Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Colchester

Hythe Quay, Colchester CO2 8JB
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9.5 104 Reviews
  • Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Colchester, Colchester
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Colchester offers exceptional Early Years care, fostering a warm and nurturing environment for children’s growth. With a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating (July 2024), the nursery focuses on hands-on learning through play and exploration.

The curriculum includes engaging activities such as yoga, PE, and Sing and Sign, all designed to support school readiness and promote development. The nursery boasts spacious playrooms, a calming sensory room, and a vibrant outdoor garden, encouraging creativity and physical development.

Located in Hythe Quay, Colchester, with plenty of parking, the nursery offers flexible sessions, nutritious meals, and a 15% discount for army families. Parents are kept informed via the Famly app and are encouraged to participate in community-building activities, such as the book lending library and food swap area.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Jo Allen (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 40

Total Places for Children

  • 122

Age Range

  • from 0 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas to New Year

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Colchester Reviews (104)

9.5

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Colchester has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.466) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Colchester has 104 reviews.

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Review from Chris H (Father of Child) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 4-year-old currently attends and has been here since he was 6 months. One of the things I love about the nursery is that every member of staff knows and loves our son as if he were their own (Even the chef!).
The manager and her fantastic team make you feel like one of the family and I feel I can
discuss worries and concerns from home with them to ask for advice (let's face it, as parents we all need a little help and advice along the way).
My son is due to finish this year and we have a lot to thank Kiddi Caru for, with their help, he can not be more ready for big school!
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!

Reply from Alanah Hewett, Marketing Assistant at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Colchester
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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since joining Kiddi Caru in October, my 2-year-old daughter was potty trained within 3-months! She is so sociable and learns so many amazing things! She is even learning early phonics!
Can not thank her teachers enough!
Reply from Alanah Hewett, Marketing Assistant at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Colchester
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Review from Darcy T (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.

Reply from Alanah Hewett, Marketing Assistant at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Colchester
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Review from A F (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Alanah Hewett, Marketing Assistant at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Colchester
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Review from Jade H (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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!
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Colchester
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Review from April Y (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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!

Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Colchester
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Review from Andrea B (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Caron Moseley, Marketing at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Colchester
Dear Andrea, thank you for taking the time to review our nursery. It is very much appreciated.
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Review from Eghosa I (Father of Child) published on 19 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Caron Moseley, Marketing at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Colchester
Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words regarding our nursery. It is very much appreciated.
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Review from Laura J (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have nothing but good things to say about the Colchester Kiddi Caru. The managers and staff have all been so accommodating when I have asked for extensions on nursery last minute, always been so welcome when we step into the office and only have nice things to say showing that they all engage with
the children as well as run the nursery. The girls in the nursery are always so friendly and detailed about his day even though it’s a short exchange.
Special shout-out to my son's keyworker, she is amazing and we both love her.
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Review from Jo (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Nick B (Father of Child) published on 28 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Tricia S (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Anna G (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Rachael B (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Veronica C (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Isoken E (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Lisa S (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Maisy P (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Extremely nice staff, very understanding and helpful.
My son loves it at this nursery, he comes out every time he goes with a massive smile on his face.
He tells me how he’s played with dinosaurs, toys.
And he always eats the majority of his food!
All amazing and healthy food!
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Review from Katy D (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter only went to Kiddi Caru after the lockdown in June -September 2020, so a short while. Kiddi Caru was wonderful and took us in full-time after my childminder went back part-time, because of covid-19.
The nursery manager there was lovely and made us feel comfortable straight away. I was
anxious about her starting as I couldn't settle her in because of rules for covid. But was so surprised she settled in right away. That's all because of the wonderful staff who work there. From the office ladies, you meet at reception, right through to the nursery staff in each room. The resources and setting were lovely for my daughter. But its the staff that shines here, they are all so friendly, welcoming and loving towards all the children I could see, not just my daughter.
They all work hard, and it shows they have a wonderful team here. My daughter was always happy to come and sometimes I had tears because she didn't want to leave! She learnt a lot and had fun every day she told me. The staff were very involved in her development and learning. I kept her at Kiddi Caru till the day before starting school, having just turned 4-years-old. It was the best choice I made as an easier to transition to school. I would highly recommend Kiddi Caru to anyone looking for childcare with the best working team I've ever come across. So welcoming and friendly. In my heart, that's what makes a parent and child feel comfortable. My daughter was always a fussy eater, but a lot of the days she ate all her lunch and tea as there are lovely homecooked meals at the nursery.
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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Unfortunately, we had to leave the nursery for personal reasons, but what I would like to highlight is that my daughter developed so much over the couple of months spent at Kiddi Caru.
Well done to all staff from Colchester for amazing skills and dedication.
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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.466)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.466) out of 10 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Colchester is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.728 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Colchester is calculated as follows: ( (199 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (3 Poors x 2) + (9 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 228 Ratings = 4.728
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.738 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Colchester is based on 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 122 number of registered child places is 24.4. 18 Positive Reviews ÷ 24.4 = 0.738
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Johanna

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Jo has over 20 years’ experience in Early years. Most recently, she was a nanny for triplet girls and the last few years has been a Nursery Manager which uses Jo’s practical experience and knowledge gained from her degree. Jo is passionate about fun and stimulating activities and forming strong bonds with the staff, children and parents in her setting.

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