"Kiddi Caru Hengrove found a place for our little boy at zero notice after our nursery was suspended unexpectedly by Ofsted. Ultimately…"
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Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Hengrove, Bristol provides high-quality Early Years care in a friendly, community-focused setting. Awarded Good by Ofsted (July 2025), the nursery offers a homely atmosphere ... Read more
"We absolutely love Lake House and all the amazing staff - they've had such a huge and profound impact on my daughter. She has significant…"
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This Bristol nursery offers a home-from-home setting where children feel secure, confident, and inspired to explore. The nursery provides dynamic learning through a blended curriculum including ... Read more
"The staff at Crews Hole have maintained a safe, secure and nurturing environment for the children. We can see how our son's confidence has…"
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Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Crews Hole, St George, Bristol (rated Ofsted Good July 2025) provides high-quality Early Years care in a bright, inclusive environment. Located near Troopers ... Read more
"We are very happy with the care out LO receives at Kiddi Caru. He's always happy to be there and I can see the care, attention and support…"
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Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Brislington is rated Good by Ofsted (August 2025) and offers high-quality Early Years care in a nurturing, inclusive environment.
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9.5
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from Beth K (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
The staff at Crews Hole have maintained a safe, secure and nurturing environment for the children. We can see how our son's confidence has grown and how well his early development is supported. Thank you Charlotte and your wonderful team!
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Crews HoleThank you so much for your review of Kiddi Caru Crews Hole. We're delighted to hear your son's confidence has grown and that his early development is being so well supported. Creating a safe, secure and nurturing environment is at the heart of what we do, so your feedback means a great deal.
from E J (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
We absolutely love Lake House and all the amazing staff - they've had such a huge and profound impact on my daughter. She has significant additional needs and the staff at Lake House have gone above and beyond to make sure she is included, looked after and has a wonderful time. She's made so much progress
since being there and we know it's down to the amazing level of care and effort the team put in. The staff have been a lifeline for us as a family, and it brings us so much joy and comfort that my daughter has the best time there. All of the staff are brilliant, but my daughter's 121 and the SENCO in particular have been so proactive and kind. We are so grateful for how much they do and feel very lucky that she has these wonderful people in her life who care about her so much. We honestly can't put into words just how grateful we are for the team there and the wonderful inclusive environment they've created. We only wish they had a school so my daughter could stay there forever!
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Lake House Day NurseryThank you so much for your review of Lake House. We're so pleased to hear how well your daughter has settled and the positive progress she has made with us. It is lovely to know she feels happy, included, and so well supported by the team, and it's wonderful to hear your lovely feedback about her 1:1 support and SENCO. We are deeply committed to providing an inclusive, caring environment for every child, and your words are greatly appreciated by the whole team.
from L S (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Both my children are at Lake House. The staff are 100% what make it a wonderful nursery. They are super nurturing, fun and engaging. It's a small, personal setting where you feel your children are really cared for. So grateful for all that they have done for my 2!
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Lake House Day NurseryThank you for your review of Lake House Day Nursery. We're thrilled to hear that both of your children are enjoying such a positive experience with us. Our dedicated team is passionate about creating a warm, nurturing, and engaging environment where every child feels safe, happy, and truly cared for. They take the time to build strong, meaningful relationships with each child and are always supportive, approachable, and committed to working in partnership with families.
from Christi F (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Kiddi Caru Hengrove found a place for our little boy at zero notice after our nursery was suspended unexpectedly by Ofsted. Ultimately they've turned that rubbish experience into a fantastic one. Our little boy has now been in the setting for about 15 months, moving from the baby room to the toddler
room. He absolutely loves it. He has fantastic relationships with all the staff who clearly love him - we frequently come to collect him and find him having a cuddle or a chat with one of the team. Activities are varied and there's plenty of time in the garden with occasional excursions further afield - we get plenty of pics and updates through the app. Food is all cooked on premises I believe and they've catered effortlessly to his milk allergy. In a high turnover industry the staff here have stayed throughout, testimony to what a lovely setting it is. Would 100% recommend.
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool HengroveThank you so much for your review of Kiddi Caru Hengrove. It is wonderful to hear that we were able to support your family during a difficult time and turn your experience into such a positive one. It's lovely to know your little boy has settled so well and is thriving in our nursery, and that he has built such strong and caring relationships with our team. Hearing that he is happy and settled with staff is exactly what we hope for every child. We're also pleased you enjoy the variety of activities, outdoor play, updates through our app, and the way we cater for individual dietary needs. Thank you for recommending us!
from E T (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2026
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Overall Experience4.0 out of 5
I am happy with the nursery and the staff seem lovely. Marloe seems to usually have a good day and sleeps well there too.
The only complaints I'd have is we never really get told what the babies got up to all day. We rarely get pictures either, and I've never received artwork or anything like that.
He's been there nearly 6 months. Also, the upstairs baby room feels like it has little ventilation so always smells musty.
Otherwise I like the nursery, & staff are v friendly but I would like to know more about what they do there and maybe a few more pictures
So for the boxes below such as learning, activities etc , I couldn't say, as I don't know what they do / learn , so it's difficult to put a rating there . So I've just gone for a middle star rating
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Crews HoleThank you so much for sharing your feedback with us. We're really pleased to hear that you're happy with the team and that Marloe is enjoying his time at nursery. We use our app to keep families updated with key information about their children, including photos and moments from their day. We've passed your comments on to the nursery management team and we'd also encourage you to chat with the team during your next visit so they can explore how best to support your request for more updates. We look forward to you and Marloe continuing to enjoy your experience with us.
from T P (Father of Child) published on 26 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
The nursery has been a fantastic place for our little boy, offering a fun, caring and supportive environment for him to develop. There is plenty of variety in activities, both indoor and outdoor, which have helped him gain social, physical communication skills.
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Crews HoleThank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Crews Hole. Were delighted to hear your son is enjoying a variety of activities and developing key skills. Our team are dedicated to providing a fun, supportive environment for children to learn and grow.
from M S (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended Lake House and both have received excellent care and support during their time at the nursery. The staff are all friendly and supportive and go above and beyond to listen and support. The food is nutritious, varied and cooked on site, with the children often being involved
in cooking and a weekly 'children's choice' meal. Both my children have thrived at Lake House and often talk about the staff members as if they are part of our family.
I would highly recommend Lake House to anyone looking for a nursery.
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Lake House Day NurseryThank you for your review of Lake House Day Nursery. We're delighted to hear both your children thrived during their time with us. Our team are passionate about creating a supportive, family environment, with nutritious meals and engaging activities where all children can grown and thrive.
from Paul W (Father of Child) published on 16 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My sons attended this nursery for over a year now. It's been amazing to see how much he's progressed and how much he's learned from attending.
The updates, activities, resources and especially the staff are brilliant I can't fault the care he receives and it makes me so happy to see him thrive in
this environment.
Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery to anyone who's looking, biggest thank you to the staff and the management for the work they do for the children.
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool HengroveThank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Hengrove. We're delighted to hear that your child is thriving and progressing so well with us! Our fantastic nursery team are dedicated to helping each child learn and grow. In our warm and welcoming environment, they work hard to support each child's development by providing a variety of fun and engaging activities tailored to their interests.
from D K (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2026
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Overall Experience4.0 out of 5
Staff are attentive and caring with the children. My daughter started in the baby room and the staff there was amazing at taking care of her and helping her reach her milestones. The transition to the toddler has been a bit tricky. It feels busier and less quiet space. It's been difficult to understand
how the toddler room supports potty training in a structured manner.generally my daughter enjoys nursery and staff have a keen sense of kids' personalities but more clarity on how milestones are supported via the nursery days would be useful.
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Crews HoleThank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Crews Hole. We appreciate you taking the time to leave your honest feedback regarding potty training in our toddler room. We would like to reassure you that our toddler room team are well-experienced with potty training, with many having undergone specialised Early Years training from children's charity ERIC. We work closely with our families to ensure we adhere to their home potty-training routine, helping to provide children with consistency and tailored support through this stage. Providing our families with regular and informative updates on their child's development is important to us as we want you to feel connected and involved with their nursery journey.
from D D (Grandmother of Child) published on 12 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My grandson attendeds this nursery 3 days a week he's fully thriving ,he's learning so much making so many friends and is always talking to me about how much he enjoys nursery .he's always talking about how much he enjoys all his teachers and even the manager Leanne
this is an excellent nursery couldn't
say a bad word about them thank you Lake House!
And thank you dragonflies
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Lake House Day NurseryThank you for your review of Lake House Day Nursery. It's fantastic to hear that your grandson is thriving with us! Our warm and welcoming nursery environment offers children a place to form meaningful relationships with their key worker, team members and other children. Children enjoy a variety of engaging activities throughout the nursery day which are thoughtfully-designed to provide fun opportunities for learning.
from M H (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
I honestly can't recommend this nursery enough! The setup in the rooms is so lovely and inviting-my son settled in so quickly because of how great the environment is. I've also really noticed a positive change in the dynamic lately. It's so much better now that there's a more permanent team of staff
in place - you can really feel the difference in the energy and consistency. On top of that, the Nursery Manager is absolute star. Nursery staff is always so helpful and truly go out of their way to support us whenever we have a question or need a bit of extra help. It's such a relief to leave my son somewhere where I know he's happy and the team really cares. Well done team CH !
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Crews HoleThank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Crews Hole. We're very pleased to hear that your child settled in so quickly! Each of our rooms has been carefully designed to provide a warm and engaging environment where children feel inspired to explore and discover. Ensuring both our children and their families feel well supported is important to us. Our team are always approachable and open to speaking with our families and will always work closely together with you to resolve any questions which arise.
from C S (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
All of the staff at Kiddi Caru in Hengrove are so caring and kind towards our child. They take the time to greet her and get to know her likes and dislikes so they can make her time there as enjoyable as possible, including playing her favourite song. They always give us a thorough talk through her
day. Her development has come on lots since she started there and she's really happy.
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool HengroveThank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Hengrove. We're very pleased to hear that your child is so happy here! Our team take the time to develop meaningful relationships with each child, getting to know their unique personalities and what they love doing to ensure they feel happy, secure and at home in our care. Ensuring our families stay well informed and up-to-date on their child's development is important to us as we want you to feel involved with your child's nursery journey.
from B P (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Our child has been attending Lake House since they were 15 months old and is now preparing to leave for school in September. We couldn't be more pleased with the nursery and the incredible staff.
Every member of the team is warm, loving and genuinely caring. It has always felt like such a safe and
nurturing environment. We are especially grateful for the book club run by one of the staff members - receiving a new book each week has been such a wonderful experience for our little one and has really supported their love of reading.
We have seen our child grow, develop and truly thrive during their time at the nursery. The confidence, independence and happiness they have gained is a testament to the dedication and care of everyone at Lake House.
We are so thankful for the amazing start that lake house has provided our little one
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Lake House Day NurseryThank you for your review of Lake House Day Nursery. We're delighted to hear that your child is thriving with us! Our fantastic nursery team are passionate about ensuring each child's happiness and well-being. They support and nurture their development with a warm, welcoming environment and plenty of fun and engaging activities. Encouraging children to develop a love of reading is something that's so important to us so we're so pleased to hear that you've enjoyed our book club!
from Nicoleta M (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Really pleased with this nursery, we have our little one with them for the last 2 years or so. He is really enjoying his time there, the staff are lovely and hardworking.
The food is varied and cooked on site which is a bonus. They have lots of activities as well keeping them well entertained :)
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Lake House Day NurseryThank you for your review of Lake House Day Nursery. It's so great to hear that your child is really enjoying his time with us! Our nursery team work so hard to provide a warm and supportive environment where all children feel happy and settled. They devise a range of fun and engaging activities each day which are thoughtfully-designed to help nurture children's development. Children enjoy tasty and nutritious meals and snacks throughout the nursery day which support healthy growth and development.
from S K (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have attended this nursery for a while now. Whilst the facilities are definitely good, it is the staff who really make this place special. They all care so much about the children and know each child well, and plan activities the children will enjoy. My children are always happy
to be dropped off on a nursery day and I feel confident leaving them there for the day.
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Lake House Day NurseryThank you for your review of Lake House Day Nursery. We're pleased to hear that both of your children are always happy to attend our setting! Our nursery team are warm, friendly and always supportive of each child's needs. They take the time to form meaningful relationships with each child and to devise fun and engaging activities which nurture development at each stage.
from Kate B (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
The Lake House team are fantastic- they have done so much to make my son feel welcome and excited to come to nursery. The team are kind and caring and make time to speak to me and my partner, revelling in my son's interests and development.
I highly recommend this nursery to parents who want their
child to feel well cared for and part of a lovely community.
Thanks for all your hard work!
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Lake House Day NurseryThank you for your review of Lake House Day Nursery. It's wonderful to hear how welcomed your son has felt and how much joy he gets from coming into nursery each day. We're glad you've felt supported too, with the team taking the time to share in his interests and celebrate his development with you both. Our team truly value creating a strong sense of community where children feel cared for, included and excited to learn.
from J S (Father of Child) published on 2 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My son loves his time at Lake House. He is stimulated and supported to try new and creative activities. Staff are supportive and foster a nurturing environment, with healthy food, plenty of outdoors time and fun galore.
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Lake House Day NurseryThank you for your review of Lake House Day Nursery. It's wonderful to hear how much your son enjoys his time at nursery and how engaged he is with the creative experiences on offer. Knowing that you feel supported by the team and value the balance of healthy meals, outdoor play and fun activities means a lot. Our team work hard to create an environment where children feel confident, inspired and happy throughout their day.
from L S (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
We are so impressed by the Lake House Nursery. All the staff are caring and committed to looking after our son. The activities and learning times are varied and creative; the book class is a particular favourite. The staff tailor the care to my child's needs, e.g. support with potty training. They are
easy to talk to and get advice from. We are also impressed with the food, although would prefer low-sugar cereals only for breakfast. Thanks to all staff who make the Lake House a reassuring and caring space to leave our children.
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Lake House Day NurseryThank you for your review of Lake House Day Nursery. We're delighted to hear how much you value the caring approach of the team and the thoughtful activities on offer, especially with how engaging the book sessions have been for your child. We appreciate your feedback about breakfast options and the importance of balanced choices for children. Our team take pride in creating a reassuring and nurturing environment where children can learn, feel supported and truly enjoy their day!
from Natalia M (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
All the staff are wonderful, my son really looks forward to going to nursery.
He has made lots of friends and the days always seem to be filled with lots of fun and learning. Very happy we chose this nursery for him.
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Lake House Day NurseryThank you for your review of Lake House Day Nursery. We're delighted to hear how much your son looks forward to his days with us and how many friendships he has made along the way. It's wonderful to know he enjoys a balance of fun and learning that helps him grow with confidence. Our team work hard to create a welcoming, supportive environment where every child can enjoy their time and feel proud of their progress.
from R M (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2026
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Overall Experience4.0 out of 5
Our child has flourished at this nursery, the staff are exceptional and truly care about her development . She is safe and happy and we have always felt comfortable entrusting her care to the team. There have been some management changes but this seems to have been resolved now following the merger
and communication is now much improved.
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Crews HoleThank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Crews Hole. We're delighted to hear how much your child has flourished and that you feel confident in the care and support our team provide. It's wonderful to know that she feels safe and happy - creating a nurturing environment where children can develop at their own pace is at the heart of everything we do. We also appreciate your comments regarding communication, and we're pleased to hear the improvements following the merger have made a positive difference. Our committed nursery team are passionate about creating a warm, caring setting where every child can thrive.
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