Opening hours
Mon to Fri: 7:30am – 6:30pm
Kiddi Caru Nursery in Basingstoke
Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2025)
Number of places
121 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
Hampshire
About this day nursery
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Basingstoke is dedicated to providing comprehensive childcare, catering to the needs of working parents. The nursery offers flexible options, including stretching funded hours over 51 weeks to accommodate year-round requirements.
They ensure a smooth application process for various funding schemes, with a dedicated Parent Engagement team available to assist families. Emphasising early development, the nursery supports children from nine months old, acknowledging the positive impact of early education.
They also provide a transparent approach to fees, offering a personalised calculator to help parents understand potential costs and available funding. Committed to accessibility, Kiddi Caru Basingstoke accepts all major government-funded childcare programmes.
What it's like
The staff team at Kiddi Caru Nursery is dedicated to prioritising children's happiness and well-being, fostering a strong sense of belonging and confidence. Children develop secure bonds with staff and confidently engage in play, making good progress in physical and language development and independence skills. The curriculum is fun and inclusive, preparing children well for future learning.
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.
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Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Kiddi Caru Nursery
Last inspected 13 January 2025
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
The staff team at Kiddi Caru Nursery is dedicated to prioritising children's happiness and well-being, fostering a strong sense of belonging and confidence. Children develop secure bonds with staff and confidently engage in play, making good progress in physical and language development and independence skills. The curriculum is fun and inclusive, preparing children well for future learning.
Inspector highlights
- Children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging, which supports their confidence and self-esteem effectively.
- Staff know the children well and create a fun and inclusive curriculum with a strong focus on physical and language development and independence skills.
- Staff support children well to develop their communication and language skills, talking to them respectfully and modelling positive interactions.
- Staff are good role models, teaching children skills to resolve minor issues and cooperate with others.
- Staff have effective partnerships with parents, collecting meaningful information and providing support for essential milestones.
Areas to develop
- 1review and improve the organisation of mealtimes so that children benefit from a consistently calm and purposeful environment
- 2strengthen teaching and curriculum planning even more effectively to focus precisely on extending the challenges set for all children.
Inspection #10375534 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff sensitively support children who need some additional help managing their own self-care needs.
Outdoor space
Outside, young children have fun transporting water and negotiating obstacles, stepping stones and hoops. Staff provide challenges as they help children to master new skills, such as hopping.
Parent Reviews of Kiddi Caru Nursery
5.0
(7)
Rebecca Rose Mason
a year ago
Fantastic nursery. Really warm friendly staff at the Basingstoke branch. Rebecca the manager is so knowledgeable about every room and what they’re working towards. Great to know my baby is in safe hands. I love the app that allows you to see everything baby eats/drinks/naps/nappies etc and love the themed days they run and photo updates. They’ve just got it right here.
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Bryony Edwards
3 years ago
My daughter has moved up through every room at Kiddi Caru and has loved each one as much as the next, its nice to see how her education and care continues through each age group. Staff are welcoming and happy every day and it feels like you are part of a big family. Very recommended.
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Chris Elmes
9 years ago
An absolutely amazing nursery. My son has diagnosed autism and we were obviously a little cautious when looking at nurseries to ensure they could give him the support and care he needs. Since joining kiddi caru our son has developed at an amazing rate and he truly loves it there.
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E B
3 years ago
Lovely staff, great nursery. Our little one has only been here for six months, but he loves it so much and his confidence has grown so much thanks to the amazing staff in Buttercups and Daisies.
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Nelo Madukaiwe
3 years ago
One of the best and secure day cares in Basingstoke
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Inspection history
Date: April 2010
- January 2025Good
- August 2019Good
- June 2016Good
- October 2013Requires improvement
- April 2010Good
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