SAFARI KID SAN MATEO
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
14 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: LICENSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
January 28, 2026
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 3, 2026
- Provider
- SAFARI KID SAN MATEO
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 521 E 5TH AVENUE, San Mateo, CA 94402
- Status
- LICENSED
- Safety grade
- C (Average), score 70.8/100
- Inspection record
- 14 inspections, last inspected January 28, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
9
Total Violations
Jan 28, 2026
Last Inspection
72
Capacity
Complaint History
4 complaint investigations on record.
1
Substantiated
0
Inconclusive
6
Unsubstantiated
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (9)
(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.
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.
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) 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.
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) 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.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
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Nearby Daycares in San Mateo
DIAZ, MARIA BETTINA C.
SAN MATEO, CA 94401
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614 HIGHLAND AVENUE
BAKIROVA, HANNA & BAKIROV, MYKHAILO
SAN MATEO, CA 94404
KUO, WAN YU
SAN MATEO, CA 94403
LOPEZ, AMELIA L.
SAN MATEO, CA 94401
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SAFARI KID SAN MATEO's safety grade?
SAFARI KID SAN MATEO has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 70.8 out of 100.
How many violations does SAFARI KID SAN MATEO have?
SAFARI KID SAN MATEO has 9 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 9 serious, and 0 minor.
When was SAFARI KID SAN MATEO last inspected?
SAFARI KID SAN MATEO was last inspected on January 28, 2026.
Has SAFARI KID SAN MATEO had any complaints?
SAFARI KID SAN MATEO has 4 complaint investigations on record, with 1 substantiated allegation, 0 inconclusive, and 6 unsubstantiated.