About Our School
About Our School
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.
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. During early childhood development years, children can develop a love for learning when caring adults cultivate their social and cognitive abilities. Based on this research, TCELA delivers an early childhood education program that is safe, socially supportive, and cognitively engaging in a nurturing environment.
Director's Welcome
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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Parent Testimonials
Staff are all incredible and we appreciate the positive, fun-filled atmosphere everyday.
It lends confidence that our kiddo is as taken care of as can be.
Outside equipment and classroom sizes are also better than imagined.
We also like the frequent email updates on weekly happenings at both school and district.
Thank you, staff!
Voong Family
I like the approach to learning and monthly study.
Knowing exactly what my child is learning every month helps us to reinforce it at home.
Dawit-DeLauney Family
TCELA has been a godsend to our family. At P's previous special education preschool, we did not see any improvement with his speech or motor skills. He fought us every morning taking him, and cried every day during drop off. At TCELA, it is the complete opposite. He will actually grab his backpack and wait by the door, so excited to get to school! His teacher, aides, therapists, and the whole staff has been extremely communicative to us on his accomplishments and struggles.
We are extremely blessed to see P flourish attending TCELA!
Burress Family
M is very introverted, she is not good at talking to strangers because she has had some experiences that scared her, and I have felt the change in her since she started school. She has become happy and lively. As long as I can see the photos of her playing happily at school every day, I am very touched, thank you, I hope to see her happy every day!
Xiong Family
TCELA is such a gem of a preschool. Everyone at TCELA made us feel welcome from day one, and our child has flourished both academically and socially. Can't say enough about the caring staff, truly appreciate them. The curriculum is engaging and age-appropriate, and we love attending the fun family activities and special events. We couldn't be happier with our decision to enroll here!
Carter Family
We are so happy with our experience here at TCELA and are so grateful that this was our son’s first school experience. Having your first born start school is a milestone for not just the child, but the parents as well. The staff here has been so caring through the transition especially with sharing updates on his day so we never have to worry. We have seen how our son has grown so much socially and academically throughout the school year, and we’re looking forward to enrolling his younger siblings in the future.
Lee Family