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Merriewood Children's Center

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

561 Merriewood Drive, Lafayette, CA 94549

Visit website ↗(925) 284-2121Directions ↗Licensed for 59
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
10/17/2024
Total visits
2

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

Merriewood Children's Center is located on the Burton Valley Elementary campus in Lafayette, California. The center offers morning nursery school programs for children ages 2-5 and before/after school care for children in grades TK-5.

Ages served
2 through 5 years old (nursery programs); TK through 5th grade (before and after school programs)
Hours
Nursery programs: 9:00 to 11:30 AM; School-age programs: 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM

Programs

  • •Rainbow Two Day Class (2.5-3 year olds, Tue/Thu)
  • •Rainbow Three Day Class (3-4 year olds, Mon/Wed/Fri)
  • •Balloon Five Day Class (4-5 year olds, Mon-Fri)
  • •Before and after school care (TK-5th grade)

Not stated on their website: Tuition for school-age programs, Meals and snacks, Teacher-student ratio, Curriculum philosophy, Outdoor play facilities, Holiday schedule. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 24, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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