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Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Bedford is proudly rated Outstanding by Ofsted (June 2023) and offers exceptional Early Years care and education for children aged 0 to 5.
With three large, free-flow rooms and a spacious outdoor garden, children are supported through hands-on play, child-led learning, and tailored development plans. They offer a diverse and inclusive environment, with staff fluent in over 10 languages.
Their on-site chef delivers healthy meals...
Funding & Fees
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
NoGroup/Owner
- Grandir UK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kelsie (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 40
Total Places for Children
- 75
Age Range
- from 0 years 0 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 07:30-18:30
- Tuesday 07:30-18:30
- Wednesday 07:30-18:30
- Thursday 07:30-18:30
- Friday 07:30-18:30
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas to New Year
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford Reviews (129)
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford has a Review Score of 10 (9.980) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford has 129 reviews.
We have had our son at Kiddi Caru Bedford since Sept 25 and as nerve racking as it can be to send your child to strangers at such young age, the team here have made it so smooth! He started at 1 years old and although he has had different key workers, each of them has had a great relationship with them and overall we have felt this has actually helped him adjust to the whole environment. The team always tries their best to help accommodate and support our needs as a family and we really appreciate it. The meals and variety of foods is fantastic, better than we make! The grandparents even got to spend some time at one of the many events the team run and my sons grandmother is a SEN TA, hard to please but was really impressed with how well the nursery is run and how well he was looked after. For any new parents I advice you to get to know the team and trust their processes, we have alway been able to ask questions and really happy with our sons development so far. Thanks team!
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Bedford. We understand how big that first step into nursery can feel, so it is wonderful to hear that the team helped make the transition smooth and reassuring for your family. Building trust and strong relationships early on is key to helping...
From the moment we visited the nursery, we were struck by the warm and welcoming atmosphere, along with the friendly staff. They took the time to answer all our questions, which really helped us feel at ease, especially as first time parents. There was no sense of being rushed, and everything was explained thoroughly. We left feeling confident that we had found the right nursery for our child. Since he started attending, we have had nothing but positive experiences with the nursery and the team. He has built wonderful relationships with the staff, and it brings us so much joy to see him go in smiling and come out just as happy, that's all we could wish for. We also appreciate the parent events that allow us to visit and observe him in his learning environment, witnessing his engagement and the friendships he's forming. The memos keep us informed about the daily activities and experiences of the children, along with the detailed handovers. We would definitely recommend this nursery.
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Bedford. We're delighted to hear how welcomed and supported you felt from your first visit, especially as first-time parents. Our team are passionate about creating a warm, reassuring environment and building strong relationships with both children and...
When looking at a few nursery, Kiddi Caru Bedford was by far the best around! They were welcoming, warm and friendly. My family instantly loved the nursery. The nursery itself was well presented, clean and seemed a happy place for our child to attend. Since our child has been at the nursery he has loved it! He eats and sleeps well there and has a great rapport with his key worker and the rest of the team. The management team are efficient and helpful whenever needed and always put the children first. I would highly recommend Kiddi Caru Bedford.
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford. We are so glad that you chose us and that your family feel welcomed and cared for during your time with us. A cared for, nurtured and happy child is one that can thrive, develop and learn. That is why our team is dedicated to providing exception childcare and education.
The nursery provides excellent care for our child who started at 10 months old. They go over and beyond for onboarding, providing plenty of settle sessions and taking lots of thorough notes and discussions about our child's needs. Staff are highly communicative on the app and on phone if needed, everything is recorded for peace of mind and it's very easy to keep up to date with news. All the carers greet your child by name at drop-off and are happy to chat about their day at pick up. There is clearly a great level of individualised care, which as an example can be seen in the regular photos and observations written by the carers. Our child can be a fussy eater at home but eats very well at nursery which is a real testament to the kitchen! There are always fun events and activities for the whole family to get involved in. The admin side could not be better run, with clear helpful comms and very well organised. Funding and hours also have great flexibility compared to other nurseries.
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford. We're so glad you've had a positive experience with us as a parent and that you feel your child is cared for. Our wonderful team is dedicated to providing exceptional childcare and education and prioritises parent partnership to ensure you are included and part of their Early Years journey as much as possible.
My daughter loves going to Kiddi Caru. She just recently joined and has been enjoying it. She knows all staff at her room and tells us she likes each of them. We appreciate their feedback as well, both daily and weekly. We have noticed the all the different meals being served and for a picky eater it is a win to see she has been eating a lot. Our experience are all very positive and we hope she continues to fluorish here. Well done team. And thank you.
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford. We're so glad your daughter likes all of her carers and is having such a lovely time with us! Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional childcare and education. We look forward to the rest of her Early Years journey with us and seeing her continue to flourish.
It's so lovely to see how far our little boy has grown and developed during his journey at Kiddi Caru.
Would defiantly recommend.
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford. We're so happy to hear your son transitioned to Kiddi Caru so well and is doing well during each stage. We really have a wonderful team who are invested in each child's well-being and learning journeys.
I can see the confidence in my son & it's amazing how talkative he is & how much he is learning & forming friendships.
Early years is so vital for a child development & I can see how much the staff & what they offer is vital to a child journey & meeting the milestones.
Thank you so much for everything
Kalsoom
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford. We are so grateful that we get to support you and your son during his Early Years journey. We are dedicated to each child and giving them a healthy, safe, fun and high-quality education environment to ensure they are getting every opportunity available to them in a nurturing setting.
The nursery is clean and has organised sections. The chef is wonderful, so our daughter, who can be quite fussy at home, eats delicious, nutritious meals and a variety of fruit.
Her development has flourished and has been encouraged, just as we do at home.
The staff are amazing, friendly and attentive. Always willing to assist us parents wherever possible.
Parents are offered activities and suggestions to help children learn about the different events and seasons, to encourage learning at home. We receive weekly run-downs of the theme for the week and all activities the children enjoyed. Also, we receive regular observations on our child's development.
If you are searching for a nursery, based on our experience and the joy witnessed every day, we would highly recommend Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford.
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford. We are so happy to hear that you feel like you are handing your child over to family - we certainly see our team as an extension of your family and do all we can to support you and your child. Thank you for your lovely feedback on our...
My grandson has been attending since just before his 1st birthday and now he is almost 3 and a half. He absolutely loves his 2 days a week here. He has come on leaps and bounds attending an extra speech and language session here just recently. Staff are friendly and all the extras they do for parents/caregivers to come in a join in are great. Christmas is a fab day when Santa is in. Would highly recommend it, great Ofsted report.
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford. We are so glad that your grandson has done so well during his time with us. Our team truly is dedicated to providing exceptional childcare and education so that each child may thrive and receive the support they need. Thank you for your recommendation.
Amazing nursery, and an amazing team. Seen so much progress in my little boy's speech and overall development since beginning here, couldn't have picked a better nursery for him. He also really enjoys going here he talks about it all week leading up to his nursery days.
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford. We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your choice of nursery for your son and that you have seen such great progress in his time with us! Our dedicated team works hard to provide exceptional childcare and education in a safe, healthy and fun environment, and are genuinely invested in their well-being and development.
(Note: So far we can only speak to the youngest "Koalas" room, as our daughter hasn't yet moved up to the bigger kids' rooms.)
Lovely and clean facilities with lots of varied activities and entertainment, our daughter loves it and seems to be developing well in all the right ways since she started in 2024. She loves the garden, the indoor sand play, the music room, and basically everything!
We regularly get photos of her playing, as well as a weekly newsletter updating us on activities and such.
There is an app with updates throughout the day (recording food eaten, potty visits, naps etc.), though children do seem to keep the staff busy so the updates don't usually come in real-time. Nevertheless, it's quite useful.
They also regularly host family-invited activity days, though sadly these always seem to fall on Mondays when our daughter doesn't attend, bear that in mind.
Thank you for your review on Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford. We're so pleased to hear that you enjoy the communication through the app. We are dedicated to parent partnership and know that you love being involved in their daily activities and learning moments!
Having four children all of which have attended previous nursery settings/childminders in the area over the years, can easily say this is the best one. My son struggled to settle with a childminder but has loved coming here. The staff are friendly and kind, the nursery always has lots going on and he really enjoys his time spent here.
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford. What a lovely thing to say. We are so happy that you love our nursery and that your son settled so well coming to us! We do all we can to care for and provide exceptional education for each child in the way in which they need it and to support families however we can.
I will encourage the nursery to keep to their current standards of doing things.
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford. We are so happy to hear that you are satisfied with the care provided to your son. We will always do all we can to provide exceptional childcare and education to each child.
My daughter has been attending Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford since April 2024 and absolutely loves it. Her confidence has grown enormously and she is always excited to go there. She gets to try lots of different activities - she really enjoys baking and playing in the garden. I get regular communication and I'm always informed of accidents. My daughter gets to try lots of different foods which she clearly enjoys as she apparently asks for seconds some days. The nursery holds various events throughout the year to involve parents/family, including a Christmas grotto which was so lovely. I honestly cannot fault them. All the staff there are so lovely and so supportive. Management has taken into account our individual family circumstances and has been very supportive and understanding of our situation. It's reassuring to know my daughter is so happy and so well looked after. I am so grateful to each and every one of them for giving her such a positive experience at the nursery. I would recommend them to anyone.
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford. We are so thankful to hear that your daughter is having such a positive experience with us and that your family feels supported and included in our nursery family. We get so excited to share daily news and activities with you, share some...
Thank you, Kiddi Caru.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring team are so supportive of all children's individual needs. They work hard to form strong relationships with each child, nurturing and encouraging them to learn and grow.
My daughter has been at Kiddi Caru for just over a year, but it was an amazing one. She did progress a lot, from a shy little girl, she turned into a confident girl who can't wait to start school. The education here is amazing, and the staff is amazing. Couldn't thank them enough. I have my son in the baby room, and I'm so happy.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. With the support of our kind, nurturing team and warm, inclusive nursery environment, children feel comfortable developing their confidence and getting involved with other children, playing and working together to develop important skills for the future.
Kiddi Caru staff have all been amazing from the day my daughter started, right through to her graduation day. I have loved her coming here. I would not want her to go anywhere else. I have signed my baby boy up already!
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so lovely to read that you and your family have had such a positive experience with us!
Caring staff, always available for info/help. My daughter has really enjoyed her days at Kiddi Caru and I know she is well cared for. Big shoutout to three particular girls, genuine bonds have been made between my daughter and her carers. Thank you!
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly, knowledgeable team strive to work in a close partnership with our families. They are always open to listening to any concerns and sharing their expert advice to help devise a solution that encourages the child's development.
Kiddi Caru operates a very inclusive system, and I am glad I trusted them with my little girls.
Thanks to the entire team.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Children are welcomed into a warm and inclusive nursery environment where their individual needs are nurtured and supported.
Both our boys have attended Kiddi Caru Bedford and both absolutely loved it. We attended the graduation ceremony for one of my boys, which was well-organised and a fitting tribute to a lovely year spent at the nursery. Although only attended twice a week, he settled in well due to the kindness he has been given by all of the teachers. He will miss the setting so much. Thank you to all the team for everything you have done for both of our boys.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our graduation ceremonies are such a lovely event in the nursery calendar, which brings our families together to celebrate the children's progress and many achievements.
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News (5) & Events (0)
- Posted: Friday 20 Feb 2026Grandir UK offers employment options designed for today’s childcare professionals. Grandir UK has launched GrandFlex, a suite of flexible working options designed to empower childcare professionals with greater control over...
- Posted: Monday 20 Oct 2025Grandir UK is delighted to announce that we’ve been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Education and Training™ by Great Place to Work® UK for 2025. Our...
- Posted: Monday 28 Jul 2025Leading childcare provider Grandir UK, home of multiple nursery brands like Kiddi Caru and Dicky Birds, has been Great Place to Work-Certified™ for a third consecutive year. This accreditation is...
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Awards / Recognitions (14)
- Recipient: Grandir UKDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
- Recipient: Grandir UKDate: Sunday 01 Jun 2025
- Recipient: Grandir UKDate: Sunday 01 Jun 2025
Meet the Team (1)
Kelsie has been working in childcare for 12 years. Kelsie started as a student and worked way up through the nursery. Kelsie and her team see each family as individuals and recognise that no family is the same. Alongside her team, Kelsie thrives from creating environments that give children the awe and wonder they deserve to learn and experience things to help them to build their full cultural capital and be the best they can be. Kelsie is Level 3 qualified in Early Years Childcare and Level 3 qualified in Special Education Needs & SENCO.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford
What is the Age Range of Children that Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford accepts?
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford Open?
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.
How many Children does Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford have capacity for?
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford has capacity for a total of 75 Children.
How far is Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford to the centre of Bedford?
0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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