# 1st Safari - Genesis (Milnrow)

1st Safari - Genesis (Milnrow) is a full-day nursery at 23 Clifton Street, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 4HP, in Milnrow, Rochdale. It is registered for 72 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by 1st Safari Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/1st-safari-genesis-milnrow-2579245  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 23 Clifton Street, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 4HP
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 01706 869243
- Website: http://www.1stsafari.co.uk/
- Run by: [1st Safari Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/1st-safari-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2579245

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2579245

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2020 (Reference 2579245). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2579245)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 August 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2579245)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2579245)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/90282)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 23 Clifton Street, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 4HP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.610358,-2.112245

- Station: Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink), 0.2 miles
- Station: Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink), 0.5 miles
- Station: Newbold (Manchester Metrolink), 1.0 miles
- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Stanney Brook Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Rochdale there are about 3.3 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Moorhouse Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Crossgates Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Newhey Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Raise Rochdale Pupil Referral Service |  | 5–16 | Requires improvement (May 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tiddlywinks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-day-nursery-2812253) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Milnrow pre-school CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/milnrow-pre-school-cic-2742133) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Abracadabra Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abracadabra-pre-school-316414) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Channings Childcare Ltd Newhey](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/channings-childcare-ltd-newhey-316446) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Teddy Bear Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddy-bear-nursery-2737042) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Teddy Bear Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddy-bear-nursery-limited-ey320533) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is 1st Safari - Genesis (Milnrow)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated 1st Safari - Genesis (Milnrow) Good at its inspection on 31 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can 1st Safari - Genesis (Milnrow) take?

1st Safari - Genesis (Milnrow) is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### Who runs 1st Safari - Genesis (Milnrow)?

1st Safari - Genesis (Milnrow) is run by 1st Safari Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to 1st Safari - Genesis (Milnrow)?

Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact 1st Safari - Genesis (Milnrow)?

You can call 01706 869243 and visit www.1stsafari.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2579245)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=1st+Safari+-+Genesis+%28Milnrow%29&query_place_id=ChIJt4ehGN64e0gRIoq4xeYY39c)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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