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Child Day School, LLC - Lafayette

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

1049 Stuart Street, Lafayette, CA 94549

Visit website ↗(925) 284-7092Directions ↗Licensed for 83
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
Complaint visits
4
Last visit
2/26/2025
Total visits
7

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Child Day School, LLC has served East Bay families since 1976, offering humanistic, age-appropriate programs based on the HighScope curriculum. The Lafayette campus provides programs for children from toddlers through pre-kindergarten with a focus on language, literacy, STEM, creativity, and social-emotional skills.

Philosophy
Humanistic organization dedicated to providing dynamic, age-appropriate programs for children while actively supporting teachers, families, and the community. Reflects HighScope research-based curriculum and NAEYC standards with low teacher-child ratios, carefully planned classroom environments, well-trained nurturing teachers, and focus on individual needs and interests.
Ages served
Young Preschool (Two's), Preschool (Three's), Pre-Kindergarten, Junior Kindergarten, Kindergarten

Programs

  • •STEM - Science/Math/Technology
  • •Project Webs
  • •Language and Literacy (Handwriting without Tears)
  • •Creativity (Found Art, Dramatic Play, Painting, Music & Movement)
  • •Life Skills
  • •Conflict Resolution
  • •Art, Music, Movement, Purposeful Play

Highlights

  • ✓Operating since 1976
  • ✓HighScope research-based curriculum aligned with NAEYC standards
  • ✓Low teacher-child ratios with well-trained, nurturing teachers
  • ✓Multiple programs for ages 2-5 with individual focus on each age group

Not stated on their website: Hours of operation, Tuition/Fees, Teacher-child ratio specifics, Meals/Snacks, Outdoor play areas, Enrollment deadlines, Calendar/Holiday closures. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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