Rates
UCSC Early Education Programs give priority to students who qualify for California Department of Education state subsidies (free or sliding-scale). UCSC campus subsidized spaces at a reduced rate may be available to student parents whose income exceeds CDE requirements. A separate waitlist is maintained for campus subsidized families.
Early application is encouraged. Complete our Child Care Waitlist Application (first-time applicants select "Don't have an account?") Call (831) 459-2967 to schedule a tour.
Campus Reduced Tuition (effective July 1, 2023)
(for families not eligible for State Subsidized Rates)
All non-state subsidized tuition fees are reduced by UCSC campus support
| Program | Rate |
| Infant Program (children 11-months to 24-months) | $1239.68/month |
| Toddler Program (children 18-months to 36-months) | $1031.68/month |
| Preschool Program (children 3 years - entrance to TK/K) | $774.80/month |
| School Age Program (Kindergarten After School) | $411.40/month |
| School Age Program (Grades 1-3 After School) | $357.50/month |
| School Age Program (Extended care per day) We offer extended care 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on public school closure days during which we remain open |
$29.70/day |
| Late Pick Up (per 15 minutes) | $22.88 |
| Late Payment | $29.12 |
State Subsidized Monthly Rates (effective July 1, 2022)
| Family Size | Monthly Rate |
| Family Size of 1-2 Income $0–$6,008/mo | $0-$639/mo sliding scale |
| Family Size of 3 Income $0–$6,842/mo | $0-$639/mo sliding scale |
| Family Size of 4 Income $0–$7,941/mo | $0-$639/mo sliding scale |
| Family Size of 5 or more | Please contact EES for more information |
State Subsidized Care: Free or low-cost care based on sliding scale is available for families who meet CA State eligibility requirements. Check out this Eligibility Chart for subsidized funding income guidelines.
Non-subsidized families with more than one child enrolled receive a 10% family discount on the child with the lowest rate.
Early Education Services programs are open to all student families and children without regard to religion, race, color, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.
