📚✨ Stories Are Meant To Be Lived, Not Just Read ✨📚
One of the things that makes Safari Childcare so special is the incredible way our Pride bring stories to life for our little explorers.
This week, inspired by *The Naughty Bus*, our team transformed a much-loved story into a real-life adventure. Rather than simply reading the book, the children became part of the story itself.
Working together, they designed, built and painted their very own giant bus, developing creativity, communication, problem-solving and teamwork along the way.
But the real magic happened when the story left the page...
With their bus complete, the children climbed aboard and set off on an imaginative journey around the garden, spotting exciting sights, sharing ideas, creating stories and taking their learning in whichever direction their imaginations led them.
Our talented educators don't just read stories — they create meaningful experiences around them, helping children develop language, confidence, creativity, friendships and a genuine love of learning.
Because the best stories are not just heard or read...
They're explored, experienced and remembered. 💛🦁
A huge thank you to our wonderful Pride for creating these magical moments every day and for turning ordinary stories into extraordinary adventures.
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Safari Childcare is an established full day care setting caring and educating children from 3 months to pre-school age.
Welcome to our Safari Childcare page. We have created this page to share some of the fun things we do and to share helpful hints and tips relating to a range of topics, from weaning to getting your little ones ready for school. Safari Childcare is a family run setting with over 35 years experience in childcare. We pride ourselves on offering flexible, affordable, quality childcare offerin
23/06/2026
🥕🌱 From Policy to Plate 🌱🥕
What happens when government guidance meets passionate educators, nutrition experts and an incredible Head Chef?
Something pretty special. 💛
We were delighted to welcome representatives from the Department for Education, alongside colleagues from Essex Early Years and Public Health Essex, to see first-hand how nutrition is embedded throughout daily life at Safari Childcare.
From our seasonal menus developed with Katie from KLK Nutrition and brought to life by our wonderful Head Chef Kerry, to our Plant to Plate projects, TastEd sessions and involvement in Nourishing Our Futures, nutrition is not an add-on at Safari — it's an integral part of every child's day.
The early years are a critical time for developing healthy habits, positive relationships with food and the foundations for lifelong wellbeing. That's why we invest so heavily in ensuring our little explorers receive nutritious, balanced and delicious meals alongside meaningful food education experiences.
Read more about the visit and why nutrition matters so much to us in our latest blog 👇
🍽️ https://www.safarichildcare.co.uk/blog/from-policy-to-plate-safari-childcare-welcomes-the-department-for-education/
Safari Childcare Welcomes the Department for Education Safari Childcare welcomed the Department for Education to showcase our approach to nursery nutrition, food education and sustainability.
🐉🍈 Our little food explorers discovered the exciting world of dragon fruit during their TastEd session!
At Safari Childcare, TastEd is about so much more than trying new foods. It helps children develop confidence, curiosity and a positive relationship with food that can support healthy eating habits for life.
One of the reasons we love TastEd is because there is absolutely no pressure. We follow two simple rules:
💛 No one has to try it.
💛 No one has to like it.
Instead, children are encouraged to explore food using all of their senses, talking about colours, textures, smells and tastes in a fun and relaxed way.
The best part? Many of our little explorers chose to try the dragon fruit and were surprised by how much they enjoyed it! 🌟
By making food fun and removing the pressure, we're helping children become confident food adventurers one bite at a time. 🦁🍴
21/06/2026
💙 Happy Father's Day 💙
Today, we celebrate all the incredible fathers and father figures who make a difference in the lives of children every day.
Whether you are a dad, stepdad, grandad, foster carer, uncle, family friend or another special person who provides love, guidance, encouragement and support, today is a celebration of the important role you play.
The early years are shaped by the relationships children build with the people who care for them, and we know that those special moments — from bedtime stories and weekend adventures to school runs, cuddles and words of encouragement — help create lasting memories and strong foundations for the future.
To all the fathers and father figures in our Safari family, thank you for the love, laughter, patience and support you give so generously.
We hope you have a wonderful day filled with smiles, special moments and time spent with those who matter most. 💛🦁
Happy Father's Day from all of us at Safari Childcare.
19/06/2026
🎉🌟 Huge Congratulations to Rachel! 🌟🎉
We are incredibly proud to celebrate Rachel on achieving her Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification! 👏🎓
Completing a Level 3 qualification takes dedication, resilience and a huge amount of hard work whilst balancing the demands of working in early years. Rachel has shown all of these qualities and more throughout her journey.
At Safari Childcare, we believe that investing in our Pride means investing in the children and families we support. By developing highly skilled teachers, we ensure our little explorers receive the very best start in life.
Rachel, thank you for your commitment, passion and hard work. This achievement is thoroughly deserved, and we cannot wait to see what you achieve next! 💛🦁
If you'd like to join our Pride and develop your own early years career, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us at 📧 [email protected]
18/06/2026
🎒✨ School Readiness: What It Really Means ✨🎒
When people think about school readiness, they often think about letters, numbers and writing names.
But the skills that really help children thrive at school are confidence, independence, communication, resilience, emotional regulation and the ability to build positive relationships.
At Safari Childcare, school readiness isn't a checklist completed in the months before school. It's something we nurture every single day through meaningful experiences, play, exploration and our carefully designed curriculum.
In our School Readiness blog, we explore what school readiness really means and how we help our little explorers develop the skills they need not just for Reception, but for life. 💛🦁
📖 Read the full blog here:
https://www.safarichildcare.co.uk/blog/school-readiness-at-safari-childcare-what-it-really-means/
School Readiness at Safari Childcare: What It Really Means - Safari Childcare | Providing Quality Childcare Services Starting school is a significant milestone—for children and for parents 💛 At Safari Childcare, we recognise that this transition can bring a mixture of excitement, pride, and, at times, uncertainty. It is natural to wonder: 👉 “Is my child ready for school?” The reality is that school rea...
🏃♀️💛 It's Not Just PE... 💛🏃♂️
When children are balancing, climbing, jumping and navigating obstacle courses, they're doing far more than simply keeping active.
What may look like a fun PE session is actually helping children develop many of the essential skills they need for everyday life.
🏃 Building strength and coordination to support writing and self-care skills.
🧥 Developing independence through dressing, un******ng and managing their own belongings.
🤝 Learning to take turns, work as part of a team and build positive friendships.
👂 Listening carefully, following instructions and maintaining focus.
🌟 Growing in confidence, resilience and self-belief by trying new challenges and persevering when things feel difficult.
At Safari Childcare, every activity has a purpose. Our curriculum is carefully designed to help children develop not only academically, but socially, emotionally and physically too.
Because the strongest foundations for future success are built through confidence, independence, communication and resilience.
And sometimes, those foundations start with something as simple as a child putting on their own shoes, encouraging a friend, or bravely tackling a new challenge for the very first time. 🦁💛
16/06/2026
🍎🥕 Behind every great menu is a lot of thought, expertise and passion! 👩🍳✨
Katie from KLK Nutrition and our wonderful Head Chef Kerry have been reviewing, reflecting and planning future menu developments to ensure every meal we serve is seasonal, nutritionally balanced and, most importantly, delicious for our little explorers.
At Safari Childcare, we believe that food is so much more than fuel. The early years are a critical period for growth and development, with healthy nutrition supporting children's concentration, energy levels, emotional wellbeing, physical development and lifelong relationship with food.
That's why we place such a strong emphasis on providing high-quality meals that children genuinely enjoy eating. From introducing new flavours and ingredients to ensuring menus reflect the seasons, every decision is made with children's health, happiness and development in mind.
Nutrition isn't an extra at Safari Childcare — it is an integral part of every child's day. Every little explorer benefits from freshly prepared meals, carefully designed by nutrition experts and brought to life by Kerry and team.
Because when children are well nourished, they are better equipped to explore, learn and grow.
👋🌟 Happy Monday 🌟👋
One of the greatest joys of working in early years is watching children grow from tiny babies into confident, happy and curious preschoolers.
Every day, we see personalities blossom, friendships flourish and confidence soar. From those first tentative waves and smiles to proudly greeting everyone they meet, it is a privilege to be part of each child’s journey.
And if this video is anything to go by, our Preschool children are not only happy and confident… they’re also wonderfully cheeky! 😂💛
We think their smiles, waves and laughter say everything there is to know about life at Safari Childcare.
Have a fantastic week, everyone! 🦁🌈
13/06/2026
👑🎉 Happy Birthday, Your Majesty! 🎉👑
Today, we join people across the United Kingdom in wishing His Majesty The King a very happy birthday.
At Safari Childcare, we love helping children learn about important events, traditions and celebrations that shape our country and communities. 🇬🇧
We hope His Majesty enjoys a wonderful day filled with celebration, happiness and perhaps even a slice of birthday cake! 🎂
Happy Birthday from all the little explorers and team at Safari Childcare. 🦁💛
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