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Carols Kidz Care # Carols Kidz Care Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2022) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · 20 School Road, BEDLINGTON, NE22 7JQ · Northumberland Number of places 23 places Age range 1–5 yrs Last inspected Oct 2022 Local authority Northumberland About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Carol’s Kidz Care offers a welcoming environment for children from birth to 12 years old, operating Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The nursery focuses on supporting each child's development, aligning with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and catering to children with additional needs. They pride themselves on being a multicultural nursery, celebrating diverse festivals to create an inclusive atmosphere. The facility prepares all meals on-site, providing warm, cooked dishes and fresh fruit throughout the day. Parents of babies and younger children receive daily diaries to stay informed about their child's activities and have access to their child's records at any time. The nursery offers stimulating activities, including arts and crafts and outdoor play in a secure, double-fenced yard with a playhouse. Carol’s Kidz Care emphasises flexible childcare options, ranging from a minimum of 4 hours to full days at competitive rates, and can assist families eligible for tax credits. The nursery offers one-hour taster sessions for younger children to help them settle in comfortably. Established in 2011 as a childminding business, it expanded to its current premises in 2021 and received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted. Our ethos Carols Kidz Care aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, viewing their approach as "Because We Care." They are committed to providing a multicultural and inclusive atmosphere, celebrating diverse festivals and supporting children with additional needs. The nursery aims to foster each child's development within a welcoming and nurturing environment. What it's like Children show that they feel safe and secure at the setting, forming relationships with trusted adults and other children. They benefit from a curriculum that helps them prepare for future learning, making independent choices and engaging in a wide range of activities. Children demonstrate good physical and early mark-making skills, showing confidence and self-esteem. Nutritious Meals Cooked On-site Caters for Children with Additional Needs Multicultural Focus Flexible Childcare Options ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.carolskidzcare.co.uk/contact) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Carols Kidz Care Inspection date Oct 2022 Inspection no. 10214042 Lead inspector Emma Allison Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50200345)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446221) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.carolskidzcare.co.uk) 20 School Road, BEDLINGTON, NE22 7JQ [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.568/55.14149/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near BEDLINGTON - [Day nurseries in BEDLINGTON](/search?q=BEDLINGTON) - [Day nurseries in North East](/search?q=North+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=carols-kidz-care-ne22-7jq-ey446221) ## Key facts Food Meals cooked on-site, including warm dishes and fresh fruit. Opening hours Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 18:00 Age range birth to 12 years old Term time / All Year All Year Session types minimum of 4 hours, full days Established 2012 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Carols Kidz Care Last inspected 21 October 2022 · Emma Allison Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children show that they feel safe and secure at the setting, forming relationships with trusted adults and other children. They benefit from a curriculum that helps them prepare for future learning, making independent choices and engaging in a wide range of activities. Children demonstrate good physical and early mark-making skills, showing confidence and self-esteem. Inspector highlights - Children show that they feel safe and secure at the setting. - Children benefit from a curriculum that helps them to prepare for future learning. - Children demonstrate good physical skills. - The manager and staff have worked hard since the previous inspection and made improvements to the quality of the setting. - Parents speak highly of the setting, reporting their children are eager to come to nursery. Areas to develop - 1 review adult-led activities and ensure that the correct letter sounds are used to help children to prepare for future learning - 2 provide children with enough time to finish off their play and learning before announcing the next stage in the daily routine. Inspection #10214042 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50200345) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > They comment that their children are eager to come to nursery. > Parents state that they are aware of what their children are learning at the setting and how they can extend this at home. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported to make good progress in their learning. Staff work with external professionals and parents to identify what children need to learn next. Staff liaise with schools and other early years providers where children attend, sharing information and inviting teachers into the setting before children move on to school to provide a continued approach to children's learning. Outdoor space Children demonstrate good physical skills. For instance, they climb over tyres and crates in the outside area. Children laugh as staff gentle push them on swings, and other children race around on bikes and scooters. ## Parent Reviews of Carols Kidz Care 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWewfKY_WddjvfoOq-rkdm0esXjSP_1FcHWxIpOKITQN-VhkUc=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) glory naomi 4 months ago A very great setting for any child. I highly recommend. The staff are very lovely and professional. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pVM1JXWnVSekpaVW5CaWRFNW1hMEkyY1MxSVkxRRAB!2m1!1s0x487e12712419d241:0x2568ea59e933afb2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKXvGPBIkLv463VIi5afJVGYTozy1zhlXP0wWGD-U1Aszq8Dg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Laura Payne 5 years ago The workers at this nursery are brilliant with my little lad 👏👏👌 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURjbTlhbVBREAE!2m1!1s0x487e12712419d241:0x2568ea59e933afb2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJnSQkibD3EtXKQ81wRKFhcheSrxru1R_0uCFq6jrZqp8Sk3g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) helen cotton 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNjdGR2LUNREAE!2m1!1s0x487e12712419d241:0x2568ea59e933afb2) Reviews from Google for Carols Kidz Care. 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