Welcome to Safari Childcare

Trusted Nursery in Essex, Providing Quality Childcare Services

Daycare Locations

Choose from our nurturing, home-from-home childcare settings in Hutton and Runwell.

Our Curriculum

Our tailor-made curriculum begins with your child—celebrating their uniqueness and building the foundations for a bright and successful future.

Before & After School Care

Our before & after school clubs offers a warm, welcoming environment where children can relax, refuel, and enjoy their time with friends and familiar faces.

What Makes Safari Childcare Different?

At Safari Childcare, we provide high-quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years, supporting babies through to preschoolers as they grow in confidence and independence.

Across our settings in Hutton and Runwell, we offer welcoming, well-equipped environments, experienced and caring staff, and enriching learning experiences both indoors and outdoors. All of our nurseries are Good Ofsted-rated, giving parents peace of mind while children explore, learn, and thrive.

Celebrating our safari team

A Proud Moment for Safari

Kerry is an Award Finalist!

We are delighted to celebrate Kerry’s recognition as a finalist. Join us in congratulating her on this exciting achievement.

Chanel Takes the Stage!

Our founder and owner, Chanel Lassman, will be speaking at the Nursery Management Show on 27 November 2026.

Recipe for Success: Centralised Catering Across a Nursery Group

Explore Our Locations

Exceptional Full Daycare Services in Essex - Across 2 Convenient Locations.

Safari Childcare | Hutton, Brentwood

Safari Childcare | Runwell, Wickford

Explore Our Age Groups

Comprehensive Daycare in Essex for Ages 3 Months–5 Years

Babies

3 - 24 Months

Toddlers

2 - 3 Years

Preschoolers

3 - 5 Years

Nurturing Little Explorers Across Essex

Where Childhood
Becomes an Adventure

A warm, home-from-home nursery experience where children feel secure,
inspired and excited to explore the world around them.

Trusted Nursery in Essex, Providing Quality Childcare Services

Everything Your Family Needs to Explore

Our Nurseries

Discover our welcoming Hutton and Runwell settings and find the right nursery for your family.

Our Curriculum

See how stories, play and real-world discovery support confident, curious little explorers every day.

Age Groups

Explore nurturing care and learning thoughtfully tailored around babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

Home-from-Home Care

Warm, welcoming environments help children feel secure, settled and comfortable from the moment they arrive.

Learning Through Discovery

Children are encouraged to explore, investigate and learn through play, curiosity and hands-on experiences.

People Who Know Your Child

Our educators build strong relationships with every child, getting to know their personality, interests and individual needs.

Why Choose Safari?

More Than Childcare.
A Place to Belong.

At Safari Childcare, children are supported to feel safe, confident and curious, with meaningful experiences that help them learn, grow and develop at their own pace.

What Parents Say

Loved by Safari Families

Exceptional Full Daycare Services in Essex

Two Nurseries. One Safari Family

Hutton, Brentwood

Explore our Hutton nursery, facilities, opening times and availability.

Runwell, Wickford

Explore our Runwell nursery, facilities, opening times and availability.

Comprehensive Daycare in Essex for Ages 3 Months–5 Years

Little Steps. Big Adventures.

Childcare for Babies

Childcare for Toddlers

Childcare for Pre-schoolers

Come & See Us

Experience Safari
for Yourself

Meet our educators, explore the environment and see what makes a Safari childhood special.

Safari Announcements

A Proud Moment for Safari!

Chanel Takes the Stage!

Our founder and owner, Chanel Lassman, will be speaking at the Nursery Management Show on 27 November 2026.

Recipe for Success: Leading Change in Early Years Food and Nutrition

Kerry is an Award Finalist!

We are delighted to celebrate Kerry’s recognition as a finalist. Join us in congratulating her on this exciting achievement.

Click here to find out more.