“We love BBP so much! Our son started almost a year ago (2’s) and is always so excited to go to school to see his teachers & friends. He is an energetic one so we love how much outdoor time he gets and the diverse activities (art, free play, reading, caring for chickens, hatching butterflies, etc). The teachers have been so helpful with supporting through developmental stages and I’ve been so impressed with how much he’s learned so far (forming sentences, sharing, talking about feelings, counting, etc). They also host date nights which is a great perk!”
8:30AM - 3:30PM
979 First St, Lafayette
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“As my third year of attending comes to a close, yes I attend too since it’s a co-op, I’m realizing how thankful I am to have chosen to enroll. Not only has my daughter found such a positive nurturing environment, I learned how to be a first time parent. I would highly recommend a tour if you are looking for a similar experience.”
8:30AM - 2:30PM
955 Moraga Rd, Lafayette
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“My daughter attended Joyful Beginnings for 2 years before starting kindergarten. We always had a very positive experience there, but I'm kind of glad I never reviewed the preschool because now I have an even better perspective now that my daughter is in grade school. I feel like the teachers did an amazing job preparing her for kindergarten and fostering both her social and academic skills. I'm thrilled to write that my daughter is loving school and excited to go everyday. Thanks to everyone at Joyful Beginnings, especially the incredible teachers Erica, Tracy, and Taryn! The school runs very efficiently under the direction of Carol, and I always found it to be an incredibly safe and clean environment. I liked that the days/schedule was a bit flexible and that helped our family be able to select the schedule that would fit our finances. Thanks to all!”
7:30AM - 5:15PM
1049 Stuart St, Lafayette
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“Our kid was here for 2 years and it was great. The teachers were qualified, attentive, and nice. I also like that the school had pretty good diversity among the staff and student body. The management team was responsive and accommodating. Our son had a great time, made good friends, and learned a lot. Thank you for everything!”
“Wonderful school, teachers and community. We are so lucky to have our child attend. So wonderful to have our child somewhere where they can thrive and somewhere they love going everyday.”
8AM - 5:30PM
984 Moraga Rd, Lafayette
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“My son started this year as a Freshman (9th grade). We had read all the reviews before applying and like other people here have mentioned, we had some concerns about the administration but consistently heard the teachers and eduction was excellent. 6 months in and our son is very happy. He's got great teachers, his advisor knows and understand him. He's on the golf team and involved in many after school activities. There's also a good community of parents. I've gotten to know the new Head of School, Christie Moncharmont. She's laser focused on improving communication with parents and working with the teachers and staff to ensure that Bentley is a great place to teach. One thing that really stood out to us when my son was applying to Bentley - it was the only independent school in the East Bay that specifically said that they were focused on a having "happy" students with a reasonable balance of school work, extracurriculars, and downtime.. We are so glad we made the decision for Bentley.”
“We’ve only been at Gan Ilan for a few months, but it’s already the best decision we’ve made for our family. Even with the commute from Walnut Creek, we’re incredibly happy with the curriculum, the environment, and the outstanding teachers. My boys are excited and happy to go to school every single day!!”