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Pre-K Schools in Lafayette, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools

GAN ILAN PRESCHOOL - TEMPLE ISAIAH

Gan Ilan has truly blown us away. Our daughter absolutely loves Gan Ilan and has grown tremendously since having started this year. We are...

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Kids Konnect Preschool

I fully endorse Kids Konnect! There was something not quite right with my kid's previous school which was a montessori. From his first day,...

- Kate

A New World Of Montessori

I spent a lot of time researching different daycares and preschools, and I’m so glad I found this one! The teachers and staff are incredibly...

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GAN ILAN PRESCHOOL - TEMPLE ISAIAH

945 RISA RD LAFAYETTE, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1382/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Reggio emilia
Faith based
+ 3 more
Established in 1999, Gan Ilan, or “Garden of the Trees,” is Temple Isaiah’s cherished preschool, known by many as the number one Jewish day school in California. We cater to children ages 18 months to entering Kindergarten, prioritizing members of Temple Isaiah. At Gan Ilan, children engage in active learning through exploration...

Care Member says "Gan Ilan has truly blown us away. Our daughter absolutely loves Gan Ilan and has grown tremendously since having started this year. We are so...

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Academic
Preschool
Lafayette Kids' Cottage is a licensed preschool, after-school care, and summer camp for children 2 1/2 through 10 years old. Hours are 8am-6pm, Monday through Friday. Program specializes in kindergarten preparation and active enrichment programs that include Music, Spanish, Dance/Theatre, Swim Lessons, and Sports. Lafayette...
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Roughing It Day Camp

936 Dewing Avenue Suite G Lafayette, CA

Roughing It is a Traditional All Outdoors Summer Day Camp for girls and boys aged Pre-K -16 at the Lafayette Reservoir. Since 1972, Roughing It Day Camp has been creating summer memories and we are celebrating our 45th year this summer. Campers at our 4&8 Week Day Camp are grouped by grade and gender in small groups with an...
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Child care
Husky House Childcare located at 3855 Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from seven-thirty AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after- school activities,...
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Kids Konnect Preschool

8800 Fontaine Street Oakland, CA

5.0(3)
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kids Konnect offers fantastic childcare in Oakland for children aged 2-6. We have two other awesome preschools in the Bay Area: Pacifica and San Mateo. Our emergent play-based curriculum for pre-kindergarten, and preschool children is highly rated by our parents and allows us to ensure every child reaches their potential....

Kate says "I fully endorse Kids Konnect! There was something not quite right with my kid's previous school which was a montessori. From his first day, he settled right in...

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A New World Of Montessori

101 SONORA AVENUE Danville, CA

3.7(6)
Academic
Cooperative
Montessori
International
Outdoor/nature
+ 2 more
A New World of Montessori preschool mission is to create an educational community based on the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori. We serve children 0 to 6 years of age and their families in our Infant/Toddler, Primary and Kindergarten program, inspiring independence, a love of learning, and a respect for the inter-connectedness...

Care Member says "I spent a lot of time researching different daycares and preschools, and I’m so glad I found this one! The teachers and staff are incredibly kind and...

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Building Kidz School

5100 CLAYTON RD STE F36 CONCORD, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Kindergarten
Welcome to Building Kidz of Concord Preschool and Kindergarten Are you wondering where the best preschool or childcare in Concord is? With a campus that boasts three large play yards, plus a separate yard just for toddlers, the answer is clearly Building Kidz of Concord. How are preschools reacting to the California...

Lauren N. says "We've been with Building Kidz for 7 years now. I've had 3 kids with them. My 5 year old is in their Kinder class right now. The education is amazing. They...

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Sunshine House Martinez

4950 Pacheco Blvd Martinez, CA

5.0(1)
Child care
Thanks for Choosing Sunshine House Preschool Brentwood, Oakley, and Martinez CA! 3 things parents say they like most about Sunshine House: 1. Our teachers and their longevity 2. Our cleanliness and systematic organization 3. When their child's kindergarten teacher says, "I love it when I get Sunshine House...

Genny M says "My family has been at Sunshine House for 2 years now and I have not had one regret leaving my child with them. They have wonderful, caring teachers. Their...

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The Orange House

LE ROY AVE BERKELEY, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$2740/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
In-Home daycare
We are currently full but we are enrolling for December 2025. We have space for fulltime (M-F) children who are over 23 months starting December 1. Thanks! The Orange House, now in our 18th year, offers a safe, fun, enriching home environment for young children. Our engaging, play-based toddler and preschool program includes...

Judit Z. says "We had both of our kids attend the Orange House between the ages of about 1.5 until about 4.5. I could not recommend the place more. It is much more than...

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Ngfamily Childcare

3117 Athene Ct Concord, CA

5.0(2)
Family daycare offers: - Kids learn to socialize each other from very young - Pre-school program. Kids get enough knowledge to go directly to kindergarten - Full / part time opening for infants, toddlers, and children up to 5 year old. - Hours open: Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. - Nutritional : Breakfast, lunch, and two...

Jennifer says "I brought both my kids here from the time they were 3 months old until they went off to preschool. I cannot recommend this loving daycare highly enough!...

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Leonora's Daycare

3114 Peachwillow Ln Walnut Creek, CA

5.0(1)
We have a warm family atmosphere in a smoke and pet free environment. We ensure that the children are prepared for kindergarten and elementary school by spending time with the children doing arts and crafts, as well as reading and teaching them letters and numbers. The children are provided with a large backyard play area, as...
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Little Explorers Preschool

68th Ave Oakland, CA

5.0(2)
Academic
Special needs
Cooperative
Reggio emilia
Montessori
+ 2 more
Warm greetings, Little Explorers Preschool focus is to provide a stimulating, diverse, safe, nurturing environment that builds lifelong skills that encourages each child to ask questions to set children up for success in kindergarten and beyond for all children ages 1 to 6 years of age. Little Explorers Preschool is a...

Lara K. says "Our family has been lucky to have had Teacher Tara a part of our every day lives for the past 3 years, one year when she was lead teacher at Oakland Garden...

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New World Of Discovery

3630 Crenna Ave. Concord, CA

5.0(1)
New World of Discovery with Preschool Program is more than a simple family daycare, we are the place where we give good care and love to your little baby from two months to five years old; you can have peace of mind knowing your child is being cared for in the security of a home away from home, in New World of Discovery each...

Kayla M. says "I recommend new world of discovery !!! - It is a family daycare with a fabulous preschool program my child who is in second grade now, went to...

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7224 - La Petite Academy on Cowell Rd.

4304 COWELL RD CONCORD, CA

State license verified

Child care
We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care,...
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Wishin.On.Dreamz Childcare

5163 BROOKSIDE LN CONCORD, CA

State license verified

starting at
$390/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
In-Home daycare
Wishin.on.dreamz Childcare has been providing quality care since its establishment in 2008. Our daily program is structured to facilitate the development of early life skills in infants and toddlers, preparing them for kindergarten. We offer a range of activities, including artwork, coloring, and story time, to encourage...
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Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
In-Home daycare
Marian's Family Daycare is an in home daycare and preschool program, offering a nurturing and loving environment for children ages 6 months through 5 years. I hold a state of California Teacher Permit and have been in business since 1981. We are Licensed Family Childcare Professionals operating in Concord. We provide a...
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Academic
Cooperative
International
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
+ 2 more
We offer your child Early Childhood Education, Pre-school and Nature-based programs with focus on Health and Holistic Fitness. Apples & Berries Childcare is built and designed for curious and full of life children. Our environment allows children to experience smooth transition between physical and learning activities,...
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1st Choice Nanny Service

Walnut Creek 94597 Walnut Creek, CA

Thank you for visiting 1st Choice Nanny Service! We provide quality in-home child care and nanny service to meet your family's needs. We take the time to meet with each family and nanny personally to ensure we match the right family with the right nanny. We also thoroughly screen each nanny before they are hired through our...
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ANGELS MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL - CONCORD

1566 BAILEY RD CONCORD, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Day Care
Angels Montessori Preschool and Kindergarten is an early childhood center offering a Montessori program for children 2 – 6 years. At Angels Montessori Preschool and Kindergarten children are respected as individuals and are encouraged to develop their total personality at their own pace within their individual growth style. This...
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Oak Knoll Young Explorers

3500 Oak Knoll Blvd Oakland, CA

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
+ 2 more
We're not just a daycare...We're a discovery haven for toddlers, preschool and kindergarten-aged children to learn through exploration and self-guided play. Our curriculum consists of Montessori-style practices and reggio-inspired methods and is creatively delivered through STEAM (STEM) activities. We welcome you to come and...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Lafayette, CA

Pre-k programs in Lafayette, CA offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Lafayette, CA, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Lafayette, CA typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Lafayette, CA programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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