The Academy for Early Learning is a licensed, non-profit preschool dedicated to consistently providing quality child care through enriching developmental and academic experiences for children ages 2 months through 5 years old.
We are committed to creating a sound foundation for inner city multilingual, multi cultural children by forging a positive and trusting relationship with parents, and other relative caregivers, in order to develop each child as an individual.
The Academy for Early Learning is committed to creating a loving learning environment that encourages creativity, develops citizenship, cultivates the imagination and promotes diversity for all children.
We offer a quality child development program focusing on each child as an individual and emphasizing teamwork between parents and teachers.
Our Center's philosophy is rooted in relationship-based care, building strong attachments through primary care and small groups.
We believe it is important to establish relationships first to ensure young children become healthy, emotionally secure individuals.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Academy For Early Learning ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
71 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
infant:$185/week
toddler:$175/week
2/3_year_olds:$165/week
3_years_old:$165/week
pre_school:$165/week
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Dance (Ballet & Tap)Karate
MusicSwimming
Tennis
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Academy For Early Learning?
The application deadline for Academy For Early Learning is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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