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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:

  • βœ“ Safeguarding and welfare requirements
  • βœ“ Learning and development requirements
  • βœ“ Assessment arrangements
  • βœ“ Staff qualification and training requirements
  • βœ“ Suitable premises, environment and equipment
  • βœ“ Child-to-staff ratios maintained at all times
  • βœ“ Health and safety policies and risk assessments
  • βœ“ Equal opportunities and inclusion

Safeguarding Status

Metacross all locations

Every 1st Safari nursery meets Ofsted safeguarding requirements. Our designated safeguarding leads are trained to the highest standard and updated annually.

  • βœ“ DBS-checked staff at all sites
  • βœ“ Designated safeguarding leads in every nursery
  • βœ“ Regular safeguarding training and updates

Inspection Results by Location

Cavendish Lodge

GoodSeptember 2024
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Dracup Lodge

Strong StandardNovember 2025

(2025 Framework)

View Report

Thornton Lodge

GoodFebruary 2024
View Report

Mazehill Nursery

GoodOctober 2022
View Report

Sandpit Nursery

GoodJuly 2025
View Report

Genesis Milnrow

GoodAugust 2023
View Report

Genesis Rochdale

GoodMay 2023
View Report

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.

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Safeguarding

Section 5 - Child protection policies and procedures

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Childcare P&P

Section 3 - Childcare policies and procedures

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Privacy Policy

Data handling and privacy protection

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GDPR Policy

Data protection and compliance

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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.

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Inspection Reports

Available on request

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Policy Documents

Available in nursery reception

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Compliance Data

Available on request