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Gan Ilan Preschool - Temple Isaiah

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

945 Risa Road, Lafayette, CA 94549

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
10
3 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
8/27/2025
Total visits
16

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

Gan Ilan Preschool, established in 1999, serves children aged 18 months to Pre-K in Lafayette, CA with a play-based, child-centered curriculum. The preschool offers an integrated family experience connecting children, families, the school, and the larger Jewish community.

Philosophy
Children engage in active learning through exploration and interaction with adults, peers, and their environment via play-based learning and a child-centered curriculum. The preschool fosters an environment where children can question, practice, and imagine, nurturing their curiosity and understanding of the world and building foundations of connections to their own Jewish identities.
Ages served
18 months to Pre-K
Religious
Jewish; affiliated with Temple Isaiah

Programs

  • •Children's yoga
  • •Music
  • •Gardening
  • •Recycling
  • •Specialized learning about Judaism
  • •Tot Programs
  • •Summer Camp

Highlights

  • ✓Established in 1999
  • ✓Integrated family experience connecting children, families, school, and Jewish community
  • ✓Play-based, child-centered curriculum
  • ✓Open to entire community; prioritizes Temple Isaiah members

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