Our Upcoming Events Calendar
Coffee & Convo at Oak Grove site
Coffee and Convo at our Oak Grove site
Join us at our Oak Grove site on Friday, August 21, from 8:30 am to 10:00 am.
Our Co-Executive Directors, Ellen and Allegra, will be available to chat during drop-off time and there will be beverages and treats for you to enjoy!
Pancake Breakfast
Our Annual Pancake Breakfast at our Oak Grove Site is on Saturday, September 19 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. We welcome all CEC families and staff, from all sites, to join us for a wonderful morning of good food, community, and fun! This is also an excellent volunteer opportunity for parents, so check out the volunteer form below. We hope to see you there!
Board of Trustees Meeting - In Person & Virtual
This month’s meeting will be held in person in the Whale room (at our Oak Grove site) and online. See below for the Zoom information.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84069278922
Meeting ID: 840 6927 8922
Passcode: 569155
First Day of Program Year for Children*
*Children new to the CEC in the Infant-Toddler and Twos groups may have a delayed start date to allow teachers to form relationships with new children and help them adjust from being away from family. These dates will be shared in early summer with families as needed.
Welcome Friday
Welcome Friday for all enrolled children in the Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Programs at both Oak Grove and Caltech sites.
The School-Age Program will also be offering an opportunity for families to stop by at their sites.
Coffee & Convo at Caltech site
Coffee and Convo at our Caltech site
Join us at our Caltech site on Friday, July 10, from 8:45 am to 10:00 am.
Our Co-Executive Directors, Ellen and Allegra, will be available to chat during drop-off time and there will be beverages and treats for you to enjoy!
CEC Preschool Campout at Caltech
The Preschool at Caltech Campout
(for all Otter families) is returning on Friday, June 26!
CEC Preschool Campout at Oak Grove
The Oak Grove Preschool Campout
(for Sea Lions, Dolphins, Eagles, and Flying Squirrels) is returning on Friday, June 26!
Coffee & Convo at Oak Grove site
Join us for Coffee and Convo at our Oak Grove site!
On Friday, June 5, from 8:30 am to 10:00 am we will have a Coffee and Convo at our Oak Grove Site.
Ellen and Allegra will be available to chat during drop-off time and there will be beverages and treats for you to enjoy!
Parent Volunteer Workday
Parent Volunteer Workday
We hope you can join us for the CEC's Parent Volunteer Workday on Saturday, May 30, from 8:00 am -12:00 pm, at the Oak Grove site. Projects may include woodwork, fence staining, exterior painting, gardening, and general clean-up. Please bring work gloves if you have them!
All adults are welcome, but regretfully we cannot accommodate children under the age of 16. Coffee and yummy snacks will be provided. If you plan to attend, please sign up below.
Questions? Please contact Lisa Cain-Chang at lisa@ceconline.org.
La Cañada Fiesta Days Memorial Day Parade
We hope you can join us!
Click here to check out the many LCF Fiesta Days events taking place all Memorial Day weekend.
Parent Volunteer Workday
Parent Volunteer Workday
We hope you can join us for the CEC's Parent Volunteer Workday on Saturday, April 25, from 8:00 am -12:00 pm, at the Oak Grove site. Projects may include woodwork, fence staining, exterior painting, gardening, and general clean-up. Please bring work gloves if you have them!
All adults are welcome, but regretfully we cannot accommodate children under the age of 16. Coffee and yummy snacks will be provided. If you plan to attend, please sign up below.
Questions? Please contact Lisa Cain-Chang at lisa@ceconline.org.
CEC Children’s Clothing & Book Sale
Children’s Clothing & Book Sale
Join us for CEC's beloved Children's Clothing and Book Sale! Browse a wonderful selection of quality, pre-loved children's clothing and books — most items just $1.
It's a great opportunity to find gently used treasures for your little ones while supporting the Child Educational Center community.
CEC Children’s Clothing & Book Sale
Children’s Clothing & Book Sale
Join us for CEC's beloved Children's Clothing and Book Sale! Browse a wonderful selection of quality, pre-loved children's clothing and books — most items just $1.
It's a great opportunity to find gently used treasures for your little ones while supporting the Child Educational Center community.
Celebration of Community
Join us Saturday, March 21 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am for our Celebration of Community!
This will be a joyful outdoor celebration at our Oak Grove site, with snacks and entertainment. If the sun is out, we will picnic in the preschool yard, so bring a blanket! We will move the celebration into the Whale room if there is rain.
Board of Trustees Meeting - In Person & Virtual
This month’s meeting will be held in person in the Whale room (at our Oak Grove site) and online. See below for the Zoom information.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88178115245
Meeting ID: 881 7811 5245
Passcode: 301730
Parent Volunteer Workday
Parent Volunteer Workday
We hope you can join us for the CEC's Parent Volunteer Workday on Saturday, March 7, from 8:00 am -12:00 pm, at the Oak Grove site. Projects may include woodwork, fence staining, exterior painting, gardening, and general clean-up. Please bring work gloves if you have them!
All adults are welcome, but regretfully we cannot accommodate children under the age of 16. Coffee and yummy snacks will be provided. If you plan to attend, please sign up below.
Questions? Please contact Lisa Cain-Chang at lisa@ceconline.org.
Staff Appreciation Week
Staff Appreciation Week is NEXT WEEK! From February 9th to 12th, families are invited to participate in the celebration of CEC staff members. This week is a great opportunity for you to give thanks to the wonderful staff for all their skilled and tender care that children receive. The CEC encourages non-monetary personal ways to thank the staff, such as a personal note, a child’s artwork, or flowers.
This year a treat sign-up schedule has been organized to avoid sugar overload and food waste.
Please drop off treats by 9:30 am at your site.
Tuesday is 'Sweet Treats', Wednesday is 'Salty & Savory', and Thursday is 'Fruit & Veggie'.