Safari Stars Nursery

4 Parkhouse Court, Hatfield AL10 9RQ
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9.5 23 Reviews
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Care Provided by Safari Stars Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • MAADD Nurseries Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Shital Shah (Owner)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • Total Places for Children
  • 97
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:45-18:00
    Tuesday 07:45-18:00
    Wednesday 07:45-18:00
    Thursday 07:45-18:00
    Friday 07:45-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Safari Stars Nursery

  • Fees effective from 1st January, 2024
    All inclusive full day - from £70 (dependant on age group)

  • Addtional consumable fees may be applicable
  • Parking

  • Parking is to the rear of the nursery; parking permits are required.


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Safari Stars Nursery Reviews (23)

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9.5

Safari Stars Nursery has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.543) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Safari Stars Nursery has 23 reviews.

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Review from Vidushi W (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended this nursery (when it was also bright comets) since he was 7 months old. It is the best investment for his future as we see his growth through what he learns with them. We love and appreciate the team so much. They have a range of days for the kids to dress up and encourage the parents
and grandparents to see what they do there as well. We are so glad that we chose them.

Reply from Kirsty Pratchett, Manager at Safari Stars Nursery

Hi Vidushi, thank you for your positive review. Here at Safari Stars, our staff and team work hard to make every child's journey a memorable one and we are glad these expectations have been met.


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Review from Z K (Father of Child) published on 15 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our children have been attending Safari Nursery for the past couple of years. We have been extremely happy with the high standard of care, professional approach, and genuine friendliness of the whole team. I would definitely recommend any parent to visit the nursery and meet the great team.

Reply from Shital Shah, Director at Safari Stars Nursery

Thank you Z.K. so much for recommending us and taking the time to share your positive experience with us and we wish the kids all the best for ''big school''.


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Review from Katie P (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I've been really impressed with Safari Stars since my twins started in January 2024. They were welcomed into the nursery and settled really well, quickly developing great relationships with their key workers as well as staff in the wider team.
Despite being twins, they are very different and it's great
to see the activities being tailored to their individual strengths and development needs and communication with parents is fantastic through updates on the app and parent newsletters and emails.
The management team are really supportive and you can see this with the happiness of the staff and the length of service many of the staff have.

Reply from Shital Shah, Director at Safari Stars Nursery

Thank you for your review and for taking the time to express your impressions! I'm so glad to hear that your children are stimulated and learning new things all the time. We're always looking for ways to improve the experience at Safari Stars, but it's great to know that we are on the right track.


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Review from G P (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My first boy went here and he totally flourished, is a clever and well rounded confident little kid as a result of their work. When we had my second boy we had moved house and so we put him in a different nursery - it wasn’t a patch on Safari Stars Nurse. We ended up coming back to Safari Stars despite
it being 40 minutes from where we live and our second boy couldn’t be happier. You can see how much they love him, they are so positive, happy and caring for him. They teach Makaton, have dress-up days, grandparents and parents stay and play sessions, Christmas dinner days, graduation ceremonies and so much more - they are an all round A star setting. We can’t thank them enough.

Reply from Shital Shah, Director at Safari Stars Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. We hope you continue enjoying your time here at Safari Stars. Our staff take pride in getting to know the children and be able to provide the learning and development for each child as best as they can and we hope to continue to work the best way we can with you and your child.


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Review from V D (Father of Child) published on 25 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Effective management: The nursery is efficiently managed, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and a conducive environment for both children and staff. Management ensures that policies and procedures are in place to maintain order and safety within the nursery. Their leadership fosters a positive atmosphere
that contributes to the overall success of the institution. Highly skilled and well-trained teachers: The nursery boasts a team of dedicated teachers who are not only highly skilled but also undergo regular training to stay updated with the latest teaching methodologies and practices. In summary, the nursery excels in various aspects, including effective management, highly skilled teachers, exemplary learning opportunities, and strong parental satisfaction. It stands as a beacon of quality early childhood education, deserving of strong recommendations from happy parents like yourself.

Reply from Shital Shah, Director at Safari Stars Nursery

Thank you for your review and for taking the time to express your impressions! I'm so glad to hear that your child is stimulated and learning new things all the time and you're happy with her journey so far. We're always looking for ways to improve the experience at Safari Stars, but it's great to know that we are on the right track.


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Review from Ozo O (Father of Child) published on 25 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Safari Stars Nursery is a lovely place for kids with lots of support and learning tools.
My son has shown great improvement, especially with his speech and confidence.
I just enrolled my daughter and she can't wait to go to school the next morning.

Reply from Shital Shah, Director at Safari Stars Nursery

Hi Ozo, thank you for your positive review. Here at Safari Stars, our staff & team work hard to make every child's journey a memorable one we are glad these expectations have been met with your son and we hope your daughter also enjoys her journey here with us.


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Review from Gurvinder G (Father of Child) published on 30 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love this place. All of our kids, including the twins, went to this nursery. They love it. Their interaction with the teachers is 1-2-1. They are a little person with different personalities and behaviours. The nursery did understand that and helped them in their development and learning. The prices
are very affordable, and the staff is very helpful and understanding. We do get their feedback daily. Kids are excited to go to the nursery every day and even want to go on weekends.

Reply from Shital Shah, Director at Safari Stars Nursery

Thank you for recommending us and taking the time to share your positive experience with us. We hope you continue enjoying your time here at Safari Stars. Our staff take pride in getting to know the children and be able to provide the learning and development for each child as best as they can.
You’ve taken the time to express your impressions! I’m so glad to hear that your children are stimulated and learning new things all the time. We’re always looking for ways to improve the experience at Safari Stars, but it’s great to know we are on the right track.


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Review from A T (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Safari Stars is a great nursery and we feel our children are very well supported here. They are learning a lot and doing many different enjoyable activities. The staff are always welcoming and helpful. We would strongly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Shital Shah, Director at Safari Stars Nursery

Thank you for your review and for taking the time to express your impressions! I’m so glad to hear that your children are stimulated and learning new things all the time. We’re always looking for ways to improve the experience at Safari Stars, but it’s great to know that we are on the right track.


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Review from Shirley A (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Safari Stars Nursery is a great childcare provider! From the moment I walked in, the staff were all professional and friendly and I was well-informed of all the practices and procedures of the nursery. Everything is straightforward and not too complicated, allowing me to feel at ease. On top of that,
the nursery is quite flexible and they understand things don’t always go according to plan, so I never have to worry. Every detail is taken into consideration, such as security, child development and parent feedback. This is one of the best nursery experiences I have had and most importantly my child is growing and developing really well. She has been attending the nursery for three months and is so happy here; she talks and says hello to everyone.

Reply from Shital Shah, Director at Safari Stars Nursery

Thank you, Shirley, for the review. On behalf of the whole team, we are honoured that the start of your journey here at Safari Stars has met your expectations. Parent satisfaction is our greatest reward. We hope this marks the start of a strong, long-lasting partnership.


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Review from Kath R (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been so impressed with Safari Stars. The staff are very kind and really seem to know my daughter. If I have noticed her doing something new at home they always notice at nursery. The staff are always friendly and my daughter seems really happy with them. The activities and food are very varied
and well thought out. Definitely recommend them.

Reply from Shital Shah, Director at Safari Stars Nursery

Thank you Kath for recommending us and taking the time to share your positive experience with us. We hope you continue enjoying your time here at Safari Stars. Our staff take pride in getting to know the children and be able to provide the learning and development for each child as best as they can.


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Review from Zoe W (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been going to Safari Stars for over a year now. He absolutely loves it and has come on so much learning new things every day. The staff are so friendly and approachable and nothing is ever a problem. The care they show to the children is amazing and puts your mind at ease leaving your
baby with them. I would highly recommend Safari Stars to anyone who is looking to put their child into a nursery.

Reply from Shital Shah, Director at Safari Stars Nursery

Hi Zoe, thank you for your positive review. Here at Safari Stars, our staff & team work hard to make every child's journey a memorable one and we are glad these expectations have been met.


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Review from Lucy D (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son joined the nursery (then Bright Comets) in March 2022 at 5 months old. We had had multiple recommendations from friends so decided to try them. My NCT group told me horror stories of year+ wait lists for nurseries, but we were able to start immediately!
18 months later, and my son still absolutely
loves his days at Safari Stars. They have always really encouraged him with his interests and development and I love getting updates on the online learning journal. When he went through clingy stages, I knew he would still be okay at nursery because he loves his key person so much and they've known him so long that they know his quirks and what he likes and needs.
As soon as we get our free hours, we will be upping his attendance as we think it's so important for him to learn, develop, and socialise in this setting. We are so happy with the nursery and I am always confident they will take great care of him and he will have the best day.

Reply from Shital Shah, Director at Safari Stars Nursery

Thank you so much for your review, very kind and motivating words for our team to strive to keep your experience as best as it can be.


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Review from Rozalia (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I know Bright Comets from recommendation and I'll be recommending to my friends as well. Very friendly but professional approach from the first contact. Everything clearly explained and the staff answered all my questions. In general the place is spacious, really good and clean standard but the most
important is the people that create the nursery. All the members of staff that we met are absolutely lovely, kind and you can tell that they genuinely care about each and every child. That was especially important to me in those early days when my son was only 9 months old when starting at Bright Comets. They also have all relevant qualifications to perform the role. My son is happy, loves going there and I can see how many things he learns every day.

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Review from Natalie (Mother of Child) published on 2 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Bright Comets Day Nursery for 2 years, and I am extremely happy with everything about it. From the amazing staff to the meals, the cleanliness and sheer size of the nursery, activities offered and development. And the most important judge is my daughter who goes into nursery
buzzing with excitement and comes out overjoyed after a fun day. Would highly recommend. Bright Comets have done a wonderful job of developing my daughter's social skills, she has come on leaps and bounds. Thank you Bright Comets.

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Review from Alica (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Comets Day Nursery has been absolutely amazing, highly recommended! Safeguarding and Health and Safety procedures are always followed, healthy and delicious meals are cooked on-site so my baby girl can't be happier! It is very important for me to know that my girl is well looked after while she
is at nursery. She's been attending the nursery for the past year, would be longer but we are moving out of the area. Nursery and teachers have fulfilled my expectations and beyond! The atmosphere is warm and caring and teachers are attentive and creative. The facilities are fun and offer a variety of things for children to experience and enjoy.

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Review from Rebecca H (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery full of amazing, caring staff. My two children love going each day and I feel good knowing they are being so well cared for. Thank you Bright Comets!

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Review from Ewelina P (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son joined the Bright Comets Day Nursery at the age of 7 months, from this day we can't be happier. The best decision ever. Very understanding staff, nice, lovely and helpful with everything. Clean rooms, healthy food and smart events. He is bringing home new skills every day. Excellent place. Very
highly recommended!

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Review from Hanna S (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has had a tough time transitioning into preschool, but his key worker has been absolutely amazing in helping make it as smooth as possible for him, within a few weeks we have gone from screaming and crying to him giving me a kiss goodbye. I love hearing about all the fun activities they do and
getting updates on the journey is really lovely and a great way to stay connected when we are apart. I also love that they get to play outdoors during all types of weather, my son loves this! I look forward to seeing him progress and grow even more throughout the year.

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Review from Karyn L (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attended Bright Comets Day Nursery and she has recently left in August to start school and she honestly had the best time. She gained so much confidence in herself since attending Bright Comets and always came home with the biggest smile on her face. She was always super excited to tell
me about her wonderful day at nursery. All the staff are lovely, kind, caring and go above and beyond. I would highly recommend Bright Comets to anyone looking for a nursery for their children, couldn’t fault them. Thumbs up from myself and my little one!

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Review from Carla K (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Bright Comets since she was 7 months and is now 3. She will remain there until school. It is a wonderful, nurturing, caring environment and our daughter has thrived there. The nursery is clean, very well organised and has high levels of parent engagement. We receive regular
newsletters and room planning. The staff are well trained and managed and the turnover of staff is generally low - my daughter has had just 3 key workers in her 3 years.
Bright Comets is well equipped and children take part in fantastic learning opportunities clearly linked to EYFS. I would highly recommend the nursery.

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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.543)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.543) out of 10 for Safari Stars Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.924 for Safari Stars Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (133 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.924

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.619 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Safari Stars Nursery is based on 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 97 number of registered child places is 19.4. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 19.4 = 0.619

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Safari Stars Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Safari Stars Nursery accepts?

Safari Stars Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Safari Stars Nursery Open?

Safari Stars Nursery is open: Monday 07:45-18:00, Tuesday 07:45-18:00, Wednesday 07:45-18:00, Thursday 07:45-18:00, Friday 07:45-18:00.

How many Children does Safari Stars Nursery have capacity for?

Safari Stars Nursery has capacity for a total of 97 Children.

How far is Safari Stars Nursery to the centre of Hatfield?

1.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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