The Child Day School's mission is a humanistic organization committed to providing developmentally appropriate programs for children while actively supporting teachers, families, and the community.
We nurture the unique strengths of each child while encouraging self reliance, creativity and empathy for others.
We also honor the vital relationship between the teacher, child, & family to enhance children's lives today and in the future.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1983
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
Student Body
Total Students
77 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please contact school for rates. E-mail us: sanramon@tcdschools.com
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Child Day Schools' Owl
- THE CHILD DAY SCHOOLS, SAN RAMONis a special five-acre campus for Toddlers, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, Jr.-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and School-Age children. Our Project Web Topics promote vocabulary, beginning science, the alphabet, counting and problem solving along with creativity, and music and movement.The Child Day Schools, San Ramon`s beautiful campus overlooks the hills on Bollinger Canyon Road. Our classrooms are spacious and well-equipped with a variety of materials for learning, exploring, and purposeful play. Our campus is a wonderful place for children to explore nature, adorned with a variety of trees and birds literally in our backyard. We even have chickens in our shed! Our natural environment provides a wonderful synergy with our hands-on curriculum and dynamic programs.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- R. Ann Whitehead, M.S. Educational Psychology, Exec. Director/Founder -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from The Child Day School - San Ramon?
The Child Day School - San Ramon famous alumni include: R. Ann Whitehead, M.S. Educational Psychology, Exec. Director/Founder.
When is the application deadline for The Child Day School - San Ramon?
The application deadline for The Child Day School - San Ramon is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Child Day School - San Ramon is The Athenian School (4.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Montessori School Of San Ramon (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Peace Flower Montessori (0.2 miles away)
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Montessori School Of San Ramon
Montessori School
2400 Old Crow Canyon Rd
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 855-7434
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 855-7434
0.1 miles
Gr: K-3 | 34 students
Peace Flower Montessori
Montessori School
2120 Omega Rd
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 854-2992
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 854-2992
0.2 miles
Gr: PK | 26 students
One Annabel Lane
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 930-9000
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 930-9000
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 380 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
50 Creekside Drive
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 831-1210
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 831-1210
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 107 students
909 Camino Ramon
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 838-7434
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 838-7434
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-K | 48 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
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