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Walnut Acres Children’s Center

Before and after school in Walnut Creek, CA. 450 Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

4.4 (13 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (925) 932-0507Visit website
AgesSchool age
HoursNot listed
Tuition from$1,015 a month
Licensed capacity205 children
Citations on file1
On the register since1990

About the program

Walnut Acres Children’s Center is a licensed before and after school program in Walnut Creek, California, on the state register since 1990. It is licensed for 205 children and serves school age ages.

Walnut Acres Children's Center is a non-profit program in Walnut Creek offering preschool and school-age care focused on play-based learning.

The program follows a play-based approach.

Play-basedParent app updates

Tuition and capacity

Age groupFull-time / monthAs published
Preschool$1,015"8:00am-2:30pm / 1:10pm Wednesdays 5 Days per Week $1015/month"
Preschool$1,431"Little Acres + Extended Care 8:00am-4:30pm 5 Days per Week $1431/month"
Preschool$1,683"8:00am-6:00pm 5 Days per Week $1683/month"

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.

Licensing and safety

Open the state record →
Licence typeSchool Age Day Care Center · 070211217
Licence statusActive since 1990
Licensed capacity205 children
Inspections on file2
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file1
Type A (immediate risk)0
Substantiated complaints12 inspection visits · last visit August 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

101223(a)(2) · 101170(e)(1)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

It is only my daughters 3rd day here and I can't say enough fantastic things about this summer camp program! The kids have a huge variety of activities from swim, to walking field trips, to various fun activities (cooking, projects, etc) and more! I felt completely safe with all the staff working here, and the children here are so kind. No wonder this camp fills up so fast! I only wish I had known about it sooner.

Vicki Leong · 5/5 on Google · 4 years ago

Very well run day care center. They treat the children like their own. They know everyone by name. They know all the parents and grandparents who come to pickup or drop off the kids. They have excellent summer camp programs that my son loves. I am so grateful for everyone who works there, the staff and the management.

Bassem Yacoube · 5/5 on Google · 4 years ago

Our boy has been going there after school for years and loves it. We're pleased with the quality of the staff, the facilities and the level of security they provide. No concerns and nothing but good things to say about them.

Matt Rubenstein · 5/5 on Google · 7 years ago
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Getting there

450 Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Questions about Walnut Acres Children’s Center

Is Walnut Acres Children’s Center licensed?

Yes. Walnut Acres Children’s Center holds an active School Age Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 070211217), with a licensed capacity of 205 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Walnut Acres Children’s Center had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 1 citation for Walnut Acres Children’s Center, across 2 inspection visits. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Walnut Acres Children’s Center take?

Walnut Acres Children’s Center is licensed to serve school age ages.

How much does Walnut Acres Children’s Center cost?

Walnut Acres Children’s Center publishes full-time tuition from $1,015 to $1,683 a month on its website, read in September 2026. Ask about registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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