Admissions
Admissions Process
How to Apply
Apply to CEE
Please visit our Admissions Process page for step-by-step application instructions.
Thank you for your interest in The Center for Early Education!
Though the application deadline for the 2023-24 school year has passed, we will accept late applications to the wait list for Elementary grades 1-6. To inquire about submitting a late 2023-24 application, please call the Admissions Office at 323-651-0707.
The application process for the 2024-25 school year will begin on July 1, 2023.
For an overview of important dates for 2023-24 applications for all of our programs, please read on below.
Though the application deadline for the 2023-24 school year has passed, we will accept late applications to the wait list for Elementary grades 1-6. To inquire about submitting a late 2023-24 application, please call the Admissions Office at 323-651-0707.
The application process for the 2024-25 school year will begin on July 1, 2023.
For an overview of important dates for 2023-24 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, 2023 to apply for our 2023-24 Toddler Program. We cannot make exceptions to this policy.
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IMPORTANT DATES
July 1, 2022
2023-24 Online Application Opens!
December 1, 2022
Application deadline for 2023-24 school year
September-January
Parent Interviews and Tours (adults only)
January 13, 2023
New applicant financial aid applications due
February 9, 2023
Toddler and Early Childhood Admissions Decisions Communicated to Families
February 16, 2023
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, 2023 to enter our 2023-24 EC1 Program and 4 years old before July 1, 2023 to enter our 2023-24 EC2 Program.
While we often do not typically 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, 2022
2023-24 Online Application Opens!
December 1, 2022
Application deadline for 2023-24 school year
September-January
Parent Interviews and Tours (adults only)
January 13, 2023
New applicant financial aid applications due
February 9, 2023
Toddler and Early Childhood Admissions Decisions communicated to families
February 16, 2023
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, 2023 to enter our 2023-24 Kindergarten Program. We cannot make exceptions to this policy.
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 (which takes place concurrently with our Parent Tours/Interviews). 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 (which takes place concurrently with our Parent Tours/Interviews). 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, 2022
2023-24 Online Application Opens!
December 1, 2022
Application deadline for 2023-24 school year
October-February
Kindergarten Visits: Child Screenings, Parent Interviews and Tours
January 13, 2023- New Applicant Financial Aid Applications Due
- Preschool Evaluation Form Due
Shared Los Angeles Independent Elementary Schools Admissions Notification Date.
March 17, 2023 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 as well as an Administrative Recommendation Form and Release of Records/Transcripts from the child’s current school are also required.
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IMPORTANT DATES
July 1, 2022
2023-24 Online Application Opens!
December 1, 2022
Application deadline for 2023-24 school year
October-January
Parent Interviews and Tours
October-February
Student Visits and Screenings
January 13, 2023- New Applicant Financial Aid Applications Due
- Teacher & Administrative Recommendation Forms Due
- Transcripts/Current School Records Due
Shared Los Angeles Independent Elementary Schools Admissions Notification Date.
March 17, 2023 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.