About
Kid Time offers Kid Time Junior, a warm and loving program for babies, toddlers, and early preschoolers. It also offers Kid Time Mayhew, a private preschool with a community for families and alumni, and Kid Time South, a nature-based preschool with indoor and outdoor learning. The program serves infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and Pre-K children.
Programs
- Kid Time Mayhew — 2-6 · Private preschool in Walnut Creek; community for families and alumni.
- Kid Time South — 2-6 · Second preschool location near downtown Walnut Creek; nature based program with indoor and outdoor learning.
- Kid Time Junior — 0-6 · Warm and loving program for babies, toddlers, and early preschoolers.
At a glance
- Ages: 0–6 years old
About the provider
Kid Time has provided childcare in the Walnut Creek area since 1984 and is a family-owned company with three sites. Its mission statement describes child-centered, hands-on early childhood education, a play-based environment, community focus, and kindergarten readiness. The program also includes family events such as Picnics, Potlucks, Ooey Gooey Night, Kid Time Campout, Cinco de Mayo, Baby Olympics, an annual BBQ and alumni event, Back to School Picnic, Trunk or Treat, Earth Day celebration, Southlands, and the Clayton Pride Parade.
Child-centered philosophy; decisions based on individual needs rather than adult convenience; developmental readiness rather than calendar age; no scheduled potty times; not all children are required to nap; healthy eating encouraged but children are not required to clean their plate; children go outside in cold, hot, and sometimes sprinkling rain; inclusive environment.
Last updated November 3, 2026.
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