About Us

Discover What Makes Safari Special

WHO ARE SAFARI CHILDCARE?

Where Care, Learning and Adventure Begin

At Safari Childcare, we provide high-quality early years care in a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued and excited to learn.

Through our bespoke curriculum, Safari Signature Sessions and freshly prepared meals, we support every child’s confidence, curiosity and development.

Expert-Led Early Education

Our curriculum is designed by Early Years specialists to support learning through stories, exploration, play and real-world experiences.

Enriching Experiences

Safari Signature Sessions give children extra opportunities to enjoy music, movement, wellbeing, food discovery, maths, phonics and school readiness.

Nurturing Care

We create a warm, home-from-home environment where children feel safe, settled and encouraged to grow in confidence.

OUR CURRICULUM

Inspiring Little Ones to Explore, Learn & Grow

Our bespoke curriculum has been designed by Early Years specialists to support children’s learning, development and wellbeing through play, stories, exploration and meaningful experiences.

Fully aligned with the EYFS, our curriculum helps children build confidence, communication skills, independence and curiosity, giving them strong foundations for nursery, school and life beyond.

Every activity is carefully planned to encourage children to ask questions, solve problems, express themselves and explore the world around them in a way that feels exciting, natural and age-appropriate.

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Testimonials

What Our Parents Say...

Abigail Wright
Abigail Wright
Google Verified
"Since Lilly has started nursery back in April she has come leaps and bounds with her communication and her milestones her key worker and all the girls in cubs have worked so hard to look after her and get her where she needs to be and she always comes home happy and healthy and loves everyone, just seeing her little face light up each time she goes to nursery or even when I mention nursery to her just makes my heart melt. Lilly loves safari so much and I couldn’t have picked a better place ❤️"
Kate J
Kate J
Google Verified
"My little girl has been attending Safari Runwell since June. As a first time Mum it was incredibly daunting to leave my baby for the first time but the staff at Safari made the transition as smooth as possible for myself and my daughter. Since starting nursery I have found that she has learnt lots of new skills and she is absolutely thriving. The team is wonderful, her key person Rachel is always enthusiastic and full of energy, along with Georgia, Amira and Taya in the cub room. The management staff, Shannon, Selina and Chanel all know my daughter well and take a genuine interest in her development. I would absolutely recommend Safari Runwell."
Georgia Vanner
Georgia Vanner
Google Verified
"My daughter absolutely loves being here, and is always happy going in. We get lovely pictures of her taken throughout the day along with what she's been up to. All staff are so friendly and passionate about what they do."
Emily Bethan
Emily Bethan
Google Verified
"My daughter attended Safari from 9 months and had a lovely experience. She always went to nursery with a smile on her face and came home happy and full of stories about her day. She really bonded with Rachel and Becky although loved all the staff, talking fondly about Charlotte and Shannon who were always so friendly and showed genuine care for our girl. As a parent, we felt that concerns were taken seriously and dealt with promptly which made us feel confident in the care our daughter received. We look forward to our twins joining the tribe!"
Charlotte Lostak
Charlotte Lostak
Google Verified
"Our oldest son has just graduated from Safari & he thoroughly enjoyed his time there, forming fantastic bonds with the staff & being supported in so many ways. Our youngest son has just started, & we have been lucky enough to have Rachel as our key worker again. Rachel is a bright young lady who really does care about the children; she is a great asset to the Safari Runwell team! All the staff are fantastic, they all take the time getting to know your children & make you feel welcome. The children are very well fed, we receive regular updates about everything going on, & most importantly I have no worries leaving my son in Safari’s capable hands."

SAFARI SIGNATURE SESSIONS

Learning Beyond the Curriculum

Our Safari Signature Sessions are carefully planned enrichment experiences that sit alongside our core curriculum, giving children even more opportunities to explore, discover and grow.

From music, movement and wellbeing to phonics, maths, cooking, nutrition and school readiness, these sessions help children build confidence, curiosity and important skills for life.

Designed to go beyond everyday early education, Safari Signature Sessions create memorable learning moments that inspire children to try new things, express themselves and develop a lifelong love of learning.

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SAVANNAH KITCHEN

Nutritious Meals for Busy Little Explorers

At Safari Childcare, we believe great nutrition plays an important role in helping children learn, grow and feel their best throughout the day.

Through our Savannah Kitchen, children enjoy freshly prepared meals and snacks that are carefully planned to support healthy development, energy, concentration and wellbeing.

Our approach goes beyond mealtimes, helping children build a positive relationship with food through new flavours, food discovery, growing activities and engaging nutrition experiences.

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Hutton, Brentwood

Runwell, Wickford

BOOK AN OPEN DAY!

Come and Explore Safari Childcare

The best way to experience Safari Childcare is to visit us in person. Our Open Days give families the opportunity to explore our nursery environments, meet our friendly team and see how our approach to care, learning and development comes to life.

Whether you are considering Runwell or Hutton, we would love to welcome you, answer your questions and help you discover the right nursery setting for your child.

During your visit, you can learn more about our curriculum, Safari Signature Sessions, Savannah Kitchen, facilities, daily routines and the support we provide to help children feel happy, settled and confident.

OUR FACILITIES

A Home-from-Home Environment

At Safari Childcare, we create warm, welcoming spaces where children feel safe, settled and ready to explore. Our nurseries are designed to feel nurturing and familiar, while giving children the freedom to play, learn and grow with confidence.

From calm indoor areas to engaging outdoor spaces, every part of our environment is carefully planned to support children’s independence, imagination, wellbeing and development.

We want every child to feel a true sense of belonging at Safari, surrounded by caring educators, meaningful experiences and spaces that help them feel happy, secure and excited for each day.

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JOIN THE TEAM

Join a Team That Helps Children Thrive

At Safari Childcare, our team plays a vital role in creating the warm, nurturing and inspiring environments that children enjoy every day.

We are always interested in hearing from passionate early years professionals who share our commitment to high-quality care, meaningful learning and giving children the very best start in life.

Whether you are an experienced practitioner or looking to take the next step in your early years career, Safari Childcare offers a supportive setting where you can grow, develop and make a real difference.