WALNUT ACRES DAY CARE CENTER INC

What WALNUT ACRES DAY CARE CENTER INC does

Walnut Acres Day Care Center Inc, doing business as Walnut Acres Children's Center (WACC), is a California-incorporated non-profit childcare and early education organization that has operated from a single facility at 450 Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek since 1978. The center serves families with children ranging from junior kindergarten through 5th grade, delivering a "Learning through Play" curriculum informed by Conscious Discipline methodology. Programmatic offerings include Little Acres (private transitional kindergarten), TK Enrichment, Extended Care (before/after school), Club 345 (STEAM and enrichment for 4th-5th graders), Summer Programs, and a structured P.E. curriculum with Rhythm and Dance sessions, alongside a Parent Library resource.

The organization runs on a subscription-based tuition model with monthly billing across nine published tiers spanning morning-only, full-day, and extended-care configurations for both TK and K-5 students. Tuition rates for 2026-2027 were published on 04/01/2026, with a flat $85/day fee for drop-in care during center closures. Distribution is direct: families register in person, via phone (925-932-0507), email, or the website, and holiday care slots are sold through SignUpGenius. Marketing relies on an Instagram presence (@walnutacrescc), a WordPress-hosted blog with program-specific newsletters, and parent portal communications through Procare.

The organization is governed by a Board of Directors under the leadership of Director Jaime Gonce, and operates as a community-based non-profit (Federal Tax ID #94-2514871) with no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed venture or private equity backing. There is no evidence of geographic expansion, M&A activity, or technology platform development; operations remain confined to the single Walnut Creek site with 1-10 employees.

Name

WALNUT ACRES DAY CARE CENTER INC

Legal name

Walnut Acres Day Care Center Inc

Website

https://walnutacreschildrenscenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Walnut Acres Day Care Center Inc is a non-profit childcare and early education organization operating a single site in Walnut Creek, California since 1978. It serves local families with children from junior kindergarten through 5th grade via tuition-based programs including Little Acres TK, Extended Care, Club 345, and Summer Programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Childcare and Early Education Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (6244), Child Care Services (62441)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Day Childcare Centers (EDACAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Preschool Programs within Childcare Centers (EDACABAL), Center-Based Toddler Care (18–36 months) (EDACAGAB)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Childcare services
• Before and after school care
• Transitional kindergarten programs
• Preschool education

Headquarters

HQ city

Walnut Creek, California

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Childcare Tuition and Program Fees: The center generates revenue through monthly tuition and program fees charged to families for various childcare and enrichment programs including Little Acres (transitional kindergarten), extended care, TK enrichment, and Club 45 (before/after school care for grades K-5).

Pricing tiers

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Core offering

Walnut Acres Children's Center is a non-profit childcare and early education provider offering a portfolio of play-based programs for children from junior kindergarten through 5th grade. Core programs include Little Acres (Private TK / Junior Kindergarten), TK Enrichment, Extended Care (before/after-school coverage from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM), Club 345 enrichment for 4th and 5th graders, Summer Programs, and a dedicated P.E. Program with Rhythm and Dance sessions. The center is staffed by trained teachers using the Conscious Discipline methodology and operates continuously as a community-based organization under a 'Learning through Play' philosophy established in 1978.

Product overview

Walnut Acres Children's Center is a childcare and educational service provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs for children from preschool through 5th grade. The center operates as a unified service organization with five interconnected programs: Little Acres (private transitional kindergarten/Junior Kindergarten) serves as the foundational early childhood education program, supplemented by TK Enrichment for additional kindergarten support. Extended Care provides before and after-school supervision, while Club 345 offers advanced enrichment activities for older elementary students. The P.E. Program delivers physical education across multiple age groups. Summer Programs provide seasonal coverage. All programs align with the center's 'Learning through Play' philosophy established in 1978.

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Products and services

• Little Acres – Private TK (Junior Kindergarten)
• TK Enrichment
• Extended Care Before- and after-school extended care services for children in kindergarten through 5th grade, available from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM on weekdays. Designed for working parents who need reliable before- and after-school supervision for their school-age children.
• Club 345 Before- and after-school enrichment program for 4th and 5th graders featuring S.T.E.A.M. activities, trivia, game shows, technology days, and leadership development. Provides older-elementary children with extended enrichment beyond standard after-school care at Walnut Acres Children's Center.
• Summer Programs Seasonal summer programming for children offering various enrichment activities during school break periods. Designed for families needing supervised activities and care for their children during summer vacation in Walnut Creek, CA.
• P.E. Program Physical education program for Jr. K through Kindergarten featuring movement skills, wellness concepts, and monthly skill development including running, jumping, catching, throwing, balancing, and aerobic activities. Classes held Tuesdays and Thursdays, with additional Rhythm and Dance (R.A.D.) sessions.

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Recent moves4 records

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Broad incumbents

• The Learning Experience: National daycare franchise with proprietary curriculum and enrichment programs (e.g., philanthropy, yoga, sign language). Comparable age range and program breadth.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Large public childcare and early education provider operating employer-sponsored and community centers. While far larger and more corporate, the core offering (full-day care plus enrichment) directly parallels Walnut Acres' value proposition.
• Primrose Schools: Private preschool/franchise network offering play-based, Balanced Learning curriculum from infant through after-school. Closely comparable philosophy and program structure to Walnut Acres' 'Learning through Play' approach.
• The Goddard School: Private preschool franchise with play-based, STEAM-enriched curriculum for infants through pre-K and before/after school care. Similar program mix to Walnut Acres' Little Acres + Extended Care.
• KinderCare Learning Centers: National daycare and preschool chain with programs for infants through school-age children at all day. Comparable scope of programs (full-day care, before/after school, summer) though delivered at a much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Guidepost Montessori: Bay Area-headquartered private preschool network offering play- and project-based early childhood programs. Compares closely on philosophy, age range, and Bay Area location overlap with Walnut Acres.
• Mountain View Parent Nursery School: Small, community-driven parent cooperative nursery school in the Bay Area. Comparable in being a non-profit, parent-engaged, play-based preschool serving preschool-aged children in a single community.

Others

• Children's Creativity Museum: Bay Area enrichment provider focused on creative learning experiences for children. Indirectly comparable as a regional enrichment ecosystem that complements rather than competes with community childcare centers.
• Bay Area Discovery Museum: Bay Area children's museum offering play-based learning experiences and school partnerships. Comparable educational philosophy and serves the same affluent Bay Area family demographic.

Regional players

• Stratford School: Bay Area private preschool through 8th-grade school chain with campuses near Walnut Creek. Comparable affluent-suburban Bay Area families, private TK, and enrichment offerings make it a strong regional comparable.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/walnutacrescc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/walnut-acres-day-care-center-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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