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Safari Kid

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

255 W Legacy Dr, Mountain House, CA 95391

Visit website ↗(510) 585-5541Directions ↗Licensed for 158
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 9/4/2025 (4 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Safari Kid of Mountain House is an early childhood education program offering infant through pre-kindergarten classes, plus after-school and summer programs. The curriculum blends Montessori and Reggio Emilia-inspired approaches with hands-on activities and purposeful play to foster whole-child development across cognitive, social, language, physical, emotional, and health domains.

Philosophy
Every child is born with boundless curiosity and potential. We nurture and celebrate these qualities by fostering a lifelong love of learning. By blending structure with creative exploration, we provide an environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to grow. Trust is essential for emotional well-being and academic success, built through responsive teaching methods and personalized attention with small class sizes.
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Entry Level Preschool, Intermediate Level Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, After School, Summer Camp
Hours
Monday-Friday: 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM

Programs

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

Highlights

  • ✓Montessori and Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum
  • ✓Small class sizes with personalized attention
  • ✓Whole child development across 6 domains
  • ✓Warm, supportive learning environment

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Meals, Outdoor play areas, Teacher-to-child ratio, Calendar/closure dates. Ask the preschool directly.

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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