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 Form for the 2026-27 school year is now available. The 2026-27 Application Form will open on July 1, 2025.
Although the application deadline for the 2025-26 school year has passed, we will accept late applications to the waitlist for Elementary grades. 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 applications for all of our programs, please read on below.
The Inquiry Form for the 2026-27 school year is now available. The 2026-27 Application Form will open on July 1, 2025.
Although the application deadline for the 2025-26 school year has passed, we will accept late applications to the waitlist for Elementary grades. 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 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, 2026 to apply for our 2026-27 Toddler Program. We cannot make exceptions to this policy.
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IMPORTANT DATES
July 1, 2025
2026-27 Admissions Application opens!
November 17, 2025
Application deadline for 2026-27 school year
September-January
Parent Interviews and Tours (adults only)
January 16, 2026
New applicant financial aid application deadline
February 5, 2026
Toddler and Early Childhood admissions decisions communicated to Families after 5PM
February 12, 2026
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, 2026 to enter our 2026-27 EC1 Program and 4 years old before July 1, 2026 to enter our 2026-27 EC2 Program.
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IMPORTANT DATES
July 1, 2025
2026-27 Admissions Application opens!
November 17, 2025
Application deadline for 2026-27 school year
September-January
Parent Interviews and Tours (adults only)
January 16, 2026
New applicant financial aid application deadline
February 5, 2026
Toddler and Early Childhood admissions decisions communicated to Families after 5PM
February 12, 2026
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, 2026 to enter our 2026-27 Kindergarten Program. We cannot make exceptions to this policy.
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IMPORTANT DATES
July 1, 2026
2026-27 Admissions Application opens!
June, July, and August 2025
Optional Kindergarten Summer Preview Tours
November 17, 2025
Application deadline for 2026-27 school year
October-February- Kindergarten Visits: Child Assessments
- Parent Interviews and Tours
Preschool Teacher Evaluation Form Due to CEE
January 16, 2026
New Applicant Financial Aid Applications Due
March 2026 (LAIS Date TBA)
Elementary Los Angeles Independent Schools (LAIS) Admissions notification date; Admissions decisions communicated for 2026-27
March 2026 (LAIS Date TBA)
Family decision date (Enrollment Contracts Due), shared by most schools
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
2026-27 Admissions Application opens!
September 2025
Optional Elementary Information Night
November 17, 2025
Application deadline for 2025-26 school year
October-January
Parent Interviews and Tours
October-February
Student Visits and Screenings
January 2026- Teacher & Administrative Recommendation Forms Due
- Transcripts/Current School Records Due
New Applicant Financial Aid Applications Due
March 2026 (LAIS Date TBA)
Elementary Los Angeles Independent Schools (LAIS) Admissions notification date; Admissions decisions communicated for 2026-27
March 2026 (LAIS Date TBA)
Family decision date (Enrollment Contracts Due), shared by most schools
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.