This nonprofit organization is a Community Service of UCC La Mesa. It is intended for the well being of all the children and licensed for infants (6-weeks) to age 5. The program operates on the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District schedule. We offer a separate Preschool program. Classrooms have a low teacher-student ratio. The Childrens Center is open year round Monday through Friday, 6 a.m.-6 p.m., with the exception of holidays. Our childrens center is sponsored by the United Church of Christ of La Mesa and managed by a nine member Church Board. It is a nonprofit organization intended for the well being of all the children. The program is designed to assist the child in their natural development as well as giving children the opportunity to accelerate their skills in group learning situations. The Childrens Center participates in a child Care Nutrition Program sponsored by the State of California. Breakfast, a hot lunch and an afternoon snack are served daily.