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Joyful Beginnings

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

955 Moraga Road, Lafayette, CA 94549

Visit website ↗(925) 284-1143Directions ↗Licensed for 85
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
8/13/2025
Total visits
3

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

Joyful Beginnings is a preschool for children ages 2-5 that provides a play-based, developmentally appropriate learning environment. The school emphasizes a loving, safe, and nurturing setting with trained teachers implementing current educational practices.

Philosophy
Children come with the ability and desire to learn and grow. Child-initiated, teacher-supported play is an essential component of a developmentally appropriate classroom designed to challenge physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. The school embraces all families, all faiths, and home languages.
Ages served
2-5 years old
Outdoor
Children enjoy increased outdoor time each day.

Highlights

  • ✓Play-based learning environment
  • ✓Trained and caring teachers
  • ✓Embraces all families, all faiths, and home languages
  • ✓Increased outdoor time daily

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