Creative Play Center intends to promote the social, emotional, intellectual and physical development of each child.
While striving to attain maximum development in these areas, our overlying concern is with the child's self-esteem.
The preschool offers a significant opportunity for the child to discover themselves in relation to the outside world.
We set the scene to which the child reacts, placing minimum restrictions on their spontaneous feelings and behavior.
Only when a child knows about themselves can they extend themselves to others.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Creative Play Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1942
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
129 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$320/month for 2024-25 school year
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Come Play with Us!'
- Creative Play Center intends to promote the social, emotional, intellectual and physical development of each child.
- While striving to attain maximum development in these areas, our overlying concern is with the child's self-esteem.
- The preschool offers a significant opportunity for the child to discover themselves in relation to the outside world.
- We set the scene to which the child reacts, placing minimum restrictions on their spontaneous feelings and behavior.
- Only when a child knows about themselves can they extend themselves to others.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creative Play Center's ranking?
Creative Play Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Creative Play Center?
The application deadline for Creative Play Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Creative Play Center is Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Christ The King Catholic School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Stepping Stones Learning Center (0.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
195 B Brandon Rd
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 685-1109
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 685-1109
0.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 319 students Tuition listed
Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
796 Grayson Rd
Rutherford, CA 94573
(925) 934-9261
Rutherford, CA 94573
(925) 934-9261
0.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 122 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Stepping Stones Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
2750 Pleasant Hill Rd
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 933-6520
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 933-6520
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 59 students
Childtime
Daycare / Preschool
6635 Alhambra Ave
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 947-6800
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 947-6800
1 miles
Gr: K | 109 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
796 Grayson Rd
Rutherford, CA 94573
(925) 934-9261
Rutherford, CA 94573
(925) 934-9261
0.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 122 students Avg. class size: 20 students
2721 Larkey Lane
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 934-4964
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 934-4964
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 412 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wellspring Educational Services Inc
Special Education School
1543 Sunnyvale Ave
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 295-3080
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 295-3080
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 32 students Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Walnut Creek ![Fusion Academy Walnut Creek Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy Walnut Creek Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
3003 Oak Road, Suite 150
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(877) 673-8893
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(877) 673-8893
1.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 52 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
195 B Brandon Rd
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 685-1109
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 685-1109
0.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 319 students Tuition listed
Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
796 Grayson Rd
Rutherford, CA 94573
(925) 934-9261
Rutherford, CA 94573
(925) 934-9261
0.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 122 students Avg. class size: 20 students
2721 Larkey Lane
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 934-4964
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 934-4964
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 412 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wellspring Educational Services Inc
Special Education School
1543 Sunnyvale Ave
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 295-3080
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 295-3080
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 32 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Stepping Stones Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
2750 Pleasant Hill Rd
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 933-6520
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 933-6520
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 59 students
Childtime
Daycare / Preschool
6635 Alhambra Ave
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 947-6800
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 947-6800
1 miles
Gr: K | 109 students
Alice's Montessori Learning Center
Montessori School
3158 Putnam Blvd
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 947-0603
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 947-0603
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 54 students Tuition listed
Alice's Montessori-astrid
Montessori School
105 Astrid Dr
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 947-0606
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 947-0606
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Tuition listed
Mary Jane's Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
2902 Vessing Rd
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 935-3084
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 935-3084
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 130 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Strandwood Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
416 Gladys Dr.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 685-3212
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 685-3212
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 596 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Sequoia Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
265 Boyd Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 934-8174
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 934-8174
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 882 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2097 Oak Park Blvd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 934-3341
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 934-3341
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 652 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Sequoia Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
277 Boyd Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 935-5721
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 935-5721
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 594 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Contra Costa County Rop
Vocational School
77 Santa Barbara Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 942-3368
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 942-3368
1 miles
Gr: 9-12
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