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Love And Care Learning Center

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

1985 Geary Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Visit website ↗(925) 944-2880Directions ↗Licensed for 60
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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: 7/31/2023 (2 total).

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

About this preschool

Love And Care Learning Center is a family-owned small business established in 2001 serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in the Bay Area. The center uses a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach combined with emergent curriculum methodology, focusing on relationships and responsive learning experiences.

Philosophy
Philosophy inspired by Reggio Emilia Approach focusing on relationships and Emergent Curriculum methodology responsive to children's interests. Core focus on building and sustaining relationships between Family and Caregiver, Caregiver and Child, and amongst Children.
Ages served
Birth to 5 years (Infant Nursery, One's Class, Preschool)
Hours
6:45 am - 6 pm
Outdoor
Outdoor play offered
Meals
Mostly organic and homemade menu incorporating multicultural foods; lunches and snacks provided

Programs

  • •Infant Nursery
  • •One's Class (Toddlers)
  • •Preschool
  • •Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum
  • •Atelierista program

Highlights

  • ✓Brightwheel app-based communication platform for parent updates on meals, napping, play, and curriculum
  • ✓Atelierista who develops learning experiences combining child interests with developmentally appropriate learning
  • ✓Organic and multicultural food menu
  • ✓Diverse, culturally-embracing staff

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Teacher-to-student ratio, Full calendar/closure dates, Curriculum details beyond philosophy, Specific age cutoffs for each class. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 24, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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