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Our youngest has been going for a few months now and she’s always excited to be dropped off. My child is greeted by name regardless of who opens the door showing the staff take the time to get to know the kids. We always get a run down of how the day has gone and what they’ve been up to at pick up. They are all lovely, especially Maria and Louise!", "datePublished": "2024-11-03T20:27:54.504816Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 1, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Suzi Xo" }, "reviewBody": "Very disappointed with the child care in there. I used to find my son wet and sleeping anywhere on the floor lots of times. And picked him up with a full nappy lots of other times. 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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East of England](/search?region=East+of+England) 4. Kiddi Caru Nursery # Kiddi Caru Nursery in Writtle Chelmsford Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2022) · 4.3 (6 parent reviews) · Writtle College, Foxburrows Lane, Writtle Chelmsford, CM1 3SS · Essex Number of places 118 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2022 Local authority Essex 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 Nursery, established in 2006, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years. The nursery operates from Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, throughout the year, closing only for bank holidays and one week in December. This full-day care setting, rated as 'Good' by Ofsted in its January 2022 inspection, offers an ambitious curriculum to support children's development. Children quickly form strong bonds with staff, fostering their personal, social, and emotional growth. Babies are supported by attentive key staff, while older children are encouraged to share their ideas, which staff help bring to life through drawings and models. Mealtimes are well-organised, promoting social interaction and the development of social skills. The nursery has a strong focus on Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) provision, with staff working closely with other professionals and parents to create effective learning plans. Outdoor learning is a key part of the nursery's approach; toddlers enjoy the garden with prams and ride-on toys, while older children engage in forest school activities, building obstacles with tyres and wooden planks, and are encouraged to risk assess their play. What it's like Children quickly form strong bonds with staff and seek them out to share their ideas, thoughts, and achievements, supporting their personal, social, and emotional development. Staff help children create drawings and models based on their ideas, and mealtimes are well organised, allowing children to interact and develop social skills. Children behave well and understand staff's expectations. Ambitious curriculum Good progress Parent partnerships Outdoor learning SEND provision ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday throughout the year, apart from bank holidays and one week in December. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6.30pm. Term time / All Year All Year Established 2006 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Kiddi Caru Nursery Inspection date Jan 2022 Inspection no. 10206944 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50177631)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY334078) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=kiddi-caru-nursery-cm1-3ss-ey334078) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Kiddi Caru Nursery Last inspected 20 January 2022 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 quickly form strong bonds with staff and seek them out to share their ideas, thoughts, and achievements, supporting their personal, social, and emotional development. Staff help children create drawings and models based on their ideas, and mealtimes are well organised, allowing children to interact and develop social skills. Children behave well and understand staff's expectations. Inspector highlights - Children benefit from an ambitious curriculum. - Staff make good use of questions and discussions to help children extend their ideas and support their learning. - Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. - Parent partnerships are good. Staff regularly inform parents about their children's learning and progress. - Staff work effectively with other professionals to help support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Areas to develop - 1 develop the consistency of staff's teaching skills to extend children's learning to the highest level - 2 support staff to plan and adapt group activities to encourage all children, including the youngest, to take part and remain engaged. Inspection #10206944 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50177631) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work effectively with other professionals to help support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Regular meetings between staff, parents and specialists help to inform learning plans, which provide continuity in supporting children's development and care. Outdoor space Toddlers enjoy playing outside in the garden, pushing small prams and using ride-on toys. Older children confidently create obstacles using tyres and wooden planks in the forest school, which they then bounce on, and staff encourage them to risk assess their activities. ## Parent Reviews of Kiddi Caru Nursery 4.3 (6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWzeCHu_f5FgP-5kKVxqp0I3A_hzAuvMjLreaDXfbwhLQa8nTCx=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Harry Moore a year ago Great experience with Kiddi Caru so far. Our youngest has been going for a few months now and she’s always excited to be dropped off. My child is greeted by name regardless of who opens the door showing the staff take the time to get to know the kids. We always get a run down of how the day has gone and what they’ve been up to at pick up. They are all lovely, especially Maria and Louise! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMzdklEUUtnEAE!2m1!1s0x47d8eba7d5410e15:0xe0e86971386710d5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLkzD9FAIoOJ5Ec5EC0CwpHu8qpu5sS0tz9OWIqWvCxUq13qA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Suzi Xo 6 years ago Very disappointed with the child care in there. I used to find my son wet and sleeping anywhere on the floor lots of times. And picked him up with a full nappy lots of other times. There’s a funny smell around the nursery as well! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURVbXEzSVRBEAE!2m1!1s0x47d8eba7d5410e15:0xe0e86971386710d5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIsBVRPWGYuI3iHcaK_SInHn-xyVzQVpEP1p6i82RIC3ZN-uQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Caroline Smith 2 years ago A fantastic nursery! Got both my children there and all the staff and friendly, caring and have the children’s best interests at heart. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4bzZiN2pnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8eba7d5410e15:0xe0e86971386710d5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJRD_YAZTfa23Ew8F0qu0qWhkxSyXqPnp6jDbf88tSb5ZuXwA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Dan 2 years ago Good experience so far, keep up the great work 👍 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNwNE5HSWRBEAE!2m1!1s0x47d8eba7d5410e15:0xe0e86971386710d5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKKw7Sb5PSEjxjMYYBrde_u2qk-GX1ETy5z6B-nMUDC3w-ieQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jodie Brooker a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURuOWM2TXd3RRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8eba7d5410e15:0xe0e86971386710d5) Reviews from Google for Kiddi Caru Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16206319194091229397&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2022 Date: October 2009 - January 2022 Good - August 2021 Inadequate - March 2018 Outstanding - January 2016 Good - June 2013 Outstanding - October 2009 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Kiddi Caru Nursery ### What outdoor areas does Kiddi Caru Nursery use? ### What stands out about Kiddi Caru Nursery? ### How does Kiddi Caru Nursery support children with SEND? ### Whereabouts is Kiddi Caru Nursery? ### Which funded places does Kiddi Caru Nursery accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Writtle Chelmsford Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Kiddi Caru Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### The Duckling Nursery Writtle · CM1 3HZ ](/nursery/the-duckling-nursery-cm1-3hz-ey535765) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Little Learners Chelmsford · CM1 2SB ](/nursery/little-learners-cm1-2sb-ey268807) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Aspen Tree Childcare Chelmsford · CM1 2PB 5.0(10 reviews) ](/nursery/aspen-tree-childcare-cm1-2pb-2721405) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.5 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chelmsford Chelmsford · CM2 0GT 4.4(24 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-chelmsford-cm2-0gt-650090) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Step Start Nurseries Chelmsford Chelmsford · CM1 1QS ](/nursery/step-start-nurseries-chelmsford-cm1-1qs-2800140) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.7 mi ### Dovedale Nursery Chelmsford · CM2 0JQ 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/dovedale-nursery-cic-cm2-0jq-2824756) [See all nurseries in Writtle Chelmsford →](/search?q=Writtle+Chelmsford) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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