I am so grateful for Ms Dulci and the teachers at Creative Hearts. I couldn't imagine a more caring, compassionate, and creative group of people to care for my little one. Getting used to daycare was not always easy (for my son or me!) but knowing he is in such caring, capable hands made it so much easier. They are so great at keeping us informed of his progress throughout the day, sharing photos, videos and texts as needed. Now my son asks to go to Ms Dulci's house on the weekends! He has so much fun with their truly creative programming and activities, and I love knowing he's growing and learning there every day. read more

We're so happy our son is going to Creative Hearts!!! We have been to 3 different daycares before due to moves across the Bay and hands down this is the most caring, attentive, and nurturing environment we've experienced. We feel so lucky we were able to secure a spot here! My son is very slow to warm, very cautious. Ms Dulci, the director and head teacher, keeps me updated about his progress and does 1:1 coaching with my son so he can find his courage! I love that they do show-and-tell so kids can nurture that strong voice they have within them. There's also an emphasis on being kind and lifting each other up. It's so wholesome to hear kids yelling "so and so is amazing, we love you!" In addition to Spanish, they're also starting to integrate Mandarin, which is so important to me, personally! Kids here get exposure to 3 languages!!! There's also ample space in the backyard where kids play! This preschool offers all the things that are important to us like 1:1 attention to find courage, language exposure, kindness, time outdoors, family events, arts & crafts. We are so lucky that this preschool exists and we get to experience the magic that Ms Dulci and the teachers here make everyday! read more

We have been at Creative Hearts for five months now and absolutely love it. The space that is created is intentional and supports development for all ages. We particularly enjoy the amount of outdoor time and art time that is apart of the school day. My daughter is almost two and we've seen her grow a lot since starting to go here. The level of communication from Ms Dulce is unmatched. We receive pictures, updates on naps and food consumed. It's great to know my child is well taken care of and learning so much! I cannot recommend Creative Hearts enough. read more

Creative Hearts was my daughter's first out of home care and immediately upon walking through Dulci's home I was put at ease. Miss Dulci, Miss Wenn & Miss Wetta all took such great care of my daughter making sure each day was filled with creative activities for learning, playing and practicing kindness. There is a private Facebook group for daily updates, community events and lots of holiday/birthday celebrations for the kids. We potty trained during our time here and everyone was respectful and supportive of helping make this big transition easy at school. It was heart wrenching to move my daughter elsewhere but we had moved further from the school making the commute too far. If we had not moved I would have kept her here (as well as my next!) for a long long time. There is nothing better than finding care for your child similar to what you strive for at home. I will be forever grateful to Dulci for her kindness, patience & nurturing my daughter's creative spirit. read more

Creative Hearts - Child Care & Day Care Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

My 2.5 year old loves going to Creative Hearts! He is always excited to go to school and keeps asking to go more days of the week. The transition from being at home to attending Creative Hearts was really smooth as Dulcinea, the owner, made sure he arrived to a warm and caring environment. Dulcinea also kept me informed on how he was doing, which I appreciated greatly. You can tell Dulcinea greatly cares about the wellbeing and happiness of the children who attend this wonderful school. Days at Creative Hearts are filled with imaginative play, puppet shows, baking, art, gardening, and most importantly magic, thanks to the wonderful teachers! We are so happy to have found creative hearts! read more

We are so lucky to have our little one attend Creative Hearts! Dulci, provided so much support during our son's adjustment, keeping us updated on his progress every step of the way, which had put us at ease during his transition. Dulci goes above and beyond to create the most loving, caring and fun environment for kids each day, filled with so much creativity and all kinds of activities, such as kids yoga, dancing, cooking, puppet show to name few. This is trully a special place!! We are beyond grateful and thankful for all the teachers at Creative Hearts and to be part of such a positive and wonderful community! read more

Our son loves going to daycare here! We feel very fortunate that we got a spot at Creative Hearts. We love the play-based program and their nurturing teaching style. read more

My 3 year old love's going here!!! The teachers are so kind, patient and attentive. My daughter has really flourished and I have noticed a difference in her since she started coming here. The owner, Dulci, is an absolute doll and the kids adore her. I feel like we fell upon a gem with this preschool. I wouldn't hesitate to enroll your Little, you won't regret it. read more

Creative Hearts - Child Care & Day Care Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

I am so grateful to have the opportunity to send my son to Creative Hearts. We toured several schools and instantly knew that this was the right one for our family. My son has been attending CH part time for three months and he is learning so much. Dulcinea is incredibly warm and patient. She genuinely cares for her students and is so nurturing. Every day is filled with something new whether it's crafts, yoga, puppet shows, water play, baking, etc. Dulci keeps parents updated via text and a private social media page. We are so thankful to have found Dulci and her school. read more

My son has been going to Creative Hearts for the last few months and I couldn't recommend this preschool enough. He is always excited when we drive up to the house, runs in as soon as the door is opened by Dulcinea, and is happy and telling me all about his day when I pick him up (in his language as he is only 22 months old and only knows a few words!). When I first visited the preschool a few months before I just had a good feeling about the place, the toys, the art projects I saw on the wall, and Dulcineas demeanor. For me, it is most important that my child is safe, loved, is introduced to new things, and most importantly, can be a child when at preschool, and this place checked off all those wants. I highly recommend Creative Hearts! read more

Unprofessional / glorified daycare with lackluster run down facility run out of the owners home. I don't recommend.

I became aware of the Creative Hearts daycare towards the end of June as it was set to open in early July. My husband and I had been to a few tours at other places but nothing really stood out for us. When we went for a tour at this daycare, we were struck how quickly our daughter felt comfortable as she took the owner's hand to go see the play space and started playing with her kids almost right away. That was a really good sign for us, so we signed her up for two half days a week to get her used to socializing with others and being away from us. She's been going since July 12 (then 20 months old) and seemed happy from the start as there was no drama at drop offs, she was off to the races! Dulcinea, the owner, is so kind and gentle and it's obvious she has that something special that one looks for in a caregiver of young children. She has many years of experience in the childcare arena which is reassuring. She's very approachable so if there are any issues to bring up she is receptive to different solutions which is always appreciated. When I drop off my daughter lately, she's eager for the door to open and claps excitedly once Dulcinea comes to greet her and just bolts inside which is so nice to see. She comes home tired and ready for a nap (most times!) and we've noticed she's saying more words now and sharing things. She seems to really have fun there which is wonderful. Everyday has a theme and she comes to the door with a new art project each time. It felt a little strange leaving my child at what was essentially a stranger's house the first few times but I quickly saw that she's happy and thriving there so I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this new space to other parents. read more

We are so grateful to have found Dulcinea & Creative Hearts. We were extremely nervous sending our child off to her 1st daycare experience, but Dulcinea made the process simple & we felt confident leaving our little one in her care. We were searching for an intimate setting that wouldn't be too overwhelming, but still allowed the kids freedom to socialize, explore, and play independently- and Creative Hearts was the perfect combo. It is clear that Dulcinea loves her job and genuinely cares about the learning and well-being of all of her students. Our little one loves going to school now and runs out the door in the mornings excited to go see "teacher" and her "baby friends". They do wonderful crafts and have so much fun playing inside and out. We can't recommend Creative Hearts enough. read more

We absolutely LOVE Dulci and Creative Hearts. My husband and I knew immediately upon meeting Dulci that this was where we wanted our three year old son spending his days. Her approach to teaching is compassionate and truly "heart led"; she is zen calm, thoughtful and very empathetic and the children pick up on this! We had been in a more traditional preschool and our son was withering, he did not want to go to school at all. At Creative Hearts he loves school and we literally have to drag him out at the end of the day. For us, that is everything. :) Dulci is responsive, communicative and plans wonderful activities (lots of outdoor time) throughout the day. We are so happy we found Creative Hearts and Dulci. We recommend her highly! read more

My twin boys always leave chattering about the fun they had in their time with Dulci. They rave about the various games they play and activities in which they engage, and are precious about the crafts they come home with. And this is all without mentioning the patient and pleasant disposition Dulci maintains around our entire family and for all of this we are very grateful to her and indeed her kids as well for the help they provide. read more

I am so grateful to have found Dulci and Creative Hearts Daycare when my son was 26 months old. I have complete peace of mind knowing that he is in such a caring environment and his days are full of engaging activities ranging from yoga to painting to baking to reading to singing and dancing. Dulci is a great communicator and I love how she shares photos and updates of what the children are doing. My son loves going to Creative Hearts each day and sprints in as soon as Dulci opens the door! read more

We absolutely love Creative Hearts, and so does our little guy. Our 21 month old has been enrolled at Creative Hearts for 3 weeks now, and he has progressed so much in such a short time. My husband calls Dulci the child whisperer. Dulci is extremely patient, and has a gentle teaching style. Our little guy had some delays, and since being at Creative Hearts, we've been checking milestones off back-to-back. We are so excited to see how much he'll progress in his first year there. We cannot recommend Creative Hearts enough! read more

Creative Hearts - Drawing on chalkboard - Child Care & Day Care Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Creative hearts is such a wonderful preschool! My 3years old girl is currently attending and is so happy to be there. She had no English-speaking experience at all but due to the teacher, friends, and awesome education environment at school, she loves learning a new language. The teacher is so amazing, genuinely cares about kids, and is always patient. She does so many activities including writing, music, and kids yoga. My girl enjoys alphabet games, playing bells and xylophone, and posing yoga. All are learning through play and exploration. My girl gets intimate care in a small class. And having mixed ages is great, I think it helps social development. We are so glad to be part of Creative Heart and highly recommend it! read more

My son goes to Creative Heart twice a week. He is super excited when he wants to go there. The director is very friendly. I definitely recommend Creative Heart. read more

I was lucky enough to find Dulci through the Walnut Creek mommies group. She has been a lifesaver for drop-in days while I've been figuring out what permanent solution works. My daughter has loved going to "school" and looks forward to it every time she goes. She loves the backyard, music and dance time along with all the time she spends with the other kids. As slots fill up I'm hoping I'll be able to still have her attend when available. read more

We are so grateful we found Creative Hearts for our toddler. From the beginning, Dulci has shown so much patience and kindness. She is communicative in a way that truly shows me she notices our child's unique personality and needs. We love that there is lots of playtime outside and fun art projects that get sent home. Most importantly, I can tell our child is getting lots of love and learning more each day she's there. Highest recommendations! read more

Let me begin by saying that if you are currently on the hunt for a preschool you have my condolences. If you're like me you've toured countless schools and wondered if you will ever find that perfect program for your child. It really is such a daunting task to find somewhere/someone that you truly feel comfortable and confident leaving your little one with but rest assured that if you've found Dulcinea at Creative Hearts you have found a true treasure. She is calm, warm, nurturing and so much fun! Her in home classroom is comfy, cozy and full of fun and learning. My little guy (age 3) had never been in care before and I was so nervous about the transition but Dulci is so wonderful and seasoned in her profession that the process really has been easier than I ever could have dreamed. He enjoys school and his friends so much. He's learning not only letters and numbers but also about being kind, and working through emotions. There is not a day he doesn't come home with a craft or artwork that he is so proud of and there has been many days spent learning and celebrating different cultures and holidays. It really is a very special place. She really does so much with them each day in such a short amount of time. I really can't say enough about this sweet little school. I am so thankful to have found it! read more

We have been so fortunate to be part of this school. Having been on long waitlists for a while and coming out of covid, we were attracted to the idea of a home based school. Creative Hearts is unique in that it combines various teaching methodologies that I have long searched for in a preschool - a nature and play based approach, self lead inquiry, creative learning, underpinned by positive values such as kindness, gratitude peace and love. Dulci's warmth, calm and care with the kids put me at ease and her unique background in teaching Children's Yoga, leading children's events, theatrical performance and teaching locally and abroad made it an attractive option for us. The fact that my shy introvert child is loving it, and wakes up excited to go to school is testimony that she is at the right place. read more

Dulcinea has that special touch when it comes to kids and Creative hearts is a reflection of that. My 18 month old cannot wait to go to the day care every morning, which for a parent is a huge, huge relief. The vibe is at once cozy where kids feel like they are in the middle of family but stimulating at the same time. The care is personal but more importantly, the learning is based on inspiration and experiences. From the small projects that my daughter brings home to the music circles, when it comes to learning and development, Dulcinea's approach is "nature based" in more ways than one in that the focus is on independent personality development where each child is led to finding their own. We are happy that we met her and her beautiful family at a crucial time when we had just moved cities and we're unsure if we would find quality childcare. But with Dulcinea, it was a no brainier. Thank you Dulcinea and the entire Creative hearts team - we are glad that we met you and your lovely family that our daughter is now a part of. read more