Kiddi Caru Colchester, a GrandirUK Day Nursery

They keep parents well-updated on what they have been up to with photos via an app which is really nice to see

My child loves the nursery. They have a great relationship with all members of staff. I'm always being told of the activities they did during the day and are engaged and excited about them. The only complaint I could have is being told my dinners aren't as good as nurseries!

My son is always coming home telling me a wealth of new things he has learnt and is often upset when it's the weekend as he can't go to nursery.

We look forward to my next child joining nursery in the next few months and we are glad that we don't have to say goodbye to Kiddi Caru just yet.

Overall we can not thank the team enough for what they have done for our family. Wholeheartedly recommended!

Can not thank her teachers enough!

I absolutely love Kiddi Caru nursery! Such a loving nursery with loving staff. My son absolutely loves going to nursery he has learnt so much and gained some amazing bonds with the staff and children.

The meals are well balanced and are fantastic. I highly recommend this nursery to anyone.

Our 15-month-old son has settled into the nursery setting and really enjoys his days at Kiddi Caru. The activities are varied and the baby room is cosy yet well equipped with stimulating toys. There is also a sensory room and a nice garden area with a sandpit and mud kitchen for outdoor messy play. The staff are attentive and kind and form excellent bonds with each child. They are happy using cloth nappies which was important to us. The chef makes nutritional meals that meet our specific dietary requirements. We are pleased with our choice of nursery and look forward to watching our son's development.

All round amazing nursery! My son has been here since April 2021 and the nursery and staff have been absolutely fantastic with his journey and any additional needs! Not only that but supporting me also! I could not thank everyone in this setting enough for all they do for both me and my son and for going above and beyond to make sure they know how to help! Everyone is so friendly and kind and happy and I love dropping him to nursery and just seeing everyone! Thank you all for being so amazing!

My daughter currently attends nursery and absolutely loves it. It is clear every member of staff cares deeply about the wellbeing of the children in their care.

We enjoy receiving updates and photos through Kiddi Caru's app.

Well done everyone!

My son went to Kiddi Caru nursery for more than one year. I think this is an excellent nursery. My son made lots of friends and enjoys seeing the staff and talking to them. The staff are all friendly and will talk to you about how he has been and what he has been doing. His key person is amazing and doing a great job. The nursery is using an app and every day they are posting photos, videos, and activities he has been doing throughout the day. I would definitely recommend this nursery.

I do wish to mention the holistic and personalised care that has been given to my two kids in this nursery particularly by my son's tutor. In addition, our experience with my daughter has shown that carers in the nursery are empathetic as there are visible signs that she connects with her carers. We are pleased with the service in general.

Special shout-out to my son's keyworker, she is amazing and we both love her.

I cannot fault Colchester Kiddi Caru. Staff are always friendly and able to answer questions. I have been able to change arrangements easily and add early drop-offs when needed. The range of food provided is great and this has really helped my girls enjoy all food. The communication from the team is fantastic and I feel my daughters are as safe as they can be when they are there even during this extraordinary time. The activities provided have supported my girl's development and given me some ideas of what I can do at home to support them further. My eldest has been there for nearly four years and has made many friends there and is always excited to go.

My son started at Kiddi Caru in Colchester in November 2019. The service we have received from the nursery has been exceptional throughout the 14 months he has been there. The communication, support, adaptability, and kindness have been above and beyond anything that we could have expected, particularly during a pandemic. In a time where we all discuss and worry about the implications this virus will have on our children and their development, my son could not have been in better hands. He eats far better at the nursery than at home and the food is healthy, this has opened his mind to many dishes we have cooked that he has not been willing to even try previously. He has made many friends in his time at the nursery and his relationship building is all the better for it. The best thing about the nursery however is the staff. My son adores all the staff in his room and has such confidence and trust in them. They know him very well and have been vital in his development. Thank you to all.

Overall this a good nursery that has adapted its procedures to the current climate really well. My children seem happy but it is difficult to fully assess this in the current climate. The nursery has a varied curriculum and I am pleased that the nursery has staff who can play actual instruments; music is important to my family and it is a comfort to know they are experiencing live music. When I chose this nursery I was happy with the security and general condition of the outside space, however given the current situation I would probably have chosen a different nursery with access to more open space. The management are excellent and always answer any queries I have had. In the current climate it would be nice if the setting could find ways of still including parents in the nursery. The communications have been less frequent since Covid and the newsletters do not always seem to be about this nursery but as the group as a whole. I would like the nursery to move to Tapestry asap.

My little boy absolutely loved going to Kiddi Caru. After the first lockdown he didn't like leaving me. The staff were amazing with him and it wasn't long before he couldn't wait to go in to see everyone. The difference in him in the time he's been attending is amazing, we owe so much to everyone who cared for him. He also loved the food. I've followed a few recipes from the Instagram pages and he doesn't leave anything. Thank you so much.

My son started off in the 2-year-old room and has since moved up to the preschooler's room. His language has come on leaps and bounds, including his social and interpersonal skills. I love the pictures he brings me back and I can tell her is very happy and content.

We were very pleased to be informed that our daughter was accepted to Kiddi Caru day nursery because I knew there was a queue and because Kiddi Caru is one of the best nurseries in town. The nursery was recommended to me by my friend and it truly exceeded our expectations. During 2019 our daughter attended another nursery and she would cry every time I dropped her in the morning. For the whole year she could not get used to it, however at Kiddi Caru, after 4 sessions our daughter was already settled so well! All of the staff members are very kind and my daughter comes home very enthusiastic about the day and the activities she has done that day. Food is very good, although my daughter does not eat everything and we are still working on that at home. I would highly recommend it to every parent! Thank you.

Kiddie Karu is extremely beneficial to my child's general development. The staff are very patient and helpful. My child enjoys going to the nursery every morning, he feels very impatient when there is any form of delay which means he loves everything happening inside the nursery.

My little girl has been going to this nursery for 2 years and loves it. I’ve never had any problems, even with Covid my child has been well protected with all measures put in place. Staff are always very friendly and welcoming. It took a while to settle in and I was very nervous. I would ring 3 times a day, it was never an issue with the staff and my little girl has come on so much being here.

All amazing and healthy food!