Welcome from the Director of Admissions

We are so pleased that you are considering The Center for Early Education for your child and family. 
At The Center, our mission guides everything that we do. We work to ultimately graduate students who are joyful, resilient, lifelong learners and we never forget about the importance of each day of this wonderful journey! Our philosophy combines a nurturing, inclusive learning environment with an increasingly challenging academic program that addresses the developmental needs of each child. We cannot wait to get to know your family and introduce you to our program and community.

Embarking on an admissions process is an important milestone. We know that families experience this process in many different ways. As parents, while you research, think and write about your child, consider your family’s values, create spreadsheets, explore websites, talk with friends and teachers, map out distances, examine viewbooks, and attend events, we know that you are dreaming about your child’s future, next year and far down the road. Our hope is that you're finding a school and a community that you admire, trust, love, and are excited at the prospect of partnering with in raising your child. Our team is looking forward to being by your side in this process.
We invite our applicant families to the 2024-25 school year to spend time on our campus and in our CEE community in person in addition to learning through our online materials. Our admissions process is outlined here.

Our comprehensive admissions viewbook and virtual materials will be emailed to all applicants. In the meantime, we invite you to explore our website to learn more about The Center’s programphilosophycommunity, and admissions process and to call or email us at any time with questions. 
 
We look forward to getting to know and partner with your family over the coming year!
 
Warmly,

Katrina

Katrina Lappin                                
Director of Admissions                   
The Center for Early Education, a socio-economically and culturally diverse independent school for children, toddlers through grade six, strives to graduate students who are joyful, resilient, lifelong learners. The Center embraces a philosophy of education that combines a nurturing, inclusive learning environment with an increasingly challenging academic program that addresses the developmental needs of each child.