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Kiddi Caru Nursery in Colchester

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
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3.9(15 parent reviews) ·Hythe Quay, Colchester, CO2 8JB · Essex
Number of places
104 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Colchester provides a supportive and nurturing environment for children. The nursery focuses on individual care and development, with a range of engaging activities and facilities.

The spacious garden allows for outdoor play and fresh air, while nutritious meals are provided to support healthy growth. Children can explore different languages, and participate in sports and yoga to develop coordination, flexibility, and mindfulness.

The nursery also offers a sensory room for calming exploration and a cosy library to foster a love of reading. With a dedicated SENCo, children with additional needs receive tailored support.

The nursery keeps parents connected with real-time updates through an easy-to-use app and encourages learning beyond the premise with regular outings into the local community. Kiddi Caru Day Nursery is committed to an inclusive and enriching early years experience.

What it's like

Children settle well and get involved in activities planned around their current interests in a calm and welcoming atmosphere. They confidently approach new people, demonstrating that they feel safe and secure. Staff are positive role models who provide hugs and reassurance, helping children form strong and trusting relationships.

Nutritious mealsRegular outingsNursery appSensory roomLibraries

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

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Mon to Fri: 8:00am – 6:00pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kiddi Caru Nursery

Last inspected 29 July 2024

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 settle well and get involved in activities planned around their current interests in a calm and welcoming atmosphere. They confidently approach new people, demonstrating that they feel safe and secure. Staff are positive role models who provide hugs and reassurance, helping children form strong and trusting relationships.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders are reflective and have a clear and ambitious vision for the setting.
  • Children have ample opportunity to choose books to look at independently or with staff, developing a love of stories and books.
  • Staff work closely with other agencies to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, promoting consistency both at home and within the setting.
  • Robust procedures are in place to safeguard children who have food allergies.
  • Staff benefit from supportive and encouraging leaders, resulting in high morale and effective teamwork.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the quality of staff interactions with children to help them challenge and extend children's learning more effectively as they play and during routine times
  • 2support staff to consistently implement the setting's hygiene procedures in relation to mealtimes
  • 3strengthen the arrangements to share information with parents about their child's next steps in learning.
Inspection #10357224 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak positively about the setting and report their children are happy to attend.

Parents comment that their children have made progress since starting.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff are effective in engaging with other professionals when needed, making referrals to external services and signposting parents to support. They work closely with other agencies to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), liaising with parents to implement suitable, individualised strategies and maintaining appropriate records to share with relevant agencies. This helps to ensure that all children receive the support that they need so they can make progress in relation to their individual starting points.

Outdoor space

The inspectors observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Kiddi Caru Nursery

3.9
(15)
Amy Smalley
a year ago

Myself and my partner knew this was the nursery for us from the moment we came to visit and it has exceeded our expectations every day since. My daughter absolutely loves going to nursery, she is loved and treated like she is one of the staffs own. We never worry about her when she’s there, she eats good healthy meals and is doing new activities everyday. She has come on leaps and bounds with her talking, her compassion for others and her confidence in being away from us. We can’t recommend our nursery more x

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Lee Woods
a year ago

Our son started at Kiddi Caru 13 months ago, and in that time we have been blown away by the high level of care, communication and commitment Jo and her team have shown in the operation of the nursery. Without exception, all staff members have gone above and beyond for our son and are all clearly committed to the nurturing and well being of the children in their care. Our son loves going to nursery each day and we couldn't recommend Kiddi Caru highly enough.

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Lee Scales
a year ago

My daughter attends Kiddi Caru in Colchester, and she absolutely loves it! She always comes home happy and full of stories about the fun activities she’s been involved in. The meals provided are excellent, and she enjoys them just as much as the variety of play and learning experiences offered. We particularly appreciate the updates we receive through the Famly app, which gives us insight into what she’s been up to during the day. It’s so reassuring to see photos and updates about her progress and daily routine. Overall, we couldn’t be happier with Kiddi Caru and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a nurturing and engaging nursery for their child.

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J Serrano
a year ago

My husband and I were very disappointed what lead to my sons safety and security. Staff and management do not take your concerns and issues seriously. Waited for multiple incidents before acknowledging you. We feel that our son's safety and welfare has not met. Resulting our son feeling anxious and traumatised when coming to nursery. Which results of pulling him out of nursery immediately. I feel terrible that he will be missing out now on social skills and his development.

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Kara Cackett
a year ago

My son currently goes to to this nursery and I can't express how happy I am with everything they have done for him. He has been attending since he was nine months old and in each room he has been treated with nothing but care, love and respect. It's like a home from home. He loves coming home and talking about the activities and his friends too. We Couldn't be happier with the nursery. Thank you!

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Inspection history

Date: May 2014

  • July 2024Good
  • February 2022Good
  • March 2018Good
  • April 2017Good
  • May 2014Good

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