About Us

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.

Mission

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 Philosophy

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.

History

The Academy For Early Learning, previously named Strawberry Hill Preschool, has served the Inglewood area for over 45 years.
The Academy for Early Learning, Inc. was incorporated in 1990. The preschool, Academy for Early Learning, was licensed by the Department of Social services in 1990 to serve children two through five. The Infant/Toddler Program was developed in 2002 and serves children 2 months through 2 years.
The Center is well regarded in the community for its many years of service, community development, health programs, and commitment to the needs of the neighborhood.