Compel Early Learning Academy
Where Little Learners Become Confident Leaders.
A joyful, intentionally designed Christian preschool where children build academic foundations, confidence, character, and independence.
Learn. Grow. Lead.
Prepared for kindergarten and beyond!
At Compel Early Learning Academy...
A remarkable beginning changes what comes next.
Small by Design
Intentionally small classes create space for individual attention, meaningful relationships and teachers who truly know each child.
Ready for Kindergarten
Purposeful experiences in early literacy, mathematics, science, language and problem-solving build strong foundations for the next stage of school.
Growing the Whole Child
Learning at CELA develops more than academics. We intentionally nurture confidence, communication, self-regulation, creativity and relationships.
Character & Leadership
Children begin learning how to make thoughtful choices, take responsibility, use their voice, care for others and lead with confidence.
Compel Early Learning Academy prepares children for more than just kindergarten.
A private learning academy with an exceptional education for children ages 2.5-5.
Offering programming for children up to age 8 for winter & summer camp.
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) creates the standards for high-quality preschool programs. Our program design is informed by the NAEYC's standards focused on the creation of a high-quality early childhood education.
Compel Early Learning Academy...
Experience the Difference
Preschool should prepare children for more than Just kindergarten.
At Compel Early Learning Academy, we believe the earliest years are an extraordinary window for developing not only what children know, but who they are becoming.
Our approach combines joyful academics, purposeful play, strong relationships, Christian character development and intentional opportunities for children to practice independence, responsibility and leadership.
Because young children learn best when they are known, challenged, encouraged and loved, CELA is intentionally personal.
Every child is seen.
Every child is known.
Every child is growing.
Every child can lead.
The Compel LeArning Experience
Our promise is simple. Every day at CELA should help your child learn something new, grow in who they are, and practice becoming a confident leader.
LEARN.
Strong foundations for curious minds.
Children build early literacy, language, mathematics, science and problem-solving skills through developmentally appropriate instruction, hands-on exploration and purposeful play.
Children practice:
Recognize letters and sounds
Develop pre-reading and early writing skills
Understand numbers and mathematical relationships
Ask questions and investigate ideas
Build vocabulary and communication
Think, reason and solve problems
Grow.
Developing the whole child.
Preschool is also where children learn to navigate emotions, build friendships, express themselves, strengthen their bodies and become increasingly independent.
Children practice:
Social-emotional development
Communication
Fine and gross motor development
Creativity
Self-regulation
Friendship and collaboration
Independence
Lead.
Leadership begins earlY.
At CELA, leadership is not about being the loudest person in the room. For a young child, leadership begins with confidence, responsibility, kindness, courage and learning that their choices matter.
Children practice:
Using their voice
Making age-appropriate choices
Taking responsibility
Helping others
Working through challenges
Showing kindness and respect
Trying again
Celebrating the success of others
Designed With Development in Mind.
Led With Purpose.
Meet The Founder:
Dr. Laci C. Robbins
Meet Dr. Laci C. Robbins
CELA was created from a simple, but powerful belief: children are capable of far more than simply being kept busy until kindergarten.
Dr. Laci brings a professional background spanning education, neuroscience, and leadership to the design of the CELA experience. Her vision is an early-learning environment where strong academics and joyful childhood coexist. An environment where confidence, character and leadership are cultivated from the very beginning.
Unlike a distant corporate model, CELA is intentionally hands-on. Leadership is present, families are known, and the school community remains deeply personal.
“We aren't simply preparing children for their next classroom. We're helping shape the confident, curious and compassionate people they are becoming.”
— Dr. Laci C. Robbins
Learn. Grow. Lead.
A Day in the Life at The Academy
A day at CELA is filled with stories, questions, movement, discovery, laughter, friendship and those wonderful moments when a child realizes:
“I can do it.”
Kindergarten Ready. Confidence Ready. Life Ready.
Kindergarten readiness is more than knowing letters, numbers, shapes and colors. From the morning welcome to learning centers, outdoor exploration, music, art, science, literacy and circle time, each part of the CELA day is designed with a developmental purpose.
A well-prepared child can listen, communicate, follow routines, solve problems, work independently, participate in a group, manage frustration, ask for help and approach new challenges with confidence.
CELA intentionally develops three sides of school readiness:
Academic Foundations
Early literacy
Phonological awareness
Writing readiness
Number sense
Patterns and classification
Scientific thinking
Vocabulary and oral language
Growing Hearts and Minds.
CELA is Christian faith-based and warmly welcoming. Faith is woven naturally into our community through: .
gratitude and kindness
prayer and biblical principles
service and the way we teach children to treat themselves and one another
Children learn that they are loved, created with purpose and capable of making a positive difference in the lives of others.
Learning Behaviors
Attention
Independence
Self-regulation
Communication
Collaboration
Persistence
Problem-solving
A learning environment designed for little people with big potential.
An Ideal Location
Compel Early Learning Academy is conveniently located on the Compel Family Life Center campus in Wauwatosa.
Our dedicated early-learning spaces are designed to support exploration, movement, creativity, relationships and focused learning, while also giving families the comfort of a welcoming community and intentionally small-school environment
Personalized Early Education
Small enough to know your child. Intentional enough to challenge them.
Some of the most important moments in preschool are easy to miss.
A teacher noticing that a quiet child finally raised her hand.
A child who struggled with writing proudly forming his first letter.
Two friends learning how to resolve a disagreement without an adult doing it for them.
A child who once said, “I can't,” whispering, “Let me try.”
Small classes allow CELA educators to see those moments—and build upon them.
transparent tuition.
An intentional investment, with the greatest return.
CELA tuition is designed to provide families with a comprehensive preschool experience rather than an ongoing series of add-on fees.
Half-Day Preschool
Flex 5-Day Preschool
Our recommended CELA experience for families seeking consistent academic preparation, strong classroom community and the full benefit of the Learn. Grow. Lead. model.
Offering a morning only program 8:00am - 11:00am
fULL Day Preschool
Signature 5-Day Preschool
Our most comprehensive preschool experience, combining the academic and developmental foundation of the core CELA program with an extended day.
Offering a full day program 8:00am - 3:00pm
Before selecting a program, we encourage prospective families to experience CELA and determine whether our educational philosophy, environmen,t and community align with what you desire for your child.
PLUS A SPECIAL BONUS JUST FOR YOU:
In addition to our amazing in-person preschool classes... During the school year, you'll also get access to Preschool Club for FREE! It's our safe, online library of 600+ engaging preschool classes with our certified, worldwide preschool teachers! Simply click play... and your child will have fun learning at home or on the go!
Admissions to CELA:
Come experience the Compel Early Learning Academy difference.
Choosing your child's first school is a deeply personal decision.
We invite prospective families to visit CELA, see our learning environment, meet our team and talk with us about the hopes you have for your child's preschool experience.
STEP 1:
Inquire
Tell us about your child and the preschool experience you're seeking.
STEP 2:
Schedule a Private Tour
Call or text 414-909-1090 or click the link below. Experience CELA during a private family tour.
STEP 3:
Apply
Families who believe CELA is the right fit may submit an application for available placement.
CONTACT US
We would love to answer your questions and tell you more about CELA.
You may reach us by calling or texting:
414-909-1090
You can also email us at:
[email protected]
We are conveniently located in:
Compel Family Life Center
4057 N Mayfair Rd.
Wauwatosa, WI 53222
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A program of Compel Them to Come, Inc & Compel Family Life Center, Inc.