Original Research by School Decision on Infant Pre
INFANT Pre is a regular public preschool serving children in the Danville area as part of San Ramon Valley Unified School District. The school is located at Old Orchard Drive in the Danville zip code, in the heart of an affluent suburban residential community in Contra Costa County.
Danville itself is a mix of preserved historic downtown and sprawling residential neighborhoods. The town's character centers on a compact Old Town with shops, restaurants, and galleries, anchored by a Saturday farmers market and regular community events. Housing ranges from townhomes near downtown to luxury estates on multi-acre lots in the hills, with home values reflecting the area's affluence. The everyday landscape is tree-lined neighborhoods, open space, and hillsides. The Iron Horse Regional Trail runs directly through downtown, connecting parks, schools, and neighborhoods and serving as a major civic spine for walking and biking. Danville's longstanding approach has been to preserve small-town character and open space, though state housing mandates are now driving new multifamily and infill development downtown.
As an early childhood program, INFANT Pre sits outside the typical K-12 testing, proficiency, and graduation metrics that anchor assessments of school performance. The school's enrollment and demographic data are not publicly reported, which is common for preschool and pre-K programs. A parent considering this program would need to reach out to the school directly to learn about class size, staffing ratios, curriculum approach, hours of operation, and enrollment procedures.
San Ramon Valley Unified, the district that governs INFANT Pre, serves a geographically broad area spanning Danville, San Ramon, and surrounding communities. The district has faced significant fiscal pressure in recent years. In 2024, the district eliminated more than 60 staff positions to balance its budget. Looking ahead, further reductions are planned for the 2025-2026 school year affecting counselors, psychologists, social workers, and teaching positions. However, voters renewed the district's annual parcel tax in November 2024 (Measure Q), preserving roughly a decade of local school funding dedicated to classroom teacher salaries. This provides some stability for staffing and services going forward, though families should be aware that property owners pay this recurring charge.
The district adopted an ethnic studies graduation requirement, a curriculum change that will affect all high school students beginning with the class of 2030. The district developed a new ethnic studies course that replaced World Geography, reflecting a broader shift in how the district approaches social studies.
For families exploring preschool options in Danville, the community offers a suburban setting with strong civic amenities, good access to parks and trails, and a stable school district backed by voter support for education funding. A parent or caregiver may want to contact INFANT Pre directly to discuss the program's educational philosophy, daily structure, meal and safety practices, and how it aligns with their family's needs.
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