Safari Kid - San Mateo
Daycare center in San Mateo, CA. 521 E 5th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94402
About the program
Safari Kid - San Mateo is a licensed daycare center in San Mateo, California, on the state register since 2019. It is licensed for 72 children and serves preschool ages.
Safari Kid San Mateo provides daycare, preschool, and after-school programs for children from infancy through second grade.
The program follows a Montessori and Reggio Emilia approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Safari Kid - San Mateo does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,507 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
Regulations cited
101223(a)(1) · 101223(a)(3) · 1596.955(a)(5) · 101212(d)(1)(E) · 101238(b)(1) · 101238(a)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
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…
Vincent X · 5/5 on Google · a year agoVery kind and caring teachers, I highly recommend this preschool. Many creative activities in their program that help children develop skills.
HH H · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoMy 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…
Alice Zeng -CA · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoBoth 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…
Jane Klimenko · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoGetting there
521 E 5th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94402
Questions about Safari Kid - San Mateo
Is Safari Kid - San Mateo licensed?
Yes. Safari Kid - San Mateo holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 414004532), with a licensed capacity of 72 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Safari Kid - San Mateo had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 3 citations for Safari Kid - San Mateo, across 4 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Safari Kid - San Mateo take?
Safari Kid - San Mateo is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Safari Kid - San Mateo cost?
Safari Kid - San Mateo does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
