Early Preschool in Redwood City, CA

A Gentle Transition from Home to School for Children Starting at Age 2

At Safari Kid Redwood City, our Tembo Tots Entry Level Preschool program can ease the transition from home to school for children starting at age 2. Our welcoming teachers use consistent routines, structured guidance, and open-ended exploration to help children become comfortable in a school setting. The program supports whole-child development while recognizing each child’s interests, needs, and pace.

Our Redwood City campus includes bright indoor classrooms and outdoor play areas. Within these spaces, children can participate in guided activities, creative work, movement, peer interaction, and play-based learning.

Our preschool encourages curiosity, creativity, and confidence in all children. The curriculum addresses Cognitive Development, Language and Literacy Development, Physical Development, Social and Emotional Development, and Health and Care Development. Teachers adapt learning experiences to each child’s interests and needs.

Tembo Tots also provides a pathway into pre-kindergarten and later school stages. Children can begin building early independence, communication skills, classroom familiarity, and positive relationships that can support their next transition.

Contact us online today or call (650) 747-6681 to schedule a tour and learn more about our program.

A Whole-Child Curriculum for Beginning Preschool

Our research-driven curriculum draws inspiration from Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and other respected educational methodologies. It combines teacher-guided experiences with open-ended play, sensory exploration, creative activities, movement, and opportunities to interact with peers.

Tembo Tots supports five connected areas of development:

• Cognitive Development: Hands-on activities involving numbers, patterns, puzzles, exploration, and cause-and-effect relationships encourage children to investigate and solve age-appropriate problems.
• Language and Literacy Development: Storytelling, phonics, language games, basic foreign-language words, and sign language support communication. Activities and games also introduce pre-writing skills, letter recognition, and phonetic awareness.
• Physical Development: Drawing, painting, manipulating small objects, active play, and simple yoga stretches support fine and gross motor skills.
• Social and Emotional Development: Cooperative play, turn-taking, sharing, and guided emotional expression help children practice participating in a group and communicating with others.
• Health and Care Development: Mindfulness, breathing techniques, guided conflict resolution, and negotiation give children age-appropriate ways to express needs and work through everyday interactions.

The corporate Tembo Tots curriculum includes Global Child TEMBO Talks, Tumbling Tots, Busy Little Paws, CHIRP, STREAM, and Story Explorers. Together, these named program activities provide varied opportunities for storytelling, movement, creative work, early discovery, and classroom participation.

Research-Driven Learning with Individual Guidance

Our approach balances early academic foundations with social, emotional, creative, and physical development. Rather than expecting every child to engage in the same way, teachers observe children’s interests and responses, then adapt learning experiences to their current needs.

Ongoing assessments help our teachers track progress and refine instruction. Families stay connected through communication and opportunities to participate in the school community.

What to Expect During a Typical Preschool Day

Every morning, children are greeted by caring teachers who help them settle in and feel at home. The routine can include guided group time, hands-on learning centers, outdoor exploration, creative arts, music, story activities, and opportunities for quiet reading or rest. Children use classroom materials to explore ideas, collaborate with peers, and develop independence.

Consistent routines and gradual transitions can help children understand what comes next as they move between activities. Teachers balance active and quiet experiences while providing guidance during arrival, group participation, play, and activity changes. Outdoor play is part of the Redwood City routine when weather permits.

For children who are new to group care, short group experiences and familiar routines can make the early preschool transition more approachable. Teachers can help children form relationships, participate at their own pace, and become increasingly familiar with the classroom environment.

Enrollment & Communication with Families

After you reach out, we invite you to tour our campus and meet our teachers. During your visit, you can explore the classroom environment and ask about program routines, curriculum goals, communication, current availability, and what to expect before enrollment.

Once your child is enrolled, we keep home and school connected. We use Procare and social media updates, share daily highlights, conduct regular assessments, and offer family events. Feedback and collaboration can help keep parents connected to their child’s progress from day one.

Age-group specifications, availability, start dates, schedules, tuition, and enrollment requirements can vary by location. 

For current Redwood City details or to schedule a tour, call us at (650) 747-6681 or get in touch with us online.