Ages 0–2

Best Infant Daycares in Walnut Creek

Top 20 licensed programs serving babies and toddlers (ages 0–2), ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

28 infant-capable facilities

0 top rated

100% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Contra Costa County

2022 median

$2,086

/ month

infant

$1,497

/ month

toddler

$1,648

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $795/month).

Walnut Creek has 28 licensed childcare providers that serve infants and toddlers, combining dedicated Infant Centers with Family Child Care Homes whose CCLD licenses cover infant age groups. California enforces strict staffing ratios for infant care — typically one caregiver per four infants — and this listing ranks the top 20 options by compliance record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

100% of the ranked programs have a clean inspection record with no Type A (serious) or Type B (minor) citations on file. Each facility page includes the full inspection history, complaint records, and capacity details so you can make an informed decision before touring.

Whether you need care for a 6-month-old or a 20-month-old, the programs below cover the full 0–2 age band. Click any listing to see hours, tuition (when the owner has published it), and the most recent CCLD inspection summary.

Top 20 Infant Daycares in Walnut Creek

Ameneh T Shahbaz

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Walnut Creek

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,500/mo

Anna Sarbaz

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Walnut Creek

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,500/mo

Crawlers 2 Scholars-walnut Creek

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Walnut Creek

Capacity: 24 Est. infant tuition: $1,600 – $2,150/mo

Dulcinea Dumont

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Walnut Creek

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,500/mo

Elena Gelerian

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Walnut Creek

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,500/mo

Ezat Takeshi

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Walnut Creek

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,500/mo

Faina Zvenigorodsky

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Walnut Creek

Capacity: 12 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,500/mo

Gan Yiladim Preschool

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Walnut Creek

Capacity: 9 Est. infant tuition: $1,600 – $2,150/mo

Larisa Gelfman

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Walnut Creek

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,500/mo

Love and Care Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Walnut Creek

Capacity: 37 Est. infant tuition: $1,600 – $2,150/mo

Lyubov Zvenigorodsky

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Walnut Creek

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,500/mo

Mana Lotfy Rezvani

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Walnut Creek

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,500/mo

Maria Rubio

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Walnut Creek

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,500/mo

Mirtha Elizalde

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Walnut Creek

Capacity: 12 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,500/mo

Mushka Rapoport

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Walnut Creek

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,500/mo

Parvaneh Ebrahimi

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Walnut Creek

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,500/mo

Seyede Delaram Mousavi Nasab

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Walnut Creek

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,500/mo

Sonja Brennan

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Walnut Creek

Capacity: 12 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,500/mo

Tara Talebzadeh

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Walnut Creek

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,500/mo

Taraneh Vahdat Torbati

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Walnut Creek

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,500/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed infant daycares are in Walnut Creek?

Walnut Creek has 28 licensed childcare providers that serve infants and toddlers (ages 0–2). This includes dedicated Infant Centers and Family Child Care Homes whose licenses cover infant care.

What's the difference between an Infant Center and a Family Child Care Home for infant care?

Infant Centers are commercial facilities dedicated to babies and toddlers with lower child-to-staff ratios (typically 1:4 for infants) and infant-trained caregivers. Family Child Care Homes run from the caregiver's private residence with smaller mixed-age groups — often more flexible hours and a home-like feel.

How much does infant care cost in Walnut Creek?

Typical monthly tuition for infant care in Contra Costa County is about $1,864 at a center and $1,305 at a family child care home (based on 2022 benchmark data). Actual rates vary by facility, schedule, and whether meals are included.

What should I look for when visiting an infant daycare?

Check the caregiver-to-infant ratio (state requires 1:4 or better for infants), look at the nap and feeding setup, ask about diaper changes and feeding schedules, review the facility's inspection history on its detail page, and trust your gut on how caregivers interact with the babies present during your tour.