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Embracing Early Childhood

The Temple City Unified School District is proud to share the news about the expansion of our early childhood education programs. We understand how important it is for working parents to choose a quality preschool. For this reason, the Temple City Early Learning Academy (TCELA) is committed to offering a structured program that will help your child develop and thrive in a nurturing environment. We thank you for partnering with us on your child’s early childhood education journey. 

Our Differentiators

  • Whole Child Learning
    Temple City Early Learning Academy (TCELA) is committed to offering a structured program that will help your child develop and thrive in a nurturing environment. We thank you for partnering with us on your child’s early childhood education journey.
  • Academic Excellence
    Our preschool has adopted The Creative Curriculum®, a research-based curriculum that focuses on the whole child. This curriculum’s design supports our students with development and learning in the areas of social-emotional, cognitive, math, science, reading readiness, and creative art. In addition to the curriculum, supplemental resources provide students identified as English Learners
  • Embracing Early Childhood
    TCELA provides a developmentally appropriate, safe, and supportive learning environment where a diverse population of children can play, learn, and explore together. We believe that our students learn best when they are having fun. By learning through play, they will build on their social, cognitive, language, physical, and emotional development. We adopt the research supporting how high-quality preschool programs prepare students for future success.

Meet the Director

Mickie Wong Director

Dear Monarch Family,

Welcome to Temple City Early Learning Academy (TCELA)!

I'm delighted to welcome you and your family to our preschool. As a proud alumna of Temple City schools, I am deeply committed to providing a nurturing environment for young learners. My journey in education began with a Bachelor's in Child and Adolescent Development, specializing in Early Childhood Education (ECE) from California State University, Fullerton. Building on that foundation, I pursued a Master's in Education with a focus on Administration and Leadership in ECE from Brandman University.

With over a decade of experience in early childhood education, I've had the privilege of working with children from infancy through high school. At TCELA, we believe in fostering a love of learning by providing a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment. Our philosophy is centered on nurturing curiosity, encouraging creativity, and cultivating a strong sense of community.

We're excited to embark on this journey with you and your child, supporting their growth and development every step of the way. Welcome to our warm and inclusive community!

Sincerely,
Mickie Wong, M.A. Education
Director, Child Development Programs

 

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