Santa Clara · Licensed center

Safari Kid - Santa Clara

What these mean, and where they come from

Medium means the middle half of Bay Area’s 439 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 31 to 75 children. Small is 8 to 30; large is 76 to 312.

How they teach

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

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

“At Safari Kid, the environment plays a crucial role in the learning process, influenced by the renowned Reggio Emilia philosophy, which considers the environment as the “third teacher.””In their words, July 2026.safarikid.com

“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, July 2026.safarikid.com

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

One of 7 Bay Area providers that describe a Waldorf 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: 0 of 4 cited something

Bay Area centers: the state cites something at about 1 in 4 routine visits.

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

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State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing

Last visit
July 2, 2025
On file
4 visits since April 2022 — all of them cited nothing
Fixed?
Nothing was cited, so there is nothing to correct.
Most serious
Nothing was cited at any visit on file.

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.

Jul 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited
May 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited
Feb 2023 Licensing visit nothing cited
Apr 2022 Licensing visit nothing cited

How the comparison is built

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

Details

(408) 244-2793

Website
safarikid.com
Address
4995 Stevens Creek Blvd
License
434414157, active
Ages they serve
6 weeks through 6th grade

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All checked July 2026.

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State record

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