Infant, Toddler, & Preschool Programs

At our beautiful Oak Grove site in La Cañada, we serve children ages two months to five years. This program has been accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) continually since 1988. 

NAEYC Accreditation.

The CEC’s Infant, Toddler, & Preschool Programs are 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.

Child to Teacher Ratio

Maximum children per 1 teacher

Licensed.

Our Infant, Toddler, and Preschool programs are also licensed by the state of California as a community care center under Title 22 - license #191223838 (Infant-Toddler) and #191203783 (Preschool). 

2024-2025 Age groups & monthly tuition rates

Hours of care: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Full Time: Monday to Friday
Part Time: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (MWF) or Tuesday, Thursday (TTh)

Infants

Full Time: $3,180
MWF: $2,190
TTh: $1,480

> 12 months old or less

Toddlers

Full Time: $3,070
MWF: $2,115
TTh: $1,435

> 1 year old by Sept. 1

Twos

Full Time: $2,860
MWF: $1,960
TTh: $1,315

> 2 years old by Sept. 1

Threes/Fours/Fives

Full Time: $2,380
MWF: $1,630
TTh: $1,100

> 3 years old by Sept. 1

JPL and Caltech families are eligible for discounted rates.
Tuition assistance Information available
here.

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