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Safari Childcare in Billericay

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2024)
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5.0(5 parent reviews) ·70A Laindon Road, Billericay, CM12 9LD · Essex
Number of places
40 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2024
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

Safari Childcare, located in Billericay (CM12 9LD) and registered in 2013, provides a nurturing environment where children are happy and enjoy their time. The setting, operating from The Partyhouse, ensures a good quality of education with staff who are positive and respectful, acting as excellent role models.

With a capacity for 40 children and a current roll of 17, the staff demonstrate a sound knowledge of child development, allowing them to effectively plan next steps in learning for each child. Children are encouraged to be independent, from cutting up fruit at snack time to putting on their coats before going outside.

The indoor and outdoor environments are set up to promote self-chosen play and foster confidence. The leadership team is reflective and committed to continuous improvement, valuing advice from local authority advisers and supporting staff development through coaching and training.

This approach ensures all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress.

What it's like

Children are happy and enjoy their time in the setting. Staff are positive in their interactions with children. The environment is set up so that children can engage in self-chosen play, both indoors and outdoors. As a result, children show good levels of independence and confidence.

Happy childrenGood progressSupportive staffChild-focused activitiesStrong leadership

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, with pre-school operating from 9am until 3pm and out-of-school club from 7am until 8:30am and 3:30pm until 7pm.

Term time / All Year

Mixed

Established

2013

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Safari Childcare

Last inspected 8 October 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are happy and enjoy their time in the setting. Staff are positive in their interactions with children. The environment is set up so that children can engage in self-chosen play, both indoors and outdoors. As a result, children show good levels of independence and confidence.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and enjoy their time in the setting.
  • Staff are positive in their interactions, polite, and respectful, acting as good role models.
  • Children show good levels of independence and confidence, engaging in self-chosen play both indoors and outdoors.
  • Despite some new team members, staff have a sound knowledge of children's current development levels.
  • Leaders are reflective, have a clear and ambitious vision, and welcome advice from local authority advisers.
  • Staff provide a range of activities and experiences that children are eager to participate in.
  • Children's language development is supported through age-appropriate language from staff.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective and promote an open and positive culture.

Areas to develop

  • 1Strengthen the quality of staff interactions to challenge and extend learning more effectively during play.
  • 2Improve staff questioning techniques to allow children more time to think, respond, and verbalise ideas.
  • 3Develop hygiene procedures for handwashing after wiping children's noses to prevent cross-infection.
Inspection #10364992 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Gaps in children's development are recognised and acted on. Staff seek support from external agencies where appropriate. As a result, all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress.

Outdoor space

The environment is set up so that children can engage in self-chosen play, both indoors and outdoors.

Parent Reviews of Safari Childcare

5.0
(5)
Mike Sheerer
a year ago

I changed 2 different nurserys around Billericay because my daughter was crying a lot was not happy at all, but in Little Legs, totally different story, she is enjoying a lot. Extremely happy with all the staff there. Ineda love teacher Sarah sooo much.

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Janine Colton
4 years ago

Beautiful building, bright rooms, seperate creative room, homely environment, free flow play, wonderfully educational activities, degree qualified Pre School Teacher, Oustanding Ofsted rating.

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Eda Gjurra
2 years ago

My daughters love to go there. Very happy with the staff.

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Lucy Cooper
a week ago

My daughter has been very happy at Safari. She has learnt so much and her confidence and independence has grown so much since she has been there. Abi and Jess have been a pleasure to deal with and nothing is ever too much trouble. We will really miss seeing them when Sophie starts school in September. Thank you for everything.

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Sophie Brittleton
a month ago

Safari childcare has been amazing for my daughter. She absolutely thrives here and has a great connection with the staff. They are all so friendly and reassuring that your children are in safe hands. Especially Jess and Abby.

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Inspection history

Date: May 2014

  • October 2024Good
  • January 2023Good
  • November 2018Outstanding
  • May 2014Good

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