachers provide daily experiences that stimulate cognitive, social and emotional growth and development in each individual.
Ages served
Ages 2 months to 5 years (Infant Program: 2-18 months, Toddler Program: 18-36 months, Preschool Program: 3-5 years)
Hours
7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Outdoor
Regular access to outdoor play equipment; recently renovated play yards with new equipment
Meals
Breakfast, lunch, and morning and/or afternoon snack provided

Programs

  • •Infant Program
  • •Toddler Program
  • •Preschool Program
  • •Kinder Prep Program

Highlights

  • ✓NAEYC Accreditation+ (highest level of accreditation)
  • ✓Teachers provide developmentally appropriate experiences in math, science, language, art, music, motor skills and social/emotional skills
  • ✓Two parent-teacher conferences each year with written progress reports
  • ✓Observation rooms available to parents; students and researchers welcome

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