Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, Chelmsford

Writtle College, Fox Burrows Lane, Writtle, Chelmsford CM1 3SS
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  • Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, Chelmsford, Chelmsford
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.

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 (130)

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Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, Chelmsford has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.160) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, Chelmsford has 130 reviews.

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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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Review from N H (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been coming to Kiddi Caru since she was 8 months old and she is now turning 4 and she loves it. The nursery has provided a safe, fun environment and I couldn't recommend Kiddi Caru enough. The staff are wonderful and have always made us feel welcome.
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 had such a lovely experience with us over the last few years! Our friendly team provide a warm, welcome and inclusive environment for both children and their families. Ensuring that children feel secure and completely at home in our care provides the best foundation for learning and discovery, through fun activities which inspire and engage their curiousity.
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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter really enjoys her time at nursery. She has built great relationships with the team. And her experience, activities and development has come on leaps and bounds.
However I do feel that for the activities we are being charged a lot more than the value of the activities themselves, and feel
that the costs can be more fairly set.
My child loves her experience, and had grown so much, but the cost is far higher than needed.
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 little one is enjoying her time with us and has made such great progress in her learning! Our current fees reflect the incredibly high standard of care, resources, and experiences we offer. This all combines to create an enriching nursery experience that helps our children learn, grow and develop the important skills they need for future success
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Review from Joanna J (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Kiddi Caru Writtle since she was 5 months and I have been so pleased with everything.


All the staff are incredible and all know my daughter, the food is brilliant and gets the kiddies to try new things. All the activities are great for their development.


We have even moved

house since we started but I will not change as I have so much love for 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 nursery team take the time to get to know the children and their individual needs to ensure they receive the support they need to grow and are engaged with the stimulating activities on offer. Children enjoy tasty and nutritious meals and snacks throughout the nursery day which are the perfect fuel for nursery adventures.
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Review from R F (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kiddi Caru Writtle is a lovely place, peaceful setting. My child is thriving here. Staff are caring and friendly and attentive in ensuring the needs of my child are met. Highly recommend this childcare setting.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordHi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. In our warm, welcoming and inclusive nursery environment, our dedicated team work hard to build strong, nurturing relationships with each child. They take the time to get to know their individual needs so that they can provide the support they need to thrive.
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Review from Vickie C (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kiddi Caru Writtle was everything I wanted from a nursery for my son. He attended from January 2020 to August 2023 (baby room through to graduating pre-school) and throughout that time received the best care possible. The lovely staff all knew him and seemed to enjoy his company, they catered to his
interests and were keen to work with us if there were (rarely!) any problems. They were careful with food preferences (mild tomato allergy as a baby and vegetarian) and the food appeared to be tasty and nutritious. Far more so than the school he's at now! The Forest School and outside space was my main reason for choosing Kiddi Caru, and my son loved spending so much time outside. He also loved the fish in reception, all his key workers and he often asked to go to nursery on non-nursery days. I will remember his time at Kiddi Caru very fondly and am so grateful to all the staff for making it such a lovely experience for him.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordHi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly, nurturing team really take the time to form strong relationships with each child, taking the time to get to know their personality and individual needs. They strive to maintain informative, detailed communication with our families and are keen to work alongside them to devise suitable solutions to any issues. We take great pride in our Forest School and the fantastic experiences to provide to children, helping them to develop a variety of important skills like problem-solving out in the fresh air.
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Review from Claudia J (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy absolutely loved his time at Kiddi Caru in Writtle. We moved from South Africa in November 2022, and our boy started attending from the 2nd week after we arrived, until it was time to start reception in September 2023. The team did an amazing job helping him to settle in, given the upheaval
of moving country, and he thrived. The forest school was his favourite, and he always had lots of stories to tell when he got home. Thank you to the Kiddi Caru Writtle team for their amazing work!
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordHi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's fantastic to hear that your little one loved his time here! The settling-in process aims to make children's transition to nursery as smooth as possible. They are supported and encouraged to go at their own pace so they truly feel happy, confident and secure in our nursery environment.
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Review from Serena K (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kiddi Caru Writtle is a wonderful nursery. When I take my children, I am confident that they will have happy and fun days, learn new things and also be fed and watered well. The staff in the otter's room are brilliant and know my twins so well. I couldn't want a better experience.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordHi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, supportive team really take the time to form strong bonds with the children in their care. They provide a great range of fun, engaging activities for children to enjoy which help to develop important skills for the future.
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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely love this nursery.
My child has been extremely happy and looks forward to going.
Staff are always friendly, and I always get a warm welcome and exceptional feedback when I collect my child.
Also, when I do collect my child, all the other children in the class say hello, and it goes to
show how confident and comfortable the children are.
I love that the nursery is very child-led and encourages children to learn through playing, and they offer balanced healthy meals, which my child loves.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordHi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our team strives to provide informative, detailed handovers at the end of each day to ensure families stay up-to-date on their little one's progress. Throughout the nursery day, children enjoy a great variety of stimulating activities which provide fun, engaging opportunities for learning.
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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience with Kiddi Caru Writte has been amazing! They have really helped with our son's development and he enjoys going to nursery so much, which puts my mind at ease, especially when I am at work. The pictures and regular updates on their app also really help with this. The staff are so good
with my son and the kids in general, they prepare so many different activities and themes that provide the right amount of stimulation. They are also very good at creating and strengthening bonds with the children. The facilities are amazing too, as the children get to play in a safe outdoor space that is also close to nature. We really love Kiddi Caru in Writte - the amazing staff is what really sets this nursery apart!
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordHi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our knowledgeable, caring team are so passionate about providing exceptional childcare and education. They really take the time to form strong bonds with the children in their care and provide stimulating, engaging activities informed by our education programmes. Our fantastic outside space is utilised throughout the nursery day so children can enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise.
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Review from Dielle M (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a first time mum it was really important to me to find the right setting for my daughter when I returned to work when she was 9 months. Kiddi Caru was the place. After viewing multiple nurseries in the local area, I instantly fell in love with the setting. I love their outdoor area and the fact they
use it in all weathers. I love the personalised care my daughter receives. She is known by not only the adults within her room, but other adults know her by name also, giving it that family feel. The facilities within the Dormice room are incredible and the activities the children are exposed to on a daily basis are enriching and engaging. The handover after each day is detailed and the information is also put on an app for both parents to see throughout the day. Overall, I’m very happy with the care, love and support the nursery provide my little one. I can rest easy knowing she is in safe hands whilst at work.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordHi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Children have plenty of opportunities to spend time in our outdoor space, exploring nature and being out in the fresh air, which is so important for their happiness and well-being. Our nursery team really takes the time to form strong relationships with the children in their care, helping to give them the confidence and support they need to thrive. Throughout the nursery day, children enjoy a variety of fun, stimulating activities in conjunction with our specially designed education programmes.
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Review from P H (Father of Child) published on 28 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I think the nursery offers a great space for the kids to learn, with lots of different actives. The only thing I believe they could do better is now my little one is in preschool, they could help parents or inform parents if they want on areas to improve education, our nursery tells us what he’s been
doing and learning, suggesting areas to improve would help me, I do except not everyone will like this!
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordHi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Throughout the nursery day, children enjoy a variety of fun, engaging activities informed by our specially-designed education programmes. Our team strives to maintain strong, effective communication with families to give you an insight into your little one’s development and learning journey.
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Review from Joanna K (Mother of Child) published on 10 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little one has been with Kiddi Caru Writtle for 7 months. I am so impressed with the nursery. The staff are very friendly, helpful and dedicated. They helped our son settle very well. He loves going to nursery so I feel at ease when he’s there. Our little one has an egg allergy but the nursery has
been absolutely brilliant with it which is very important to us. There is also ample parking making drop off and pick up very easy. The management team are fantastic, always professional but very understanding and friendly. I can very highly recommend Kiddi Caru Writtle.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordHi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's great to hear that your little one is loving his time here! We understand that starting nursery can be a stressful time for families so our team strives to make the settling-in process as smooth and as seamless as possible. The health and safety of all our children is our utmost priority to ensure nursery remains a happy and inclusive space for all.
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Review from D D (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The facilities and care are amazing, I feel rest assured having gone back to work that my child is cared for. I viewed a few nurseries and this was by far the best in all aspects. The staff are so friendly and supportive. Her development and progress with feeding has come on leaps and bounds with their
practice. I love the app to be able to see what she’s eaten and changed and also photos of what she has been up to in the day. Again, it provides me reassurance. My only negative is, as parents are still expected to pay on bank holidays regardless of their child is in or not, If possible some flexibility would be good with regards to swapping a day for special occasions or circumstances, if there is space on those days. I was told that this is not something the nursery offer.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordThank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our team is incredibly passionate about helping children to learn and grow with fun, engaging activities and our specially designed education programmes, so it's great to hear that your little one is thriving with us! Thank you for your feedback, it will be passed on to the nursery team.
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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.160)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.160) 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 4.7 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 14 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 4.717 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, Chelmsford is calculated as follows: ( (146 Excellents x 5) + (23 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 180 Ratings = 4.717
  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 4.443 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, Chelmsford is based on 14 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 = 3.85
    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. 14 Positive Reviews ÷ 23.6 = 0.593
  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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