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408-769-3504
20100 Stevens Creek Blvd Cupertino, CA 95014
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Intermediate-Level Preschool in Cupertino

Preschool Education Program for Children Starting at 3 Years

Curious Twiga Intermediate Level Preschool is designed for children who are ready to progress beyond a beginner-level preschool program. At Safari Kid Cupertino, we introduce a more structured and challenging curriculum while preserving the hands-on exploration, movement, conversation, and play that keep young children engaged.

Teacher-guided activities help children practice concentration, interact with peers, and develop greater independence. Small class sizes and individualized care and attention allow us to respond to each child’s learning style and developmental needs.

Call (408) 769-3504 or contact us online to discuss whether this program is the right next step for your child.

Five Areas of Whole Child Development

Early academic skills develop alongside communication, movement, relationships, emotional growth, and self-care. Our research-driven curriculum connects these areas through interactive experiences, nurturing guidance, and open-ended exploration.

Curious Twiga supports five areas of Whole Child Development:

  • Cognitive Development: Hands-on learning encourages children to explore ideas, approach problems, and make connections.
  • Language and Literacy Development: Stories, conversation, vocabulary, and group speaking provide varied opportunities to use and understand language.
  • Physical Development: Gross motor development, fine motor development, movement, and sensory experiences are incorporated into learning.
  • Social and Emotional Development: Cooperative experiences give children opportunities to recognize feelings, consider other perspectives, and participate in a group.
  • Health and Care Development: The curriculum supports children as they develop greater awareness of personal care and well-being.

A Clear Path Through the Preschool Years

Our Cupertino center offers a developmental pathway from Entry Level Preschool to Intermediate Level Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten. This progression helps families consider their child’s current stage and the next level of learning.

Our educational approach draws from Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and other respected methodologies. We balance predictable guidance with play-based learning, ongoing assessments, and opportunities for children to follow their curiosity. Regular communication, parent collaboration, and family events keep families connected to their child’s experience.

Discover The Difference Safari Kid nurtures every aspect of your child’s development.
  • Cognitive

    We encourage curiousity and a love for learning that inspires children to explore and discover.

  • Social

    Children learn vital social skills through activities that emphasize cooperation and sharing.

  • Language & Literacy

    Communication skills are developed through interactive and engaging activities.

  • Physical

    We ensure children build strong, healthy bodies while fostering a love for movement.

  • Emotional

    Our approach to emotional learning helps children recognize, express, and manage feelings.

  • Health & Care

    Children learn to recognize and attend to their own needs, those of others, and the environment.

Empowering Bright Futures Cultivating Curiosity, Confidence, and Lifelong Learning
  • Whole Child Development
    We nurture academic, social, emotional, and physical development through play.
  • Cutting-Edge Curriculum
    Research-backed education provides
an invaluable headstart.
  • Welcoming Environment
    Thoughtfully designed facilities foster curiosity, safety, and rich learning.
Safari Kid Milestones
  • 2005
    The first Safari Kid Launches
in Newark, CA
  • 2007
    Safari Kid’s Eclectic Philosophy is Introduced
  • 2008
    The Proprietary
Booklet System
is Released
  • 2009
    After-School
Programs & Summer Camp Launch
  • 2011
    The Safari Kid Toddler Program is Launched
  • 2014
    The Safari Kid Infant Program is Launched
  • 2015
    Environmental Guidelines Are Developed
  • 2020
    The Kindergarten Program is Launched
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Curious Twiga Curriculum Experiences

Children encounter ideas through conversation, stories, movement, sensory play, creative expression, and guided problem-solving. Each named curriculum experience gives these learning formats a purposeful role in the program.

Intermediate Level Preschool includes:

  • Global Child TEMBO Talks: Children explore social-emotional development and social studies through age-appropriate discussions and experiences.
  • Tumbling Tots Physical Play: Gross motor activities include yoga, breathing, stretching, and mindfulness practices.
  • Fingertips: Sensory play provides opportunities for fine motor development.
  • CHIRP: Language development and group speaking activities include vocabulary development, oration, American Sign Language, and Second Language instruction.
  • Story Explorers: Story-based experiences support listening, critical thinking, logical reasoning, and creative expression.
  • STREAM: This integrated framework brings together science, technology, reading, pre-writing skills, engineering, arts, and math.
What Parents Are Saying
    School environment is exceptional. Very colorful, bright, and playful environment, which attracts children’s attention.
    Katie LO
    The dedicated staff at Safari Kids create a nurturing and stimulating environment, making it a perfect place for early childhood development.
    Sushma Venkatayogi
    I would recommend safari kid to anyone looking for a great experience.
    Jill Turek
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Preschool Readiness Beyond Early Academics

Readiness for the next stage of learning involves more than recognizing letters, numbers, or patterns. Children also need opportunities to communicate their needs, cooperate with peers, manage emotions, participate in a group, and approach unfamiliar tasks.

Advanced hands-on learning supports problem-solving skills and adaptability, while language exploration supports communication and cultural awareness. Cooperative play and emotional learning give children practice with kindness, empathy, perspective-taking, and emotional intelligence.

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Explore Program Fit & Enrollment

If you’re looking for a thoughtful balance of structured learning and hands-on exploration, tell us about your child’s preschool experience, interests, and developmental stage. We can share more information and help you consider whether the curriculum fits your child’s current needs.

Call (408) 769-3504 or contact us online to speak with us about program fit and enrollment information.

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