Daycare, Preschool & Child Care in Pleasant Hill, CA
Welcome to Learn & Play® Pleasant Hill, an early childhood center serving families since 1984. We provide full-day care and learning for toddlers through kindergarten-aged children in a calm, structured setting where routines are clear, teachers are present, and children feel safe to explore and grow.
Our school is especially known for its long-tenured teaching team. Six educators have been here for more than twenty years, including one who has supported Pleasant Hill children for over four decades. Their consistency helps children settle comfortably, adjust to school routines, and build trust with adults who guide them each day.
What Learning Looks Like Here
Children participate in hands-on activities that support early reading,
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1898 Pleasant Hill Rd. Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
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Open 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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Call for Enrollment: 925.947.2820
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Center Programs
Toddler
Toddlers are naturally curious, energetic, and eager to explore. Our toddler program fosters independence while encouraging language development and social-emotional growth. Through hands-on activities, play-based learning, and structured routines, toddlers gain foundational skills for future learning.
Key Focus Areas:
- Supporting independence (self-feeding, dressing, potty training)
- Expanding language and communication through ASL and verbal expression
- Encouraging social-emotional growth through cooperative play
- Sensory experiences, music, and movement to enhance cognitive development
Preschool
Preschoolers are eager learners, exploring their world with curiosity and excitement. Our preschool program builds upon their natural interests, incorporating early literacy, math, science, and creative expression into their daily routines. Play-based learning helps children develop problem-solving skills, creativity, and social connections.
Key Focus Areas:
- Developing early literacy and numeracy skills
- Encouraging creative expression through art, music, and dramatic play
- Building independence and confidence in learning
- Enhancing social and problem-solving skills through group activities
Before & After School Care
Our school-age program supports children’s continued learning and social development through before- and after-school care. With homework help, enrichment activities, and recreational play, children have a safe and engaging environment to continue their growth.
Key Focus Areas:
- Providing structured and free-choice learning experiences
- Supporting homework completion and academic development
- Encouraging teamwork, leadership, and character-building
- Engaging in hands-on STEM, arts, and physical activities
Learn More
Please provide us with a few details about yourself to receive more information on our programs and availability. You can view tuition information for our school here.
Center Offerings
Qualified Educators
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Our Educators are passionate about delivering early years education that empowers and inspires children to create their futures.
Conveniently nestled amidst ample parking, our center ensures stress-free drop-offs and pickups for our valued families.
