Best Toddler Daycares in Walnut Creek, CA
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Toddler Daycare Program
We welcome toddlers into a safe, cozy, family-like environment where they can explore, play, and learn. With fun sensory, motor, and social-emotional activities, healthy routines, and open communication, we make sure every child feels happy, cared for, and supported.
Daycare Program
A safe, loving daycare with personalized care, healthy meals, flexible schedules, and lots of outdoor fun. Mixed-age groups in a clean, nurturing environment. 🗣 English • Korean • Russian
Also offers: Preschool Program
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Enrolling soon for 2026–2027! At Springfield Montessori Walnut Creek, our experienced teachers create a supportive environment where children ages 2–6 thrive. Through hands-on Montessori learning, we...
Toddler Program
Our toddler program offers a warm, nurturing space where children build early independence, language, and motor skills through hands-on Montessori activities, music, movement, and guided social interactions.
Preschool Program
Our preschool program supports each child’s growth through individualized Montessori lessons that spark curiosity, build social-emotional confidence, and prepare them academically for kindergarten and beyond.
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We are a culturally rich, diverse group of families and educators working together to provide the best early childhood education and preschool experience possible for infants - five-year-olds in the...
Nido (Toddlers)
Our Nido program ensures that toddlers develop their expressive language skills, experience empathy, engage in pretend-play, and practice social roles as they navigate their first relationships and begin to create their own identities. Educators in our Nido classrooms work to build strong bonds not only between children and teachers, but between teachers and parents as well. This partnership with your child’s teacher, along with excellent communication about your toddler’s development, results in a confident, secure toddler with the confidence they need to express themselves and grow their vocabulary.
2 Year Olds
We offer opportunities for children to encounter challenges that promote individual identity and collaborative play. In addition to emotional growth, the physical growth of fine motor skills provides two-year-olds with greater manipulative control and an increased desire for independence. As your two-year-old discovers all the things they can do, they will want to communicate with others and to do more things on their own. Our educators understand this and use various sensorial, fine motor, and gross motor experiences to encourage your child’s literacy and comprehension skills and desire for independence. These experiences also allow your child to interact with peers, become more social and begin to develop emotional control.
Also offers: 3 Year Olds
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Hi parents! Growing Hearts & Minds Childcare is now enrolling in Walnut Creek, Ca! We are a licensed and insured small in home daycare providing lots of love, nurture, and learning! We provide...
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Primrose School of Walnut Creek East is a premier early education provider powered by the exclusive Balanced Learning® approach. This research-informed philosophy balances teacher-guided instruction...
Toddler Program
In our Toddler program, you’ll find carefully selected equipment that our newest walkers love to climb on, crawl through and hide in while stretching their gross motor skills. Teachers also use books, toys, games and other materials to create exciting explorations into colors, shapes, science and more.
Early Preschool
Our Early Preschool teachers partner with you to help your child learn important independent life skills like potty training and hand washing while paying close attention to all aspects of your child’s development.
Also offers: Preschool, Preschool Pathways
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On-home daycare and preschool program for infants and toddlers. Parents receive daily reports throughout the day and are encouraged to visit and participate at any time.
Speaks Spanish
We offer a warm, nurturing environment where your child can learn, play, and grow. Our small group setting focuses on personalized care and ensures each child receives the attention they deserve. Our...
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Bilingual home daycare providing childcare and early learning services for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children in a play-based learning environment. Colors, shapes, numbers, and letters are...
Speaks Spanish
Early learning program serving infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Care includes educational activities, music and dance classes, and a preschool program.
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Large preschool in Walnut Creek for toddlers through pre-K. Bright, clean outdoor areas for play and play-based curriculum is focused on Kindergarten preparedness. Spanish and Mandarinclasses are...
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Christian-based preschool offering academic and spiritual education to children. Program mission is to provide an atmosphere in which children will experience real joy in learning, cultivate wholesome...
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In-home preschool and daycare for infants through Pre-K. Learning path is specifically tailored to meet each child's needs and interests. Curriculum promotes social and emotional development and...
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Home-based provider offering daycare services to infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Daily routine features free play and outdoor sessions in the on-site play area. Children learn and...
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Childcare provider offering early learning services to young children. Challenges are presented daily to encourage knowledge, self-confidence, and pushing the limit. Children become motivated and...
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Early education program serving toddlers and preschoolers. Classroom is kid-sized in design, and the daily routine includes outdoor play, reading, art time, and playtime.
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Early education and childcare center serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Play-based curriculum focuses on early academics, literacy, science, social-emotional development and creativity....
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Preschool Program
Hands-on preschool program with a strong focus on school readiness. Children are encouraged to think independently and express their individuality. Your child’s day is filled with creating, experimenting, and imaginary play. Curriculum includes: math, science, language, and spanish. Children begin to expand social skills and build friendships.
Also offers: Discovery Preschool
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Ideally situated close to the intersection of Treat Blvd and Main Street, Sabin's Daycare is a daycare that specializes in caring for infants only with more than 20 years of experience in baby care,...
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Welcome to Creative Hearts INC, a school that follows a mixture of philosophies, including Waldorf, Montessori, and Reggio; our teachers are fluent in Spanish, English, and Chinese, and we offer...
Speaks Spanish
Christian-faith preschool offering a play-based curriculum. Curriculum includes traditional kindergarten readiness academics, such as phonics, math, science, language skills, socialization, small...
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Co-op preschool for toddlers and preschoolers that include circle time, music, snack, and free-choice activities. Program offers a hands-on approach to learning and students are given opportunities...
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Christian-based preschool and "Mothers Morning Out" program offering care and education to young learners. Program includes circle time, music, social interactions, and Bible stories. Preschool...
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Christian-based preschool offering care, education and spiritual guidance to children. Curriculum is focused on kindergarten preparedness and assisting children in the development of motor and social...
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Large, licensed in home daycare.
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Welcoming, cheerful home daycare near Arbolado Park. Well-equipped indoor and outdoor play areas.
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Jewish preschool offering part-time as well as full-day programming to children. Literacy-based activities and teaching are used to prepare young learners for kindergarten. Songs, fingerplays, and...
Speaks Spanish
Play-based preschool located near Pleasant Hill Bart station. Curriculum is focused on helping each individual child grow, develop confidence, and explore their curiosity. Daily lessons include art,...
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Spanish preschool and kindergarten immersion program featuring a center that has been designed to look like a Hispanic town. Children learn in a caring, small-group environment. Language education...
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This location offers full-day and half-day programs for toddlers (18 months) up to 6 year olds. This campus is in the Shadelands business park at the intersection of Mitchell Drive and Oak Grove Road....
Toddlers
Toddler curriculums have interesting weekly themes. Every week a new topic such as bugs, dinosaurs, zoo animals, shapes, farm animals, etc is introduced to the class. Simple learning activities and worksheets are provided to the students according to the level of the students. Students need to complete 18 months to join this program. Students need not be potty trained to enroll to this program. The class is setup for a small group of 12 students with age appropriate activities. Teacher to student ratio is 1:6. Our toddler group has a separate play yard where they get to play outside twice a day. Our toddlers have a structured program with plenty of freedom to explore and socialize with friends. Their day is busy with arts and craft activities, songs and movements, story time, group activities and much more. Once a toddler in this program reaches 24 months, at the request of parents we can move the toddler to the Preschool-2 program or extend the child's stay in the toddler program until the child is 30 months.
Preschool-3
Students need to be at least 3 years and fully potty trained to enroll in the program. The classrooms are setup for 24 students with a teacher to student ratio of 1:12. The program offers a full range of Montessori activities practical life, sensorial activities, language, math and cultural topics. Teachers present individual as well as group lessons to the students. Along with the Montessori activities, weekly themes are added to the curriculum. Every week students are introduced to a new subject such as planets, dinosaurs, bugs, reptiles, amphibians, community helpers etc. Students complete a math and a language worksheet each day that is created according the theme of that week. Students' progress is tracked by the class teachers and communicated to the parents in parent teacher conferences which are held twice a year.
Also offers: Preschool-2
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Montessori preschool providing care and educational experiences in a safe and loving environment. Children are able to learn and explore through numerous programs that promote social, mental, and...
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Tinycare has joined forces with Guidepost Montessori, and we're introducing our in-home programs under the name "Picco." Inspired by the Italian "piccolo," meaning "small," Picco perfectly captures...
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Early education and childcare center serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Play-based curriculum focuses on early academics, literacy, science, social-emotional development and creativity....
Discovery Preschool
Preschool program designed to create a strong academic and social foundation. Teachers introduce math, literacy, and science. Activities also include music, movement, art, pretend play, and group games. Children become an active part of their classroom community.
Preschool Program
Hands-on preschool program with a strong focus on school readiness. Children are encouraged to think independently and express their individuality. Your child’s day is filled with creating, experimenting, and imaginary play. Curriculum includes: math, science, language, and spanish. Children begin to expand social skills and build friendships.
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Curious Minds Home Childcare is a safe, loving “home away from home” where children can explore their individuality, develop language and creativity, and build confidence through hands-on experiences...
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Day care and preschool near Larkey Park providing care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, grouped according to age. Children participate in hands-on, creative activities to develop social...
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Before and after school care for children. Spotless venue with outdoor and indoor space.
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Child care center offering native Spanish-speaking teaching staff and solid curriculum that balances child-centered play with a thematic structure to aid in language acquisition and academic...
Speaks Spanish
Reggio Emilia inspired preschool promoting social, mental, and emotional growth and development. Children are able to work together to find projects to study as group.
Speaks Spanish
From our Reggio-inspired Preschool and developmental Kindergarten to our adventurous Lower School classes and rigorous Middle School program, Seven Hills students are on a journey of curiosity and...
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Family daycare, located near the Safeway off Oak Park Blvd. Offers care in a warm, in-home environment for infants and toddlers, as well as before and after-school care for kindergarteners.
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In home facility providing care for up to 14 children. This location features a spacious fenced in backyard play area with lots of age appropriate toys and climbing structures.
Speaks Spanish
Small learning group for ages 3 months to 5 years old. It is a Montessori curriculum. We help children learn at their own pace in a nurturing environment.
Speaks Spanish
A personal, cheerful preschool located in Walnut Creek. Children enjoy the play-based environment, while parents can ease their mind knowing the privacy and security of the facility.
Speaks Spanish
Micro-center for toddlers offering a Montessori and Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum. Center believes in creating intentional and natural environments that inspire whole-child development and...
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In-home program offering care and educational experiences for babies and toddlers with a focus on nurturing a love of learning, from the teachers hired to the toys in the classrooms. Montessori and...
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Maria Rubio is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Walnut Creek, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
Speaks Spanish
Regina Volokh is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Walnut Creek, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Anna Sarbaz is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Blackwood in Walnut Creek, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Rabab Saib is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Walnut Creek, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Zazabees Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Walnut Creek, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Guadalupe Torres and Ramon Herdocia is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Walnut Creek, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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The Cost of Childcare in California
Curious how much daycare or preschool really costs in California? We break down average childcare rates by city, age, and program type—based on real data from local providers.
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What Parents Need to Know About Toddlers and Daycare
The childcare experts at Winnie answer some of the most common questions about toddlers and daycare.
FAQs About Walnut Creek Toddler Daycares
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How many Walnut Creek daycare programs accept toddlers?
- Based on current daycare data, 38 daycare programs in Walnut Creek accept toddlers (1 - 2 years old) and 37 daycare programs in Walnut Creek accept toddlers (2 - 3 years old)
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What is the weekly cost of daycare for a toddler in Walnut Creek?
- The average weekly cost of daycare for a toddler between the ages of 1 and 3 is $370. This is based on provider cost data for daycares listed on Winnie.
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What type of daycare schedules are available for toddlers attending daycare in Walnut Creek?
- Out of 64 daycares that accept toddlers, 77% offer full time, 70% offer part time, and 6% offer drop-in.