Home daycares

You can provide daycare in your home if you live in a residential area. You will need:

• State permits
• City of Walnut Creek business license

If you are making any changes to your home, please call Planning staff at (925) 256-3558 or email DutyPlanner@walnut-creek.org. Certain changes may require approval as well as a building permit.

Commercial daycare centers

To operate a commercial day care center, you may need to get a Conditional Use Permit with approval from the Planning Commission. Call Planning staff at (925) 256-3558 or email DutyPlanner@walnut-creek.org for more information.

Good neighbor guidelines

Most child care in Walnut Creek operates in residential neighborhoods. Here are some “good neighbor” guidelines:

• As a courtesy, be aware of your neighbors' schedules, especially if any of your immediate neighbors work nights and sleep during the day.
• Try to keep children's noise to a reasonable level, i.e., if children begin crying outside take them inside to console them.
• Locate play equipment at least 10 feet from property boundaries, and lower than perimeter fencing.

Related

• Walnut Creek municipal code section 10.2.3.601
• State child care licensing program

Contact

Planning Staff
Call (925) 256-3558
Email DutyPlanner@walnut-creek.org