Whittier Friends School Preschool

Whittier Friends School Preschool is part of Whittier Friends School, a small, private, non-profit Quaker school that also includes an elementary program teaching Transitional Kindergarten through 6th grade. The preschool is offered year round and is now taking applications, with preschool hours listed as 7:00am–6:00pm.

• Ages: 2–6 years old
• Schedule: Preschool hours 7:00am–6:00pm

Whittier Friends School was founded in 1974 and is located in Southern California, outside of Los Angeles. The school’s mission states that Whittier Friends School teachers ensure individualized attention and are devoted to giving their best in education. The school enrolls and affirms students of any race, color, sexual orientation, gender expression, national and ethnic origin, and states that it does not discriminate on these bases in its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs. The preschool operates under Preschool License # 198010874. The leadership team includes Cassie Caringella (School Director and Elementary Teacher), Marielle Askew (Elementary Teacher), Lea Wright (Financial Manager), Melanie Lakner (Parent Representative), and Candice Ryder (Clerk of School Committee). The program information was updated on 2026-Feb-25.

Last updated March 11, 2026.