
Our Learning Environments
Our engaging indoor and outdoor classrooms are full of provocations, areas intentionally designed for exploration, and learning opportunities that intrigue and delight children. Each unique environment is separate from the other developmental groups, allowing it to be appropriately safe, yet challenging.
Our Teachers
Our low teacher-child ratio allows teachers to offer loving, individualised care to all children, as well as provide fun and engaging activities that support emerging skills.
AGE GROUP | CEC RATIOS | STATE REQUIREMENTS |
Infants | 2:7 | 1:4 |
Toddlers | 1:4 | 1:4 |
Twos | 1:5 | 1:12 |
Threes | 1:7 | 1:12 |
Fours | 1:8 | 1:12 |

NAEYC Accredited
The CEC is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). From guidelines for teacher preparation through safety standards, NAEYC Accreditation ensures that programs are safe, well prepared, and intentional about ensuring children's success.
Our Infant - Toddler and Preschool program is also licensed by the state of California as a community care center under Title 22 - license #191223838 (Infant-Toddler) and #191203783 (Preschool).
Enrollment schedule options:
Full Time: Monday to Friday
Three Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Two Days: Tuesday, Thursday
Half Days: AM or PM, Monday to Friday
Tuition
View the current tuition rates and visit us here for information about Tuition Assistance.
*Infant-Toddler and Preschool Programs have an enrollment fee of $100.00 and health and safety fee of $80.00
Tuition Deposit
A tuition deposit will be assessed based on the enrollment schedule. For a full-time position (5 days), the deposit is $1,000; for part-time $600.
Tuition deposits will be refunded upon leaving the program. In order to obtain full credit for your tuition deposit, you must provide one month's notice of intent to leave the program. Upon departure from the CEC, you may also donate your deposit to the CEC as your child takes flight into school!
Current Openings:
Age Group |
If your child was born: |
Current Openings |
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Infant |
February 2018 - Not Yet Born |
Aplications Welcome for Wait List |
Infant |
9/2/17 - 3/31/18 |
Aplications Welcome for Wait List |
Toddler |
2/1/17 - 9/1/17 |
Aplications Welcome for Wait List |
Toddler |
9/1/16 - 3/31/17 |
Aplications Welcome for Wait List |
Twos |
9/1/15 - 8/31/16 |
Aplications Welcome for Wait List |
Preschool - 3/4s |
9/1/14 -8/31/15 |
Aplications Welcome for Wait List |
Preschool - 4/5s |
9/1/13 - 8/31/14 |
Full-Day: Monday-Friday
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Please know that openings are subject to change and that enrollment is dependent upon a variety of factors, including, but not limited to affiliation (JPL, Caltech, or community), date of application, philosophic compatibility with program, and special needs.