Creative Play Center (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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Creative Play Center

2323 Pleasant Hill Road
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

Tel: (925) 932-3172

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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:

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children

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

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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

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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).

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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

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Contra Costa County, CA is $18,631 for elementary schools and $26,557 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Contra Costa County, CA is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).