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Safari Kid Redwood City

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Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

1709 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061

Visit website ↗(408) 771-8292Directions ↗Licensed for 12
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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: 8/5/2025 (4 total).

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

About this preschool

Safari Kid Redwood City is an early childhood education center offering programs from infants through after-school care, with a focus on whole child development across cognitive, social, language, physical, emotional, and health domains. The center features a progressive, research-driven curriculum emphasizing play-based learning, outdoor exploration, and personalized approaches to each child's development.

Philosophy
Progressive approach inspired by research-driven educational methodologies, focusing on whole child development, curiosity-driven learning, and nurturing environments that support children's holistic growth through play, exploration, and meaningful connections.
Ages served
Infant (starting at 3 months), Toddler (starting at 18 months), Preschool (starting at 2 years), Pre-Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten (starting at 4 years), After School (TK to 6th grade), Summer Camp (TK to 6th grade)
Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Outdoor
Thoughtfully planned outdoor areas; children engage in outdoor play, nature exploration, and environmental learning throughout the day
Meals
Nutritious snack and meal times included midday

Programs

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

Highlights

  • ✓Whole child development approach across 6 domains
  • ✓STEM activities and sensory-based play-based learning
  • ✓Regular assessments and personalized learning journeys
  • ✓Flexible scheduling options

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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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