We are lucky that there are so many preschool options in Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda, but that long list can make the decision process feel a bit overwhelming at first. I know it was for me when I first researched preschool options for my children. The difference is you have a resource today that my husband and I didn’t have when we were looking for the right fit for our son and daughter.
Do you have a copy of the Lamorinda Mom’s annotated preschool list? You can download a PDF version of it by clicking here.
Help finding just the right preschool in Lafayette, Moraga or Orinda.
The Lamorinda Moms is a popular volunteer run social and support group. They produce the preschool list in conjunction with their annual Lamorinda Moms’ Preschool Fair. Their preschool listing includes contact information and links, as well as information about each school’s program offerings, hours, class sizes, teacher ratios, and tuition costs. While the focus is on Lamorinda preschool options, you’ll also find a few listings for the Berkeley, Walnut Creek and Danville schools that also participated in the most recent event.
I think you’ll agree – we owe a big thank-you to the Lamorinda Moms for putting together this invaluable resource.
I recommend you use the listing as a starting point, narrow your options and then contact the top contenders directly to verify the information, registration particulars and the likelihood of there being room for your child. Tuition, in particular, can be fluid. While our preschools don’t live the hysteria that can be found in San Francisco preschool sign-ups, the reality is this – when you limit class sizes (and we want that!), there is only so much room in each program. It’s always a good idea to sign your child up early. People do move, though, so don’t hesitate to put your child on waiting lists, too.
For your convenience, you’ll also find a hyperlinked list of Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda pre-schools below, along with phone numbers. If you have a school to add to the list or an update to the information provided, please let us know!
Lafayette Preschools
- Apple Seed Little School – 925.979.9089
- Contra Costa Jewish Day School – 925.284.8288
- Diablo Valley Montessori School – 925.283.6036
- French For Fun – 925.283.9822
- Gan Ilan, Temple Isaiah – 925.284.8453
- Gymboree – 925.283.4896
- Happy Days Learning Center – 925.932.8088
- Joyful Beginnings Preschool – 925.284.1143
- Lafayette Kids’ Cottage – 925.283.6423
- Lafayette Nursery School – 925.284.2448
- Merriewood Children’s Center – 925.284.2121
- Michael Lane Preschool – 925.284.7244
- Old Firehouse School – Lafayette– 925.284.4321
- Seedlings– 925.284.3870
- The Child Day School – Lafayette– 925.284.7092
- Tiny Tots Preschool – 925.299.3266
- Tot Drop Preschool – 925.284.3999
- Viva el Español – 925.962.9177
- White Pony – Meher School – 925.938.9958
- Wirlybirds Treehouse– 925.310.4429
Moraga Preschools
- Creative Playhouse – 925.377.8314
- Growing Light Montessori – 925.377.0407
- Growing Tree Preschool – 925.376.8280
- Mulberry Tree Preschool – 925.376.1751
- MVPC Nurtury Preschool – 925.376.4800
- The Child Day School – Moraga – 925.376.5110
- The Saklan School – 925.376.7900