SAFARI KID SAN MATEO

Hours

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

Licensing visits on record

California records 4 routine inspection visits and 9 complaint visits to SAFARI KID SAN MATEO.

1. May 8, 2026Most recent inspection visit
2. November 13, 2023Inspection visit
3. October 27, 2022Inspection visit
4. October 15, 2021Inspection visit

Amenities and accessibility

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

How the reviews split

The 5.0 average comes from 12 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

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From Google

Recent parent reviews

• ★★★★★

  Very kind and caring teachers, I highly recommend this preschool. Many creative activities in their program that help children develop skills.

  HH HJun 25, 2026
• ★★★★★

  My son joined San Mateo Safari Kids at age two and has had an incredible journey through the toddler, preschool, and pre-kindergarten classes. His teachers have consistently nurtured, supported, and dedicated to his growth. Safari Kids balances play and learning perfectly, offering engaging indoor and outdoor activities. The teachers are attentive, helping with everything from potty training to nap time routines. The project-based learning has been especially impressive—when my son noticed his goggles floating while swimming, he connected it to a floating apple experiment from school. The staff communicates excellently during pick-up times and conferences, providing valuable insights into his academic and social-emotional progress. He loves sharing his daily arts and crafts, and activities like book presentations and favorite toy storytelling have greatly boosted his confidence and speaking abilities. Although we had to change schools after moving out of the area, we will always be grateful for the wonderful experiences and memories that Safari Kids has given us. It's been a truly enriching journey for our son, and we're thankful for Safari Kids's role in his early years.

  Vincent XJan 5, 2025
• ★★★★★

  Both my kids thrived at Safari Kid San Mateo, first under Ms. Shanu's and then Ms. Shelly's guidance and their fantastic team of caring teachers and staff. Teachers take time to get to know each child and give them personalized attention and support in the classroom while also fostering independence. Communication with families is first-rate - someone was always available to answer our questions, no matter how big or small. Curriculum leans academic but also includes outside / play time and enrichment activities (music, yoga, etc) as well as occasional field trips to downtown San Mateo (Japanese garden, movie theater). My oldest was completely kindergarten ready, both academically and socially upon graduating from Safari Kid. Safari Kid parent community is also very welcoming, we made a lot of new friends. Safari Kid was a great fit for our busy, working family and we were sad to leave it when we finally moved away.

  Jane KlimenkoSep 17, 2024
• ★★★★★

  My son has been with Safari kids for 2 years. I am very happy with the quality care and education he is receiving! My son attended a preschool for 6 month before he joined here and we all find Safari Kids a much better place for him. The teachers are so caring, loving and responsible. My son really like his teachers. The daily activities keep a great balance between learning and playing (both indoor and outdoor). The curriculum covers a lot including English, math, science (and experiments!), social emotional, music and art. The teachers definitely now how to teach young kids as my son has learned a ton. Ms. Shelly does a great job creating a caring and responsible culture. She is also great communicating with parents about children's development and school events. We find Safari kids a very cohesive community! I highly recommend!

  Alice Zeng -CAFeb 23, 2024
• ★★★★★

  We've actually sent our daughter to other daycare/schools before, but I have to say that Safari Kids is by far the best! There are several reasons for my high praise: Firstly, their curriculum is exceptional and they constantly update and improve it. Although I don't know their specific teaching method, it is undeniably effective as my daughter quickly picks up new words at school. Secondly, the teachers are incredibly responsible. Whenever my daughter faces any difficulties, they promptly react and find solutions. I have complete trust in them. Thirdly, all the teachers are extremely kind and caring towards the children. Even though my kid is not yet three, she keeps telling me how much she likes her teacher! Lastly, potty training was effortlessly achieved with the help of the school. It only took us one week to successfully train her. I highly recommend Safari Kids!

  jing gaoNov 2, 2023
• ★★★★★

  We have two children of different ages enrolled at Safari Kids and are extremely happy with the care and education they are receiving. We especially appreciate the focus on social-emotional learning and exposure to music and multiple languages. The teachers are warm and loving and our kids love going to school there!

  Erica MakOct 30, 2023

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.