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Kiddi Caru Nursery in Exeter (EX2)

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2021)
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4.9(8 parent reviews) ·Matford Green Business Park, Exeter, EX2 8LB · Devon
Number of places
114 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2021
Local authority
Devon

About this day nursery

Kiddi Caru Nursery in Exeter is part of the Grandir UK group, offering comprehensive childcare solutions for families. Emphasising an early start to education, the nursery caters to various age groups and integrates government funding options to make childcare more accessible.

They strive to create an enriching environment where children can thrive, focusing on both learning and development. The nursery provides flexible attendance options, with the ability to stretch funded hours across the year.

Grandir UK nurseries, including Kiddi Caru Exeter, are committed to delivering high-quality care that supports children's growth while assisting parents with managing childcare costs through various governmental schemes. They provide an online fee calculator to help families estimate their potential costs, including any applicable funding, and stress that while funded hours cover core childcare, additional 'Everyday Essentials' charges apply for items such as meals, nappies, and extra-curricular activities.

The nursery also offers a sibling discount and applies a discount for children attending five days a week.

What it's like

This purpose-built nursery offers exciting play spaces indoors and outdoors. Staff support children well, adapting activities to meet individual needs and interests, leading to good progress in learning. Managers and leaders have adapted practices to support children and families through changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Government funding acceptedFee calculator availableSibling discount offered

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

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kiddi Caru Nursery

Last inspected 20 August 2021 · Anita McKelvey

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

This purpose-built nursery offers exciting play spaces indoors and outdoors. Staff support children well, adapting activities to meet individual needs and interests, leading to good progress in learning. Managers and leaders have adapted practices to support children and families through changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Inspector highlights

  • This purpose-built nursery has exciting play spaces indoors and outdoors for children to explore.
  • Staff support all children well.
  • Managers and leaders have put in place support for staff and children's mental health.
  • Key persons know children well.
  • Children are highly motivated and eager to share what they are doing with others.

Areas to develop

  • 1make sure that staff support children better to express ideas and solve problems, to enhance children's learning.
Inspection #10203890 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that their children are happy and doing well.

They feel that staff really know and care for the children.

They say that children's talking and confidence have developed well.

Parents comment that the information shared with them, helps them support children better at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities receive help and encouragement to boost their learning. All children take part in activities and staff adapt these well to meet individual needs and interests.

Outdoor space

This purpose-built nursery has exciting play spaces indoors and outdoors for children to explore. Babies enjoy looking out from the secure veranda, pointing out the different things they can see. Older children excitedly show how they can go down the slide in different ways.

Parent Reviews of Kiddi Caru Nursery

4.9
(8)
Ceri Martin
a year ago

Both our children have attended Kiddi Caru since they were 10 months old and 2 years old and are now 3&4. They have worked their way up through the rooms within the nursery and have absolutely thrived at each stage of their nursery journey! The staff at the nursery are so enthusiastic, caring and professional. I work full time as a nurse and they have always been so mindful and understanding when needing to pick the children up quickly if they are poorly that it sometimes takes a little longer to get to them. The drop off is always seamless which makes such a difference on busy working mornings! I would highly recommend the nursery to anyone looking for a well run, professional care setting with staff that are well trained and clearly have a vested interest in providing a fun, loving environment for all the children.

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Stevie Morrell
a year ago

Excellent nursery setting! Our son loves attending & has attended from 1 years old. The team are all approachable & they are very child focused, they have taken the time to get to know my son & this is reflected in the relationships that he has with the staff. They manage transitions from one nursery room to the next really well, with lots of taster sessions for settling. The setting itself is lovely, a great garden & the children are well catered for. The environment is kind & caring - you can see that this is fed down through management to the whole team. The Family App is great & keeps us updated regularly- we love seeing pictures of our son at nursery. They are really supportive & flexible if ad-hoc days are needed & available. I would highly recommended this setting!

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Mk M
a year ago

Amazing nursery, clean, tidy, with beautiful outdoor space and the rooms have lots of great resources. The food menu has a great variety of foods and it's nice that they cook it there. They always have creative and educational activities the kids could join and learn through play. We like that they do regular observations so we can see what she has been doing in class. All the staff is friendly, caring and they take time to get to know the kids and help them feel happy and well supported while they are there.

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Emily Leach
a year ago

My 6 year old and my nearly 2 year old have been at Kiddi Caru Marsh Barton since they were 4 months old. They both absolutely love it. My eldest loves coming to pick the little one up and seeing everyone. A lot of the staff have been there for years so know her. The staff are great, food is lovely (so I have been told) and the setting is amazing. I would highly recommend the nursery!

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Talmae Northrop
a year ago

We’ve had both our children go through here and have been supported and embraced by the nursery in our journey. Both children loved the setting and we felt comfortable and confident leaving them in caring, competent hands. Can’t recommend them enough, they go above and beyond for each child’s unique needs and support both parents and children alike.

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Inspection history

Date: October 2018

  • August 2021Good
  • October 2018Good

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