Daycare and Preschool in Walnut Creek, CA | Primrose School of Walnut Creek East

Q: What curriculum or educational philosophy do you follow?

Our s chool uses the proprietary Primrose Schools Balanced Learning® curriculum, which is research-informed and designed to nurture the whole child — intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically. We believe in balancing teacher-guided learning with purposeful play to build a strong foundation for the future .

Q: How do you support school readiness and the transition to kindergarten?

All of o ur program s are designed in age- appropriate ways to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond. We focus on early literacy and numeracy as well as social-emotional skill development — so children arrive at kindergarten confident and ready to thrive. 96% of Primrose Schools Pre-K students met ASQ benchmarks for problem solving.*

Q: How do you keep parents informed about their child's day?

C onnect ing school to home is one of the ways we help child ren thrive . We use the Procare app to share daily updates and photos so you stay connected to your child’s joy, learning and special moment s

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M-F 7:00 am-6:00 pm

(925) 277-3444

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Early Education and Care in Walnut Creek, CA

Our school is more than a daycare. Through purposeful play and nurturing guidance, we help lay the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. Right down the road from Valle Verde Elementary School and Walnut Acres Elementary School, we are conveniently located on Oak Grove Road. Come by and see Balanced Learning® in action.

Every Moment Matters

The components of our Balanced Learning® approach are intentionally aligned to create developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
Your child will stay engaged all day with the right balance of child-initiated and teacher-guided learning experiences.
Our students learn the foundational skills to develop Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts® that will forge a path to a brighter future.

Franchise Owner

Nick and Samina Kurji

Franchise Owners Nick and Samina Kurji were introduced to Primrose® through a family friend in Dallas. During a vacation in California, they recognized a need for premium early education options in the Bay Area. Impressed by the quality of education Primrose provides, the Kurjis were thrilled with the opportunity to bring the first Primrose school to the Tri-Valley community and the state of California. Their deep passion for education and desire to extend the Primrose experience to more families motivated their move from Dallas to Pleasanton.

Primrose School of Walnut Creek marks the third of many schools the Kurji’s plan to open in California. “As parents, we understand the importance of instilling a love of learning during a child’s early years, and we believe this is essential to building a new generation of bright citizens,” Nick shared, “Our teachers are the heart of our schools, and we wouldn’t be able to make the impact we do without them.”

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Learning Geography in the Venture Program!

Children in our Venture Program explore maps and geography during a hands-on group lesson. Gathered on the classroom rug, students work together with their teacher to locate different states on a large United States map. Through discussion, observation, and participation, the children build early geography skills, learn about places across the country, and practice collaboration while sharing ideas with their classmates. 🗺️📍

Exploring Shadows

So much fun in our Infant classroom! 🌅✨ As the sun begins to set, our babies discover shadows—exploring how they’re made and delighting in the fun shapes they create. Little moments of wonder like these make our days so special!

Learning about maps at Primrose of Walnut Creek East

Exploring our class using a map!

Our toddlers are learning about geography by exploring maps and finding different locations! While playing and pulling a toy nearby, they practice navigating their environment using visual cues, building early spatial awareness, problem-solving skills, and confidence through hands-on discovery.

Wonder Time with Primrose of Walnut Creek East

Learning concepts through the Wonder Program

In our Wonder Program, learning begins through play! 👶✨ Our infants and toddlers explore how objects relate to one another by stacking, matching, nesting, and building in creative ways. During this hands-on lesson, children discover important early math and science concepts by visually comparing short vs. tall, heavy vs. light, and big vs. small—all with the guidance of caring teachers who turn everyday moments into meaningful learning experiences. 🧱🌈

STEM at Primrose of Walnut Creek East Venture Program

STEM in the Venture Program (2/2)

The Venture Program is busy creating little chemists! 🧪✨ Our curious students put on their safety goggles and gloves and jumped into a fun science experiment, mixing sugar and baking powder with vinegar to see what would happen. Using test tubes, droppers, and magnifying glasses, they observed, explored, and discovered like real STEM scientists! With teachers guiding the fun through playful, open-ended questions—What do you think will happen? And did the sugar react the same way as the baking powder? Our students stretched their thinking, made exciting observations, and built a love for science through hands-on learning and discovery.

STEM in the Venture Program (2/2)

Safe practices at Primrose of Walnut Creek East

Fire safety

Practicing safety can be an adventure! 🚒✨ During our fire drill, our little learners showed how responsible and ready they are by walking calmly together while holding onto the safety rope. With helping hands, listening ears, and big smiles, they followed directions and worked as a team to stay safe. We’re so proud of how seriously they take safety—way to go, future safety superstars! 🌟🧯

Frequently Asked Questions

Are all staff members background-checked and CPR/first-aid certified?

Yes. Every Primrose staff member undergoes a thorough background check before joining our school. All staff are also CPR and first–aid certified, so you can feel confident your child is in safe, prepared hands every day.

What curriculum or educational philosophy do you follow?

Our school uses the proprietary Primrose Schools Balanced Learning® curriculum, which is research-informed and designed to nurture the whole child — intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically. We believe in balancing teacher-guided learning with purposeful play to build a strong foundation for the future.

How do you support school readiness and the transition to kindergarten?

All of our programs are designed in age-appropriate ways to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond. We focus on early literacy and numeracy as well as social-emotional skill development — so children arrive at kindergarten confident and ready to thrive. 96% of Primrose Schools Pre-K students met ASQ benchmarks for problem solving.*

What are your hours of operation?

We are open Monday through Friday from 7:00 am-6:00 pm.

How do you keep parents informed about their child's day?

Connecting school to home is one of the ways we help children thrive. We use the Procare app to share daily updates and photos so you stay connected to your child’s joy, learning and special moments