La Puente Community Celebrates Opening of LAUP Preschool

Parents, children, school officials and community leaders on Nov. 5 gathered at Northam Elementary School to celebrate the opening of a preschool that will provide a high-quality and affordable early childhood education to better prepare children for kindergarten in La Puente.

LAUP Preschool in San Pedro Recognized for Excellence

At LAUP, we take pride in our preschool providers' commitment to high-quality and excellence in their classrooms. An example of such dedication is taking place at San Pedro CAS Early Education Center, whose LAUP classroom recently received special recognition for being outstanding.

First 5 LA Kicks Off Early Literacy Month with a "Red Carpet Affair"

Dressed in Hollywood attire, more than 60 youngsters on Nov. 5 attended First 5 LA's "Red Carpet Affair," kicking off the Southern California First 5 Commissions' third annual "Read Early, Read Aloud" early child literacy campaign. The event took place at the Julian Dixon Library in Culver City.

Legislative Update

Dr. Celia C. Ayala, COO of LAUP, to Serve on Governor's New Early Childhood Education Advisory Council

LAUP Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Celia C. Ayala, will serve on the California State Advisory Council on Early Childhood Education and Care that was created as part of an executive order issued by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Nov. 9.

In the News

PreK-3rd Strategies Can Improve Education in the Golden State

Strengthening education in the face of severe state budget problems may seem an impossible goal. But a new report by the New America Foundation shows that not only is it possible, it's already happening.

Support LAUP and Make a Difference in a Child's Life

LAUP is committed to making high-quality preschools accessible to every four-year-old in Los Angeles County. Here are 10 reasons why LAUP needs your support to help expand preschool attendance in Los Angeles County:

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