About Us

Monday-Friday 7am-6pm

The Claremont United Church of Christ Early Childhood Center strives to provide nurturing and quality education in a loving, safe and stimulating environment, which allows young children a variety of experiences-social, physical, emotional, cognitive and creative. Our dedication in providing an educational environment where children can grow and build self-esteem comes together through the support of our staff, our families and the community.

Directors Welcome

Welcome to the Early Childhood Center at the Claremont United Church of Christ! We are so happy you are here!

At ECC, we believe childhood is something to be cherished. Our goal is to provide a warm, nurturing, and engaging environment where children feel safe to explore, create, build friendships, and develop a lifelong love of learning. Through play-based experiences, meaningful relationships, and hands-on discovery, we support the whole child socially, emotionally, physically, and academically.

For many families, ECC becomes more than just a preschool, it becomes a community. We are honored to partner with families during these important early years and are grateful for the trust they place in us each day.

Our dedicated teachers work thoughtfully to create classrooms filled with wonder, curiosity, kindness, and joy. Whether your child is taking their very first steps into a classroom or preparing for kindergarten, we are committed to helping them grow with confidence and care.

We look forward to sharing in your child’s journey and creating meaningful memories together.

Kristy Knight, Director CUCC Early Childhood Center

Play Based

At the Early Childhood Center, we believe that children learn best through play. Our play-based philosophy allows children to explore, experiment, create, and discover in ways that are meaningful to them. Through hands-on experiences, imaginative play, and rich interactions with teachers and peers, children build important skills in problem-solving, language, social development, and confidence.

General Information

The Claremont United Church of Christ Early Childhood Center is a non- profit organization. The center is governed by the Church Council of Claremont United Church of Christ, Congregational, and through the Early Childhood Center Board. We serve the entire community and admit students of any race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin.

Waiting List

Due to our limited enrollment capacity, we often have a waiting list for a given age group. The priorities set by our Early Childhood Center Board are:

Children of Center Staff
Siblings of children currently enrolled
Children of Pomona College faculty and staff
Children of church members
Children of community families

Scholarships

Scholarships may be available for families in need. The scholarships are funded through the generous donations by church members and ECC supporters. The maximum amount of scholarship awarded does not exceed 20% of the tuition rate. The scholarship application is available upon request from the ECC director.

Extended Care

Extended care info