Menlo Park · Licensed center

Safari Kid Menlo Park

A Montessori–inspired center in Menlo Park, licensed for 24 children. The state cited something at 1 of 5 routine visits (Bay Area centers: about 1 in 4).

How they teach

Montessori–inspired, Reggio Emilia–inspired, Waldorf–inspired, academic and play-based

“We embrace Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences, recognizing that intelligence goes beyond academics.”In their words. safarikid.com, July 2026

“Play Based Learning Safari Kid recognizes the research that underscores the significance of play in early education as one of the most impactful ways that young children learn.”In their words. safarikid.com, July 2026

“It is inspired by Montessori methods, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf education philosophies.”In their words. safarikid.com, July 2026

“influenced by the renowned Reggio Emilia philosophy, which considers the environment as the “third teacher.””In their words. safarikid.com, July 2026

One of 43 Bay Area providers that describe a Montessori approach, out of 164 that describe any approach at all.

Shortlist doesn’t have these yet: cost, hours and late pickup, ratios and staff, a typical day, sick and biting policies.

What the state has found

Routine visits: 1 of 5 cited something

Across Bay Area centers, the state cites something at about 1 in 4 routine visits (2,260 visits).

From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked September 25, 2026.

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing

Last visit
August 20, 2025
On file
5 visits since November 2022 — 4 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
Most serious
Type A — 101216.1 Teacher Qualifications and Duties (b) Prior to employment, a teacher shall meet the requirements of (b)(1) or (b)(2) below:(2)A teacher shall meet the requirements of Health and Safety Code Section 1597.055. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews with staff and documents reviewed it was found that S3 has been left on site with children without any other staff present. S3 has 6 units complete and is in process fro the remainder of units required. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care. · February 23, 2024

California CDSS publishes the full investigation narrative for a complaint, including its disposition, and classifies a citation Type A — an immediate risk to a child — or Type B.

Aug 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited
Jul 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited
Mar 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited
Feb 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · February 23, 2024

CCR 101216(f) · Type B

101216 Personnel Requirements (f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and documents reviewed S3 was left alone at facility with expired CPR training. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children enrolled.

State report

Feb 2024 Complaint

Complaint · February 8, 2024

CCR 101216.1(b)(2) · Type A

101216.1 Teacher Qualifications and Duties (b) Prior to employment, a teacher shall meet the requirements of (b)(1) or (b)(2) below:(2)A teacher shall meet the requirements of Health and Safety Code Section 1597.055. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews with staff and documents reviewed it was found that S3 has been left on site with children without any other staff present. S3 has 6 units complete and is in process fro the remainder of units required. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

State report

Nov 2022 Licensing visit nothing cited

Details

Phone
(650) 322-0192
Website
safarikid.com
Address
107 Clover Lane
License
414004526, active
Ages
6 weeks through 6th grade
Ownership
For-profitSource: ccld.dss.ca.gov

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State record

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