Recognition of Excellence · Redwood City, CA · 2026

Safari Kid Redwood City

1709 Woodside Rd, Redwood City, CA 94061
https://www.safarikid.com/redwood-city/
🏆 Ranked #8 in Redwood City · 6.1 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 10 in Redwood City
Top 10 in Redwood City
Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Redwood City. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Infant Care
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Redwood City. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
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Safari Kid Redwood City is a CDSS CCLD-licensed center-based provider at 1709 Woodside Rd in Redwood City, serving infants through 8th graders with consistent programming across all developmental stages. The center employs a research-driven curriculum blending Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf approaches around whole-child development, with weekly photo updates and drive-thru pickup with ID verification. Parent feedback on Yelp highlights a meticulously clean facility, professional leadership under director Denise Miller-Maciag, and well-designed modern classrooms supporting learning and play. Mixed Winnie reviews and isolated reports of communication barriers with Spanish-speaking staff suggest prospective families should confirm enrollment support for multilingual household needs.

Safety5.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0

Programs & curriculum

Curriculum & approach: Research-driven, progressive approach centered on Whole Child Development across six domains (cognitive, social, language & literacy, physical, emotional, health & care) using their proprietary WISDOM Learning Path. Emphasizes play- and sensory-based learning, STEM, and hands-on inquiry-based learning through art, music, and outdoor play.

Programs & activities: Programs span Infant (from 3 months), Toddler (from 18 months), Preschool (from 2 years), Pre-K/TK (from 4 years), After School (TK-6th grade), and Summer Camp (TK-6th grade). Activities include music, art, outdoor play, STEM, storytelling, sensory learning, and fine/gross motor skill development.

What sets it apart: Open Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:30 PM at 1709 Woodside Rd, Redwood City; California licenses #414004932 and #414004927. Highlights regular assessments, personalized approach, parent communication, and a modern learning environment with outdoor areas.

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