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Safari Kid-Walnut Creek

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

2210 Oak Grove Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

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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: 11/5/2024 (1 total).

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

About this preschool

Safari Kid Walnut Creek offers preschool, daycare, after school, and summer camp programs for children up to 6th grade, nurturing young minds through engaging early childhood education. The center emphasizes whole child development across cognitive, social, language, physical, emotional, and health domains.

Philosophy
Whole child development approach focusing on five key domains (physical, cognitive, social, emotional, language and literacy) plus health and care. Curriculum draws inspiration from Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf philosophies with play-based learning, hands-on activities, and outdoor exploration.
Ages served
Children up to 6th grade
Hours
Monday-Friday, 7:40 AM - 6:00 PM
Outdoor
Outdoor sensory play and outdoor learning moments; located near Heather Farm Park
Meals
Nutritious snack or lunch midday

Programs

  • •Entry Level Preschool
  • •Intermediate Level Preschool
  • •After School
  • •Summer Camp
  • •Local School Drop Off and Pick Up

Highlights

  • ✓Whole child development approach across 6 domains
  • ✓Research-based curriculum inspired by Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf
  • ✓Convenient location near Heather Farm Park and Walnut Creek Library
  • ✓Partnerships with local artists, authors, and educators

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