Opening hours
Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm
Safari Kindergarten
Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2022)
Number of places
43 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2022
Local authority
Bury
About this day nursery
Safari Kindergarten, which opened in 2019, provides outstanding care and education for children aged 0–11 years. Operating all year round from 7:30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, the nursery is a friendly and welcoming setting where children are safe and happy, sharing strong bonds with staff, as noted in their "Good" Ofsted report from August 2022.
The dedicated staff greet children warmly, and parents feel confident in the care and attention their children receive. The nursery enriches children's learning with visits from specialist teachers, adding depth to their educational experiences.
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported by a dedicated staff member who works with external agencies to ensure children receive the necessary care, and funding is used effectively to achieve the best outcomes. Staff also ensure they count children as they move between outdoor and indoor areas, using a system of scarves to ensure all children are accounted for during transitions.
The nursery places a strong emphasis on a curriculum that covers all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage, with staff thoughtfully planning activities that build on children's existing knowledge and skills. Parents have access to an online learning diary, providing them with ideas for home learning and fostering a strong partnership between home and nursery.
The warm and friendly staff are praised by parents for their attentiveness and for listening to their ideas, contributing to a collaborative approach to children's learning.
What it's like
Children are safe and happy in this friendly nursery where they share strong bonds with staff, who greet them warmly. Parents are confident in the dedicated care and attention children receive, and appreciate the meaningful activities provided. Children also benefit from visits from specialist teachers, which adds depth to their learning.
Safe and happy childrenStrong bonds with staffEffective SEND supportSpecialist teachersStrong parent partnershipLove of reading encouraged
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2019
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Safari Kindergarten
Last inspected 2 August 2022 · Susie Millward Sampson
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 are safe and happy in this friendly nursery where they share strong bonds with staff, who greet them warmly. Parents are confident in the dedicated care and attention children receive, and appreciate the meaningful activities provided. Children also benefit from visits from specialist teachers, which adds depth to their learning.
Inspector highlights
- Children are safe and happy and share strong bonds with staff.
- Staff encourage a love of reading by regularly reading books to children.
- Leaders plan a curriculum that includes experiences across all areas of the early years foundation stage.
- Partnership with parents is strong, and staff develop two-way communication.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported, and all children make good progress.
Areas to develop
- 1support all staff to enhance children's conversational skills by encouraging them to think critically and engage in meaningful interactions.
Inspection #10208459 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents say they get lots of ideas for home learning through the online learning diary.
They appreciate the warm and friendly staff, who listen to their ideas.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. A dedicated member of staff liaises with outside agencies to ensure they receive the support they need. Leaders use funding wisely to help children achieve the best possible outcomes. All children make good progress from their individual starting points.
Outdoor space
Staff ensure they count children as they move between areas. They take a corresponding amount of scarves for children to hand back to them as they transition from outside. This helps to ensure all children are accounted for.
Parent Reviews of Safari Kindergarten
4.6
(9)
Owen Martin
9 years ago
My 3 year old and 2 Year old go to Bright Stars. Since attending their social and number skills have increased dramatically and love spending their time at nursery. There is a clear bond between my children and their key workers and all the staff at the nursery. All the kids their seem well behaved and friendly and always interact with parents during pick up time. I would recomend the nursery to any friends i know.
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Jade Jackson
a year ago
Fantastic nursery if I could give 10 stars I would.The staff are all friendly and attentive.There’s different activities done with the children daily,my 2 year old has a strong bond with her key worker and in general has a great relationship with everyone and is very happy,she looks forward to attending.This is her 2nd nursery and Safari kindergarten far exceeds the 1st one.She also comes home clean not like the previous place.Would highly recommend!
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Diana Gumbo
5 years ago
I highly recommend this nursery. My little one likes it and is thriving. The staff are friendly. The manager and deputy manager are brilliant. Great place.
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Philippa Mcmanus
a year ago
Scruffy dated nursery toilets don’t work and sinks are blocked it used to be a garage needs new pipe in building and old and dated.
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Anne-Marie Southworth
5 years ago
Lovely little nursery in lowercroft. Lovely nursery to work for. Fantastic staff. Very welcoming. Car park for parents just outside the nursery.
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Inspection history
Date: August 2022
- September 2022Good
- August 2022Good
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