Safari Kids has been our main daycare and safe place for our son since he was 1.5 years old, and we've been sending him there every day for full days for 3 years now. The teachers and caregivers at Safari Kids have taught him everything from good manners to geography and math, and have returned him well fed, rested and happy every single day, but what impresses me the most is how attentive they've been to my son's individual development, even though they have many kids to take care of. The Safari Kids team knows my son well and genuinely cares for his well-being and development, even as far as working with us parents to achieve any goals that can support good emotional regulation and behavior. Now he's started attending school in the school district and he does after school at the Treat Safari Kids. They pick him up and take him there which is a HUGE life saver for working parents like me. I can't thank Ms Autumn, Ms Noura, and all the staff at SK enough for all the hard work they put into taking fantastic care of my son. I highly recommend both the Oak Grove and Treat schools from my personal experience. read more

Our son attended Safari Kid from 18 months to 4 years, and our experience there was nothing short of exceptional. From the very first day, we knew we had found a place where our child would be loved, nurtured, and inspired to grow. He moved through three classrooms--18 months to 2 years, 2 to 3 years, and 3 to 4 years--and at every stage, the care, attention, and kindness he received truly exceeded our expectations. We are especially grateful for the incredible leadership of Ms. Autumn and Ms. Neha. Their warmth, dedication, and commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment shine through in everything they do. Ms. Neha, in particular, is one of the most caring and involved educators we've ever met. She takes the time to get to know every child--not just the ones in her own class--and her attention to detail is deeply meaningful. There were so many small yet impactful moments that showed how much she cares. I'll never forget when she told me she had warmed up my son's lunch one day just to help him eat a bit more. It may have been a small gesture, but it spoke volumes about the love and thoughtfulness she brings to her role. Another example was how she was always there in the early mornings during drop-off--her warm presence helped ease the transition and made our son feel so welcomed and comforted each day. He grew so attached to her, and knowing he was greeted every morning by someone who truly cared gave us such peace of mind. We were also lucky to have the support of other wonderful teachers during our time at Safari Kid. Ms. Lynda brought such kindness and consistency, and always treated our son with warmth and care. And Ms. Janna, who was with the school for a year, made a lasting impression with her genuine love for working with children. She was truly dedicated and so engaged--I often found her reading to our son during pick-up time, completely tuned in and present with him. It meant so much to see that level of commitment and connection. A heartfelt thank you as well to Ms. Moji, our son's teacher during his final year, who played such a big role in his early development. Her patience, kindness, and joyful spirit made every day something he looked forward to. He would come home excited to share what he had learned, and we could see how much he adored her and his classroom. As our son transitioned to public school for TK, we had hoped Safari Kid's Oakgrove location might offer an aftercare program--we would have sent him there in a heartbeat if it had been available at the time. While we ultimately found a wonderful aftercare solution elsewhere, it speaks to how much we valued our experience at Safari Kid that it remained our top choice. We are forever grateful for the incredible foundation Safari Kid has given our child. The love, guidance, and sense of community we experienced here made all the difference in his early years. If you're looking for a place where your little one will be truly cared for, supported, and celebrated, look no further--Safari Kid is a very special place. read more

I absolutely love Safari Kid on Oak Grove. My kids were enrolled at a different school, across the street, and my daughter had some behavioral issues and she was kicked out with very minimal warning, leaving me completely stressed out and scrambling for childcare. I contacted Ms. Autumn, the director of the Oak Grove Safari Kid, talked to her about my daughter's behavioral issues, and Ms. Autumn and the staff very kindly helped us work through it and she grew out of it. This included daily updates, several phone calls talking about what was working and what wasn't, and an in-person brainstorming meeting with Ms. Autumn and myself to see what strategies we could use to help my daughter be successful. Ms. Autumn and the staff are very compassionate and care about the children and families. I am so thankful that my kids went here and frankly wish we had been with them from the beginning. 10 out of 10 recommend! read more

They pay attention and care for your little ones the way you would want a day care/preschool to. We have two of our children at Safari kids and couldn't be happier. The oldest (4) has been going to Safari kid since before the Covid restrictions and adjusted to the new protocols just fine. The youngest (2.5) has been going since October and loves the school as well. The teachers know what my kids eat (and don't eat), what their favorite toys are, etc...they pay attention to the details and make sure my little guys are getting their needs met. Miss Autumn and Miss Nora truly love children and it shows! read more

Safari Kid - Child Care & Day Care Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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My daughters attended Safari Kid for two years (pre-pandemic and during), and we had the best experience! They are twins and started at SK when they were just shy of 3 years old. Until that point, they had NEVER been with anyone who wasn't a close friend or family member. My fears about being away from them, and them from us, were eased by day one. The girls were immediately thrilled to be in school, among other children and adults. Their first teacher was Ms Neha; she is an absolute treasure. She is genuinely kind and patient. Pre-pandemic, their classroom could be a bit chaotic, as I would expect for a class full of 2/3 year olds, but she was always gentle and pleasant. My girls had a speech delay, but they bloomed being in her class. They worked on public speaking, songs, and of course lots of play and creative time. The pandemic forced the school to close for 3 months, which rocked us all, but we were fortunate to be able to continue with the common sense precautions the school put in place. I always felt they were safe, their school was clean, and appropriate measures solidly in place to keep the kids in school. I always felt my daughters were safe there. Their last year they were in Ms Alyssa's class. She is super friendly and energetic. She has amazing artistic abilities (and I do not!), so I'm glad they received this exposure at school. They were a bit more studious in her class, with appropriate topics and curriculum for their age. Lastly, though a handful of teachers have come and gone in our time there, Miss Autumn was a very pleasant constant. She is so optimistic and helpful. I don't know how she juggles running the joint, with knowing every child's name and personality, and all the administrative things to do! She is wonderful. My girls have grown and learned so much. We left with amazing friends and new experiences, and I would highly recommend Safari Kid for anyone requiring more than just childcare. read more

We had our two kids in Safari Kids for most of the past year and have had a wonderful experience. Their COVID protocols are strict compared to other schools (though happily this will loosen up over time), and my kids haven't been sick once of any illness (colds, etc) the entire time they have been enrolled. They were also willing to work with my older child's lack of napping, which other daycares would not accommodate whatsoever. In general I feel like Safari Kids was really happy to work with parents' needs and listened to families. The tuition is very reasonable compared to other schools in the area, though parents must send meals/snacks. One more thing: the director Miss Autumn is absolutely wonderful. She has an outgoing, warm, enthusiastic personality and is such a natural with children. I have been working with daycare and preschools for the last 5 years and she is my absolute favorite childcare professional that I have met so far. We will be sad to leave her in particular! read more

I'm very surprised with the negative reviews of some people. My daughter has been attending Safari Kid for almost 2 years and it's been all positive experience for both me and her. The teachers are patient, affectionate and loving to her. If there is any issue it is addressed and worked on by the director, teachers and myself to help my daughter succeed. My daughter has learned a lot at safari kid. She knows how to write letters and numbers, different animals and colors. She comes home talking to me about planets. She knows what to do if there's an earthquake. One time my daughter came home excited to tell me about the fireman that visited her school. And she's able to see his fire truck too. A dentist would also occasionally come to talk about dental hygiene in her class. I believe that being at Safari kid would prepare my daughter when she starts Kindergarten next year Aug 2020. read more

My son went to Safari kids since 23 months old. The teachers there are nice and patient! I really enjoy sending my son there. The director Ms.Autumn is very nice and responsible. I highly recommend this place! read more

I am reposting this review because the school asked yelp to take it down because it wasn't a firsthand account which is not true. I have spoken with Shelly and been in communication with the school officials. I sometimes pick up my niece from school and I've seen the bites and scratches. I'm really disappointed because I initially liked this school a lot. A niece started here a month or two ago and I am not happy with how they handle kids being abused, (yes, abused) by other kids. It start with our child coming home with several scratches on their neck, face and arms. Which I can understand because kids like to play rough sometimes. But my niece came home with a deep bite, the girl bit her so hard that it broke skin and was bleeding. The teachers had no clue that this happened. Finally the principal pulled up the video and found out who bit her. They said if it happened again, they would expel the child. Yesterday my niece sneezed and a sharp wood piece, roughly the size of a nickel, flew out of her nose! When I asked what happened she said the same girl did it. Today, the girl bit her again and all they did was move the girl to another class room. They have a three strikes you're out policy but will not acknowledge the girl shoving wood up our child's nose as an offense! I asked to meet with the girls parents but they canceled the meeting because they aren't kicking her out and her parents didn't feel It was necessary. Something serious could've happened to our child. That wood piece could've got stuck in her throat or caused internal bleeding. I don't know what kind of sadist these parents are raising but clearly the kid has issues and the parents aren't disciplining her at all. We gave the school a chance to remedy the situation but they failed to do so. Our child will not be attending next semester. read more

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Horrific. I started a journal of all the awful things that happened during our 3 months. Below are the biggest red flags: May 1 (day 1): I drop my daughter off & her teacher says "oh, I wasn't expecting you today." My daughter heard this. Such a warm welcome! Mind you, they cashed the $1250 check WEEKS prior to this agreed start date. May 3 (day 3): My daughter was quietly crying at drop off. No one walks over to her as I'm leaving. I walk my daughter over to the teacher to encourage some acknowledgement/interaction. Nothing. I say goodbye & as I'm walking out the door I hear "Ok, I will wait for you to calm down". Really? How about some warmth. She's 4, it's her THIRD day at a new school. May 14: My daughter gets hurt at school & no one but my 4 year old tells me. She has three big gashes on her tongue. I'm not bothered that she got hurt. She's a kid, it happens. I'm bothered that no one told me. May 21: As soon as my daughter and I walk out of school in the evening she asks for water. I open her water bottle and notice it is bone dry (it was previously washed/dried over the weekend). My daughter tells me she hasn't had water all day. My husband calls Noura who assures him she was given water in a cup instead of her water bottle (lies to cover up their inefficiency, the usual). Her dehydration is clearly confirmed by the color of her urine that evening. May 23: I pick up and Noura tells me to make sure my daughter's bottle is filled with water. I WAS doing that but was told by MULTIPLE teachers that I didn't have to fill it as they fill them throughout the day. Noura's response is the usual - "oh ya, ya but just fill it." Okay... I get home and find a passive aggressive note inside my daughter's lunchbox (see pic attached). June 5: "closed" sign still up at 7:35 AM drop off. I walk in and say good morning to Christina. No response. I find another teacher and tell her I'm dropping off earlier bc I have an 8 AM meeting. She tells me she's not on the clock yet. I see Christina again, and again I say good morning. No response. My daughter is not acknowledged either. I say "okay, I'm going to go to work now" ...no response. I went to work concerned for my child's safety and texted Noura an hour or so later to confirm my child was safe. June 14: My daughter came home with a big scrape on her elbow and leg. Again, no one told me she got hurt. July 3: My office closed early for the holiday so I picked up my daughter at 12:30pm. I walk into my daughter's classroom, with Noura following behind me, to find her laying on the carpet, face down, crying. Christina is sitting at a table eating lunch. Zero acknowledgement from Christina. Noura gives my daughter a sticker book on the way out to make up for... their awfulness? July 5: I drop off my daughter at 8:30AM. I say good morning to her "teacher" (Christina) and neither my daughter nor I are acknowledged. My daughter puts her stuff in her cubby and sits at a table by herself. I say "have a nice day" to Christina and again, no acknowledgement to either of us. It's really a fantastic feeling to not trust your caregiver. -- My daughter has always been extremely well behaved at daycare and since starting Safari she has developed some awful behaviors. The children that attend this school are some of the worst of the worst. Their parents are just the same. I understand now why I was forced to come for a visit at 9 AM instead of midday. My daughter now regularly hits, shouts disrespectful things (both things she NEVER did) and is extremely defiant. Yes, she's 4 but it's very obvious where these behaviors came from. It appears no one at this school has early childhood development experience/education. The kids are CONSTANTLY switching classrooms, ALL DAY LONG. Each day at pick up I would travel around the 4-5 different classrooms searching for my child's belongings. Typically a backpack in one room, jacket in another, water bottle in another, etc. It's beyond frustrating to do this every single day after you've just worked all day and sat in traffic. Not to mention this is not beneficial for the kids. And why? Why is this a thing? I asked my daughter's "teacher" to apply sunscreen to her on day one. I would ask my daughter if she got sunscreen put on - "nope". I asked the "teachers" again, and again. Then I was told I had to fill out a form for them to do this. Okay, I filled out the form. Guess what? After 3 months of my daughter attending full time, I came home with a full sunscreen bottle. Last point - We're moving soon but decided one of us would quit our job and pull her out of school earlier than necessary. Losing income was better than putting my child through another month of hell. Please learn from our mistake and don't send your child here. read more

Safari Kid - Passive aggressive note found in my daughter's lunchbox. Read my review for more details! - Child Care & Day Care Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

This. Place. Is. Awesome. My 2 kids (4 & 2) have been full time at this school for 6 weeks and I have nothing but incredible things to say. The kids love drop off, they eat all their lunch... and then they don't want to leave. They just want to keep playing with Ms. Autumn and Ms. Anya. This staff is diligent with paperwork, diaper/wipe inventory, etc. Very organized and incredibly kind. I can't say enough - Ms. Autumn runs an amazing home away from home for my girls! read more

My son started here when he just turned 4 - we were nervous because he was coming out of a small in-home daycare that was very nurturing and had become like a second home. He has now been there for over a year and we could not he happier. He is there for a full-day and so at some point during the day he usually comes into contact with each of the teachers (even the different levels) and they are all so nurturing. The teachers in his main class are amazing too and they take the time to really get to know each child and their quirks. Over this year he has learned to write his first and last name in caps and small letters, count to 200, write to 50, starting to sound out words to read, just to name a few. That was one thing I really liked about Safari Kid is that they do work on 'some' academics but still keep it really fun and interactive. I feel like my son is very safe, and I have never once questioned whether or not he was being well taken care of. I have popped in at various times during the day, and I have never seen anything even remotely sketchy in any of the classes. All of the kids love the songs they sing, the dances, the daily art projects and the extended times they get to be outside (compared to other preschools we looked at, and this was an important factor for us). Every time my son has had even a scratch they notify me and talk with me in detail about what happened. A few times I couldn't even see the mark, but they still talked to me just so I was aware. They also work SO hard on performances for the parents a few times a year. They really teach the kids to be comfortable getting up and expressing themselves (dancing, singing, presenting their show-and-tell-items in front of the class) and I greatly look forward to each of the performances. The administrators are also very responsive, if I sent an email or a text I always get a response within an hour or so, even if it is off-hours. All-in-all I am SO glad that we gave Safari Kid a chance. Like some other reviewers I was skeptical because it wasn't one of the "popular" centers that you hear all of the moms mention when they list off the preschools they want their kids to go to. I actually felt the most comfortable here after touring many of these other places. They also have very flexible schedules and are very accommodating if you child needs to come on different days or times, (MWF, TTh, etc,). And because they aren't as well known I don't believe there is all of the hassle of crazy wait lists, which were very frustrating at some of the other centers for sure. However, I don't think this will last long once the word gets out what a gem this place is. read more

Safari Kid - My son loves spending time at Safari Kid! - Child Care & Day Care Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Our kids spent 9 months at the Treat location, and 8 months at the Oak Grove location, full day attendance. Safari Kid is a franchise and both Walnut Creek locations are owned by the same person. These are some of the issues we found with the management of this business: -Our child was bullied for weeks when first started, scratches, bruises, telling us the other child was hurting him. A few weeks of this and witnessing it first hand, I notified staff. Response was they knew, other kid was older, they only saw each other at drop-off and afternoons, and they were "working on it". They had no policy of reporting this to us. -Teacher turnover was constant. A new teacher every few months, sometimes weeks, was not helping to establish consistency for our kids. There was times I had no idea who was teaching them. Formal communication of these changes from management was non-existent. -Management was unpleasant to deal with. Customer is not first. Example, our child told us of inappropriate behavior by a teacher, and our report was met with negativity about our kids, defense of the staff and condescending advice. -No accommodations for non-nappers. All the children are put in one room at both locations and expected to sleep. Ours are hit/miss on naps, and we heard constant complaints from management. Owner told me I was costing her overtime because her director had to sit with my kids on her lunch break. Under-staffed and apparently my fault. -Cleanliness is an issue. Janitorial services are minimal at Oak Grove, once a week. For the first 6 months, there was no janitorial service at all, and it showed. The two staff members were expected to clean. -It is over-priced for what you get. No meals provided, bring all your own bedding, under-staffed. As a comparison, Little Flowers is the same price, but includes healthy meals, sheets for the cots, very clean and organized, and appeared well-staffed. -After about 5 months, the new Oak Grove location had not a single bike in the play yard, and very few outdoor toys. Owner told staff she would buy some when they opened but didn't. We donated 5 tricycles and about a dozen toys. Not so much as a thank you from the owner. -If your 2-4 year old child always sits still when asked, naps consistently every day, and has complete control of their body and emotions at all times, then this school may work for you. If not, expect to hear from management your child is a problem for them. Update: I encourage people to read the owner's response. It is full of red flags that support my comments and provides insight into what a parent can expect. She attempts to portray me as a disgruntled parent who's kids she had to kick out. The facts are they asked us to go part-time mornings (leave before naptime) with only 2 weeks notice. They had no grounds to expel us, and at no point asked us to leave. We had just been contacted for a waitlist opportunity at our preferred school, so our response was to give 30-day notice. Timing worked out perfectly. Several full-time parents opted to change locations due to the issues at Treat. We all have left Oak Grove as well. We gave up on both locations in less than a year. My kids are in a much better place now, and the only thing that upsets me is I put them through this for 17 months. Thank you for your response, Shelly. The one thing we can agree on is the ample bikes and toys, and to that, I say you're welcome. I'm always happy to help children, and that is why I posted this review. read more

My daughter has been attending Safari Kid for almost 1.5 years and it's been a wonderful experience for both me and her. The teachers are patient, caring and fun. She started 6 months into the pandemic and had a rough transition, the Director worked with us daily to ensure she was comfortable and happy. As the Director and Teacher recognized she was ready for the next level they transitioned her to the next class vs. waiting for a certain age. They do a great job sharing problems and successes each day, so we are in the loop on progress. Additionally, there are monthly newsletters and periodic pictures that are shared, so we can stay connected with the learnings. My daughter has learned so much at Safari Kid and she is beyond excited to go to school each week to see her teachers and friends. She knows how to write letters and numbers, count to 100, different animals and colors and is even starting to read and do addition/subtraction. She comes home talking to us about planets, flowers, bugs, different occupations and historical people all because the school does such a wonderful job talking about and planning wonderful monthly themes and events. My daughter was recently assessed and accepted to Private School and is ready to start kindergarten in August 2022. Huge thank you to Ms. Noura, Ms. Lena, Ms. Emily and all the other amazing staff at Safari Kids! read more

Such a loving, supportive environment! Our son just graduated from their preschool program and we will miss Miss Autumn and Miss Neha so much. The teachers work with each child's individual needs and are very communicative with the parents. Will definitely have my daughter attend as soon as she is old enough. read more

Actually want to rate this 0 * My lo went here for a short time before being pulled out. - The staff is not experienced in child care. One of the drop off times, the staff was changing the kids on the carpet without placing a change mat. - I found a bag of soiled diaper (closed trash bag) on top of my lo's lunch bag(the bag was not placed in the cubby because its shared with other kids) - My lo was crying facing outward during playtime when I picked up and teacher incharge was not responsive towards my lo for full 5 minutes. When I asked, she said its "okay, leave it and they get used it" - They have a woman helper who shows kids song video on cell phone when teachers are busy. Such a SHAME read more

This is long overdue.. this is for the Treat Blvd location in the same plaza as Safeway. My son has been coming here for about three years now and he loves it! The staff is amazing. Thank you specifically to Ms. Noura, Ms. Shelley and Ms. Lena! I can tell that they truly love all the kids there. I appreciate that my son gets homework done before I pick him up!! Safari Kid also taught my son how to play chess and he loves it. He had me buy him a set at home. I love the curriculum as this has definitely helped my son with school! Thank you for everything!! read more

My almost 3 year old son attends Safari Kid and he loves it! He's always talking about his teachers and the fun things he gets to do while at school! I can tell he's loved when he's there. The teachers are always giving him lots of hugs and kisses and are always so happy to see him - I can tell he feels loved and cared for there! The director, Shelly, is wonderful! She's always been so accommodating and understanding. My schedule is a little crazy, and so is my husbands, but she's always been willing to work around our schedules and help make things easy for us. Starting out, she did everything to make things a smooth transition for us. This is the first time we've had our son in daycare or school so we were very nervous starting out. She made us feel comfortable by sending lots of pictures of our son over the course of the first month. I searched around and toured so many preschools and wasn't really satisfied with what I saw and researched about the various curriculums until I toured Safari Kid. I can't say enough great things about this place! They've been wonderful to my son and he's learning so much! I'd highly recommend Safari Kid! read more

Overall we have been really please with our experience at Safari Kid. The staff is friendly and accommodating. The school is clean and filled with fun activities/toys. My girls have had a great time learning and growing with the diverse student body. Turn over at times can be frustrating (but this is pretty normal in the preschool/daycare universe I hear). read more

I can't say enough good things about this learning center. All the teachers are attentive and caring. Miss Sara (Samaira) is our absolute favorite! She has a very kind & gentle approach. She makes every child feel special & important. The director Mrs. Nora is amazing! She knows all the kids & makes sure they are happy & comfortable. My daughter is more than ready for kindergarten. I'm very pleased with Safari kids. They have become our second family. I wish we can continue my daughters education @ this facility. read more

A complete disaster for my child. The teacher student ratio is absolutely disturbing. In no way is it really any type of school. They constantly lose kids' (not just mine) items such as water bottles, sweaters, backpacks, etc. they constantly switch rooms without any clear pattern or strategy as if unqualified people are creating the "structure". I got my kid out in less than 3 months. Smh read more

Our son was at Safari Kid for about 1 1/2 and we have nothing but good things to say about the program. Both Mrs. Nora and Mrs. Shelly are amazingly positive people who care about each student. The teachers are also very sweet and warm. Mrs. Christina is excellent and did a great job of communicating with me anything relevant regarding my son. We moved and had to transfer our son closer to home due to the traffic from our house to the school.  Otherwise, we would have continued enrollment. It's a warm and friendly place with lots of activities and most importantly, lots of love for the kids.  Our little guy is very confident, developed well and loved attending the school. read more

We had a very positive experience at Safari Kid! We were at the Oak Grove location and Miss Autumn (who runs it) could not have been kinder or more attentive. My son was nervous as this was his first school experience, but she was incredibly patient and he really enjoyed his time here! read more

My daughter (age 3) attends Safari Kid Walnut creek, we joined this amazing school 5 months ago and I have nothing but amazing things to say about them. From Ms. Noora the director that is remarkably hands on to Mr. Autumn's contagious smile and energy to my daughter teachers: Ms. Lena and Ms. Ebony super talented, super dedicated and PRESENT body and soul with the kids all day. A shout out to the afternoon teachers Ms. Neela and Ms. Myriam as well. My daughter enjoys going to school EVERYDAY and talks about her friends, teachers and circle time activity every day at dinner. I'm consider to be a very picky mother when it comes to preschools, but I can say with all honesty that this preschool administration and staff are beyond exceptional ! read more

We have truly enjoyed our experience at Safari Kid! We love Miss Shelly, Miss Nora and Miss Autumn and all of the teachers. If I ever have any questions or feedback, the teachers are so nice and will take the time to explain things to me or I can just pick up the phone and call and get an answer or call back right away. My son was at Safari Kid for 2 years and then I also decided to enroll my daughter. I liked the teaching method and structure and appreciated that it had a preschool feel vs a daycare. The team is very attentive to the details of your child which I appreciated. Thank you to the Safari Kid team for providing a great foundation for my children! read more

My kid enjoyed his time to the most during his stays in Safari Kids. I will say the best place for any kid to explore and learn. We really like and super thankful to all the teacher and staff in safari kids.we will be touch will all the lovely teacher. read more

Our son began his journey at Safari Kid (Treat) as a toddler and just graduated a little boy ready for TK! He spent most of his tenure there with Ms. Autumn, Ms. Karen, Ms. Alyssa and Ms. Sarah... all wonderful teachers who truly care. Our daughter also attends Safari Kid (Oak Grove) and has had nothing short of the same experience. Ms. Neeha, Ms. Sheree, Ms. Ebony -- and her true best buddy Ms. Autumn -- have not only helped her shine and learn, but helped potty train her (which was huge!). Our daughter wakes up every day incredibly excited to go to Safari Kid. The facilities, they are always clean, safe and comfortable. We have been pleased overall with both Safari Kid schools in Walnut Creek. Our children have had fun, made a few first best friends and -- thanks to the teachers and staff -- are set up for academic success! read more

Great school and great staff. The Ms. Autumn, Ms. Noorah and Ms. Shelley work diligently for what's best for the kids and through what ever challenges a kid may have. They help kids learn boundaries and grow into well round students ready for kindergarten and the world beyond. read more

This daycare has been open for a couple of years now and is getting into its groove. There are still some issues with communication by the team running the school with the families (re holidays, changes in school staffing, etc.). But this issue is balanced out by the warm and stimulating environment offered to the kids. This is by far the most diverse school we have come across in this area - families and teachers come from around the globe. (My three year old son gleefully counts to 10 in English, Spanish, and Filipino.) And we have found all of the teachers to be warm and engaging. Also, this school offers the most coverage for families with working parents. 7:30 a.m. opening time and 6:00 p.m. closing time and hardly any holidays where the school is closed. This school deserves a close look if you are searching for a daycare and/or afterschool program. (Note: it is down the street from Bancroft Elementary and the school will pick-up kids from Bancroft for the afterschool program.) read more