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Childery

Safari Kid San Mateo

521 E 5TH AVENUE, SAN MATEO, CA 94402Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    4 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 33% violation rate, no complaints on record, and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes California's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. California caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Annual training isn't required by the state. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

Accreditations
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
  • National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
  • National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
  • National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited

Facility Info

Facility type
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Not Available
Licensed capacity
72
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:4Not Regulated
Toddlers1:612
Preschool1:12Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

4 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 4 Findings
Most recent: May 8, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
4 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.

See All 4 Inspection Visits
  1. Dec 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • 01223 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…CCR 101223(a)(1)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

  2. Oct 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • 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…CCR 101223(a)(3)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

  3. Jun 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • (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: Licensee…HSC 1596.955(a)(5)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

  4. Nov 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • Buildings and Grounds (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…CCR 101238(a)

      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. POC Due Date: 11/20/2023

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