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Safari Kid - Newpark Mall

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

5700 Newpark Mall Rd, Newark, CA 94560

Visit website ↗(510) 304-0567Directions ↗Licensed for 50
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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: 4/18/2024 (3 total).

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

About this preschool

Safari Kid Newark - Mowry is an early childhood education center offering preschool, after school, and summer camp programs for children starting at 2 years old. The facility uses a whole child development approach combining research-driven methods with play-based learning across cognitive, social, language, physical, emotional, and health domains.

Philosophy
Inspired by renowned early childhood philosophies, the center combines research-driven methods with the latest childhood development research. They focus on cultivating lifelong learners who are curious, creative, and confident through play-based learning, hands-on activities, and nature-based learning that encourages environmental stewardship.
Ages served
Starting at 2 years; programs include Toddler, Entry Level Preschool, Intermediate Level Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, After School (TK to 6th grade), and Summer Camp (TK to 6th grade)
Hours
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM Monday through Friday
Outdoor
Opportunities for outdoor experiences and nature-based learning

Programs

  • •Toddler
  • •Entry Level Preschool
  • •Intermediate Level Preschool
  • •Pre-Kindergarten
  • •After School
  • •Summer Camp
  • •Local School Drop Off and Pick Up
  • •Extra-curricular activities (Dance, Chess, Lego Robotics, Public Speaking, Debate)

Highlights

  • ✓Whole child development approach addressing 5+1 domains
  • ✓Play-based learning with hands-on activities
  • ✓Regular assessments to monitor individual child progress
  • ✓Pick-up and drop-off services available

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Meals, Teacher-student ratio, Outdoor play area details, Parent communication methods. 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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