The Center for Early Childhood Education CECE provides high-quality, early care and education programs in a safe, nurturing environment that promotes the social, emotional, cognitive, linguistic, and physical development of children of UCR students, staff, faculty, and community. CECE plays an essential role in supporting children and families and their overall well-being. Additionally, it is vital to those on the UCR campus who teach, conduct research, learn and work each day in support of the ideals of higher education at the University of California.