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!
The Inquiry and Application Forms for the 2024-25 school year are now available. The 2025-26 Application Form will open July 1, 2024.
Though the application deadline for the 2024-25 school year has passed, we will accept late applications to the wait list for Elementary grades 1-6. To inquire about submitting a late 2025-26 application, please call the Admissions Office at 323-651-0707.
For an overview of important dates for 2025-26 applications for all of our programs, please read on below.
The Inquiry and Application Forms for the 2024-25 school year are now available. The 2025-26 Application Form will open July 1, 2024.
Though the application deadline for the 2024-25 school year has passed, we will accept late applications to the wait list for Elementary grades 1-6. To inquire about submitting a late 2025-26 application, please call the Admissions Office at 323-651-0707.
For an overview of important dates for 2025-26 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, 2025 to apply for our 2025-26 Toddler Program. We cannot make exceptions to this policy.
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IMPORTANT DATES
July 1, 2024
2025-26 Admissions Application opens!
November 15, 2024
Application deadline for 2025-26 school year
September-January
Parent Interviews and Tours (adults only)
January 17, 2025
New applicant financial aid applications due
February 6, 2025
Toddler and Early Childhood admissions decisions communicated to Families after 5PM
February 13, 2025
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. EC2 is a full-day program.
Children must turn 3 years old before July 1, 2025 to enter our 2025-26 EC1 Program and 4 years old before July 1, 2025 to enter our 2025-26 EC2 Program.
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IMPORTANT DATES
July 1, 2024
2025-26 Admissions Application opens!
November 15, 2024
Application deadline for 2025-26 school year
September-January
Parent Interviews and Tours (adults only)
January 17, 2025
New applicant financial aid applications due
February 6, 2025
Toddler and Early Childhood admissions decisions communicated to Families after 5PM
February 13, 2025
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, innovation and design, and library.
Children must turn 5 years old before July 1, 2025 to enter our 2025-26 Kindergarten Program. We cannot make exceptions to this policy.
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IMPORTANT DATES
July 1, 2025
2025-26 Admissions Application opens!
November 15, 2024
Application deadline for 2025-26 school year
October-February- Kindergarten Visits: Child Assessments and Parent Tours
- Parent Interviews
Preschool Teacher Evaluation Form Due to CEE
January 17, 2025
New Applicant Financial Aid Applications Due
March 14, 2025 at 5PM
Shared Los Angeles Independent Elementary Schools Admissions notification date
March 21, 2025 at 12:00 noon
Shared Los Angeles Independent Schools (LAIS) 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 individual 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, 2025
2025-26 Admissions Application opens!
November 15, 2024
Application deadline for 2025-26 school year
October-January
Parent Interviews and Tours
October-February
Student Visits and Screenings
January 10, 2025- Teacher & Administrative Recommendation Forms Due
- Transcripts/Current School Records Due
New Applicant Financial Aid Applications Due
March 14, 2025 at 5PM
Shared Los Angeles Independent Elementary Schools Admissions notification date
March 21, 2025 at 12:00 noon
Shared Los Angeles Independent Schools (LAIS) 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, 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.