About
Walnut Acres Children’s Center is a licensed, non-profit child care and enrichment program in Walnut Creek, CA, serving families since 1978. The center provides a play-based environment that respects children’s choices and fosters independence, social-emotional growth, and problem-solving, drawing on Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences to support varied learning styles.
Programs span early learning and school-age care, including Little Acres – Private TK, TK Enrichment during school hours, Extended Care before and after school, Club 345 for upper elementary students, and seasonal Summer Programs. The school-age program serves children approximately 4 years 9 months through 12 years old, with private TK options for younger learners.
Open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Walnut Acres Children’s Center offers consistent care aligned with school schedules and holiday needs. Located at 450 Wiget Lane in Walnut Creek, it provides a safe setting where children learn through exploration, creativity, and play.