“What a blessing this school has been. It's been about a month that both my boys have started Light of the Bay Preschool and I couldn't be more thankful for them to be here. Their nurturing, Christ-centered and safe environment is so welcoming! I am at total peace dropping my boys off because I know they are in caring hands with teachers who demonstrate love and patience for all the kids. My boys are excited to go to school every single day; they look forward to the fun activities and their new friends they quickly made.
Light of the Bay focuses on helping the children develop a love for learning and building their confidence every step of the way, I am appreciative for that because it has become so evident already; my boys come home full of conversations about their day. The teachers always greet you with a smile and a positive, sweet attitude. The director Mrs. Peggy is a true gem and blessing (God bless her), we are thankful for her diligence in making sure the boys got started; so professional, sweet and full of love! We love Light of the Bay Preschool!!”
7AM - 6PM
1338 Las Juntas Way, Walnut Creek
Schools
“We’ve had a wonderful experience with Crawlers 2 Scholars. We receive a weekly lesson and meal plan via email, which are also visibly posted at the front entrance/check in desk. We receive a monthly invoice which is helpful for my DCRA. The hours of operation fit mine and my spouse’s full time work schedule. We receive occasional photos on a parent app especially during special events. Crawlers 2 Scholars celebrates holidays and cultural events promoting diversity. The teachers have been patient, loving and communicative. I would highly recommend!!”
“We love Sunshine House! Both of our children have gone to multiple years of preschool there and they have truly blossomed socially, emotionally, and educationally. We feel that Sunshine House absolutely prepared our children for kindergarten. Moreover, the teachers are very loving and supportive of the kids. I highly recommend Sunshine House for your pre-schooling or TK needs.”
“We have been at learn and play for a few months now and the experience has been amazing! We see a huge change in our 3 year old, he is learning so much, and just adores the teachers. Would highly recommend this for your kiddos too!”
“Center of Gravity has been an integral part of our family’s early education journey. Our son attended for two years, and now our daughter is completing her second year, with plans to continue next year. The school’s emphasis on STEM, early literacy, project-based learning, and emotional development has profoundly impacted our children’s growth.
The dedicated educators foster a nurturing environment where curiosity and creativity thrive. Their approach to hands-on play, cooperation, and exploration has instilled a love for learning in our children. The inclusive community and innovative curriculum make Center of Gravity a standout choice for early childhood education.”
7:30AM - 6PM
1924 Trinity Ave, Walnut Creek
Schools
“Both our kids attend this very sweet, special school. My husband and I don’t speak any Spanish but the kids are picking it up quickly. It’s true language learning. The school is bright and fun! The academic are great but more importantly they are loving and keep class sizes small. The kids cook once a week, do lots of art projects, have fun dance performances and so much more! We love this school! Highly recommend.”
8AM - 3:30PM
3020 Grant St, Concord
Schools
“Awesome place for special needs people to go each day. Loving, caring people work with them. They learn different skills, go on outings, play and have fun. I drive for Keolis transportation, pick up at home, take to program and home again. The staff is the greatest. Keolis is looking for drivers. I've been driving them for 28 years and love watching the excitement and smiles when they arrive at their program.”
8AM - 5PM
225 Pacifica Ave, Pittsburg
Schools
“We could not be happier with the YWCA! From the very first day, the staff made my daughter feel welcomed, safe, and loved. Every teacher here is wonderful, but I especially want to recognize Ms. Kayla. She goes above and beyond every single day to make the kids feel valued and cared for.
My daughter absolutely adores her—she comes home excited to share what she learned, and I can see how much confidence she’s gained under Ms. Kayla’s guidance. Whether it’s helping with a tough transition in the morning, celebrating little milestones, or encouraging her curiosity with creative activities, Ms. Kayla shows such patience, creativity, and genuine love for the children.
The classroom is always clean, organized, and full of engaging projects. I always know my daughter is in the best hands.
We are so grateful for Ms. Kayla and the entire YWCA team. They’ve created such a nurturing, safe, and enriching environment, and it’s clear that the children truly thrive here. Choosing this daycare has been one of the best decisions we’ve made for our daughter. Thank you to all of you and your efforts! I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone.”
“Great school. Great stuff!! My daughter is very happy to go there , it’s her third year , I can believe she already know all ABC, numbers and even sign language!! The director, Ms Elif , she is very good with communication and open to hear and talk about all your concerns and need. I do appreciate that and highly recommend if your child’s well being is important to you .”
6:45AM - 6PM
1285 Morello Ave, Martinez
Schools
“I like the diversity at Kindercare. I appreciate the communication from all of the teachers and photos! This is not a Spanish Immersion School. However, they do teacher some Spanish. My two-year-old can count to 10 in Spanish. My 4-year-old can count to 20 in Spanish.”
“Great school, low teacher to student ratios, they are a true Montessori preschool. Teachers are very knowledgeable in early education. Our son has learned so much going to this school and they’re very helpful with potty training as well. Their tuition is also affordable for the area. Couldn’t be more happy with the school.”
“I am very happy to say that Kinder Care at the Walnut Creek California area is the best in town. Ms Kathy, Jeanne, Rose. They are the most caring ladies for our children.I appreciate the caring, the understanding, the compassion ❤️ to our kids while we are working. They do thire best and thire patients are awesome.Thank you to allKathy, Rose and Jeanne. ??”
“We love BBP so much! Our son started almost a year ago (2’s) and is always so excited to go to school to see his teachers & friends. He is an energetic one so we love how much outdoor time he gets and the diverse activities (art, free play, reading, caring for chickens, hatching butterflies, etc). The teachers have been so helpful with supporting through developmental stages and I’ve been so impressed with how much he’s learned so far (forming sentences, sharing, talking about feelings, counting, etc). They also host date nights which is a great perk!”
“We couldn't be happier with Little Genius Academy. Our adventurous little boy loves his teacher and being at 'school'. Dropping off and picking up kids couldn't be quicker. This facility truly seems to understand the plight of busy working parents. I'd give more stars if I could.”
7:30AM - 4:30PM
425 W 4th St, Pittsburg
Schools
“Great school. The staff is excellent and really are engaged i what they do. A small school that is really dedicated to providing families with a great educational experience.”
“We have been at Pixie for a few years and LOVE it. The kids feel so special there and like it's a family. The play-based education is exactly what I was looking for as someone who has had a career in early childhood education. The kids have been so excited about all the themes and I've seen their language and knowledge just explode since enrolling. I love being able to BE in the classroom once a week working there with them...that's not going to fly when they get older LOL. The other requirements of parents (since it's a co-op) are really easy and spread out all year.”
“I love this place all the teachers here are so respectful and work really hard.My child is so so happy to be here the workers there are amazing! Please consider taking your child here.”
7:30AM - 6PM
1965 Colfax St, Concord
Schools
“Both of my sons attended Beginnings and Beyond Montessori School for two years and it was an incredible experience for our family. The teachers were absolutely wonderful - they were kind, caring, and truly invested in my son's growth and development. Ms. Cristina was especially amazing - she always went above and beyond to make sure my boys felt comfortable and engaged in their learning.I also appreciated the Principal, Ms. Robin's strict approach - she holds the teachers and students to high standards and it really paid off. My son made incredible progress during his time at Beginnings and Beyond. Ms. Robin also has a master's degree in Montessori Education and it really shows.Thank you to all the staff at Beginnings and Beyond for making such a positive impact on our family”
“My kids love coming here, and the staff are so nice and genuine. And it’s so convenient that they do drop off and pick up for schools throughout the area. I’m looking forward to my kids going here for a long time.”