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Love & Care Learning Center

Daycare center in Walnut Creek, CA. 1985 Geary Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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Love & Care Learning Center in Walnut Creek, CA
AgesInfant, toddler and preschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition from$2,590 a month
Licensed capacity97 children
Citations on file4
On the register since2002

About the program

Love & Care Learning Center is a licensed daycare center in Walnut Creek, California, on the state register since 2002. It is licensed for 97 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.

Love & Care Learning Center is a family-owned facility providing infant, toddler, and preschool care in the Bay Area.

The program follows a Reggio Emilia and play-based approach.

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Tuition and capacity

Age groupFull-time / monthAs published
Infant$2,690"Infant Class (2 to 12 months) Full Time Only - 5 days per week: $2690.00"
Toddler$2,590"Toddler Class (12 to 24 months) Full Time Only - 5 days per week: $2590.00"

Published on the program's website, read September 18, 2026. Weekly and annual rates are converted to a monthly figure. Confirm current rates and fees with the program.

Infant places370 to 12 months

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center + Infant Center · 073403308, 073403309
Licence statusActive since 2002
Licensed capacity97 children
Inspections on file6
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file4Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)059 of 318 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints16 inspection visits · last visit June 2026

California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.

Regulations cited

101229.1(b) · 101223(a)(3) · 101419.3(a) · 101429(a)(2)(B) · 101416.5(d)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

We've had both of our children at this daycare since they were

Ryan Doyle · 5/5 on Google · a month ago

My toddler has been attending Love&Care for a year now, and we absolutely love it! Every morning, she walks in with a huge smile on her face and runs straight to join her friends without even looking back. The teachers are incredibly loving, and there is a wonderful sense of community here. Leaving my baby in the care of strangers was one of the hardest decisions I have ever made, but I am so glad I took this step…

Martina Klueger · 5/5 on Google · a month ago

We enrolled our daughter in Love & Care when she was 6 months old. My husband and I are both working full time and do not have family in the area. Finding the right daycare was essential and I could not be happier with our choice. Our daughter is loved, safe and cared for. There is a great mix of activities throughout the day - outdoor play, story time, arts and crafts, sensory projects, and more. I love that my…

G Agboard · 5/5 on Google · 7 years ago

I called to get information about the program and potentially put my kid on a waitlist. The lady who answered was very rude. Her exact words: "We have infants and 2 year olds from next door moving into the 3s class, so I can't tell you if we'll have space." Well, I didn't even ask if you have space, I wanted to learn about your program. Respect your potential clients! Even if you have too many to handle, nothing…

Saumya Jain · 1/5 on Google · 3 years ago
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Getting there

1985 Geary Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Questions about Love & Care Learning Center

Is Love & Care Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Love & Care Learning Center holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 073403308, 073403309), with a licensed capacity of 97 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Love & Care Learning Center had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 4 citations for Love & Care Learning Center, across 6 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Love & Care Learning Center take?

Love & Care Learning Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.

How much does Love & Care Learning Center cost?

Love & Care Learning Center publishes full-time tuition from $2,590 to $2,690 a month on its website, read in September 2026. Ask about registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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