Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Newark. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Newark. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
Best Culture
Earned the highest culture score in Newark. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Newark. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Full Ranking Detail
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Safari Kid – Newark (Newark Blvd) is a CCLD-licensed, center-based provider at 34899 Newark Blvd in Newark, serving toddlers through elementary-age children since December 2012. The center operates from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM with a licensed capacity of 94 children and offers a research-driven, self-directed curriculum with enrichment programs including music, art, movement, and outdoor learning. Parents consistently praise the caring, patient teaching staff for fostering measurable language and social skill growth, and highlight the dedicated outdoor play space as a notable differentiator. With a 4.1-star Google rating across 41 reviews reflecting established community presence, the center delivers organized enrichment including plays, spelling bees, and quiz shows; a single Type B citation from March 2022 warrants verification with CCLD, and the absence of a dedicated infant program should be noted for families seeking care under 12 months.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Research-driven curriculum drawing from renowned early childhood philosophies, emphasizing self-directed learning, exploration, and whole child development across cognitive, social, language, physical, and emotional domains.
Programs & activities: Entry Level Preschool (age 2+), Intermediate Preschool, After School (TK-6th), Elementary (1st-2nd), Summer Camp (TK-6th), local school drop-off/pick-up; enrichment includes music, movement, art, hands-on activities, and outdoor learning.
What sets it apart: Open Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM. Regular assessments to track individual child progress with personalized learning paths. Multiple lead teachers with early childhood education credentials.
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Top 10 in Newark
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Most Compassionate
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Best Culture
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Best Arts & Music
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest arts & music score in Newark. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.</span>
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