Community Arts Preschool at Heather Farm is a play-based program that emphasizes the arts. This location offers two programs (Twos and Mixed Age). Both programs develop social and emotional skills through hands-on, personal and interactive experiences, and we foster cognitive development through project-based learning in a language-rich environment. 

Twos Class (24 - 35 months)

For many young children, this will be their first experience in a school setting without their parents. We emphasize social/emotional development, and we help each child through separation anxiety as they become an independent member of the group. Learning is experiential at this stage and includes:

• Sensory motor learning stations
• Arts-integrated activities
• Working with manipulatives
• Tactile experiences

Children receive hands-on experience in each learning domain with age-appropriate learning centers.

Multi-Age Class (36 - 57 months)

Our Multi-Age classes enhance social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. We immerse children in collaborative play and learning as they continue to develop their language skills. Children interact with their peers, creating new connections and fostering their social/emotional development. They gain experiences in:

• Science
• Social studies
• Early math
• Reading
• Writing

We deepen their emerging ideas and interests in small group learning stations.  

Students must be 3 years old by September 1 of the school year and be fully potty trained.

Location and Schedule

Heather Farm Preschool is located in Walnut Creek’s beautiful Heather Farm Park and operates five days a week throughout the year. All classes are half-day (3 hours), mornings only. This setting promotes interest-driven developmental learning, and children have an opportunity to explore nature, gardening and wildlife. Nature walks and outdoor play are regular parts of the curriculum. 

Register for Community Arts Preschool at Heather Farm.

500 N San Carlos Drive
Walnut Creek, CA  94598
Phone: (925) 943-5846
Fax: (925) 988-9907