“The teachers help us raise our children, and I can’t imagine how we could have done it without the consistency of staff and care we’ve received for our whole family.”
– ECEP Parent
The program cost for the Early Childhood Education Program (ECEP) is based on the age of the child and takes into account the higher teacher-child ratios for younger children.
Monthly tuition for 2026–27 academic year
| Monthly tuition | Infant | Toddler | Preschool |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Berkeley employed and student families tuition* | $3,363 | $3,040 | $2,557 |
| Non-UC Berkeley affiliated tuition | $3,736 | $3,385 | $2,864 |
Monthly tuition for 2025–26 academic year
| Monthly tuition | Infant | Toddler | Preschool |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Berkeley employed and student families tuition* | $3,203 | $2,895 | $2,435 |
| Non-UC Berkeley affiliated tuition | $3,492 | $3,164 | $2,677 |
*UC Berkeley employees may apply the affiliate rate to grandchildren as well as children.
Childcare subsidies
As one of the great public universities, UC Berkeley values access to education as part of its mission. UC Berkeley student parents, faculty, and staff may be eligible for free or reduced-fee childcare subsidies. Learn if you qualify for Subsidized Childcare.