Our Mission and Curriculum

“The Child Day Schools is a humanistic organization dedicated to providing dynamic, age–appropriate programs for children while actively supporting teachers, families, and the community.” — The Child Day Schools’ Mission

Our HighScope research-based curriculum reflects the standards of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAYEC) with:

Low teacher-child ratios
Carefully planned classroom environments
Age-appropriate programs for each group
Well-trained, nurturing teachers

The Child Day Schools is located in the East Bay: Antioch, Lafayette, Moraga, Pleasanton, & San Ramon.
Each campus is unique and is geared to the needs of the community it serves.
Visit individual campus pages for more information.

For low-income families, our Antioch campus serves qualified families through
the California State Preschool Program and Alternative Payment programs.