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The staff are amazing and very attentive. The setting is brilliant (having undergone a refurb at the end of 2024). The activities are always very varied and engaging. The food is ready, varied and healthy. The outdoor space is ample. The parking is easy. My children love going there. Couldn't recommend it more highly.", "datePublished": "2025-02-12T08:30:27.533725Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Nicola Bell" }, "reviewBody": "We are so happy with this nursery. All of the staff are excellent, really love how even the staff in other rooms and the kitchen cooks know our toddler's name and greet her. The staff make lots of effort to vary the activities and have great ideas to educate the kids which in turn help us have ideas for activities at home. 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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East Midlands](/search?region=East+Midlands) 4. Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool # Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Market Harborough Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2023) · 4.8 (4 parent reviews) · Bowden Business Village, Harborough Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7SA · Leicestershire Number of places 115 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2023 Local authority Leicestershire 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 Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Market Harborough provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children, focusing on their individual development and well-being. The nursery emphasises a child-centric approach, fostering curiosity and a love for learning through a variety of engaging activities. They offer comprehensive childcare solutions for working parents, with a keen understanding of the financial aspects involved, and provide support for various government funding schemes. The nursery aims to create a strong partnership with families, ensuring open communication and a collaborative approach to each child's early education journey. With a commitment to quality, Kiddi Caru strives to offer every child the best possible start in life, encouraging them to thrive in a safe and supportive setting. The facility is well-equipped to support children from a young age through to their preschool years, preparing them for future academic steps. Our ethos Kiddi Caru Market Harborough focuses on a child-centric approach, fostering curiosity and a love for learning. They aim to create a strong partnership with families, offering support and open communication for each child's early education journey. The nursery is committed to providing every child with the best possible start in life in a safe and supportive setting. What it's like Staff greet children with a smile when they arrive for their session helping children to feel welcome and settle in the well-equipped and calming environment. Staff make sure children play outdoors daily. The curriculum prepares children to be ready for school and builds on children's interests, confidence and independence. Accepts government funding schemes Support for working families Focus on individual child development ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 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. ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. Age range 9 months to 4 years Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Inspection date Jul 2023 Inspection no. 10295702 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50226471)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2637820) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.grandiruk.com/nurseries/market-harborough/kiddi-caru-market-harborough/) Bowden Business Village, Harborough Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7SA [© 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#/-0.94107/52.50902/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Market Harborough - [Day nurseries in Market Harborough](/search?q=Market+Harborough) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-le16-7sa-2637820) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Last inspected 18 July 2023 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 Staff greet children with a smile when they arrive for their session helping children to feel welcome and settle in the well-equipped and calming environment. Staff make sure children play outdoors daily. The curriculum prepares children to be ready for school and builds on children's interests, confidence and independence. Inspector highlights - The manager encourages staff to access training to help to support their knowledge of early years. - Staff implement a curriculum that helps children to develop their skills as they progress through the nursery. - Staff support children's communication and language development well. - Staff are knowledgeable about the needs of their key children. - Partnership with parents is a particular strength. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to make the most of all opportunities to extend children's learning even further - 2 improve staff interactions to provide children with consistently high-quality interactions. Inspection #10295702 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50226471) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "their children often do not want to come home" Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) enjoy good levels of one-to-one support that staff provide for them. Staff work closely with other agencies to ensure these children make good progress. Outdoor space Staff make sure children play outdoors daily. Children develop their physical skills and take managed risks with staff close by as they climb and slide on the large equipment. ## Parent Reviews of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool 4.8 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKGN5rwk3jmcPDIivBm20Gd4NZr9yZCDAcMrjxOhlUl4df9Ve_3=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Dom Fennell a year ago Absolutely wonderful nursery. The staff are amazing and very attentive. The setting is brilliant (having undergone a refurb at the end of 2024). The activities are always very varied and engaging. The food is ready, varied and healthy. The outdoor space is ample. The parking is easy. My children love going there. Couldn't recommend it more highly. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURBeDVhTkl3EAE!2m1!1s0x487770671adc7129:0x7401e7ab5ac9e5aa) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK92NlfDDG3ew27O-wqB719RFady2krvAx45E53WGFUjV2L=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Nicola Bell 2 years ago We are so happy with this nursery. All of the staff are excellent, really love how even the staff in other rooms and the kitchen cooks know our toddler's name and greet her. The staff make lots of effort to vary the activities and have great ideas to educate the kids which in turn help us have ideas for activities at home. I am very happy that we found here and would recommend to anyone in the area. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNqZ2VPLXF3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487770671adc7129:0x7401e7ab5ac9e5aa) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUFuFLhNa5A9SgOjq7hbpGNPq2VTVqg7OrPv1eUTvnzJqfvxuo=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Martyn Brett 9 years ago Great nursery and preschool. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnd01yb3JnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487770671adc7129:0x7401e7ab5ac9e5aa) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVFYvEGb8NnMm7YirBei6Ywy53zM7dVqR2KQXlYLlTbLdiHDp-X-w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Charls467 9 years ago Fantastic nursery [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBc2Vma0VBEAE!2m1!1s0x487770671adc7129:0x7401e7ab5ac9e5aa) Reviews from Google for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8359217106524956074&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 18 July 2023 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50226471) ## Frequently asked about Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool ### Which funded childcare options are accepted at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool? ### What fees are published for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool? ### What are the opening hours at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool? ### How did Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### How is Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool classified by Ofsted? ### Does Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool take babies? ## Nearby day nurseries in Market Harborough Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Little Me Nursery Market Harborough · LE16 7RB ](/nursery/little-me-nursery-le16-7rb-223236) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.8 mi ### Hanbury Kindergarten Church Langton · LE16 7SZ ](/nursery/hanbury-kindergarten-le16-7sz-ey457304) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.1 mi ### Little Angels Day Nursery Market Harborough · LE16 9QG 4.7(15 reviews) ](/nursery/little-angels-day-nursery-le16-9qg-223235) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### Market Harborough Montessori Nursery Market Harborough · LE16 9BZ ](/nursery/market-harborough-montessori-nursery-le16-9bz-ey339004) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### Castle Lane Day Nursery Market Harborough · LE16 7DE ](/nursery/castle-lane-day-nursery-le16-7de-ey372240) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Mini Adventures Preschool Market Harborough · LE16 7QE ](/nursery/mini-adventures-preschool-ltd-le16-7qe-2570210) [See all nurseries in Market Harborough →](/search?q=Market+Harborough) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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