School Closure Information for California College of Early Childhood Education – San Mateo, California – August 27, 2025

California College of Early Childhood Education's (California College ECE) approval to operate expired on August 27, 2025, and the institution is no longer authorized to operate as a private postsecondary institution in California. General information is provided below. Students may also contact the Office of Student Assistance and Relief (OSAR) for information or assistance.

Key Facts from California College of Early Childhood Education:

  • Last date of instruction: (not provided)
  • Closure date: (August 27, 2025)
  • Closure plan: (not provided)
  • Refund plan: (not provided)
  • Transfer or Teachout agreements: (not provided)
  • California College of Early Childhood Education's notice to students: (not provided)

Note: Institutions are expected to provide this information as part of an orderly closure; if these fields are blank, the institution failed to provide the relevant information

  • Request Your Educational Records – We encourage students to request transcripts, enrollment agreements, student ledgers, and other important records as soon as possible after a school closure. To request your records, send a request to:

    Ethel R. Alandy
    Phone Number: (650) 210–8674
    Email Address: admin@californiacollegeofece.com


  • School-Provided Refunds – California law requires schools to provide refunds when they close or break the enrollment agreement. If you could not complete your program because of this closure, you may be owed a refund from the school under California Education Code Section 94927.

  • Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) – California has a relief fund that may reimburse eligible students who lost money because of a school closure. If you could not complete your program and cannot obtain a refund from the school, you may be eligible for a refund from the state.

    Find more about the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF).


  • Loan Relief – Some school closures and other harmful practices are a basis for loan relief. If you have loans from attending California College of ECE, you may want to review the loan relief options.

  • Unapproved Programs – If you attended California College of ECE after it lost approval to operate, check your loan paperwork. Some loans will be void under section 94917 of the California Education Code.

  • Disciplinary Actions – California College of ECE past record of disciplinary actions with BPPE are included here.