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Safari Kid - Pleasanton

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

4464 Willow Road, Suite 101, Pleasanton, CA 94588

Visit website ↗(925) 264-9679Directions ↗Licensed for 105
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
1/16/2025
Total visits
4

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 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Safari Kid Pleasanton offers preschool, kindergarten, after-school, and summer camp programs for children starting at age 2, emphasizing whole-child development across cognitive, social, language, physical, emotional, and health domains. The center operates from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM daily and features research-driven curriculum with small-group instruction, independent exploration, and purposeful play.

Philosophy
Progressive approach focusing on personalized learning in a nurturing environment that inspires curiosity and love of learning. Curriculum uses research-rich methods inspired by renowned early childhood philosophies, with emphasis on whole-child development including physical, cognitive, social, emotional, language and literacy development, and health and care.
Ages served
Starting at 2 years for preschool; Kindergarten starting at 5 years; After School for TK to 6th grade; Summer Camp for TK to 6th grade
Hours
Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Outdoor
Secure outdoor play spaces; outdoor play included in daily routines when weather permits

Programs

  • •Entry Level Preschool
  • •Intermediate Level Preschool
  • •Kindergarten
  • •After School
  • •Summer Camp
  • •Local School Drop Off and Pick Up

Highlights

  • ✓Whole child approach across 6 domains of development
  • ✓Open, light-filled classrooms with carefully chosen materials for exploration
  • ✓Yoga and mindful movement activities
  • ✓Unplugged coding and logical thinking skills development

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 24, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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