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Kiddi Caru 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,...
Kiddi Caru 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.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- Grandir UK
- Private Owned
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
- Monday08:00-18:00
- Tuesday08:00-18:00
- Wednesday08:00-18:00
- Thursday08:00-18:00
- Friday08:00-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas to New Year
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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Kiddi Caru Colchester, a GrandirUK Day Nursery Reviews (106)
Kiddi Caru Colchester, a GrandirUK Day Nursery has a Review Score of 8.6 (8.636) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kiddi Caru Colchester, a GrandirUK Day Nursery has 106 reviews.
I would highly recommend this nursery to parents and have done. The staff are all great and the new manager I believe is excellent no problem is too much. My son has developed amazingly since starting nearly a year ago. He increasingly does new things at home which I know he has learnt from the...
I would highly recommend this nursery to parents and have done. The staff are all great and the new manager I believe is excellent no problem is too much. My son has developed amazingly since starting nearly a year ago. He increasingly does new things at home which I know he has learnt from the ladies that look after him and not at home. He is developing into a lovely and caring little boy and the ladies have to take a lot of credit for this. So thank you!
You all have been incredible in my child’s development throughout the years and I can not thank you guys enough for your encouragement and love you have shown her. We will be very sad she will no longer be with you guys. Luckily I still have one child left in this nursery so you haven’t got rid of...
You all have been incredible in my child’s development throughout the years and I can not thank you guys enough for your encouragement and love you have shown her. We will be very sad she will no longer be with you guys. Luckily I still have one child left in this nursery so you haven’t got rid of us just yet. Thanks again, ladies.
We love nursery, our little boy has been there since he was 11 months old and he is now nearly 3. He has been looked after amazingly by the team there.
We love nursery, our little boy has been there since he was 11 months old and he is now nearly 3. He has been looked after amazingly by the team there.
Couldn't be happier.
Couldn't be happier.
I cannot recommend this nursery enough. Most of the staff I've dealt with are amazing and so helpful. They always help me with my little girl and give a handover to what has happened that session. Thank you for everything you all do with my little one.
I cannot recommend this nursery enough. Most of the staff I've dealt with are amazing and so helpful. They always help me with my little girl and give a handover to what has happened that session. Thank you for everything you all do with my little one.
My 3-year-old daughter has recently been at nursery with chicken pox and comes into work with me on a couple of occasions. Since she has gone back to nursery, numerous people have commented on how polite and well-behaved my little lady was while she was here. As much as I would like to take all the...
My 3-year-old daughter has recently been at nursery with chicken pox and comes into work with me on a couple of occasions. Since she has gone back to nursery, numerous people have commented on how polite and well-behaved my little lady was while she was here. As much as I would like to take all the credit for the compliments, I must share the credit with the nursery ladies. They do a lovely job and it clearly shows in my daughter's behaviour. She is a pleasure to be around and rarely has to be reminded of her "P's and Q's".
Very good nursery. Never a concern since child started 18 months ago. Friendly staff. Lots of activities. My son always comes home learning new things. Very good at preparing them for school.
Only negative is the food, it will be good if the children could have a couple of choices per meal....
Very good nursery. Never a concern since child started 18 months ago. Friendly staff. Lots of activities. My son always comes home learning new things. Very good at preparing them for school.
Only negative is the food, it will be good if the children could have a couple of choices per meal. At times when my child does not like his meal, he might prefer another option.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us and we are very glad you’re happy with the care we provide. With regards to meal choices, there is always 2 options available for the children to try at dinner times but if you would like to discuss this further, please speak to your Nursery Manager as the nursery office door is always open.
All staff are lovely and very welcoming. Children are happy and amused all day. Any problems are quickly resolved. I have recommended to family and friends.
All staff are lovely and very welcoming. Children are happy and amused all day. Any problems are quickly resolved. I have recommended to family and friends.
A really lovely nursery where they look after my child well and provide him with lots of different activities for him to do every day. He comes home bursting to tell me about all the things that he has done that day.
Also, I’m always met by a friendly face at the end of each day, providing me...
A really lovely nursery where they look after my child well and provide him with lots of different activities for him to do every day. He comes home bursting to tell me about all the things that he has done that day.
Also, I’m always met by a friendly face at the end of each day, providing me with a review of the day’s activities, food given and how much he has eaten etc.
What more could I ask from a nursery? It’s a place my child is happy to be.
My son has really loved going to Kiddi Caru. He went through the normal 'shy' stage at the beginning but has really come out of his shell. The ladies are great with him and know him really well! I feel very comfortable leaving him there for the day and there's never been any issues. Such a friendly...
My son has really loved going to Kiddi Caru. He went through the normal 'shy' stage at the beginning but has really come out of his shell. The ladies are great with him and know him really well! I feel very comfortable leaving him there for the day and there's never been any issues. Such a friendly and great place!
Such a warm caring environment for them to be.
Such a warm caring environment for them to be.
My wife and I have always been so happy with this nursery. Over the years all 4 of our children have been here. Our 2 youngest absolutely love it and have formed a great friendship with ladies that look after them. I often recommend this nursery to friends looking for a place to take their one kids.
My wife and I have always been so happy with this nursery. Over the years all 4 of our children have been here. Our 2 youngest absolutely love it and have formed a great friendship with ladies that look after them. I often recommend this nursery to friends looking for a place to take their one kids.
He loves it there and is happy every time I pick him up.
He loves it there and is happy every time I pick him up.
Kiddi Caru Colchester is a great environment for your child to grow and learn. The team are great and really work hard to ensure that you child has fun whilst they learn. My son loves going here and sometimes would rather stay than go home.
Kiddi Caru Colchester is a great environment for your child to grow and learn. The team are great and really work hard to ensure that you child has fun whilst they learn. My son loves going here and sometimes would rather stay than go home.
My daughter, she loves going to this nursery. She loves the ladies who look after her, especially the ladies from the quiet side. They always inform us about what happened during the day. Everyone is nice and helpful.
My daughter, she loves going to this nursery. She loves the ladies who look after her, especially the ladies from the quiet side. They always inform us about what happened during the day. Everyone is nice and helpful.
Very happy with the nursery. The staff all take the time to get to know the children and my girls always have lots of fun.
Very happy with the nursery. The staff all take the time to get to know the children and my girls always have lots of fun.
Kiddi Caru Colchester has cared for my youngest son since 2015. Their care has never been anything less than exemplary and we truly feel ‘part of the family’. Any issues that have arisen have dealt with professionally and with immense care. My favourite aspect of Kiddi Caru is how every single...
Kiddi Caru Colchester has cared for my youngest son since 2015. Their care has never been anything less than exemplary and we truly feel ‘part of the family’. Any issues that have arisen have dealt with professionally and with immense care. My favourite aspect of Kiddi Caru is how every single staff member has a relationship with every single child. It is a truly wonderful setting and when our time here is over we will miss it very much.
Having a child with a learning disability, I was very dubious about sending them to a nursery at such a young age. It was the best thing I've done for them. The staff are amazing and she's included in all activities. Her key worker is brilliant with her and has even attended outside appointments...
Having a child with a learning disability, I was very dubious about sending them to a nursery at such a young age. It was the best thing I've done for them. The staff are amazing and she's included in all activities. Her key worker is brilliant with her and has even attended outside appointments with us to learn how to better support her at the nursery. Staff are willing to hold regular meetings to discuss how she's doing and what they can be doing to help further. She has come along way since starting and I'm sure it's down to the support she's had.
The staff have always been lovely and always seem to know all the children’s names. My son settled really well and always has a lovely time there.
The staff have always been lovely and always seem to know all the children’s names. My son settled really well and always has a lovely time there.
After having a very bad experience with another nursery when my little one was younger I was apprehensive about sending my daughter to a nursery at 3years old however I could not Recommend the nursery higher. Daughter is in the preschool class (Queside) the staff are amazing my daughter's key...
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News (4) & Events (1)
- 20 Feb 2026
Grandir 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...
- 20 Oct 2025
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- 28 Jul 2025
Leading 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...
- 03 Oct 2026Organiser: Kiddi Caru Colchester, a GrandirUK Day Nursery
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- 31 Mar 2026Recipient: Grandir UK
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- 01 Jun 2025Recipient: Grandir UK
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Meet the Team (1)

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...
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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