Pre-schools in Orinda, Lafayette and Walnut Creek

Hello

We are moving to the area in August and are looking for pre-schools / day care for our 2 year old and 4 year old daughters. We would prefer a full day, year round program as we are two working parents. However, the quality and the caring nature of the school is the most important criteria, so pre-schools that work on the school year calendar and have some extended holidays may work as well. Does anyone have any recommendations that they could share please, especially those that we might have a hope of getting places in?

Many thanks

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White Pony on the Lafayette/Walnut Creek border is incredible.  It is specifically designed for working parents, so they have limited weeks off, and offer full-time daycare during most of the times they're closed.  They also offer before-care (starting at 7am, with a group of kids that cooks and eats breakfast together) and after-care until 6:30pm.  The staff is incredibly caring and dedicated.  My kids are finishing their third year there, and I can not say enough good things about it.