Safari Kid San Mateo

CCR 101212(d)(1)(E) · Type B

101212(d)(1)(E) Reporting Requirements: Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. (1) Events reported shall include the following:(E) Epidemic outbreaks. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: At 11:25AM. Based on information obtained; LPA confirmed facility did not report outbreak of communicable illness to the department. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Staff left day care children unattended Facility is operating out of ratio Facility is unsanitary Staff do not communicate reportable incidents involving day care children INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 9/22/2026 at 8:55AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L.G. met with Director, R.W. The purpose of today’s inspection was explained and was for an unannounced- complaint inspection. The licensee, S.M. arrived to facility during inspection. Present was the director and 8 staff supervising 32 children. The children present have been properly signed in. LPA inspected facility for health and safety hazards. During today’s inspection, LPA conducted interviews, reviewed records, and performed observation. During the course of this investigation, LPA conducted site observations on: 7/15/2026, 8/17/2026, and 9/23/2026. A reviewed the facility records were complete, which included personnel files and children’s files. LPA conducted interviews with the director, staff, and involved parties. (REFER TO LIC9099C, FOR CONT.) Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101238(b)(1) · Type B

101238(b) All children shall be protected against hazards within the center through provision of the following: (1) Protective devices including but not limited to nonslip material on rugs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: At 10:15AM., Based on observation, LPA confirmed non-griping step stools (4) located in children bathrooms. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

Unsubstantiated

ALLEGATION(S): Staff did not provide adequate supervision resulting in child sustaining injury. Staff did not notify child's guardian of incident that occurred. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 1/12/2026 at 8:45AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L.G. met with Assistant Director, M.C. The purpose of today’s inspection was explained and was for an unannounced, complaint inspection. Director, R.W. arrived during inspection. Present was director, assistant director, and 8 staff providing care for 31 children. LPA inspection facility for health and safety hazards. During today’s inspection, LPA conducted interviews, reviewed records, and performed observation. During the course of this investigation, LPA conducted observations on 11/3/2025 and 01/12/2026. A review of facility records was complete, which included the staff files, children’s files, incident report log, and facility handbooks. LPA conducted interviews with licensee, director, assistant director, staff, and involved parties. (REFER TO LIC9099C, FOR CONT.) Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101223(a)(1) · Type B

101223 Personal Rights: (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on evidence collected, LPA determined staff spoke appropriately to day care child. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

Unsubstantiated

ALLEGATION(S): Staff allow children to exit the classrooms without supervision INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 12/23/2025 at 8:45AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L.G. met with Assistant Director, M.C. The purpose of today’s inspection was explained and was for an unannounced, complaint inspection. Licensee, S.M. arrived during inspection. Present was licensee, assistant director, and 3 staff providing care for 6 children. LPA inspection facility for health and safety hazards. During today’s inspection, LPA conducted interviews, reviewed records, and performed observation. During the course of this investigation, LPA conducted observation on 10/10/2025 and 12/23/2025. A review of facility records was complete, which included the staff files, children’s files, and facility handbooks. LPA conducted interviews with licensee, director, assistant director, staff, and involved parties. (REFER TO LIC9099C, FOR CONT.) Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

Unsubstantiated

ALLEGATION(S): Director or substitute director is not present in facility during operation hours. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 12/2/2025 at 9:15AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L.G. met with Director, R.W. The purpose of today’s inspection was explained and was for an unannounced, complaint inspection. Present was the director and 12 staff providing care for 43 children. Licensee, S.M. arrived during inspeciton. Children present have been signed in. LPA inspection facility for health and safety hazards. During today’s inspection, LPA reviewed records, interviewed staff, and performed classroom observation. Deficiency observed during visit was cited on attached LIC809D, Case Management Report. During the course of this investigation, LPA conducted observation on 10/2/2025 and 12/2/2025. A review of facility records was complete, which included the staff files, incident reports, and facility handbooks. LPA conducted interviews with director, licensee, assistant director, staff, children, and involved parties. (REFER TO LIC9099C, FOR CONT.) Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type B

101223(a)(3) Personal Rights: To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on evidence collected, LPA determined facility staff handled daycare child in a rough manner. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

Substantiated · HSC 1596.955(a)(5) · Type B

1596.955(a)(4) (4) The maximum group size, with two teachers, or one fully qualified teacher and one aide, does not exceed 12 toddlers. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: At 11:11AM., Based on observation, record review, and interview, LPA observed toddler classroom operating beyond the maximum group size (16 children), during classroom instruction. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

Unsubstantiated

ALLEGATION(S): Facility is in disrepair Center director is not on premises during the hours of operation INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 8/20/2025 at 8:45AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L.G. met with Director, R.W. The purpose of today’s inspection was explained and was for an unannounced, complaint inspection. Licensee, S.M. arrived during inspection. Present were 12 staff supervising 49 children. LPA inspected facility for health and safety hazards. During the course of this investigation, site observation were conducted on 6/23/2025, 7/9/2025 and 8/20/2025. A review of facility records was complete, which includes the staff files, children files, and staff/ parent handbooks. LPA conducted interviews with licensee, director, assistant director, staff, and involved parties. (REFER TO LIC9099C, FOR CONT.) Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101238(a) · Type B

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: At 9:50AM., Based on observations, LPAs confirmed damaged ceiling tiles located in toddler, preschool and Pre-K classrooms. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.