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Old Firehouse School Walnut Creek

55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 945964.3· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
45
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$482
year first licensed
2006
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About Old Firehouse School Walnut Creek

Old Firehouse School Walnut Creek is a licensed child care center in Walnut Creek, California. The state has licensed it since September 25, 2006, for up to 45 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits since Jun 2023, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
45 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Old Firehouse School Walnut Creek has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Contra Costa County has a median price of $482 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Contra Costa County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$482
Home daycare$319

Toddler

Center$346
Home daycare$288

Preschool

Center$381
Home daycare$320

School age

Center$429
Home daycare$264

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Old Firehouse School Walnut Creek

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Old Firehouse School Walnut Creek since Jun 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
45 children
First licensed
2006
License number
#073405625
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Summary

4 visits since Jun 2023 · Last visit Feb 10, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 1, as the state counts them

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Feb 10, 2026Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 1
  2. Jan 15, 2026Inspection
  3. Oct 9, 2023Visit
  4. Jun 7, 2023Inspection

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Old Firehouse School Walnut Creek

Is Old Firehouse School Walnut Creek licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 25, 2006.

Does Old Firehouse School Walnut Creek have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Old Firehouse School Walnut Creek since Jun 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can Old Firehouse School Walnut Creek care for?

45, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Old Firehouse School Walnut Creek's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Old Firehouse School Walnut Creek cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (925) 934-1507 to ask.

What is Old Firehouse School Walnut Creek's phone number?

(925) 934-1507.

Where is Old Firehouse School Walnut Creek?

55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. The nearest other daycare we list is The Creek Youth Center, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).