Welcome to CODELA
The Center for Early Childhood Education
CODELA is a non-profit organization providing developmentally appropriate preschool education that encourages children’s natural curiosity and love for learning.
Our early childhood education programs support young children in exploring, discovering, and building confidence through meaningful and play-based learning experiences.
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Our Inclusive Learning Model
At CODELA, our educational approach is designed to support the whole child in a nurturing, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate environment. Through mixed-age classrooms and individualized support, we foster confidence, curiosity, and a strong sense of belonging for every learner.
Inclusive Education
Social and Emotional Growth
Individualized Learning
Mixed-Age Learning
We provide the main activities
Elements of Learning. Committed to Excellence
At CODELA, our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to support children during their most important early years. We create meaningful learning experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity, and confidence through play, exploration, and guided discovery.
Our caring and qualified staff provide personalized attention with a low 1:8 child-to-teacher ratio. We offer bilingual instruction in English and Spanish, support with toilet training, and a safe, nurturing environment where children can grow and thrive.
Families can choose from flexible daily schedules:
8:00 am – 11:00 am / 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Our goal is to help children become confident learners today and strong, capable individuals for life.
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Curriculum
Elements
Language
A bilingual environment supports communication skills in both English and Spanish, strengthening confidence and cultural awareness.
Movement
Structured and free movement activities help build coordination, balance, motor skills, and healthy physical habits.
Creativity
Art, music, and imaginative play encourage self-expression, originality, and creative confidence.
Emotional
Social-emotional learning activities help children build empathy, self-regulation, cooperation, and positive relationships.
Exploration
Children learn by discovering the world around them through sensory play, outdoor activities, and curiosity-driven experiences.
Numeracy
Through hands-on games and playful problem-solving, children explore counting, shapes, patterns, and early mathematical thinking.
Reading
Children develop early literacy skills through storytelling, phonics activities, letter recognition, and interactive reading experiences.
Children need healthy, wholesome foods
Healthy Food for Growing Children
At CODELA, we value cultural sensitivity and encourage children to explore foods from different backgrounds. Family-style meals provide opportunities for meaningful conversations and help children feel comfortable trying new foods in a supportive environment.
All meals are age-appropriate and designed to match children’s developmental abilities, supporting independence and self-help skills. Menus are posted for families, and meals are prepared daily at our main kitchen in Jaboneria CDC and delivered to all centers.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Meals served by CODELA are at no additional cost.
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Vegetables
Grains
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Why Choose CODELA
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Award-Winning Preschool
Recognized as Best Preschool from 2021 to 2024, reflecting our commitment to excellence and the trust of our families.
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Free Preschool for Eligible Families
We provide high-quality early education at no cost for eligible families, ensuring access to strong learning foundations.
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Small Class Sizes
With a 1:8 child-to-teacher ratio, we offer personalized attention and meaningful support for every child.
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Safe and Nurturing Environment
Our clean, secure, and welcoming spaces allow children to learn and grow with confidence.
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Nutritious Meals and Snacks
We provide well-balanced meals and snacks to support healthy development and daily energy.
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Serving Our Community Since 2001
For over two decades, we have proudly served families in Maywood, Bell Gardens, and Hawthorne.
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Center Information
At CODELA, we believe early childhood is a foundational stage shaped by meaningful experiences, relationships, and exploration. Our approach supports each child’s individual growth in a nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment where learning happens naturally through interaction and discovery.
At CODELA, our values guide everything we do. We are committed to creating a nurturing environment where children feel safe, respected, and inspired to learn. Through meaningful relationships and thoughtful guidance, we support each child’s growth during these important early years.
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Inclusion – Every Child Belongs: We create a welcoming environment where children of all backgrounds and abilities feel valued, supported, and accepted.
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Excellence – Commitment to Quality Education: We strive to provide high standards in early childhood education, ensuring every child receives engaging and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
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Respect – Building Kind and Compassionate Communities: We teach children to practice empathy, celebrate differences, and treat others with dignity and care.
Our staff are dedicated to fostering curiosity, confidence, and lifelong learning through meaningful early childhood experiences.
Our staff are dedicated to supporting each child’s unique developmental journey in a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment. We help children build confidence, independence, and a strong foundation for future success.
If you have feedback or words of praise that you would like to share, please submit your review at the bottom of this page.
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Gerardo Marquez
«Amazing Pre-School! Amazing curriculum for the children, and they really keep you up to date with your child’s development throughout your child’s time here!! They are well informed if your child has symptoms of autism, etc. They guide you towards who to talk to for evaluation. Once my child was diagnosed they did do their best to support him throughout the rest of the school year after he was diagnosed. Over all it’s an amazing school to get your child started towards their academic development!»
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Carl Cast
“A good – greatest PLACE, you can place your KIDS for Their beginnings, Learning their’s Lives. THEY ARE The Best, taking care of your children.
Safe, Cleanest, Organized, and So RESPECTFUL from The Administration, at Supervisors, to The Teachers, Staff members, and the Wonderful Personnel does their Kid’s Meals….EVERY EVENT is a New Memory for Our Boys.
I’m / We’re TRUSTING, our twin-boys, especially We are from a DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS … in a few words. At CoDeLa Pre-School, they NEVER, Ever Let Us Down !
Thanks !”
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Maria Carrada
“Delighted with the place and its very kind teachers.”
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NOW ENROLLING !
We are currently enrolling children ages 2- 5 at our centers in:
📍 Bell Gardens / Maywood / Hawthorne
If you’d like to see the classrooms, please contact us:
(562) 928-5138 – Jaboneria
(323) 581-0195 – Maywood
(310) 675-5546 – Hawthorne
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Healthy Food – Happy Learners
Healthy nutrition plays a vital role in a child’s growth and development, especially during the early years between ages 2 and 5. At this stage, children are building the physical, cognitive, and emotional foundations that will support them for life.
The food they eat directly impacts their energy levels, concentration, immune system, and overall well-being.
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Dual-Language Learners
The early years, especially between ages 2 and 5, are a critical period for language development. During this stage, children’s brains are highly receptive to learning multiple languages naturally and effortlessly.
Introducing dual language learning at this age strengthens cognitive flexibility, memory, and problem-solving skills while supporting strong communication abilities.
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Welcome to CODELA
Some of the most important years in a child’s life happen before kindergarten.
At CODELA, children learn through play, curiosity, and caring teachers who truly know them. 💛