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Kid Time, INC

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

200 Mayhew Way, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

Visit website ↗(925) 930-6550Directions ↗Licensed for 80
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 12/6/2024 (3 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Kid Time, INC is a family-owned childcare company operating four sites in the Walnut Creek area since 1984. The program emphasizes child-centered, play-based learning in a community-focused environment with kindergarten readiness preparation.

Philosophy
Child-centered, play-based learning where children learn at their own pace through play and exploration. The program focuses on individual needs, gross and fine motor skills, academic learning, social and emotional development, and kindergarten readiness.
Ages served
Ages 0-5 (Kid Time Junior serves ages 0-3; Kid Time South serves ages 2-5; Kid Time Mayhew serves unspecified ages)
Outdoor
Outdoor play yard available; children engage in outdoor activities and play
Meals
On-site cooked meals provided

Programs

  • •Kid Time Mayhew
  • •Kid Time South (ages 2-5)
  • •Kid Time Junior (ages 0-3)

Highlights

  • ✓Family-owned with four locations operating since 1984
  • ✓Play-based learning environment with emphasis on letting children be kids
  • ✓Low staff turnover with consistent, caring teachers
  • ✓Kindergarten readiness focus across multiple developmental areas

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Operating hours, Teacher-child ratio, Drop-off/pick-up times, Enrollment process, Specific curriculum details. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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