Who We Are
Elizabeth Fraley is a leading authority in early childhood education and top independent school admissions consulting, specializing in preparing families for Los Angeles' most competitive private and magnet school environments.
With over a decade of specialized experience and an M.Ed. in Elementary Education from Boise State University, Fraley has built her practice on deep knowledge of the educational philosophies, admissions criteria, and cultural nuances that define top-tier independent schools across the Westside and greater Los Angeles.
After serving as director of an early elementary program, Fraley founded Kinder Ready, Inc., recognizing a critical gap in how families approached school readiness for increasingly selective admissions processes. Her work extends far beyond academic preparation—she guides families in understanding the distinct cultures and pedagogical approaches of institutions ranging from progressive, child-centered environments to structured, academically rigorous programs. This comprehensive knowledge allows her to match families with school communities where their children will genuinely thrive, not just gain admission.
Fraley's proprietary methodology, developed in 2016, addresses what standardized assessments and traditional tutoring often miss: executive function development, emotional regulation, adaptive learning strategies, and the social competencies that independent school admissions committees prioritize. She specializes in preparing students for the rigorous evaluation processes at elite Westside institutions while maintaining her commitment to developmentally appropriate, individualized instruction that preserves childhood curiosity and joy in learning.
Her expertise encompasses the full spectrum of early learning needs: assessment and diagnostic evaluation, individualized curriculum development, English Language Learning strategies (ESL), progress monitoring systems (preschool through 6th grade), and specialized social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum. Fraley is uniquely positioned to address the intersection of learning differences, gifted identification, and competitive admissions—helping families navigate complex decisions about placement, redshirting, and educational fit during the critical early years.
In an educational landscape transformed by pandemic-era learning loss and heightened admissions competition, Fraley serves as both educator and advocate, demystifying the independent school admissions process while ensuring students arrive prepared not just academically, but emotionally and socially ready to engage fully in their new communities. She works extensively with families pursuing placement at premier Westside independent schools, understanding that successful admission requires not only meeting benchmarks but demonstrating genuine readiness for each institution's specific approach to learning.
Recognized nationally as an innovator in early childhood education, Fraley has been featured in Forbes, The Los Angeles Times, The Hollywood Reporter, CBS Local, and SF Gate, and serves as an education contributor for HuffPost. She has appeared on Hallmark Channel's Home and Family alongside CNN journalist Lisa Ling and was honored with the Los Angeles County Educator of the Year Award for her transformative community impact.
Fraley's teaching philosophy rejects one-size-fits-all models in favor of highly individualized instruction informed by a well-rounded understanding of the variety of educational philosophies that exist within independent schools. Her mission: equipping families with the confidence to advocate for their children while preparing young learners with the academic foundation, emotional resilience, and intellectual curiosity required to flourish in any educational environment—particularly the demanding, enriching world of Los Angeles' top-tier independent schools.
Elizabeth Fraley, CEO/Founder
Boise State University, M.Ed., Elementary Ed.
Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, South Korea
Bowling Green State University, BS, Early Childhood Education
Teaching Certification Pre K-8 Trained
Professional Affiliations
Member of Alliance for Moms
Safe Kids Worldwide Host Committee Member 2017
Silicon Beach Parents Group
