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Old Firehouse School Walnut Creek

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

55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creet, CA 94596

Visit website ↗(925) 934-1507Directions ↗Licensed for 45
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2026-01-05. Last licensing visit: 10/9/2023 (2 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2026-01-05). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Old Firehouse School is a private preschool with five California campuses (Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Mill Valley, and two in San Rafael) founded in 1996, serving children up to 5 years old. The school provides full-day, year-round programs based on child development research with a focus on nurturing relationships and whole-child development.

Philosophy
The school believes that the quality of one's childhood predicts much about the quality of one's future. Children need nurturing, positive relationships with the same caregivers to develop a strong sense of self. The program is based on scientific theory, research, and professional practice in child development, caring for the whole child: heart, mind, spirit, and body.
Ages served
Children up to 5 years old

Programs

  • •Full day, year-round programs
  • •Bilingual programs (San Rafael Fifth Avenue campus, ages 1-5)

Highlights

  • ✓Top Winner of Parents Press Reader's Choice 2017 for Best Large Preschool
  • ✓Five campuses across California
  • ✓Minimizes transitions and caregivers in child's life
  • ✓OFS Bayview Nature & Wildlife School specializing in nature-based learning

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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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