Our School-Age Program

Our School-Age Program serves more than 650 children daily at seven sites in Pasadena and La Cañada before- and after-school, with full-day care available on many school holidays or closures. Our program is aligned with the standards of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

* New Families - Please check back on April 28th to begin Enrollment

* Please contact our office if you are interested in enrolling for the current 2024-2025 program year

About our Program

  • Outdoor play and learning

  • Support with homework

  • Child-centered curriculum

  • Excellent teacher to child ratios of 1:10

  • Arts and crafts

  • Family-like atmosphere

Site Locations

The School-Age Program operates at seven sites across La Cañada and Pasadena

  • Three LCUSD on-site programs at La Cañada Elementary, Palm Crest Elementary, and Paradise Canyon Elementary

  • Our Oak Grove site at 140 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada

  • Our Caltech Site at 240 S. Michigan Avenue, Pasadena

  • Affiliated sites at St. Bede the Venerable Elementary (La Cañada) and Westridge School for Girls (Pasadena)

Homework Support

The Child Educational Center (CEC) would like to be your child’s “home away from home.” Designed to support the needs of working families, our program for elementary-aged children offers extended hours and support with homework.

Schedules & Monthly Tuition Rates

Oak Grove and Caltech Sites

2024-2025 Program Year

2025-2026 Program Year

Paradise Canyon, La Cañada, and Palm Crest Elementary Sites

2024-2025 Program Year

2025-2026 Program Year