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Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Southampton

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
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5.0(21 parent reviews) ·Unit 1, Warwick House, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 7GQ · Hampshire
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Southampton offers a nurturing and engaging environment where children can thrive and develop. The nursery prides itself on fostering a love for learning through stimulating activities and a dedicated team of educators.

They focus on providing a holistic approach to early childhood education, ensuring each child receives personalised attention to support their individual growth and development. The facility is well-equipped to cater to the needs of young children, offering various spaces for exploration, play, and learning.

Emphasis is placed on creating a supportive community for both children and parents, with open communication and opportunities for parental involvement. Kiddi Caru aims to prepare children for their next steps in education by building a strong foundation of social, emotional, and cognitive skills.

What it's like

Children form secure attachments with staff and understand routines and procedures. This helps them to feel safe and confident. Children behave well and learn about good manners while interacting with others.

Accepts various childcare funding schemesPersonalised fee calculator availableFocus on early childhood developmentNurturing and engaging environment

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2021

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool

Last inspected 23 May 2023 · Loretta Murphy

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 form secure attachments with staff and understand routines and procedures. This helps them to feel safe and confident. Children behave well and learn about good manners while interacting with others.

Inspector highlights

  • Children have access to fresh air and exercise and have plenty of opportunities to develop their skills in physical development, using a rich variety of resources.
  • Parents speak positively about the manager and staff and comment that children are happy to attend.
  • The manager ensures that staff are appropriately trained and encouraged to seek out further training to enhance their continuous professional development.
  • Staff encourage children's communication and language skills through songs, stories, and discussion.
  • The manager ensures that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and those in receipt of additional funding, have access to additional support.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve the support for less qualified and experienced staff to develop their teaching skills, so that children consistently benefit from high quality learning experiences.
Inspection #10291695 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak positively about the manager and staff.

They comment that children are happy to attend, and that staff update them of children's progress.

Parents give examples about how staff have helped them support children's development at home. For instance, parents explain how staff have helped to encourage their babies to walk independently and supported them with toilet training routines.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager ensures that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and those in receipt of additional funding, such as early years pupil premium, have access to additional support. For example, parents are quickly signposted to other professionals for help. The manager invests in specialist training for staff to support children with complex needs.

Outdoor space

Children have access to fresh air and exercise. They have plenty of opportunities to develop their skills in physical development, using a rich variety of resources. For example, staff make sure babies can practise crawling and early stages of walking safely, and older children confidently use the climbing wall.

Parent Reviews of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool

5.0
(21)
Kayleigh Perrott
a year ago

We have used the setting at park gate for over 10 years now and love it. The changes made since Kiddi Caru taking over have been positive and beneficial to the children and parents. The management team are supportive, welcoming and really seem to have the children's best interests at heart. The room staff are the true hero's though and having experienced all rooms across the nursery now from babies to pre school, I can say they ALL show superb love, care and interest in each child. We are sad to be leaving for a final time in September and thank you for taking such good care of our children over the years xx

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Hannah Cole
a year ago

My ten son started Kiddi Caru Park Gate at the begin of January and the staff have been amazing! I was initially really nervous about leaving him as I had never left him with anyone other than my mum for an hour or two and all of the staff have gone above and beyond to ensure he is as settled as possible, the care they have provided is exceptional and I will always be so grateful to them for taking such good care off him, I have gone from being really nervous to really calm at drop off because I know he is in the best care. The management team have also been incredible and not only have they supported him with settling they have also been there to support me whilst I transitioned back to work after maternity, the kindness all staff have shown doesn't go unnoticed and I will be forever grateful. I would recommend Kiddi Caru to anyone. There is no better feeling than knowing your baby is being cared for to an exceptionally high standard.

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Marya Moraru
a year ago

Our little one has been attending Kiddi Caru in Park Gate for two months now, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience! The staff are warm, caring, and attentive, making the transition so smooth for both us and our baby. She has settled in beautifully and absolutely loves her time there. It’s such a relief knowing she’s in a safe, nurturing environment where she’s happy and well cared for. Highly recommend and thank you!

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lydia H
a year ago

This is a really good setting to attend. My child attends for 2 days a week and has been made to feel very welcomed and the child's needs are always met. I am given regular updates regarding their day at nursery and how their development is progressing. The staff are confident and know the children as individuals. We also like the range of hot meals available as there is a 3 weekly menu which offers a main meal and a pudding. They accommodate the children's needs well especially catering for allergies or even when we started the weaning process the kitchen and the room staff were very helpful and offered plenty of advice as to what to do at each stage.

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Rachael Hatton
a year ago

My children have been part of Kiddi Caru Park since May 2022 and July 2024, they always leave happy and enjoy when I drop them off. All the staff at the nursery are amazing, well trained and they always want what is best for all the children in their care. The staff take the time to get to know us as parents and love to know what our children get up to at home. I am so glad that I found Kiddi Caru Park Gate for my children

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

23 May 2023

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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