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Kiddi Caru Nursery # Kiddi Caru Nursery in Taunton Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 5.0 (8 parent reviews) · Blackbrook Park Avenue, Blackbrook, Taunton, TA1 2PX · Somerset Number of places 128 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2026 Local authority Somerset 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, registered in 2006, provides quality childcare from its purpose-built premises in the Blackbrook Business Park on the outskirts of Taunton. 30am to 6pm (excluding bank holidays), the nursery caters to children aged 0-4 years. Leaders and managers at Kiddi Caru Nursery have established a warm and friendly setting where children consistently arrive happily and settle quickly, demonstrating independent choices and confidently exploring the well-resourced environment. The curriculum is broad and engaging, with staff showing a deep understanding of each child's needs. This focused approach ensures that children are well-behaved, patient, and cooperative, fostering a positive atmosphere for learning and development. The nursery values its staff, supporting their well-being and professional growth, which in turn enhances the care and education provided to the children. A strong emphasis on communication with families, maintained even during challenging times such as the COVID-19 pandemic, further solidifies the nursery's commitment to creating a supportive and enriching experience for every child and family. What it's like Children arrive happily and settle quickly, making independent choices and confidently exploring the resources. They benefit from a broad curriculum and are eager to explore. Staff know the children well, and older children learn to share and take turns, while younger children show patience and cooperation. Broad curriculum Engaging activities Positive relationships Strong leadership Dedicated staff ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Tax-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: 7:30am – 6:00pm Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2006 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Kiddi Caru Nursery Inspection date Mar 2026 Inspection no. 10205380 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303246)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346416) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.grandiruk.com/nurseries/taunton/kiddi-caru-taunton/) Blackbrook Park Avenue, Blackbrook, Taunton, TA1 2PX [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-3.068/51.01408/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Taunton - [Day nurseries in Taunton](/search?q=Taunton) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=kiddi-caru-nursery-ta1-2px-ey346416) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Mar 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Kiddi Caru Nursery Last inspected 25 March 2026 Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children arrive happily and settle quickly, making independent choices and confidently exploring the resources. They benefit from a broad curriculum and are eager to explore. Staff know the children well, and older children learn to share and take turns, while younger children show patience and cooperation. Inspector highlights - Children arrive happily and settle quickly, making independent choices and confidently exploring the nursery environment. - Children benefit from a broad curriculum and engaging activities, with staff knowing them well. - Children are well-behaved, showing good levels of patience and cooperation. - Leaders and managers maintained good contact with families during the COVID-19 pandemic and have a strong focus on staff well-being. - Staff and children enjoy warm and close relationships, with good support for younger children and confident interactions among older children. - Children benefit from learning about a healthy lifestyle, with all meals prepared from fresh ingredients on site. - Children follow thorough hygiene routines and learn the importance of good handwashing. - Children thoroughly enjoy role play, using language well to negotiate and take on different roles. - Older children explore and investigate the sand, using different-sized containers to pour and measure. - Leaders and managers value their staff team, involving them in the organisation of their rooms and giving them lead roles. - Staff have good opportunities to extend their knowledge, introducing new ideas with the children to improve outcomes. - There is a strong focus on staff's well-being, with leaders and managers introducing a well-being café where staff can talk openly or seek advice and information if needed. Areas to develop - 1 Review the organisation of changeover times to ensure that children are not waiting for long periods of time, and maintain the calm learning environment. - 2 Develop staff's practice to consistently support children's communication and language to further extend their learning in all areas. Inspection #10205380 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303246) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children develop good physical skills as they play outdoors and take part in active sessions. Parents report that they love the outdoor space. ## Parent Reviews of Kiddi Caru Nursery 5.0 (8) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJgsdTwzbC_ggI6LB5UWeUeKEfN7jn8-SlwVlaOZSKfXdburg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Darren GROVES 4 years ago Very professional nursary children well looked after . Learning skills of staff outstanding would definitely use again if required. 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[See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8520544092955863461&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: September 2010 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - March 2022 Good - February 2022 Good - September 2017 Good - August 2017 Good - January 2015 Good - January 2015 Good - November 2010 Good - September 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Kiddi Caru Nursery ### Which funding entitlements does Kiddi Caru Nursery accept? ### Is Kiddi Caru Nursery suitable for under-twos? ### What are the opening hours at Kiddi Caru Nursery? ### What is the Ofsted rating of Kiddi Caru Nursery? ### How does Kiddi Caru Nursery help children settle? ### How is Kiddi Caru Nursery classified by Ofsted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Taunton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Kiddi Caru Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### YMCA Taunton Pre-School Taunton · TA1 2LB 4.4(103 reviews) ](/nursery/ymca-taunton-pre-school-ta1-2lb-ey501334) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Little Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool Taunton · TA1 2LB 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/little-explorers-day-nursery-and-preschool-ta1-2lb-2686514) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Tops Day Nurseries - Mini Mariners Taunton · TA1 2DU 4.3(6 reviews) ](/nursery/tops-day-nurseries-mini-mariners-ta1-2du-ey343441) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Spring Hollies Taunton · TA1 3AG ](/nursery/spring-hollies-ta1-3ag-2711634) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Chuggers Day Nursery and Preschool Taunton · TA1 3DL 4.1(9 reviews) ](/nursery/chuggers-day-nursery-and-preschool-ta1-3dl-ey467521) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### St George's Pre-School (Taunton) Taunton · TA1 3NR 4.2(6 reviews) ](/nursery/st-george-s-pre-school-taunton-ta1-3nr-ey474983) [See all nurseries in Taunton →](/search?q=Taunton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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