For Regulators
Comprehensive compliance information, inspection reports, and regulatory documentation.
Ofsted Registration & Inspections
Current Registration Status
All 1st Safari Day Nurseries locations are registered with Ofsted and operate under current, valid registrations. We maintain full compliance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework. Our nurseries have been inspected under both the previous Ofsted inspection framework and the new 2025 assessment framework.
Key Compliance Areas:
- β Safeguarding and welfare requirements
- β Learning and development requirements
- β Assessment arrangements
- β Staff qualification and training requirements
- β Suitable premises, environment and equipment
- β Child-to-staff ratios maintained at all times
- β Health and safety policies and risk assessments
- β Equal opportunities and inclusion
Safeguarding Status
Every 1st Safari nursery meets Ofsted safeguarding requirements. Our designated safeguarding leads are trained to the highest standard and updated annually.
- β DBS-checked staff at all sites
- β Designated safeguarding leads in every nursery
- β Regular safeguarding training and updates
Inspection Results by Location
Registered Locations
Yorkshire Locations
Cavendish Lodge Nursery
Back Cavendish Street, Keighley, BD21 3EL
Dracup Lodge Nursery
Dracup Road, Great Horton Bradford, BD7 4HA
Thornton Lodge Nursery
St. James Street, Thornton Bradford, BD13 3NR
Mazehill Nursery
61-65 Burncross Road, Chapeltown Sheffield, S35 1RX
Sandpit Nursery
21 Pitt Street, Barnsley, S70 1AL
Greater Manchester Locations
Genesis Milnrow Nursery
23 Clifton Street, Milnrow Rochdale, OL16 4HP
Genesis Rochdale Nursery
142 Manchester Road, Milnrow Rochdale, OL11 4HA
Key Policies & Procedures
Full copies of all our policies are available in the reception area of each nursery and can be downloaded below.
Head Office Contact
1st Safari Day Nurseries Head Office
Email: info@1stsafari.com
Phone: 01757 210333
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Emergency Line: Available 24/7 for urgent regulatory matters
For Regulatory Matters:
- β’ Inspection arrangements and scheduling
- β’ Compliance queries and documentation requests
- β’ Policy and procedure clarifications
- β’ Incident reporting and notifications
Additional Resources
For access to inspection reports, policy documents, or compliance data, please contact our Head Office.
Inspection Reports
Available on request
Policy Documents
Available in nursery reception
Compliance Data
Available on request

