Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, Chelmsford

Writtle College, Fox Burrows Lane, Writtle, Chelmsford CM1 3SS
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Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Writtle, Chelmsford, is proudly rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted (January 2022) and offers a nurturing environment that encourages learning through play. They follow the EYFS curriculum, enhanced by the Curiosity Approach, Hygge, Montessori, and Forest School principles, supporting well-rounded child development.

The purpose-built nursery features bright playrooms, a communal area with a fish tank and land snails, and a dynamic outdoor space including a growing garden and free-flow access. Their Forest School is a key highlight, offering nature-based learning and building independence. Children also enjoy Balanceability, Boogie Mites, and baby yoga. The experienced team includes qualified teachers and Level 3 Forest School leaders.

Through the nursery app and regular family events, they ensure strong partnerships with families. Located near ARU College with excellent transport links, this nursery provides an inspiring start to Early Years education.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Katie Golder (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 40

Total Places for Children

  • 118

Age Range

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

Opening 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 Writtle, Chelmsford Reviews (141)

9.8

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, Chelmsford has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.827) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, Chelmsford has 141 reviews.

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Review from Louise C (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to the nursery since 2023. Very happy with the staff at the nursery and the settings. Kiddi Caru have guided my daughter through nursery life in a structured way, I would highly recommend Kiddi Caru to anyone that needs a nursery in the area.
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordThank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Writtle. Part of the exceptional childcare and early years education we provide is supporting each child's growth and develop with a warm, nurturing environment, stimulating activities and engaging learning opportunities.
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Review from Michael S (Father of Child) published on 28 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our two children have attended the nursery. We have always had a great experience all round. Great facilities, especially outdoors and excellent and very knowledgeable staff. Great food offering and regular feedback is provided. Highly recommended!
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordThank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Writtle. We're delighted to hear that you've had such a great experience with us! Our nursery team are so passionate about helping children learn and grow, and always work hard so they can continue to evolve their practice and develop new ways of providing an enriching and memorable nursery experience. We are proud of our excellent outdoor facilities, which includes Forest School for our older children, and spend plenty of time in the fresh air throughout the nursery day. This is not only beneficial to children's physical health, but helps ignite their imaginations, improve their wellbeing and connect with the natural world. We always serve tasty and delicious meals and snacks to the children to help support healthy growth.
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Review from C R (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My three boys have all been through the nursery over the past 5 years, and I can generally say I will be sad to leave when my youngest moves on at the end of the year.
The whole team are incredible and are what make the nursery such a success. Seeing all the children so keen and happy to go in in
the mornings is a credit to the hard work and effort that goes into all the activities and fun that they provide for all the children and babies across the rooms.
The outside space was a big selling point to me and they have access to this all year round.
I would 100% recommend the nursery.
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordThank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Writtle. Our warm, supportive and knowledgeable nursery team are so passionate about helping children learn and grow. They provide a great variety of activities for each age group, thoughtfully tailoring them to each stage of development to ensure all children's learning is supported. Children have plenty of opportunities throughout the day to access our outside space and enjoy learning and discovering out in the fresh air which is so important for their wellbeing and physical health.
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Review from Serena K (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our twins have been attending Kiddi Caru Writtle for just over 2 years. They really enjoy their time at nursery and have made great bonds with both other children, but also many of the adults that work there. We trust that they are in safe hands. They have a smile on their face at the start and end
of each nursery day, which is a big relief as a parent.


Kiddi Caru always keep parents updated with what's going on at nursery and what fun adventures the children have been on that day, sending updates and pictures.

Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordThank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Writtle. It's so great to hear that your both of your children are enjoying their time with us! Our warm, friendly and knowledgeable team take the time to build strong relationships with each child, helping to support their development and ensure they feel happy, secure and confident with us. We keep our families well-informed and up-to-date on their child's day at nursery to ensure you stay up-to-date on their progress and involved with their learning journey.
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Review from Daniel K (Father of Child) published on 15 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 2 girls have attended Kiddi Caru Writtle for the last 2 years. They have enjoyed their time there and always felt happy and comfortable. Financially, whenever there are changes to payments, we are always given good notice and Jenny is always on hand to answer our questions. Since joining, the menu
has improved significantly, and there is a wide variety of foods for the girls for all meals. Staff are friendly, welcoming and supportive. Safeguarding has also continually improved with new intercom and clear comms on ensuring parents are let in by staff only.
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordThank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Writtle. We're delighted to hear that both of your children have enjoyed their time with us. We really value maintaining regular and informative communication with our families, keeping you up-to-date on any upcoming changes and providing detailed updates on your child's progress to keep you connected to their nursery journey. Our fantastic nursery team are warm, friendly and approachable, always open to answering any questions, provide advice and speak through any concerns. Children enjoy balanced and nutritious meals during the nursery day which given them the opportunity to experience a variety of delicious flavours.
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Review from V D (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Writtle KC for just over one year. In that time she has had some chronic health issues. One of the things I am so grateful for is how closely the staff have monitored our daughter. They have taken the time to reassure us and graciously accommodate our requests. The care
and kindness every team member has shown has made a stressful time easier to handle.
The staff develop beautiful relationships with the children and are genuinely invested in their development. Our daughter is excited to attend and always seems to be involved in fun craft activities, singing and learning new skills such through programmes. Seeing our daughter bond with the staff and other children is wonderful to watch.
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordThank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Writtle. We're delighted to hear that our team have been so brilliantly kind, supportive and reassuring during a stressful time for your family. Our team take the time to get to know each child which helps them to properly support their development through a range of thoughtfully-designed activities.
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Review from Gill O (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Kiddi Caru Writtle since she was 1 year old and is now 3. She has absolutely thrived during her time here. The staff are brilliant - caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in the children's development. They went above and beyond to support her when she was recovering from
a hip operation and needed to attend nursery in a cast, ensuring she was comfortable, included, and happy.


The nurturing environment, combined with the team's professionalism, has given her confidence and helped her flourish. I would highly recommend Kiddi Caru Writtle to any parent looking for a supportive and enriching nursery.

Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordThank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Writtle. It's so lovely to hear that our nurturing nursery environment and the professionalism of our team have helped your child flourish with us! Our nursery team are dedicated to helping children learn and grow, working hard to ensure that every child feels happy, valued and secure.
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Review from Archie D (Father of Child) published on 5 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have two children at this nursery and they absolutely love it. The staff are warm, engaging, and clearly care about each child's development. There is always a wide range of fun, creative, and educational activities happening, which keeps the children entertained and excited to attend. It feels like
a safe, nurturing, and positive environment where the kids are genuinely happy and thriving.
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordThank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Writtle. It's lovely to hear that your children are happy and thriving with us! Our warm, friendly team work hard to support and nurture children's development, providing a happy and safe environment where they feel valued and confident to grow. Children enjoy a range of enriching and engaging activities each day which have been thoughtfully-designed to help them build positive skills for the future.
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Review from P D (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attended Kiddi Karu Writtle from 8months old up until 4 years. As my first child, I was nervous to drop him but the nursery could not have been more accommodating and kind. He has very fond memories there and still speaks of it often. My youngest, at 2 years, is now there and loves it just as
much. The staff are so friendly and take great care of them. As a parent, it's all you could wish for! The children are safe, cared for and the parents are well informed. The staff know each child and parent personally. It really is a special nursery and I would recommend it to anyone.
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordThank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Writtle. It's so great to hear that both of your children have had such a fantastic experience with us! Our nursery team are so passionate about providing exceptional childcare and education, taking the time to form strong, supportive relationships with both the children and their families. We provide regular and informative communication to our families which helps to ensure that you stay informed and up-to-date on your little one's nursery journey.
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Review from Siobhan S (Mother of Child) published on 31 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Daughter attends Kiddi Caru - Writtle 3 days a week since she was 9 months old.
The staff are all so welcoming and friendly.
All staff know her personally even though they do not work with her immediatly and have ensured she has settled into the nursery environment as calmly as possible. She has
a wonderful relationship with her key worker and other staff in the room.
It has made the transition so easy for us all as a family, we are kept updated throughout the day of all the fun activities she is participating in. I am extremely happy we picked Kiddi Caru to care for our daughter.
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordThank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Writtle. We're very pleased to hear that you're so happy with your experience here! Our fantastic nursery team work hard to help all children smoothly transition into our warm and welcoming nursery environment. They take the time to form strong relationships with each child to help nurture and support their development, ensuring they feel right at home with us and have the confidence to learn and grow.
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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 31 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been going to this nursery since he was 13 months old (he is now three years and 9 months old). He has loved every moment in Kiddi Caru! His key workers always make sure we are updated on his progress or if there are any issues. He has good relationships with them. Jodie, Owen, Shannon,
Tabs, Chelsea, Becca, Anna, Lilly and Amy (to name a few!) have all been wonderful with my son. I know that when I leave him at nursery, he is well taken care of and have activities that enrich his growth. He has definitely progressed in this nursery.
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordThank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Writtle. We're happy to hear that your child is loving his time with us! Our kind, caring team take the time to build strong relationships with each child which helps them to provide stimulating activities thoughtfully-designed to nurture their development. We really value strong partnerships with our families and provide regular, informative updates which ensure you stay connected to your child's nursery journey.
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Review from Philly G (Mother of Child) published on 29 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery - so kind and caring. My son recently started school having been through all the rooms there and was prepared so well for school by everyone. My daughter is still there and coming along so well. Really recommend!
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordThank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Writtle. We're delighted to hear that both of your little one's have made such brilliant progress with us! Our warm, friendly team work so hard to nurture the development of each child, through exceptional care, dedicated support and a wide variety of stimulating activities, to ensure that they develop the important skills and positive knowledge they need to thrive in the future.
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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 29 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All 3 of my daughters have attended Kiddi Caru nursery over the past 5 years. Throughout that time, I've been so impressed by how welcoming and caring the team is, and what wonderful bonds they've formed with my kids. There's an endless array of creative and stimulating activities for the children
nd my kids have always been very happy there! The menu is varied and nutritious, and the rooms are clean and tidy, with plenty of activities to keep the children entertained (including an amazing forest school area!). The communication with parents is excellent. I'd highly recommend KC to anyone!
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordThank you for your review Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Writtle. We're delighted to hear that you've had such a wonderful experience with us over the past five years! Our warm, enthusiastic team take the time to form strong relationships with each child, getting to know their unique personalities so they can provide the support they need to thrive. Each day, children enjoy a variety of stimulating activities which help to nurture their development. Our exciting Forest School sessions give children the opportunity to connect with nature out in the fresh air and build important skills like teamwork and problem solving. We want our families to feel connected and involved with their little one's nursery journey so provide regular, informative updates on your little one's progress.
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Review from Gill L (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Kiddi Caru Day Nursery for around 3 years. His current key worker Jodie has been with him since he joined, which was a great sense of relief knowing he had a familiar face every time he moved up a class. The team is great with giving guidance when needed and worked with us throughout
my son's development. The staff is extremely friendly, helpful, they know all the children's name and genuinely care for all of them.
The activities they have planned everyday are incredible, especially the special occasions and festivities. My son loves the outdoors and now that he is in pre-school he has a dedicated day in "forest school" which he absolutely loves and always looks forward to. Julie in forest school is great she always gives thorough updates when we collect him. Jodie, Amy and Becca are all incredible and supportive. My son loves Jodie and she truly is amazing. They are a great team and I am really thankful for them. I would highly recommend this nursery!
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordThank you for such a wonderful review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Writtle. We're delighted to hear how positive your little one's journey has been over the past three years. One of the most important benefits of the key worker system is providing children with comfort, consistency and support during their time at nursery, especially during changes like moving up a room. We strive to maintain strong partnerships with our families, providing advice, reassurance and support where needed to help with each stage of development. Our team really take the time to build warm, nurturing relationships with each child which really helps to provide stimulating activities which encourage their interests and build important skills. Our Forest School sessions are a fantastic part of nursery life, providing children with the opportunity to connect with nature and spend valuable time outside which is so important for their mental and physical wellbeing.
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Review from Roxy W (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are really please with our daughters progress. Naturally leaving your child with strangers to start with is so hard however that quickly changed. Everyone knows our daughters name even if they do not work with her immediately. She loves nursery, has made great friends which we was worried about,
we are kept very well informed, always something new and exciting going on whether its activities or events. We love the nursery and all the teachers/assistants and whom support her
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordThank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Writtle. We're pleased to hear that your little one is loving her time at nursery and is making such great progress! Our friendly nursery team strive to make our nursery environment a warm and welcoming space where all children feel at home. Children take part in a range of exciting activities throughout the nursery day, tailored to support each age group's development, and celebrate many events. Ensuring our families stay involved with their little one's nursery journey is important to us so we provide regular informative updates through our app.
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Review from Claire R (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at this nursery for 2 years now, and has such a lovely bond with the staff. They take really great care of the children and always have smiling faces, even when they must be exhausted from long days of keeping young children entertained! This for me is a sign that they really love
their jobs. When I had an issue, the management team dealt with it straight away, took positive actions and gave me clear feedback on the changes they made, without making excuses.
We have had a lovely experience at Kiddi Caru Writtle.
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordThank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Writtle. We're so pleased to hear that your little one has formed such lovely bonds with our staff team! They are so dedicated to all the children in their care, taking the time to get to know their individual personalities and the support they need to thrive. Our team are warm, friendly and approachable, always willing to listen and speak with our families over any issues they may have and take positive action to resolve it.
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Review from D N (Father of Child) published on 11 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is currently in the Squirrels room and i can't express how happy she is to go in everyday! She has been with familiar staff since rabbits and her key worker Holly is amazing. She goes above and beyond to create interesting activities and educational opportunities for her. There are 4 staff
members in her room but there are only 2 that stand out for their endless work. Holly and Amber run the room and are always thinking of new exciting experiences for my little girl. She comes home everyday asking to go back the day after!
Thank you so much girls!
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordThank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Writtle. We truly appreciate your kind words about our nursery team. It's lovely to hear that their passion and dedication shines through in the exceptional care and exciting, educational experiences they provide for your little one.
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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to Kiddi Caru since she was 9 months old and is soon to turn 4. From day one the staff couldn't be more helpful and friendly. Each key worker that she has had has really taken the time to get to know her and help her thrive throughout her development. Our daughter has particularly
loved attending 'Forest school' learning and exploring the great outdoors.
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordThank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Writtle. Taking the time to get to know each child and their unique personality is so important and allows our dedicated team to support and nurture their development. Our team provide a great variety of activities, carefully tailored to be fun and engaging for each age group, throughout the nursery day including our fantastic Forest School sessions. These bring learning and discovery into the great outdoors, allowing children to develop important skills like problem solving whilst strengthening their connection with nature.
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Review from A G (Father of Child) published on 5 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sons being attending for a year and a half he absolutely loves going to nursery always being excited to go in. There is a large range of activities taking place each day for the children to take part in. Staff are friendly and approachable always happy to help! Staff create amazing bonds with the
children making a loving and comfortable environment!
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordThank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Writtle. It's so great to hear that your little one is loving his time with us and is always excited to attend! Our warm, friendly team take the time to get to know the children so they can provide the right support to nurture their development. We also really value strong parent partnerships, and our team are always willing and open to listen to any questions or queries our families may have. Children enjoy a great variety of activities each day which are thoughtfully tailored to their interests to help them develop important skills for the future.
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Review from E A (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Management- there is always a issue entering the nursery around 5pm. With no management being available to answer the door causing ques and delays. More staff needed.
HR- hard to follow invoices with no mathematical calculation present so you are able to track how your bill is calculated
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payment for bank holidays and holidays the child takes even if you give nursery months ahead notice. Cost of food is too high- we are charged 260 per month for full time food and we only spend 350£ for 3 of us at home.
Staff- often have lost child belongings and wore his shoes without socks and act as if they haven't noticed. There was an occasion we had to wait 30mins for the team to find his shoes so he didn't walk home with just socks on.
Often in actives our child gets injured due to lack of supervision e.g. our child now has a permanent scar on his eye lid from falling over in water play.
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordWe're sorry to hear that your experience at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Writtle did not meet your expectations. Please be assured that the safety and wellbeing of all children is always our highest priority. To ensure we remain compliant with ratio requirements, our management team may be required to support in the rooms during the afternoons. Families have been advised to contact the nursery by phone if there is a delay at the door. We are in the process of reviewing our current door system to make this process smoother for everyone. The incident you referred to was witnesses by a member of our team and a detailed accident form was completed and shared with you at the time in line with our procedures. Please be assured that these costs cover more than food alone, they also include our everyday essentials from nappies and hygiene products to the enriching experiences we provide. If you would like to discuss anything else, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01245 421341
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.827)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.827) out of 10 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, Chelmsford is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 27 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 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 4.827 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, Chelmsford is calculated as follows: ( (284 Excellents x 5) + (28 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 323 Ratings = 4.827
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, Chelmsford is based on 26 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 118 number of registered child places is 23.6, which has been reached with 26 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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Katie

Katie

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Katie has worked in the early years sector for nearly twenty years and began working for Kiddi Caru in 2013. During this time she has climbed our internal career ladder and has gained her Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Children and Young Persons Services. Katie has extensive experience within all the age ranges, which has enabled her to provide the team with the best support and knowledge in providing high standards in childcare and education. What Katie enjoys most is welcoming families and building strong parent partnerships.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, Chelmsford

What is the Age Range of Children that Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, Chelmsford accepts?

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, Chelmsford accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, Chelmsford Open?

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, Chelmsford 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 Writtle, Chelmsford have capacity for?

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, Chelmsford has capacity for a total of 118 Children.

How far is Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, Chelmsford to the centre of Chelmsford?

1.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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