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Kiddi Caru Nursery in Chelmsford

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
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4.1(10 Google reviews) ·10 Victoria Court, New Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1GP · Essex
Number of places
100 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

Kiddi Caru Nursery in Chelmsford provides care and education for children from birth to four years old. The day nursery is open from Monday to Friday, between 7:30am and 6:30pm, for 51 weeks of the year. Ofsted inspected the setting in March 2023 and gave it an overall rating of Good. The inspector found that children are encouraged to be independent and have opportunities to learn how to assess and manage their own risks.

The Ofsted report noted that children take on the role of 'safety spies' when checking the outdoor area and are taught to use tools such as saws and hammers. Activities include learning about different cultures, visiting the local cathedral, and collecting items for a food bank. The inspector observed that children form close bonds with staff and that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress. Parents told the inspector that the staff are welcoming and provide good communication about children's development.

What it's like

Children at Kiddi Caru Nursery learn to assess and manage their own risks, with older children competently using tools and acting as "safety spies" for outdoor risk assessments. They also begin to learn about different cultures and communities, participating in activities like exploring Holi and visiting a local cathedral. Children are encouraged to be independent, with younger children learning basic self-care and older children pouring drinks, dressing themselves, and participating in cooking activities.

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, for 51 weeks of the year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kiddi Caru Nursery

Last inspected 9 March 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

Children at Kiddi Caru Nursery learn to assess and manage their own risks, with older children competently using tools and acting as "safety spies" for outdoor risk assessments. They also begin to learn about different cultures and communities, participating in activities like exploring Holi and visiting a local cathedral. Children are encouraged to be independent, with younger children learning basic self-care and older children pouring drinks, dressing themselves, and participating in cooking activities.

Inspector highlights

  • Children learn to assess and manage their own risks and are competent with using saws and hammers.
  • Children begin to learn about different cultures and communities, including Holi and local cathedral visits.
  • Children are learning to help the local community by collecting and donating items to the local food bank.
  • Children have good opportunities to be independent, from washing hands to participating in cooking activities.
  • Children have close bonds with staff and learn about feelings and emotions during well-planned activities.
  • Children have access to a range of equipment to develop their physical skills, both gross and fine motor.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress.
  • Staff feel supported by the manager and the company, with access to regular training and reflection on practice.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to meet children's needs promptly, to ensure their comfort and well-being
  • 2help staff to build consistency in good practice and develop their understanding of how to challenge children's learning further
  • 3establish effective partnership working with other settings that children attend, to provide children with consistency in their care and education
Inspection #10280818 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say the staff are welcoming and provide love and care for children.

Children are excited to go into nursery, where they are met by their key person with whom they have built a close bond.

Parents say that they receive good communication regarding how children are developing and the progress they are making.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress. Staff work closely with parents and other agencies to review children's development so they can continue to support their next steps in learning.

Outdoor space

Children take on the role of 'safety spies' when they complete outdoor risk assessments to ensure it is a safe area to play. Children build with large blocks and 'walk the plank' before jumping off their 'boat'.

Google Reviews of Kiddi Caru Nursery

4.1
(10 Google reviews)
Mitchell Miller
3 months ago

We couldn’t be happier with Kiddi Caru. From the very beginning, the team made our son Zayn feel welcome, safe and excited to learn. The staff are caring, attentive and always take the time to update us on how his day has gone, which gives us real peace of mind. The activities are varied and thoughtful, and we’ve loved seeing how much his confidence and development have come on in such a short time. It’s clear the nursery puts a lot of effort into creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive. Thank you to everyone there for the incredible work you do, it means a lot to our family.

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Milly Silvestro
a year ago

Since the first day the whole team made sure we felt safe and secure. My baby loves spending time in nursery with everyone and his nominated key person is just amazing, which made me feel so much at ease when first started. Communication skills 100% and love how caring they are 🤍. The best!

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Jayrag Pareek
a year ago

I am extremely disappointed with the level of care and supervision at Kiddi Caru Chelmsford. My daughter, Niva, recently suffered an injury to her left eye while at the nursery. This is simply not acceptable. Proper supervision should prevent injuries, not just react to them. This is not the first safety concern I have had with Kiddi Caru. In a video from the nursery's app, I saw Niva being given real scissors to cut paper, and she ended up cutting her finger. When I raised this concern, I was told that staff were "present," but clearly, just being present is not enough if proper attention isn’t given. I trusted this nursery with my daughter's safety and well-being, and that trust has been completely broken. I have since withdrawn her admission and requested a refund for the remaining period, including the registration fee.

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Oana Nicoleta
4 years ago

I am really sorry to say that but the manager is not very professional because I will explain... They are not flexible, they dont understand u when we have problem with the money (because first time when we came to this nursery I spoke with the manager and she said that"we are very flexible, we are humans and we understand everything, if u speak with us abiout some difficulties in payments) this was her words and to find today that she told me that untill I will pay the bill my son can't go to nursery as I told her in email I had some problem with money and after she hang-up the phone Now u tell me mum how I should manage this behavior 1 star because I couldn't write this

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Andy Lodge
9 years ago

Was good when,my youngest went years ago parking is a nightmare though

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Inspection history

Date: May 2011

  • March 2023Good
  • August 2017Outstanding
  • September 2013Good
  • May 2011Good

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