SAFARI KID SAN MATEO

521 E 5TH AVENUE, San Mateo, CA 94402LICENSED
C

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

C
Average70.8 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing10/100
Compliance55/100

9

Total Violations

Jan 28, 2026

Last Inspection

72

Capacity

Complaint History

4 complaint investigations on record.

1

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

6

Unsubstantiated

Jan 28, 2026
2 unsubstantiated
Dec 24, 2025
1 unsubstantiated1 citation
Dec 19, 2025
1 unsubstantiated
Nov 4, 2025
1 substantiated2 unsubstantiated2 citations

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (9)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)Type BComplaintJan 12, 2026

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)Type BComplaintJan 12, 2026

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BComplaintJan 12, 2026

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BComplaintJan 12, 2026

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)ComplaintJan 12, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)ComplaintJan 12, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintDec 24, 2025

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintNov 4, 2025

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintNov 4, 2025

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

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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.

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