At Safari Childcare, we believe that early years education should be more than just care—it should be a joyful, nurturing, and enriching experience that lays the foundation for a lifetime of learning. Here’s what sets us apart:
We pride ourselves on creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere where children feel safe and loved. Our settings are designed to be a ‘home from home’, ensuring that each child feels comfortable and secure as they explore and learn
Our team of qualified professionals and early years educators is committed to providing exceptional care and education. Each child is assigned a key person who works closely with families to understand and support your child’s unique needs, fostering strong, trusting relationships. Our highly qualified and skilled team provide the unique care for your little ones.
We offer bright, spacious settings equipped with a variety of resources that encourage exploration and creativity. Our environments are thoughtfully arranged to stimulate curiosity and support all areas of development
Our home grown independent curriculum is tailored to the interests and developmental stages of each child, ensuring that learning is engaging and meaningful. We incorporate the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to promote holistic development whilst naturing a love of life long learning through stories and bringing imagination to life!
We value open communication with families and strive to build strong partnerships. Regular updates and collaborative goal-setting ensure that parents are actively involved in their child’s learning journey. You can also see daily updates and photos through our parent app giving you an overview of your child’s day right in your hand.
With multiple settings across Essex, including Billericay, Runwell and Hutton, Safari Childcare has established a reputation for excellence in early years education. Our commitment to quality care is reflected in positive feedback from families and our continuous efforts to exceed expectations . If it’s good enough for our Directors children it’s perfect for yours!
Join the Safari Family and give your child the best start in life. We look forward to welcoming you and embarking on this exciting journey together.
At Safari Childcare, we believe early years education should be more than care, it should be a joyful, nurturing, enriching experience that lays the foundation for a lifetime of learning. Here’s what sets us apart:
Our award-winning team provides nurturing care and inspiring early education, helping every child feel valued and supported.
Our Hutton and Runwell nurseries are rated Good by Ofsted, giving families reassurance about our care and education.
Nutritionist-Approved Menu Freshly prepared meals and balanced snacks, approved by a certified nutritionist, support your child’s growth, energy and wellbeing.
Stay closely connected to your child's day with real-time digital updates, photos, and milestones delivered straight to your phone.
We create a warm, welcoming atmosphere where children feel safe, loved and ready to explore. Our settings offer a home-from-home environment, helping every child feel comfortable and secure as they learn, play and grow.
Our nurseries are rated Good by Ofsted, and we hold a 5-star food hygiene rating, giving families reassurance about the care we provide and the food we prepare.
We’re also proud to have been rated the top nursery in Essex for four consecutive years. This recognition reflects the dedication of our team and the trust families place in us to give their children a happy, nurturing start.
Our team of qualified professionals and early years educators is committed to providing exceptional care and education.
Each child is assigned a key person who works closely with families to understand and support your child’s unique needs, fostering strong, trusting relationships. Our highly qualified and skilled team provide the unique care for your little ones.
Our bright, spacious settings give children the freedom to explore, create and follow their curiosity. Thoughtfully arranged rooms and engaging resources support every area of development, making space for imaginative play, hands-on discovery and quiet moments.
Each environment is designed around the age and stage of the children who use it. From sensory experiences for babies to creative activities and problem-solving for preschoolers, we help children build confidence, make choices and become more independent.
Secure outdoor spaces extend these opportunities, giving children room to move, investigate and enjoy fresh air. Indoors and out, our surroundings are an active part of the learning experience, helping little explorers discover something new every day.
The best way to find out whether Safari is right for your family is to visit us in person.
Book an Open Day at our Hutton or Runwell nursery to meet our caring team, explore our welcoming spaces and discover how we support your child’s learning and development.
Ask questions, talk through your child’s needs and see what makes Safari a home from home for little explorers.
Our own independently developed curriculum starts with your child. By shaping learning around their interests, abilities and stage of development, we create experiences that feel engaging, meaningful and right for them.
Aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, our approach supports communication, physical development, confidence and social skills. Through stories, imaginative play and hands-on discovery, children are encouraged to ask questions, explore ideas and try new things.
We recognise that every child learns at their own pace. Our team builds on their strengths and supports their next steps, helping them become confident, independent learners while nurturing a love of learning that grows with them.
You know your child best, and we value the understanding you bring to their nursery journey. Through open communication and a close relationship with your child’s key person, we work together to support their needs, interests and development.
Our parent app keeps you connected with daily updates and photos, sharing the activities, discoveries and little achievements that make up your child’s day. Regular conversations also give you opportunities to ask questions, share news from home and discuss their progress.
Together, we agree on next steps and celebrate milestones, helping your child feel supported both at nursery and at home. We want you to feel informed, listened to and confident in the care your little one receives.
Join the Safari Family and give your child the best start in life.
We look forward to welcoming you and embarking on this exciting journey together.
