Gan Ilan Preschool
Daycare center in Lafayette, CA. 945 Risa Road, Lafayette, CA 94549
About the program
Gan Ilan Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Lafayette, California, on the state register since 1999. It is licensed for 95 children and serves preschool ages.
Gan Ilan Preschool is a faith-based preschool program located at Temple Isaiah.
The program follows a faith-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Gan Ilan Preschool does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,170 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
Regulations cited
101229(a)(1) · 101223(a)(3) · 101229(a)(1) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 101216(g)(1) · 1596.871(c)(1)(A) · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 101223(a)(1)(3)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
We have two children now at Gan Ilan and we have had such a positive experience. The teachers are warm, knowledgeable and communicative. The kids spend so much time engaged in creative play, especially outside in the garden. The school makes a wonderful effort to build community among families and we have made so many close friends. We are so happy with the quality of this school and its Jewish programming and will…
Allison Feldman · 5/5 on Google · 7 months agoWords cannot express how much we love Gan Ilan. This preschool has been nothing short of amazing. We sent two of our girls here, and the warmth, love, and intentionality of the teachers shaped not just their early learning, but their sense of self, belonging, and Jewish identity. The teachers are extraordinary - deeply caring, patient, and genuinely invested in each child as an individual. We will always be grateful…
Sari Kaplan · 5/5 on Google · 7 months agoWe’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!!
Emily Cohen · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWe have been so happy with sending our 3 yr old to Gan Ilan. His teachers are so kind, knowledgeable and attentive to all their students. We have found our community at Gan Ilan, not only has my son thrived in the classroom but there is a great energy and connection between the parents.
Emily Schwartz · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
945 Risa Road, Lafayette, CA 94549
Questions about Gan Ilan Preschool
Is Gan Ilan Preschool licensed?
Yes. Gan Ilan Preschool holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 073401949), with a licensed capacity of 95 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Gan Ilan Preschool had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 10 citations for Gan Ilan Preschool, 3 of them Type A, across 4 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Gan Ilan Preschool take?
Gan Ilan Preschool is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Gan Ilan Preschool cost?
Gan Ilan Preschool does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
