SAFARI KID MENLO PARK

107 CLOVER LANE, Menlo Park, CA 94025LICENSED
A

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

6 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

August 20, 2025

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 1, 2026

Provider
SAFARI KID MENLO PARK
License number
Not listed
Location
107 CLOVER LANE, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 92.1/100
Inspection record
6 inspections, last inspected August 20, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

A
Excellent92.1 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance48/100

4

Total Violations

Aug 20, 2025

Last Inspection

24

Capacity

Complaint History

1 complaint investigation on record.

1

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

0

Unsubstantiated

Mar 20, 2024
1 substantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (4)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.1(b)(2)Type BComplaintAug 20, 2025

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On August 20, 2025 at approximately 8:00AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Katie Krenn arrived at the facility to conduct a continuation of an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Director, Sandhya Menon and explained that the purpose of today's visit. There were 16 preschool children being supervised by two teachers. The facility remains within its capacity limits and meets the required ratios for today’s visit. LPA reviewed the sign in app where parents sign their children in and out of the facility. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday: 7:30AM - 5:30PM. There are no pools, spas, or bodies of water on the property. LPA observed that all required documents, such as the facility license, notification of parents’ rights, personal rights, car seat laws, emergency disaster plan, earthquake preparedness checklist, and notice of site visit were displayed and visible to the public where children are dropped off and picked up by parents and caregivers. LPA reviewed the files of four staff members, confirming that all the necessary paperwork was complete and in order. LPA informed the director that one staff member's CPR FA paperwork was for adults only. LPA informed the director that the requirement includes Pediatric or Infant/Child. During the visit both the director and another fully qualified teacher have current Pediatric or Infant/Child FA CPR. LPA reviewed five children's files during the previous visit on July 16, 2025, so LPA did not review any children's files during this visit. continued on page 2 NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Daniel J Oquendo NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Katie Krenn LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/20/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/20/2025 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 4 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency. CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given. CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when app

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.1(b)(2)Type BComplaintAug 20, 2025

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On August 20, 2025 at approximately 8:00AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Katie Krenn arrived at the facility to conduct a continuation of an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Director, Sandhya Menon and explained that the purpose of today's visit. There were 16 preschool children being supervised by two teachers. The facility remains within its capacity limits and meets the required ratios for today’s visit. LPA reviewed the sign in app where parents sign their children in and out of the facility. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday: 7:30AM - 5:30PM. There are no pools, spas, or bodies of water on the property. LPA observed that all required documents, such as the facility license, notification of parents’ rights, personal rights, car seat laws, emergency disaster plan, earthquake preparedness checklist, and notice of site visit were displayed and visible to the public where children are dropped off and picked up by parents and caregivers. LPA reviewed the files of four staff members, confirming that all the necessary paperwork was complete and in order. LPA informed the director that one staff member's CPR FA paperwork was for adults only. LPA informed the director that the requirement includes Pediatric or Infant/Child. During the visit both the director and another fully qualified teacher have current Pediatric or Infant/Child FA CPR. LPA reviewed five children's files during the previous visit on July 16, 2025, so LPA did not review any children's files during this visit. continued on page 2 NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Daniel J Oquendo NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Katie Krenn LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/20/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/20/2025 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 4 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency. CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given. CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when app

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.1(b)(2)ComplaintAug 20, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintMar 20, 2024

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAFARI KID MENLO PARK's safety grade?

SAFARI KID MENLO PARK has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 92.1 out of 100.

How many violations does SAFARI KID MENLO PARK have?

SAFARI KID MENLO PARK has 4 total violations on record, including 1 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.

When was SAFARI KID MENLO PARK last inspected?

SAFARI KID MENLO PARK was last inspected on August 20, 2025.

Has SAFARI KID MENLO PARK had any complaints?

SAFARI KID MENLO PARK has 1 complaint investigation on record, with 1 substantiated allegation, 0 inconclusive, and 0 unsubstantiated.

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