Safari Kid Walnut Creek

Safari Kid Walnut Creek offers preschool, daycare, after school, and summer camp programs that include group circle time, hands-on learning stations, outdoor sensory play, exploratory projects connected to Walnut Creek’s parks and seasonal events, and afternoon enrichment in art, music, or science. The program’s curriculum and approach are inspired by Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf philosophies, and it uses play-based learning with hands-on activities for fine and gross motor skills, guided social interactions, and outdoor environmental learning. Safari Kid Walnut Creek operates with a whole child-balanced development approach that focuses on physical, cognitive, social, emotional, language and literacy, health, and care domains, and conducts regular assessments to track each child’s progress and adjust as needed.

• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday, 7:40 AM–6:00 PM

Safari Kid Walnut Creek offers Entry Level Preschool, Intermediate Level Preschool, After School, Summer Camp, and local school drop off and pick up, and supports children up to 6th grade. Programs are developed and refined according to research on how young children learn and develop, and the daily schedule includes a nutritious snack or lunch and quiet rest time for younger students. The environment is described as safe and inclusive, with facilities that have a fresh and modern feel centered around natural tones and organic furnishings, and the program emphasizes mindfulness circles, collaborative games, and regular outdoor learning moments. Safari Kid is described as providing “Award-Winning Education” and states a mission to create carefully carved pathways to lifelong success for every child, while staying informed on early childhood research, nurturing relationships with families, and maintaining premium quality in training and guidance. In partnership with local Walnut Creek artists, authors, and educators, Safari Kid Walnut Creek brings real-world enrichment into the classroom.

Parent feedback includes comments that the school environment is “exceptional” and “very colorful, bright, and playful,” that the staff create a “nurturing and stimulating environment,” and that one parent “would recommend safari kid to anyone looking for a great experience.”

Last updated June 19, 2026.