Admissions
Admissions Process
How to Apply
Applications for 2022-23 are now open.
Please visit our Admissions Process page for step-by-step application instructions.
Thank you for your interest in The Center for Early Education. Applications for the 2021-2022 school year are now closed. We are fully enrolled for the 2021-22 school year, and are accepting applications to the waitlist at select grade levels. To inquire about submitting a late 2021-22 application to the waitlist, please call the Admissions Office at 323-651-0707.
For an overview of important dates for applications for all of our programs, please read on below.
For an overview of important dates for applications for all of our programs, please read on below.
The Toddler Program is a play-based program that focuses on social-emotional development and is both a transition to a school setting and a means to further the healthy separation between parent and child. Full-day and half-day options are available.
Children must turn two years old before July 1, 2022 to apply for our 2022-2023 Toddler Program.
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IMPORTANT DATES
July 1, 2021
2022-23 Online Application Opens!
December 1, 2021
Toddler application deadline for 2022-23 school year
September-December
Parent Interviews (adults only)
February 10, 2022
Toddler and Early Childhood Admissions Decisions Communicated to Families
February 17, 2022
Toddler and Early Childhood new student enrollment deadline
The EC1 and EC2 Programs include indoor and outdoor activities organized around learning centers. Large and small group activities include storytime, movement, music and art, science, and library. Full-day and half-day options with before and after school daycare are available in EC1 while EC2 is a full-day program.
Children must turn 3 years old before July 1, 2022 to enter our 2022-2023 EC1 Program and 4 years old before July 1, 2022 to enter our 2022-2023 EC2 Program.
While we often do not have many spaces available at EC2, we accept applications for the EC2 Program. If spaces do not open at EC2, Kindergarten is a wonderful entry point for new families to attend The Center.
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IMPORTANT DATES
July 1, 2021
2022-23 Online Application Opens!
December 1, 2021
Toddler and EC application deadline for 2022-23 school year
September-December
Parent Interviews (adults only)
February 10, 2022
Toddler and Early Childhood Admissions Decisions Communicated to Families
February 17, 2022
Toddler and Early Childhood new student enrollment deadline
Kindergarten is a full day Elementary program. In Kindergarten, teachers introduce academic subjects including language arts, math, and social studies. In addition, Kindergartners go to teacher specialists for music, art, physical education, science, technology, and library.
Children must turn 5 years old before July 1, 2022 to enter our 2022-2023 Kindergarten Program.
Kindergarten Screening
Applicant families receive a Preschool Evaluation Form to be filled out by their child’s preschool. Additionally, all students applying to Kindergarten will be invited to attend a Kindergarten Screening in January/February. Our screening helps us understand a child more fully and is considered in the context of the parent application, interview, and teacher evaluation form.
Kindergarten Screening
Applicant families receive a Preschool Evaluation Form to be filled out by their child’s preschool. Additionally, all students applying to Kindergarten will be invited to attend a Kindergarten Screening in January/February. Our screening helps us understand a child more fully and is considered in the context of the parent application, interview, and teacher evaluation form.
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IMPORTANT DATES
July 1, 2021
2022-23 Online Application Opens
December 10, 2021
Kindergarten and Elementary application deadline for 2022-23 school year. Families may submit applications after this date, however, we are not able to guarantee interviews for applications received after December 10.
September - January
Parent Interviews
January - February
Kindergarten Screenings
March 11, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
Shared Los Angeles Independent Elementary Schools Admissions Notification Date.
March 18, 2022 at 12:00 noon
Shared Los Angeles Independent Elementary Schools Admissions Family Decision Date (Enrollment Contracts Due).
Throughout the elementary grades at The Center, we strive to provide a wide variety of experiences and approaches to learning. We teach to develop collaborative, critical thinking and problem-solving skills in an increasingly challenging academic program.
Elementary School applicants will participate in an indivdual academic screening as well as a group visit. A Teacher Recommendation Form from the child's current core teacher and Release of Records/Transcripts from the child’s current school are also required.
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IMPORTANT DATES
July 1, 2021
2022-23 Online Application Opens
December 10, 2021
Kindergarten and Elementary application deadline for 2022-23 school year. Families may submit applications after this date, however, we are not able to guarantee interviews for applications received after December 10.
September - January
Parent Interviews
January - February
Student Screenings and Group Visits (virtual or in-person)
March 11, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
Shared Los Angeles Independent Elementary Schools Admissions Notification Date.
March 18, 2022 at 12:00 noon
Shared Los Angeles Independent Elementary Schools Admissions Family Decision Date (Enrollment Contracts Due).
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, life-long 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.