Lafayette Nursery School
Daycare center in Lafayette, CA. 979 First Street, Lafayette, CA 94549
About the program
Lafayette Nursery School is a licensed daycare center in Lafayette, California, on the state register since 1976. It is licensed for 25 children and serves preschool ages.
Lafayette Nursery School is a play-based, parent participation cooperative preschool serving children aged two to five and a half years.
The program follows a play-based and co-op approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Lafayette Nursery School 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
1596.7995(a)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
It's such a warm and welcoming environment. The teachers are non-judgmental and supportive of both kids and parents, and it's clear they genuinely care about each and every child. When you work in the classroom, it's so nice to get to know other kids and see your child in action. Beyond that, it feels like the school is built for families, not just kids. Having purpose in the classroom connects you to other parents…
Natalie Nicolson · 5/5 on Google · 8 months agoI highly recommend LNS! Both our kids attended all three classes and we couldn’t have been happier with our experience. The teachers are warm and caring and have a wealth of knowledge and wisdom when it comes to toddlers and early childhood. Our family loved the school and community we formed from our time there. If you’re curious about a co-op I would check it out!
Kelly Fagan Angel · 5/5 on Google · a year agoI am so glad we found Lafayette Nursery School for my son, who is starting his second year of preschool there. LNS is a wonderful, nurturing co-op preschool and has been the perfect fit for my three year old. The teachers have years of experience and work very hard to provide a wide range of learning experiences for the children. I am continually impressed by their creativity and dedication. LNS has a great system…
Melissa Allison · 5/5 on Google · 11 years agoLafayette Nursery School has been a wonderful preschool for our family. I’ve sent two daughters and will send my son when he’s old enough. The play based philosophy really helped my oldest daughter learn to solve problems on her own and has set her up to love learning. Because the parents help run the school, the sense of community and support is very strong. I got more than a dozen meals delivered after the birth of…
Kelsey Mesrour · 5/5 on Google · 11 years agoGetting there
979 First Street, Lafayette, CA 94549
Questions about Lafayette Nursery School
Is Lafayette Nursery School licensed?
Yes. Lafayette Nursery School holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 070200456), with a licensed capacity of 25 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Lafayette Nursery School had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 1 citation for Lafayette Nursery School, across 5 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Lafayette Nursery School take?
Lafayette Nursery School is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Lafayette Nursery School cost?
Lafayette Nursery School does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
