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 Kayleigh W (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Kayleigh M (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has really come out of her shell and learnt so many new things in such a short space of time.
Couldn't be happier.
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Review from Clair (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Maxine E (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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".
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Review from Lauren (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Sara Meikle, Marketing Assistant at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Colchester
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…read more
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Review from Leia A (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Alina (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.

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Review from Danielle R (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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!
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Review from Lee H (Father of Child) published on 2 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Am always impressed with the way the staff are with the children.
Such a warm caring environment for them to be.
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Review from Tom (Father of Child) published on 2 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Jenny G (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Have incredible support from staff regarding some issues I have with my son.
He loves it there and is happy every time I pick him up.
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Review from Jason (Father of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Lukasz (Father of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from S N (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Nikola (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Kerrie (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Sarah (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Becky A (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 worker,
In particular, has made such a difference, my little one loves being there and has learnt so much she’s constantly singing and dancing! Yoga outside play in all weathers which my little one loves. Meals are great and the staff always know how much she has eaten. It’s so lovely I couldn’t think of a nicer place for her to spend time.
Thanks
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Review from Yvonne S (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son adores the staff at Nursery. He can’t wait to go in, he has a lovely day and I’m never anxious to leave him as the staff listen and always get hold of me over any questions.


I can’t praise Kiddi Caru Colchester enough. It’s genuinely a product of a fabulous team working together and producing

a brilliant environment for my son and others.


Thank you, ladies. Very much.

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Review from Sarah (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic experience - my little one started at just 3.5 months old and is now nearly 3, wouldn’t be happy with him anywhere but Kiddi Caru. My other child experienced several nurseries due to moves we made but none offered the all-round experience of Kiddi Caru. ALL of the staff from receptionists
to key workers are happy, motivated and on top of their game.
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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

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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