Safari Kid Pleasanton — Local services in Pleasanton

SKP is an outstanding school! My younger child has been part of the SKP family since preschool and is now in 2nd grade, attending their extended care program.

Ms. Lakshmi is incredibly caring and takes a genuine, personal interest in each child’s development and growth. Our experience with all the teachers has been excellent—every one of them is patient, talented, and deeply committed to working with the kids.

The afterschool program is fantastic—they ensure children complete their daily homework, which has been a huge help. Beyond that, SKP offers a diverse and enriching curriculum that focuses on academic development (math, science, reading, writing, art, language) as well as extracurriculars like chess, clay art, dance, and more.

Throughout the year, they organize wonderful events and concerts, which the kids absolutely love! Their holiday schedules are also very convenient and thoughtfully designed for busy families like ours. Both of my children have also attended their summer camps, which have been equally great.

Overall, I highly recommend SKP to any family looking for excellent childcare and enrichment throughout their child’s...

We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Safari Kids! Our 3-year-old daughter has absolutely blossomed since joining. The teachers are warm, nurturing, and truly invested in each child’s growth.

Mostly I like how Ms Lakshmi takes care of each child individually. She knows what each one is doing in class and watches the growth of the kid personally.

She comes home excited every day — singing new songs, showing off her art projects, and talking about her new friends. We love how the school balances play, learning, and social development in such a thoughtful, age-appropriate way.

Same goes for the Summer camp.. Our 3 grader is going there from last 2 years and she is so happy.. Made lots of new friends and learned new stuffs.

The classroom environment is cheerful and safe, and communication with staff is always open and kind. It gives us such peace of mind knowing she’s in such caring hands.

We’re so grateful for this beautiful start to her learning journey — thank you for creating such a joyful, inspiring place for little...

This review has been long overdue—I've been wanting to write it for a while. Firstly, I feel great about choosing the right preschool and aftercare for my kids. Ms. Lakshmi is a wonderful and genuinely caring person. She not only takes care of the kids but also ensures that parents feel heard and respected for what they go through.

One moment that truly touched me was when I was running late to pick up my kids due to traffic—a stressful and exhausting drive from San Jose to Pleasanton. I called Ms. Lakshmi to inform her that I would be a few minutes late due to heavy traffic. The first thing she said was, ‘Don’t worry, we will take care of them. Please don’t rush—drive safe.’ It was the first time I had heard such kind and reassuring words from a school.

I’ve enrolled my kids in other Safari Kids centers before, but I’ve never felt this level of warmth and sense of belonging. I truly appreciate Ms. Lakshmi and the entire school for the values, discipline, and care they bring to both kids and parents. Thank you...