The Child Day Schools

The Child Day Schools offers preschool for twos and threes, TK, toddlers ages 12 to 24 months, kindergarten, and school-age care for children who have been in elementary school all day. School-age enrichment activities include cooking, arts and crafts, group games, and extended field trips in the summer. Kindergarten is described as small and individualized, and teachers receive special training in phonics, whole language, and math.

Programs

• Preschool (Twos and Threes) — Twos and threes · Preschool classrooms are geared to specific age groups and their unique developmental requirements.
• TK (Transitional Kindergarten)
• School-Age — Children who have been in elementary school all day · Supportive teachers plan enrichment activities such as cooking, arts and crafts, group games and many other experiences as well as extended field trips in the summer. San Ramon (Hidden Canyon) only.
• Kindergarten — Small and individualized to meet the needs of each child; teachers receive special training in phonics, whole language and math. Moraga and San Ramon only.
• Toddlers (12 - 24 Months) — 12-24 months

At a glance

• Ages: 0–5 years old

About the provider

The Child Day Schools has operated since 1976. Its mission is to provide dynamic, age-appropriate programs for children while supporting teachers, families, and the community. Programs include the HighScope research based philosophy and Project Web curriculum, follow NAEYC accreditation standards, and use low teacher-child ratios with well-trained, nurturing teachers. Leadership includes R. Ann Whitehead, Executive Director/Owner; Brenda Thorne, Financial Administrator; Carmela Asuncion-Santos, Program Coordinator; Jeffrey Whitehead, Director of Marketing & Operations; Kathy Coletto, Director of TCDS Lafayette; Emil Delgado-Olson, Director of TCDS Moraga; Lindsay Clow, Director of TCDS Pleasanton; and Jillian Miller, Director of TCDS San Ramon.

Each campus has its own school calendar and rate sheet and offers different programs. Enrollment process: call or send an inquiry, take a tour with your child, then fill out enrollment application forms. Full-time tuition includes before and after care for TK.

Last updated October 5, 2026.