Daycare in Walnut Creek where your little one is known, loved and learning
A small, licensed home daycare with a big backyard and chickens, healthy food, and daily photos so you never miss a moment.
- 5.0 on Google (8 reviews)
- Licensed family child care home
- Mon to Fri, 8 AM to 5 PM
Choosing a daycare in Walnut Creek? Here is what parents ask us first
Leaving your child with someone new is a big step. These are the four questions we hear most, answered by the parents who chose us.
Will my child be happy there?
Most children settle in fast in a small group with familiar faces.
“Astro kids has been great for my toddler.”Sonya I., Google review
Will I know how the day went?
You get photos and updates every day on meals, naps and play.
“We got daily pictures and updates on food, sleep and play.”Paige H., Google review
Is it clean and safe?
We are a licensed family child care home, and parents notice how clean it is.
“The daycare facility itself is always clean.”Paige H., Google review
Will my child learn and grow?
Play-based learning every day: words, songs, stories, counting, art and time outside.
“Bujka provided everything to help them grow socially, physically, intellectually, and emotionally.”Heather L., Google review
Why a home daycare in Walnut Creek can be the better fit
Large centers work well for many families. Here is what a small family daycare like ours does differently.
| Astro Kids Daycare | Many large centers | |
|---|---|---|
| Group size | A small group, up to 14 children | Larger classrooms |
| Who cares for your child | The same people every day: Bujka and Khash | Staff can change from year to year |
| Outdoors | A backyard with play structures, a garden and chickens | A shared playground |
| Updates for parents | Photos and updates every day | Varies by center |
| Feels like | A second home | A school building |
A Walnut Creek daycare with a real backyard
Young children learn with their hands and their whole bodies, so a big part of our day happens outside.
Play structures for climbing and sliding
Climbing, sliding and balancing build strong bodies and brave hearts.
A garden and backyard chickens
The children plant seeds, water the garden, dig in the dirt and visit our chickens. One parent wrote that the yard is fantastic, with play structures and even chickens.
How we learn outdoorsA day at our Walnut Creek daycare
Little ones do best with a steady rhythm. A typical day at Astro Kids Daycare looks like this.
Healthy meals and snacks at daycare
We serve healthy meals and snacks, with fresh fruit and vegetables every day. Parents notice: one wrote that the snacks and food were very healthy and popular with her kids.
- Fruit and vegetables every day
- Tell us about allergies when you enroll
- Meals are part of the daily photo update
Daycare tuition in Walnut Creek, with no surprises
Many daycares hide their price. We think you should know before you visit.
Includes healthy meals and snacks, daily photo updates and outdoor play every day.
What Walnut Creek parents say about our daycare
★★★★★
“I can't recommend AstroKids highly enough! My 2 kids attended as toddlers, and Bujka provided everything to help them grow socially, physically, intellectually, and emotionally. There is a lot of space for play inside, and the yard is fantastic, with play structures and even chickens! The snacks and foods were also very healthy and popular with my kids.”
Heather L., Google review
★★★★★
“We had our baby with them and it was perfect. Bujka is extremely attentive and made sure to keep us in the loop. We got daily pictures and updates on food, sleep and play. The daycare facility itself is always clean. The kids get outdoor time as well. They got to garden and play in the mud.”
Paige H., Google review
★★★★★
“Astro kids has been great for my toddler. She's very happy to go every day and seems to really enjoy it, which was a relief as this is her first time in daycare. I love knowing my kiddo is happy and learning new things every day.”
Sonya I., Google review
Meet Bujka and Khash, your Walnut Creek daycare team
Parents mention Bujka by name again and again: attentive, caring, and always keeping families in the loop. Because we are a family daycare, the people who greet your child in the morning are the same people who wave goodbye at pick-up.
Our storyDaycare in Walnut Creek: questions parents ask
What ages does your Walnut Creek daycare care for?
We care for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Spaces depend on age, so call us at (510) 862-5574 to check openings for your child.
What are your daycare hours?
We are open Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, and closed on weekends.
How much does daycare cost at Astro Kids Daycare?
Full-time care starts from $1,650 a month, including healthy meals and snacks. See our tuition and enrollment page for details.
Is Astro Kids Daycare a licensed daycare?
Yes. We are a licensed family child care home in Walnut Creek. You can look up any licensed daycare on the California Community Care Licensing website.
Will my child play outside?
Every day. Our backyard has play structures, a garden and backyard chickens.
How will I know how my child is doing?
You get daily photos and updates on meals, naps and play, and you can call or text us during the day.
Find our daycare in Walnut Creek
We are on Carriage Dr in Walnut Creek, CA 94598.
Astro Kids Daycare
1399 Carriage Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(510) 862-5574
| Monday | 8 AM to 5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM to 5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM to 5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM to 5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM to 5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Come see our Walnut Creek daycare for yourself
A small group means limited spots. Call or text to check openings for your child and book a visit.
Text anytime, we reply as soon as we can. Open Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.