Preschool Program at Caltech
At our campus in Pasadena, we serve children ages three to five years old. This program has been accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) since 2018.
Current Program Year
If you are interested in enrollment for the remainder of the 2024-2025 program year (January-July), please contact the CEC office.
2025-2026 Program Year
Future Program Years
Please submit your name and email if you are interested in notifications about future enrollment opportunities.
Child-Centered Learning
Our program offers a curriculum that is stimulating and challenging to preschool children, as well as nurturing and supportive of each child's unique needs and learning style. Outdoor play and exploration is an integral component of each day, encouraging children to develop knowledge and love of the natural world. The daily schedule provides for activities specifically geared to the various developmental levels of children in the program, as well as opportunities for children to interact, teach, and learn from one another.
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)
Threes/Fours/Fives
Full Time: $2,380
MWF: $1,630
TTh: $1,100
> 3 years old by Sept. 1
Caltech students, staff, and faculty are eligible for discounted rates.
Tuition assistance Information is available here.
NAEYC Accreditation.
The CEC’s Preschool Program 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.
Child to Teacher Ratio
Licensed.
Our Preschool program at Caltech is also licensed by the state of California as a community care center under Title 22 - license #198016427.
