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Kiddi Caru Nursery in Exeter (EX1)

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2023)
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4.2(5 parent reviews) ·Emperor Way, Exeter Business Park, Exeter, EX1 3QS · Devon
Number of places
132 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2023
Local authority
Devon

About this day nursery

Kiddi Caru Nursery Exeter Sowton offers a nurturing environment for children, focusing on holistic development and providing rich learning experiences. The nursery is part of the Grandir UK group, which emphasises high-quality care and education through dedicated staff and a comprehensive curriculum.

They promote flexible childcare solutions, including extended hours and support for various government funding schemes, to accommodate the diverse needs of working families. The facility encourages outdoor play and engaging activities that foster curiosity and growth in young children.

With a commitment to consistency and quality, Kiddi Caru ensures that all children receive excellent care, nutritious meals, and a wide range of educational resources and experiences.

What it's like

Children enter the nursery happily. They enjoy their time with their friends and familiar adults and are keen to learn. The curriculum is well designed to support children's interests and builds on what they need to learn next. Children benefit greatly from the supportive interactions from staff.

Flexible childcare solutionsAccepts government funding schemesFocus on holistic developmentOutdoor play and engaging activities

Pricing & funding

Fees are invoiced in 12 equalised monthly payments. Charges are applied for 'Everyday Essentials' (including meals, snacks, nappies, and extra-curricular activities) when using government funding. Sibling discounts and full-week attendance discounts are available.

Funding accepted

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

Good to know

  • Invoices are calculated annually and split into 12 equal monthly payments.
  • Government funding covers basic childcare only; 'Everyday Essentials' are subject to additional charges.
  • Sibling discount is available.
  • A discount is applied for children attending Monday to Friday.
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kiddi Caru Nursery

Last inspected 10 October 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 enter the nursery happily. They enjoy their time with their friends and familiar adults and are keen to learn. The curriculum is well designed to support children's interests and builds on what they need to learn next. Children benefit greatly from the supportive interactions from staff.

Inspector highlights

  • The curriculum is well designed to support children's interests and builds on what they need to learn next.
  • Children benefit greatly from the supportive interactions from staff.
  • Children behave well and are kind to each other.
  • Staff meet children's care needs successfully.
  • There is good partnership with parents, who feel that the new management team addresses concerns promptly and keeps them well informed about their children's learning and care.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop further opportunities for younger children to speak, listen and develop their attention skills
  • 2embed the curriculum and target teaching more precisely to enable consistently high-quality learning throughout the nursery.
Inspection #10312873 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff encourage children with additional needs to engage in activities. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to meet children's additional needs successfully.

Outdoor space

Pre-school children use the chalk to draw animals on the floor. They work collaboratively and talk confidently about their markings.

Parent Reviews of Kiddi Caru Nursery

4.2
(5)
Ollie Vernon
10 years ago

Our little boy loves it. The staff are always friendly and the place is always clean. Great variety of food. Its the best nursery/preschool we viewed around this side of Exeter when looking.

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Andrei Puscalarga
3 years ago

My boy loves it there!! The staff is always helpful and friendly I want to espicialy mention Andrea

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Darren Haigh
8 years ago

Absolutely awful.do not send your children here if you want them to be happy...staff and management unbelievably negative.id give it no stars if there was an option.

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Inspection history

Date: March 2010

  • October 2023Good
  • November 2021Good
  • May 2018Good
  • August 2015Good
  • March 2010Outstanding

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