# 1st Safari - Genesis (Rochdale) 1st Safari - Genesis (Rochdale) is a full-day nursery at 142 Manchester Road, Rochdale, OL11 4HA, in Mitchell Hey, Rochdale. It is registered for 87 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 7 reviews (October 2026). It is run by 1st Safari Day Nurseries Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/1st-safari-genesis-rochdale-2579249 Last checked 30 October 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 142 Manchester Road, Rochdale, OL11 4HA - Registered places: 87 - Phone: 01706 353777 - 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: 2579249 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 May 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/16/2579249 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2020 (Reference 2579249). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2579249) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2579249) - Registered places: 87 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2579249) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/110837) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: 142 Manchester Road, Rochdale, OL11 4HA Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.611565,-2.164818 - Station: Rochdale, 0.5 miles - Station: Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), 0.6 miles - 11 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Broadfield Park, under 0.1 miles - Park: Mandale Park, under 0.1 miles - Park: Memorial Gardens, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 30 October 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Beech House School | | 2–16 | | yes | 0.2 miles | | Broadfield Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles | | St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2021) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Brimrod Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Nuqtah Primary School | | 4–11 | | | 0.5 miles | | Ashfield Valley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Deeplish Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Marland Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Crescent Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crescent-day-nursery-ey500998) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Little Wonders Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wonders-nursery-2535296) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Hopwood Hall College Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopwood-hall-college-nursery-316317) | Report card Mar 2026 | | | 0.4 miles | | [The Nursery; Special Educational Needs and Disability Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-special-educational-needs-and-disability-childcare-ltd-2712203) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | | [Sunshine Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-pre-school-316436) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [The Willows Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-willows-private-day-nursery-ey308399) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is 1st Safari - Genesis (Rochdale)'s Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated 1st Safari - Genesis (Rochdale) Good at its inspection on 31 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can 1st Safari - Genesis (Rochdale) take? 1st Safari - Genesis (Rochdale) is registered with Ofsted for up to 87 children at any one time. ### Who runs 1st Safari - Genesis (Rochdale)? 1st Safari - Genesis (Rochdale) is run by 1st Safari Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 7 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to 1st Safari - Genesis (Rochdale)? Rochdale is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact 1st Safari - Genesis (Rochdale)? You can call 01706 353777 and visit www.1stsafari.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2579249) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=1st+Safari+-+Genesis+%28Rochdale%29&query_place_id=ChIJbbOSYV65e0gRMxHa2y8ME_4) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.