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Safari Childcare Pre-school Clairmont Road
King George V Pavilion, Clairmont Road, Colchester CO3 9BE

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Funding & Fees
They charge at a per session rate if your sessions are not covered by funding, there is also a charge for lunch club if you would like your child to stay for lunch.
Type of Service
- Nursery School
Opening Schedule
Open term timeFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- Safari Childcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Skye McKenley (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 5
Total Places for Children
- 34
Age Range
- from 2 years 0 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 09:00-15:30
- Tuesday 09:00-15:30
- Wednesday 09:00-15:30
- Thursday 09:00-15:30
- Friday 09:00-15:30
When Closed
- School Holidays
Parking
- They have a car park outside the Preschool gates with multiple parking spots.
Safari Childcare Pre-school Clairmont Road Reviews (18)
Safari Childcare Pre-school Clairmont Road has a Review Score of 7.9 (7.941) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Safari Childcare Pre-school Clairmont Road has 18 reviews.
Safari has been wonderful since day one. I moved my son from a previous preschool, so was a little nervous about him starting all over again, and all I can say is I wish I moved him sooner! His key worker has been the most amazing and supportive person! Along with all the other staff, and especially the manager. This preschool is the most caring and supportive preschool I've known. I was also recommended by three others to move my son here when I was looking. The staff are a credit to their name! I think I'm more emotional than my son for him leaving here, but knowing that he has gone from strength to strength is all thanks to Safari.
Staff always kept me up to date with his progress in pre-school and any concerns or worries were expressed quickly.
Our little girl started at Safari Pre-school in September and it has been a very positive experience. They have been nothing but amazing with her and she will come home daily talking about her teacher, friends and how they make playdough. She has gradually added days due to wanting to go and see everyone and also preparing her for school.
We arrived home happily, and then in the afternoon, I received an email explaining that the boys are very difficult, that it is very difficult to work with them, and that my boys can no longer come to the nursery. So in the morning, everything was fine and in the afternoon it wasn't?! I understand that they rejected us in the Nursery while the children were in rehearsal or similar, but to do something shameful and without any shame like this is absolutely reprehensible. If you do an assessment with the children and accept them, you cannot change your mind later, it is not human. The boys were sad and disappointed that they don't go to the nursery anymore, and while we found the next nursery for them.
We also paid for snacks for the whole month, and the boys stopped going to kindergarten after two days. No one has contacted me yet, to apologize, return the money or something similar. I repeat, that the boys refused in the assessment period, everything is fine, but after so many meetings and introductions and promises that everything will be fine to do this, I would not wish it on any parent or children. Shame.
Thank you for your review. Whilst we dispute the factual inaccuracies in the recollection of events published in your review, we do understand that these situations can be emotional to all involved. When the children enrolled at Safari the full overview of the children's needs and level of care...
We had a very welcoming look around the Pre-School before my son started and felt confident that we had chosen a great setting for him. I liked the volume of children and indoor and outdoor space. On viewing other Pre-Schools, some felt too busy and overwhelming, whereas some were very quiet, but Safari seemed a comfortable size.
One thing that I have really loved about this setting is the staff. All the ladies there work so hard to welcome children, make parents feel at ease and keep you well informed about what your child has been up to and if there have been any issues as well as wow moments.
We have met some lovely families there, and the Pre-School has various events to encourage relationship building with parents involved. We highly recommend Safari.
Wonderful preschool where I feel safe leaving my son. He has been attending for 9-months and loves it. The staff are extremely helpful, and there are always many different activities arranged. I would highly recommend this preschool!
Unfortunately, our journey with Safari had to end sooner than we wanted it, as we moved house and it's been so, so difficult for my son. He's had to leave the teachers and friends he adores so much, and it breaks my heart, but at the end of the day, it also shows how happy, safe, loved and included he was and felt there as they were like a second family to him! Thank you.
Safari Childcare Pre-school is a lovely little setting. My daughter has been going for about 6-months, and she absolutely loves it. Each morning she’s excited to go and comes home chatting about her friends and what she’s done that day. There is a really good range of activities and learning. I’ve recently joined the closed Facebook group, and it’s lovely to see what they get up to. The staff are all really friendly and welcoming and made it very easy for her to settle in. I would definitely recommend Safari Childcare Pre-school to other parents.
Thank you, Christine, for your lovely review of us; we love how excited and eager she is to come to Pre-school each morning.
Would definitely recommend this preschool. They have gone above and beyond helping my son overcome some struggles and continue to do so. He is so happy attending and comes home having had so much fun with all the lovely staff and children. I can’t wait for my youngest son to start attending soon enough!
Thank you, Sophie, for your lovely review; we look forward to having your little one with us too.
I can’t recommend this pre school enough, my little girl goes here and she used to be so nervous about going but now she loves it. The ladies are so lovely and caring. They really do take time and effort with every single child. It’s lovely to see
Thank you Laura for your lovely review of the Preschool.
The staff, in particular, are what stands out about this pre-school. They always have time to discuss things with all parents at the end of what must be an exhausting day. Our little girl loves the place and is disappointed when she's not coming here. She was indifferent about the previous nursery although overall it was ok.
So thank you to the workers there for your kindness and your hard work throughout these hard times.
Safari Childcare has been brilliant with my little one who has been finding it hard to say goodbye to me. Safari always keeps me updated with if my child has hurt himself. Safari Childcare is friendly, and my little one has improved so much since starting. I feel very happy to leave my child here at Safari and would recommend this nursery to anyone!
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us! What a fantastic review! We are so pleased your little one is doing so well and is so settled!
My son started Safari Pre-school in November and he’s come on leaps and bounds. We don’t have tears at drop off, he’s always talking about it and asking to go! We’ve recommended to friends and family members and they’ve signed their children up. It’s the best move we made for him.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us, we really appreciate it, and for recommending us to other families! We are so lucky to have the most amazing children and families at Safari!
My son started here in November 2020. The staff have been amazing and had brilliant communication with me. He has made some lovely friends and loves going back. Everyone is lovely and friendly and the setting is very inviting for children.
It is so wonderful to hear your little one has settled in so well, we have loved seeing the relationships and confidence blossom and look forward to being part of the rest of his early education journey!
I must say at Safari Childcare, there are really professional ladies, who are always so helpful, always there for you. Can’t ask for anything more. My daughter just loves the nursery. Thank you so much to Safari Childcare team.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review!
My daughter started at nursery at 18 months old is now attending Safari Pre-School Clairmont Road at 3.9 years old. Thrilled with the progress and development I decided her younger sister would also attend Safari Nursery. Looked after them as a group but attending to their individual needs. Safari ensures my children and others in their care are looked after and cared for in a home away from home setting. I'm really happy with the continued progress, support and updates we receive on a regular basis through this Covid crisis.
What lovely comments, we have loved seeing your little ones grow and develop whilst in our care. Thank you for taking the time to recommend us!
My son loves coming here. He was 2.5 years old when he started back in September and we needed somewhere school term time hours to fit in with his brother's hours so this was perfect. The staff are always helpful and friendly. At his previous nursery, he went to with his brother, he would cry at each drop-off, but since coming here on his own, he cried for a couple of days and now he runs into nursery excited on his own. It makes my working life so much easier. They have made the most of the facilities they have. When you go inside, it is clean and well kept. They have lots of role-play toys such as building, kitchen etc.
Thank you for your wonderful review, we are so pleased your little one has settled so well and continues to flourish.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Safari Childcare Pre-school Clairmont Road
What is the Age Range of Children that Safari Childcare Pre-school Clairmont Road accepts?
Safari Childcare Pre-school Clairmont Road accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Safari Childcare Pre-school Clairmont Road Open?
Safari Childcare Pre-school Clairmont Road is open: Monday 09:00-15:30, Tuesday 09:00-15:30, Wednesday 09:00-15:30, Thursday 09:00-15:30, Friday 09:00-15:30.
How many Children does Safari Childcare Pre-school Clairmont Road have capacity for?
Safari Childcare Pre-school Clairmont Road has capacity for a total of 34 Children.
How far is Safari Childcare Pre-school Clairmont Road to the centre of Colchester?
2.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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