Safari Childcare Halstead Road

79 Halstead Road, Lexden, Colchester CO3 9AD
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9.0 73 Reviews
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Care Provided by Safari Childcare Halstead Road

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Amy Clifton (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 12
  • Total Places for Children
  • 50
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-18:30
    Tuesday 07:00-18:30
    Wednesday 07:00-18:30
    Thursday 07:00-18:30
    Friday 07:00-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas
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Safari Childcare Halstead Road Reviews (73)

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Safari Childcare Halstead Road has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.000) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Safari Childcare Halstead Road has 73 reviews.

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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I’m very happy that I chose Safari Childcare for my baby girl. It’s a really nice place to take your child to, and the staff are very friendly and caring, and I couldn’t be happier. Thank you so much for all you’re doing for my baby girl.

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Review from Alisha D (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery. My son always enjoys his days at Safari Childcare, lovely staff. My son been at this nursery for nearly 2-years, and I don’t have a bad word to say. He always comes home telling me about his day and friends and always leaves happy.

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Review from R A (Mother of Child) published on 6 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Safari Childcare since September and absolutely loves it, I don't even get a wave goodbye when the staff open the door in the morning. She missed out on a lot of socialising during lockdown but settled in really quickly, and all the staff are lovely - nothing is too much trouble.
She loves the garden, and they seem to have outside time as often as possible. The only negative is that sometimes the communication can be slow, and I have had to chase up a few things numerous times, however, this would not stop me from highly recommending Safari Childcare to anyone.

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Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attends Safari Childcare, all the staff are lovely and have really helped him to settle. We're so happy we chose this nursery!
They are so flexible too and really understanding. They have outside time which my son really enjoys. I would recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a nursery
for their child. They also have cameras for uneasy parents to log into to see how their little one is doing which is really reassuring.

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Review from Debbie R (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been attending this setting for a few years now, and she has enjoyed her time there since day one. The children are always kept busy with fun activities, and she especially loves playing in the garden with the new apparatus and in the mud kitchen! The staff are so kind, nothing is ever
too much trouble, and I never worry about the level of care she gets whilst there. I love that I can log on and see what she’s doing through the day, has given me great peace of mind.

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Review from Carla S (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a lovely, friendly and welcoming setting, which my daughter loves to attend. The staff are very friendly, and I love to hear my daughter tell me about her day at nursery. I only wish my daughter could stay here for a few more years.

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Review from Davina L (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely amazing nursery. My son has settled in very well. All staff are lovely, friendly and very welcoming. Highly recommend this nursery if you are looking for a loving nursery for your little one.

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Review from Rosie H (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Safari has been a great nursery for my 2-year-old. She missed out on a lot of socialising during lockdown but has settled in so quickly and really looks forward to going on her nursery day. They have been very flexible when needed. My daughter loves the food. Great value for money with food and nappies
etc, all included too.

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Review from Victoria R (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Safari has been the best choice for our daughter. The staff are always very encouraging, and my daughter is always very excited to tell us about what she’s learnt and what’s she’s been doing. They encourage the children to learn through play, and it’s been amazing. The chef provides amazing cooked meals
and snacks throughout the day with a wonderful menu for the children. I can’t recommend Safari enough to future parents.

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Review from Ilona A (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

If you are looking for a nursery where your child feels at home, look no further. All staff are extremely professional and knowledgeable. They go beyond their duties to ensure your child is happy. If your child struggles with development milestones, they will help you in achieving them.

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Review from Lucy L (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Safari Childcare is a wonderful place. The staff are amazing, helpful and so caring. I have been taking my children there for three years nearly, and I can’t recommend them enough. All staff are well trained, and any questions, worries or just wanting to know what they have been up to will always get
answered the best they can. I love the cameras, so I can check on my little one while they are there, so no worrying about what they are getting up too. Safari is amazing.

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Review from Mel H (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy started at Safari when he was ten and a half months old. Being a first-time Mum and our baby being a lockdown baby, the thought of even going back to work was daunting, let alone having to leave my baby for the whole day twice a week!
Safari was so reassuring and helped with his settling
in periods - they really worked with us to work out a good routine and follow on from what we all do at home, so we all felt comfortable! At first, we had tears going into the nursery, but now our little boy goes in without a fuss and with open arms for the girls in the mornings, which is so lovely to see! We can't believe how far he has come and how much he loves going - we would recommend Safari to anyone, a real home from home nursery, and they understand how important it is to leave your little ones with people you trust! Thank you!

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Review from James B (Father of Child) published on 22 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent staff - always polite.

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Review from Lauren C (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one has been going to Safari since lockdown ended. I had her in another nursery but took her out during lockdown. I then found Safari, which was very handily and is only two minutes down the road!
My little one started off in the baby group but is now in a class called chimps; she absolutely
loves it, and I love to hear the little stories she tries to tell me when she finishes each day!
They also use an app, which is very handy as you don’t have to wait in a long queue, you just send a message when you arrive, then they get the little one ready and notify you when to collect.
I would recommend this nursery to everyone, and can’t wait for more stories of what my little one has been getting up to each day.

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Review from Rosy C (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy started in April; he absolutely loves it here and all the staff. The staff are great at communicating with the parents and keeping us updated with progressions etc. I felt the safety at Safari was on top form! They have extra procedures that I didn’t witness anywhere else I viewed.

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Review from Tori P (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sending your first child to nursery is very nerve-racking, especially for me. My son absolutely loves attending Safari ever since he started in January. He comes home talking about all his friends he’s played with and what he did for the day. He can’t wait to go back in the morning. All the staff are
so so friendly, understanding and very helpful. I can’t recommend Safari nursery enough.

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Review from Natasha D (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I always recommend Safari nursery to any of my friends who have children that are looking for childcare. My daughter always gets excited when going to nursery, and she always comes out of the nursery with a smile on her face and tells me all about the day she has had. All staff are lovely and caring,
and the environment is amazing and has a lovely outdoor space, which my daughter loves, as she is an outdoors girl! I feel I can talk to any of the staff if I have any questions/concerns/worries, and I really enjoy hearing from staff about my daughter's day. My daughter loves all the food at Safari and often has second helpings of food. Safari nursery is amazing and would recommend to anyone, and my second child will definitely be going here!

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Review from Karla D (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a mum of a special needs child, I was very hesitant to put my son into school, and I put it off for a year, a lot of my colleagues recommended Safari for a long time, but I put it off. When we got his diagnosis, I booked a tour so we could see the childcare setting as we knew our child now needed
to be in a school setting, and I am gutted I put it off for so long, from the contact and updates to visiting, I knew that this is where we wanted him to go. We felt at ease and very relaxed as soon as we stepped into the preschool, and our little boy just got on and done his own thing. The staff are amazing, and I am so thankful for them and their setting. I can’t recommend them enough.

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Review from Sophie B (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot say one single bad word about Safari or their staff! My son attended up until he was 4-years-old, going into primary school this September. Safari helped me and my family a great deal, always understanding and more than happy to help! My son was diagnosed with autism at 3-years, and without
the amazing help I got from all at Safari, I wouldn’t have been able to get him diagnosed on my own! Even after my son has moved onto primary school, Safari is still in contact and helping me with my son's future education. My little boy absolutely loved going in; he would often come out in spare clothes after painting/water play etc, so I knew he was always having fun! And the fact you can see your little one whilst at nursery gives you the most peace of mind you could ask for when you send your precious little ones off for the day! I highly recommend if you want to know your little ones are going to be happy, safe and learning!

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Review from Gemma E (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is a very clingy child and has never been with anyone else. From the first day going to Safari, she absolutely loves it and can't wait to go back each week.
Staff are amazing, as well you get a great report of their day.

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Current Review Score: 9.0 (9.000)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.0 (9.000) out of 10 for Safari Childcare Halstead Road is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 5 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.0 out of 5 from 5 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 5.000 for Safari Childcare Halstead Road is calculated as follows: ( (60 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 60 Ratings = 5

  • 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 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Safari Childcare Halstead Road is based on 5 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 = 3.5

    • 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 50 number of registered child places is 10. 5 Positive Reviews ÷ 10 = 0.5

  • 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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