Marilyn Reed Lucia Child Care Study Center

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The Marilyn Reed Lucia Child Care Study Center, located at the Parnassus Campus, was named in honor of the clinical psychiatry professor who was one of the first champions of child care at UCSF. The 1,912 square-foot facility, which has been open for more than 20 years, serves up to 48 children per day, ages two through five. The Center is also accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Program Design

Children explore and learn at their own pace in a clean and comfortable environment, guided by experienced and dedicated teachers. The teaching staff and a network of substitutes and volunteers ensure that the individual needs of every child are met. The year-round curriculum includes learning activities, outdoor play, and nutritious hot meals, with a special emphasis on building relationships. Parents are warmly welcomed and encouraged to visit their children during operating hours. The Center also serves as an observation facility for UCSF programs and research projects. All projects are carefully screened by the university, Center staff, and the parents.

Center Transitions 2009/10

Kirkham Child Care Center located at the Parnassus Campus to open Fall of 2009

Kirkham will be the newest addition to UCSF child care services operated by the campus. This center will serve approximately 72 preschool children daily, twenty-four months to five years in a beautiful new facility. The program will be available to parents on a two, three or five day a week schedule providing an environment where children are respected, valued and encouraged to grow. Children explore and learn at their own pace in a clean and comfortable environment, guided by experienced and dedicated teachers. The teaching staff and a network of substitutes and volunteers ensure that the individual needs of every child are met. The year-round curriculum includes learning activities, outdoor play, and nutritious hot meals, with a special emphasis on building relationships. Parents are warmly welcomed and encouraged to visit their children during operating hours.

Once Kirkham opens, we will close the Marilyn Reed Lucia Child Care Study Center to renovate the environment and facility to accommodate 24 infants and toddlers. This center is very well suited for babies in an open air environment with great visibility within the facility. The playground will be adapted to serve babies from 6 weeks to 23 months. We expect this center to open early Winter quarter 2010. See wait list application for future Kirkham preschool operations and Lucia for infant/toddler services on the Parnassus campus. Contact Robert Frank for more information at Robert.Frank@ucsf.edu or 476-1469.