A Preschool Where Children Love to Learn, Play & Grow

Play-Based Learning ● Small Classes ● Experienced Teachers ● Ages 2 - 5

Building Bridges Preschool provides a warm, nurturing environment where children learn through play, exploration, friendships and hands-on experiences.

Now Enrolling in Lafayette

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Serving Lafayette and surrounding communities • Monday–Friday • 8 AM–5 PM

There's Something Special About Building Bridges

Choosing a preschool is about much more than academics. It's about finding a place where your child feels safe, known, loved and excited to come to school each day.

At Building Bridges, our small classes, experienced teachers and play-based approach give children the confidence to explore, make friends and develop the skills they'll need for kindergarten—and beyond.

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Why Families Choose Building Bridges

Small Classes. Individual Attention.

Young children thrive when their teachers truly know them. Our intentionally small classes allow our teachers to recognize each child's personality, interests, strengths and individual needs.

Our programs have 6 children per teacher.

Teachers Who Stay

Consistency matters to young children—and we're especially proud of our experienced teaching team.

Several of our teachers have been part of the Building Bridges family for over 10 years, creating the kind of stable, familiar environment that's increasingly difficult to find in early childhood education.

Learning Through Play

Childhood should be joyful. Our curriculum combines purposeful learning with art, imaginative play, music, movement, outdoor exploration and hands-on activities.

Children develop early academic skills naturally while also learning confidence, independence, cooperation and how to be a good friend.

Room to Play & Explore

Children need room to move.

Our Lafayette campus gives children opportunities to spend time outdoors, explore nature, play with friends and discover the world around them—not spend their entire preschool day inside a classroom.

Flexible Schedules for Lafayette Families

2, 3, 4 or 5 days/week
Full-day and part-day options
Open 8:00am - 5:00pm

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A Program for Every Preschool Stage

Littles | Ages 2-3

A gentle introduction to preschool with an exceptional 1:6 teacher-to-child ratio.

Children learn through play and exploration while developing attachments, independence and their first friendships

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Mids | Ages 3-4

A fun, engaging environment focused on friendships, communication, exploration and early academic concepts.

Children begin developing stronger peer relationships while building their understanding of letters, numbers and the world around them.

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Bigs | Ages 4-5

Our kindergarten-readiness program helps children develop the academic, social and practical skills they'll need for their next big step.

Children work on early writing and name recognition along with self-care, independence and self-regulation.

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Meet the Teachers Your Child Will Know & Love

Great preschools start with great teachers.

We're proud of the extraordinary experience and continuity of our team. When teachers stay, children benefit from a school culture built on experience, consistency and genuine relationships.

Owner/Director

Ashley

With Building Bridges since 2010

Lead Teacher

Karen

With Building Bridges since 2015

Business Manager/Teacher's Aide

Michelle

With Building Bridges since 2010

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Come See Building Bridges

Pictures can only tell you so much.

Come walk through our classrooms, see our outdoor spaces and meet our teachers. We'd love to learn a little about your child and show you what makes Building Bridges special.

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Or call us at (925) 283-6792

Building Bridges Preschool | Lafayette, CA

Now enrolling children ages 2 through kindergarten entry

Hear from Our Parents

"My daughter attended two other daycares before Building Bridges, and we faced challenges at both. She is a sensitive, emotional child, so when we had to change schools again after her previous preschool was sold to a corporate owner, I was incredibly worried. From the very first day we walked into Building Bridges, though, we felt at ease. It truly is a hidden gem in Lafayette.

My daughter blossomed there and became a completely different child. For the first time, she looked forward to going to school every morning and couldn’t wait to spend time with her teachers and friends. The teachers are genuinely caring, and because the school is small to mid-sized, every child receives so much attention and love. You can truly see how much the staff pours their hearts into these kids.

The campus is charming, clean, and beautifully maintained, tucked into a wonderful neighborhood with fantastic outdoor spaces. One of the things I appreciated most was the curriculum. It strikes such a wonderful balance between art, early literacy, math, hands-on learning, and play. My daughter came home excited to share what she had learned, and she constantly surprised me with new knowledge about different topics. It was clear she was learning every day while still getting to be a kid.

The program was the perfect fit for her, and seeing her happy, confident, and excited before and after school every day meant everything to us. We feel incredibly lucky to have found Building Bridges, and it will always be a special part of our family’s memories. Today we said goodbye as my daughter begins TK, and while it’s bittersweet, we are so grateful for the wonderful year and a half she spent there. Thank you to the amazing teachers and staff for creating such a nurturing, joyful place for children to learn and grow. You made a lasting difference in our daughter’s life, and we’ll always be thankful.”

-Behnoosh B.