Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.32
- Local median
- 0.23
SAFARI KID SAN MATEO
521 E 5TH AVENUE, San Mateo, CA 94402
- Facility:
- 414004532
- Type:
- DAY CARE CENTER
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 17, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- California Community Care Licensing Division
- District office:
- Not listed
- License effective:
- Not found
- Capacity:
- 72
Inspection snapshot
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Latest inspectionJuly 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 8, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for SAFARI KID SAN MATEO from October 15, 2021 through July 15, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on July 15, 2026 and involved incident records, with a due date of July 22, 2026.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 1
12 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 4 local median in 94402
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 32%
- Local median
- 23%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.11
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Child guidance
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 2, 2025December 23, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- 101212(d)(1)(E) Reporting Requirements: Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. (1) Events reported shall include the following:(E) Epidemic outbreaks. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: At 11:25AM. Based on information obtained; LPA confirmed facility did not report outbreak of communicable illness to the department. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- Report comments
- At 11:25AM. Based on information obtained; LPA confirmed facility did not report outbreak of communicable illness to the department. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 22, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101212(d)(1)(E) - 101212(d)(1)(E)
- Official code
- 101212(d)(1)(E)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 101223 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 staff and other persons. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on evidence collected, LPA determined staff spoke appropriately to day care child. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- Inspector notes
- Based on evidence collected, LPA determined staff spoke appropriately to day care child. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by January 14, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101223(a)(1) - 101223(a)(1)
- Official code
- 101223(a)(1)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 101238(b) All children shall be protected against hazards within the center through provision of the following: (1) Protective devices including but not limited to nonslip material on rugs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: At 10:15AM., Based on observation, LPA confirmed non-griping step stools (4) located in children bathrooms. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- Report comments
- At 10:15AM., Based on observation, LPA confirmed non-griping step stools (4) located in children bathrooms. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by December 5, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238(b)(1) - 101238(b)(1)
- Official code
- 101238(b)(1)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 101223(a)(3) 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 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. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on evidence collected, LPA determined facility staff handled daycare child in a rough manner. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- Report comments
- Based on evidence collected, LPA determined facility staff handled daycare child in a rough manner. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by October 13, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101223(a)(3) - 101223(a)(3)
- Official code
- 101223(a)(3)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 1596.955(a)(4) (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: 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.
- Inspector notes
- 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.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by June 30, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.955(a)(5) - 1596.955(a)(5)
- Official code
- 1596.955(a)(5)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 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 visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: 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.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by November 20, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
- Official code
- 101238(a)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report