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Preschools in Lafayette, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed preschools

Happylia Kids

Our daughter was one of the first kids to attend Happylia. It's been just over a year and we are loving it. She was 5 months old when she...

- Jolie M.

Marian's Family Daycare

Overall it's a great place for kids!

- Jenna Z.

The Elie House

I cannot say enough good things about The Elie House! I have had two of my daughters attend The Elie House, and I plan to have my 3rd as...

- Care member

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Happylia Kids

1429 Saint James Parkway Concord, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Our goal at Mana's Montessori Preschool and Child Care (formerly known as Happylia Kids) is to prepare children for the next stage of their lives through the development of motor abilities, thinking skills, and healthy interactions with their peers.

Jolie M. says "Our daughter was one of the first kids to attend Happylia. It's been just over a year and we are loving it. She was 5 months old when she started and has...

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Marian's Family Daycare

MAYFAIR AVE CONCORD, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
In-Home daycare
Marian's Family Daycare is an in home daycare, offering a preschool program, nurturing and loving environment, nutritious meals, and lots of outdoor activities. We provide a developmentally appropriate program that includes important concepts and skills, learning activities, arts and crafts, science, music and much...

Jenna Z. says "Overall it's a great place for kids!"

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The Elie House

Lila Del Court Concord, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

The love & attentive care of a nanny, developmental & interactive benefits of a preschool & the comfortable atmosphere of a home.... We're a parent-trusted, licensed small in-home daycare and preschool near PH Bart. If you know a parent looking for nurturing, high-quality care, we'd love to connect. Welcome to...

Care Member says "I cannot say enough good things about The Elie House! I have had two of my daughters attend The Elie House, and I plan to have my 3rd as well. As a...

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A To Z Discovery Childcare And Preschool

Las Ramblas Drive Concord, CA

5.0(1)
License # 073408390 Best in American and European Childcare traditions Full time, part time, drop in, back up care Excellent local references Loving and attentive care for infants; daily reports to parents Interactive preschool program with weekly themes Bi-lingual and stimulating environment Healthy and tasty homemade...

Alla A. says "References are available upon request"

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Childtime of Martinez, CA

6635 Alhambra Ave Martinez, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...

Summer E. says "We started my son at Childtime in preschool and now he is in T-K. We have loved their program. The teachers are amazing."

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Miles Of Smiles Child Daycare And Preschool

1441 Dupre Ct Concord, CA

4.0(18)
Our home is designed to provide both a nurturing home atmosphere along with large dedicated areas for the children to actively learn and play in a stimulating environment with spacious rooms rich in color giving each child an exciting world full of opportunities to explore, learn, and grow. Furthermore, we maintain a low teacher...

Tim B. says "Biana and her team are absolutely amazing! In the process of interviewing various daycares, my wife and I felt a warm and welcoming feeling with them and...

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KLA Schools of Walnut Creek

298 N Wiget Lane WALNUT CREEK, CA

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Welcome To KLA Schools of Walnut Creek At KLA Schools of Walnut Creek, we've cultivated a vibrant community of diverse families and dedicated educators united in our mission to deliver exceptional early childhood education. Since 2013, our preschool in Walnut Creek has nurtured young minds from infancy through age five,...
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Kids Konnect Preschool

8800 Fontaine Street Oakland, CA

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
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....
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Peekadoodle Academy Of Danville

2425 Camino Tassajara Danville, CA

Preschool
Peekadoodle Academy is a part time, school day, or full time preschool program that fosters independent and creative thinking through guided exploration and play-based activities. Open to children 2 years and older, the Academy centers its curriculum on the whole child through cognitive, social/emotional, and physical...
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Center of Gravity

2702 PLEASANT HILL RD. PLEASANT HILL, CA

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
The Center of Gravity is an award-winning early education school and community learning space, formed in partnership with families, educators, researchers, and community members who are dedicated to creating a holistic learning space unlike any other: centered around the core philosophies of STEM, the Arts, & DEI. WE ARE...
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Duck's Nest Preschool Telegraph Campus

3717 Telegraph Ave. OAKLAND, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1289/mo
Child care
Preschool
Duck’s Nest follows a play-based philosophy that supports a child-directed Emergent Curriculum. Through observation and collaboration with children, we are able to build Our philosophy is strongly rooted in social-emotional development because relationships and bonds are critical to a child’s learning and development. Play is...
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KSS Immersion Preschools

2540 Charleston Street Oakland, CA

State license verified

International
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kids Speaking Spanish (KSS) offers a full- and part-time Spanish immersion preschool program in California's Bay Area for children aged two to six. Research shows that early language immersion learners benefit cognitively, exhibiting greater nonverbal problem-solving abilities and more flexible thinking. Students flourish in our...
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Camp Integem - Stone Valley Middle School

3001 MIRANDA AVE ALAMO, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Day Care
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Tiny Footprints Wildschool

16 Kensington Court Kensington, CA

Outdoor/nature
Preschool
Wilderness-based preschool with a dedicated focus on both independent nature play and -movement, and respectful, mindful, gentle caregiving.
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The Learning Forest

3985 Majestic Drive Concord, CA

Greetings, peace, shalom Families! We are The Learning Forest Academy in Concord, CA. Our program gives children ages 12 months through school-age enriching opportunities to develop the whole child. We focus on learning through both child-directed play experiences and curriculum time. We believe a balance of play and...
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Angel Academy

2215 Marin Avenue Berkeley, CA

Waldorf
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
+ 2 more
Angel Academy was founded by me, Halimah Harden. I'm an an educator, speaker, and storyteller. I'm a graduate of Florida s honor liberal arts college, the New College of Florida. From Waldorf education and the Reggio Emilia Approach to mindfulness in education, my pedagogical studies are vast. I've worked as a lead preschool...
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Orkidz Preschool

1370 Marin Ave Albany, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Orckids Preschool believes that children need stability, continuity, and predictability in their lives. We found the primary goal of our program in the belief that young children are active participants in their learning process, they learn through their own experiences with trials and errors, repetition, imitation, and play. We...
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Sunshine House

3585 Port Chicago Hwy Concord, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
If you have a toddler, it's not too early to get on our waiting list. We care for children starting at 24 months, but we are a great resource for care for younger children! Sunshine House Preschool is a locally owned childcare business where your voice will be truly listened to. We care about our family of teachers and we...
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Happy Little Faces

1815 Gross Ln Concord, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
In-Home daycare
+ 2 more
Hello, my name is Pilar. I am the founder and owner of Happy Little Faces. I opened Happy Little Faces in February 2010 in Concord. Then the business started growing and more children enrolling so we moved to Pleasant Hill to a bigger rented house in June 2010. In pleasant Hill I had a license for 14 children. In 2013 we bought...
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La Petite Academy of Concord

4304 Cowell Rd. Concord, CA

State license verified

Child care
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Lafayette, CA

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Lafayette, CA. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Lafayette, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Lafayette, CA, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Lafayette, CA.

When looking for a preschool near you in Lafayette, CA on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Lafayette, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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