Wraparound Childcare in Wickford, Essex

St Luke's Primary School

We provide children with a range of nutritious meals throughout the day, including breakfast before school and a freshly prepared hot dinner in the afternoon. Fresh fruit is always available as a healthy snack option.

When children arrive back with us, they have plenty of space to burn off energy in our large hall, with a variety of activities to suit all interests. From sports and creative arts to construction toys, board games and both free and guided play, there is always something engaging to get involved in. For those who prefer a quieter moment, we also offer a comfortable lounge area with sofas and beanbags, perfect for unwinding after the school day.

In the warmer months, children can enjoy time outdoors in our courtyard garden or take short supervised trips to the nearby park, just a minute’s walk away. Whether you need reliable wraparound care or a fun and supportive holiday club, we offer a safe and welcoming environment for children to enjoy.

Before & After School Care in Runwell, Wickford

Why Choose Safari Clubs?

Our Wickford Wraparound facilities are based at St Luke’s Primary School in Runwell, providing a safe and welcoming space where children can relax before and after school, with access to excellent on-site facilities.

"Good" Ofsted Rating

We are proud to hold a “Good” Ofsted rating, reflecting the quality of our care and environment.

Nutritious, Home-Cooked Meals

Children receive a healthy breakfast, a hot after-school meal, and fresh fruit throughout the day.

Safe & Familiar School Setting

Based at St Luke’s Primary School in Runwell, our setting offers a safe and familiar space where children can play, relax and feel supported by our friendly, experienced team.

Testimonials

What Our Runwell Parents Say...

"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 ❤️"

"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."

"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."

"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!"

"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."