--- title: "Safari Kindergarten — Rated Good by Ofsted | Nursery Advice" description: "Safari Kindergarten, a nursery in Bury — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Since attending their social and number skills have increased dramatically and love spending their time at nursery.\nThere 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.\nI would recomend the nursery to any friends i know.", "datePublished": "2017-01-30T21:25:03.373Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Jade Jackson" }, "reviewBody": "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!", "datePublished": "2024-08-30T16:25:13.828551Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Diana Gumbo" }, "reviewBody": "I highly recommend this nursery. 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Safari Kindergarten # Safari Kindergarten Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2022) · 4.6 (9 parent reviews) · Unit 1, Lowercroft Business Park, Bury, BL8 3PA · Bury Number of places 43 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Aug 2022 Local authority Bury About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 children Strong bonds with staff Effective SEND support Specialist teachers Strong parent partnership Love of reading encouraged ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2019 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Safari Kindergarten Inspection date Aug 2022 Inspection no. 10208459 Lead inspector Susie Millward Sampson Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50194266)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2530966) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=safari-kindergarten-bl8-3pa-2530966) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Safari Kindergarten Last inspected 2 August 2022 · Susie Millward Sampson Safeguarding effective 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 - 1 support all staff to enhance children's conversational skills by encouraging them to think critically and engage in meaningful interactions. Inspection #10208459 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50194266) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV7EUjHgfxxJGZqrvNpkWJTNCYlh3IFf2_1xd_ar5Pwr1Wtr9jt9A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRaUxDY0hBEAE!2m1!1s0x487ba45aa720451d:0xec62c52194b2af47) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXZMEpPJZZjPNQ4CQck5fizIG7EgKgUhzOpKT5QtubUBdt7JY8=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) 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! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNIZ0xYX3Z3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487ba45aa720451d:0xec62c52194b2af47) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV5-IyJsL2LJlh1cPw_GBriwnrFDGIXXT2gOtv51TEv3BeZLLX5=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNLamNueHJRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487ba45aa720451d:0xec62c52194b2af47) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUjmk0GQgy-YV2bmClxEMw5CX7mksuwlwtLoeFGK84m0dN7qENY=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNyNktURVdnEAE!2m1!1s0x487ba45aa720451d:0xec62c52194b2af47) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXTTJ2885H6AzH9camRUkCVMlCqaDddFnZ9r6kKXE45C2VJQ8y2=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ4dy1hdlF3EAE!2m1!1s0x487ba45aa720451d:0xec62c52194b2af47) Reviews from Google for Safari Kindergarten. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17033393488687968071&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: August 2022 - September 2022 Good - August 2022 Good ## Frequently asked about Safari Kindergarten ### How does Safari Kindergarten support children with SEND? ### What are the opening hours at Safari Kindergarten? ### What do parents value about Safari Kindergarten? ### Whereabouts is Safari Kindergarten? ### Which funded hours does Safari Kindergarten accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Bury Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Safari Kindergarten. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Educare For Early Years (Bury) Bury · BL8 1PL 5.0(24 reviews) ](/nursery/educare-for-early-years-bury-bl8-1pl-ey490424) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 mi ### Mulberry Bush Nursery Walshaw Bury · BL8 1SU 4.9(8 reviews) ](/nursery/mulberry-bush-nursery-walshaw-bl8-1su-ey415343) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mi ### Wellington Villa Nursery Bury · BL8 2NX ](/nursery/wellington-villa-nursery-bl8-2nx-ey302503) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### First Steps Day Nursery & Pre-School Bury · BL8 1PB 4.7(15 reviews) ](/nursery/first-steps-day-nursery-pre-school-limited-bl8-1pb-ey486241) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.3 mi ### Mulberry Bush Nursery Tottington Bury · BL8 3NJ 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/mulberry-bush-nursery-tottington-bl8-3nj-ey415315) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.4 mi ### Little Holcombe Nursery Bury · BL8 1JD ](/nursery/little-holcombe-nursery-bl8-1jd-316753) [See all nurseries in Bury →](/search?q=Bury) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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