# Safari Childcare Runwell Limited

Safari Childcare Runwell Limited is a full-day nursery at Liberty Way, Runwell, SS11 7LH, in Runwell, Essex. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 10 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/safari-childcare-runwell-limited-2712365  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Liberty Way, Runwell, SS11 7LH
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 01268 204040
- Website: https://www.safarichildcare.co.uk/locations/runwell-wickford/
- Ofsted URN: 2712365

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 November 2024, 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/16/2712365

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2022 (Reference 2712365). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2712365)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2712365)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2712365)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Liberty Way, Runwell, SS11 7LH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.633010,0.542261

- 3 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex there are about 2.9 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Rettendon Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Runwell Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Hilltop Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Hilltop Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Children's Support Service |  | 5–16 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| The Wickford Church of England School | Primary | 2–7 | Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Wickford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Canopy St Luke's Chapel](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canopy-st-lukes-chapel-2856321) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Darwins Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-darwins-nursery-ey416623) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Runwell Village Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/runwell-village-preschool-ey445639) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Rainbow Pre-school Wickford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-wickford-402297) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Bishop's Forest Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bishops-forest-pre-school-2855158) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Just Imagine...Day Nursery & Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/just-imagine-day-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ey395109) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Safari Childcare Runwell Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Safari Childcare Runwell Limited Good at its inspection on 7 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Safari Childcare Runwell Limited take?

Safari Childcare Runwell Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Safari Childcare Runwell Limited?

Battlesbridge is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Safari Childcare Runwell Limited?

You can call 01268 204040 and visit www.safarichildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2712365)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Safari+Childcare+Runwell&query_place_id=ChIJL9KLvt7D2EcRlszjwtbNFWI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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