# Safari Kindergarten

Safari Kindergarten is a full-day nursery at Unit 1, Lowercroft Business Park, Lowercroft Road, Bury, BL8 3PA, in Cockey Moor, Bury. It is registered for 43 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2022, 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-kindergarten-2530966  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 1, Lowercroft Business Park, Lowercroft Road, Bury, BL8 3PA
- Registered places: 43
- Phone: 0161 763 9976
- Ofsted URN: 2530966

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 August 2022, 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/16/2530966

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2019 (Reference 2530966). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2530966)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2530966)
- Registered places: 43 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2530966)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1209562)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 1, Lowercroft Business Park, Lowercroft Road, Bury, BL8 3PA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.595355,-2.340624

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Elton Vale, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Dow Lane Park, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bury 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: 4.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowercroft Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Greenhill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Chantlers Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (July 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Tottington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Educare For Early Years (Bury)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/educare-for-early-years-bury-ey490424) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Mulberry Bush Nursery Walshaw](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mulberry-bush-nursery-walshaw-ey415343) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Wellington Villa Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wellington-villa-nursery-ey302503) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [First Steps Day Nursery & Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-day-nursery-and-pre-school-limited-ey486241) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Mulberry Bush Nursery Tottington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mulberry-bush-nursery-tottington-ey415315) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Little Holcombe Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-holcombe-nursery-316753) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Safari Kindergarten's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Safari Kindergarten Good at its inspection on 2 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Safari Kindergarten take?

Safari Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 43 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Safari Kindergarten?

Bury Bolton Street (East Lancashire Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Safari Kindergarten?

You can call 0161 763 9976.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2530966)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Safari+Kindergarten&query_place_id=ChIJHUUgp1qke0gRR6-ylCHFYuw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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