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Safari Kid - Hayward

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

26236 Adrian Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
Complaint visits
4
Last visit
11/18/2025
Total visits
8

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-12-22). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Safari Kid Downtown Hayward is an early childhood education center serving infants through elementary school with research-based curriculum combining Montessori and Reggio Emilia methodologies. The facility emphasizes whole child development across cognitive, social, language, physical, emotional, and health domains.

Philosophy
Research-rich approach combining Montessori and Reggio Emilia methodologies with focus on whole child development; nurturing curiosity and fostering lifelong love for learning through play-based learning and individualized attention.
Ages served
Infants through 6th grade (Infant, Toddler, Entry Level Preschool, Intermediate Level Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, After School, Summer Camp)
Hours
Monday-Friday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Outdoor
Thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor learning spaces

Programs

  • •Infant
  • •Toddler
  • •Entry Level Preschool
  • •Intermediate Level Preschool
  • •Pre-Kindergarten
  • •After School Programs
  • •Summer Camp

Highlights

  • ✓Research-based proprietary curriculum combining Montessori and Reggio Emilia
  • ✓Whole child development focus across five learning domains
  • ✓Small class sizes with individualized attention
  • ✓Strong family partnerships with daily communication and open-door policy

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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