Term time / All Year
Term Time
Safari Childcare in Colchester
Ofsted: Good
(May 2022)
Number of places
32 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2022
Local authority
Essex
About this day nursery
Safari Childcare, which opened in 2019, is a term-time childcare setting for children aged 2–4 years. 30pm.
The staff are fully aware of children's individual needs and interests, including those who require additional support, ensuring activities are precisely focused on each child's unique requirements. The latest Ofsted inspection, on 10th May 2022, rated Safari Childcare as 'Good' in all areas.
Children arrive excitedly, leaving parents with ease due to the welcoming staff. They relish their time, keen to engage in new experiences and demonstrating inquisitiveness, such as cutting and tasting fruits.
Children become fully engrossed in their play, initiating their own learning by selecting resources and exploring textures and colours. The setting provides a rich environment for both indoor and outdoor learning.
For example, children are supported in discussions about building a den in the garden when it rains, demonstrating problem-solving and negotiation skills. Parents speak highly of the care and education their children receive, noting how quickly children settle and the good progress they make, especially in language development due to the approachable and friendly staff who know them well.
The manager and deputy are committed to providing meaningful and fun learning opportunities, with a strong focus on staff development, which positively impacts outcomes for children.
What it's like
Children excitedly arrive at nursery and leave their parents with ease due to welcoming staff. They are keen to engage in new experiences, demonstrating inquisitiveness and eagerness to learn, such as cutting and tasting fruits. Children become fully engrossed in their play, initiating their own learning through selecting resources and exploring textures and colors.
Welcoming EnvironmentInquisitive LearnersIndividualised SupportStrong Language DevelopmentEngaging Outdoor PlaySupportive Staff
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
Key facts
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Safari Childcare
Last inspected 10 May 2022
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Children excitedly arrive at nursery and leave their parents with ease due to welcoming staff. They are keen to engage in new experiences, demonstrating inquisitiveness and eagerness to learn, such as cutting and tasting fruits. Children become fully engrossed in their play, initiating their own learning through selecting resources and exploring textures and colors.
Inspector highlights
- The manager and deputy show commitment and passion in providing meaningful and fun learning opportunities, with a focus on staff development.
- Parents speak highly of the care and education, noting that children settle quickly and make good progress, especially in language development.
- Staff are fully aware of children's individual needs, including those with additional support requirements or EAL, providing targeted activities.
- Staff skilfully engage children in meaningful conversations, encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving.
- Children's behaviour is very good, with staff setting high expectations and encouraging negotiation to solve problems.
Areas to develop
- 1help children to understand how to take more care of their environment and resources, particularly when they are leading their own play.
Inspection #10208538 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents speak highly of the care and education their children receive.
They discuss how friendly and approachable the staff are.
Parents comment that their children settle quickly as the staff know them well and feel reassured that the children make good progress.
Many comment on their children's language development and the extra support that is offered if they need additional help.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff are fully aware of children's individual needs and interests, which includes children who require additional support. Activities are provided with a precise focus on supporting each child's unique needs.
Outdoor space
Children decide they need to build a den in the garden when it starts to rain. They discuss how they are going to do this, fully supported by a member of staff. The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.
Parent Reviews of Safari Childcare
4.8
(17)
Akira Huang
4 months ago
I would highly reccomend. My daughter recently started at Safari Childcare Stanway, she is happy here throughout every time with the variety of activities they have to offer. It’s a wonderful and friendly group of staff, especially Frances. I always feel welcome and the feedback I receive every time is comprehensive and gives me a great deal of confidence.
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K w
4 months ago
My son loves going here he has learnt so much and made friends. The team are friendly everyone is very nice and he gets on well. They give daily reports and updates on children’s progress. Highly recommend.
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James Scott
2 years ago
Our little girl started at Safari Preschool in September 2023 and absolutely loves it. The staff are all very friendly and will welcome her in with a smile on their faces. They support her very well when she is having a "shy" moment and keep us informed if they have any issues. She talks positively about her friends and teachers, she will also sing new songs at home which she has learnt at preschool and tell us about what they do while she is there. Highly recommend them 👏
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lynsey jane
2 months ago
This nursery is highly recommended. Fran has really been there for my daughter and is an incredible role model
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Karen Broadhead
2 years ago
Safari is such a special nursery. All the staff are fabulous. My son and daughter both attend and they absolutely love it. A big thank you to all the staff for making it a fun, safe and educational environment, bursting with excitment and care for the children.
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Inspection history
Date: May 2022
- June 2022Good
- May 2022Good
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