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.
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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 Kerry S (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From initial registration to settling my little one into nursery, the entire team at Kiddi Caru Writtle have been fabulous! The food options and their nutritional content is great, the indoor/outdoor facilities appear to be of a good standard and the care taken within the classroom including the variety
of educational activities is fantastic. I couldn’t recommend the nursery enough!
Reply from Laura Wiltshire, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordHi, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so glad that you and your family are enjoying your time at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Writtle, Chelmsford. From our educational programs to the nutritious food we serve, we like to ensure that every single child gets the very best care within our nursery setting.
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Review from Aimee F (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two children attending Kiddi Caru Writtle in different rooms. The quality and care of the staff to children are exceptional with a family feel.
Management are approachable and day-to-day activities are monitored easily through the Family app.
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 teams go above and beyond for the children in their care, working hard to build kind, caring relationships with each child. We strive to maintain effective communication with our families and keeping you up-to-date on your little one's progress and activities at nursery is an important part of that.
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Review from J B (Father of Child) published on 27 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery. Friendly staff who are reassuring, friendly, caring and leave me feeling very comfortable leaving my kids.
My kids always seem exhausted when they come home which shows they are learning lots and having a great time.
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, supportive team provides a great variety of fun, engaging activities for children to enjoy alongside our fantastic education programmes.
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Review from Cass M (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Kiddi Caru for one year now and absolutely loves it! The staff are very friendly, and you can see everyone works as a team. The communication is excellent, and the daily logs are always updated. There are lots of learning opportunities for my son, who loves the outdoor space. Thank
you for taking care of my son and giving me peace of mind!
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 dedicated team go above and beyond for the children in their care. They aim to provide a great variety of fun, engaging activities alongside our fantastic education programmes.
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Review from Catherine R (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Good nursery with lovely, friendly staff. Great communication with parents and carers through their new app. Only fault is that I can't always leave my child there for extra sessions. But that's not unusual.
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, supportive team goes above and beyond for all the children in their care, working hard to provide a fantastic nursery experience. Great communication is so important in maintaining strong relationships with our families and enabling you to share in all your little one's exciting developments.
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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Writtle College has been perfect for my little girl, she jumps out of my arms when we arrive in the morning. The staff are kind and caring and will make sure your child is made to feel extra special. They keep you updated with all the things they’ve been up to and how they’ve eaten and slept throughout
the day. I wouldn’t want my child to go anywhere else.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordThank you for taking the time to leave a review, it is very much appreciated.
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Review from Claudia C (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, Chelmsford is a big family that has created a wonderful place for the kids. My daughter has been for a year and she is happy and enjoys her time in the nursery. I have always found the staff workers to be very communicative and the admin team are so efficient.
Reply from Alanah Hewett, Marketing Assistant at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordThank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery, it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed onto the nursery management team.
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Review from Rachael B (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending this nursery for a couple of months now since she was 4 months old (now currently 6 months) I am very happy where she is. The staff are kind and helpful. Would highly recommend it to anyone.
Reply from Alanah Hewett, Marketing Assistant at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordThank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery, it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed onto the nursery management team.
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Review from Emily E (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team are very approachable and friendly, when our son needed extra support they went above and beyond to work with us on a care plan for him. He has really developed a bond with the key workers in his room.
Reply from Alanah Hewett, Marketing Assistant at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordThank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery, it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed on to the nursery management team.
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Review from Erin T (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since day 1 we’ve been pleased with the care and communication surrounding our child. Such a friendly bunch of staff really making transitions and life changes much more bearable, for us and our child.
Reply from Alanah Hewett, Marketing Assistant at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordThank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery, it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed on to the nursery management team.
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Review from Heather H (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really lovely nursery in a beautiful environment. Both of my children have attended and they are always looked after above and beyond. The staff are so friendly, caring and I always feel comfortable leaving my son here and know he will learn lots, eat well and be given the attention he needs.
Reply from Alanah Hewett, Marketing Assistant at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordThank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery, it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed on to the nursery management team.
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Review from Holly W (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As my son was born during Covid, everything has been an uncertain and stressful experience. Nothing was normal and we just expected the worst in every situation. Since starting at Kiddi Caru Writtle, it’s the first time I’ve not had to worry or second guess my decision. Even since the first tour with
the manager around the nursery, I knew he would be in safe hands and they delivered. All the staff made our son feel like one of their own and completely put me at ease with how they have been with him. It’s the best nursery in the area and I haven’t stopped raving to everyone about it.
Reply from Alanah Hewett, Marketing Assistant at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordThank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery, it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed onto the nursery management team.
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Review from Hector P (Father of Child) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is just amazing!
Excellent staff, the manager is very professional, very in control of the nursery, very friendly and approachable.
The nursery is very clean and very organised. The staff are very professional and welcoming.
Nursery is very safe.
Parking is ok.
Excelente communication.
Reply from Alanah Hewett, Marketing Assistant at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordThank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery; it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed on to the nursery management team.
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Review from Hayley B (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child/children have been attending the nursery since 2019. Throughout lockdown and beyond, the nursery staff have been amazing. They work hard and are dedicated to their children. They always try to accommodate if we need extra sessions, and I feel so comfortable leaving my children there. The nursery
has great outdoor space and play facilities. The food is always varied, and they get fed well during the day. I would highly recommend this nursery; the staff really do make it special. We are always greeted with a smile, and all staff know the children's names.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordThank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery; it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed on to the nursery management team.
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Review from T M (Father of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very pleased with the learning process, activities and staff. Fantastic facilities and I feel my child is very happy, learns a lot of things such as how we share, play with other kids and help when they need to.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordThank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery; it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed on to the nursery management team.
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Review from Sam P (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has just graduated after 3 years and I cannot recommend the nursery enough (Writtle). Such a fantastic nursery with fantastic key workers and people. My child has thrived at Writtle and is now ready for school because of the team. Thank you all at Writtle for your time and care with my child.
I cannot wait to send my son next year.
Reply from Caron Moseley, Marketing at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordDear Sam, thank you for taking the time to review our nursery. It is very much appreciated.
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Review from Lydia C (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We joined Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle after an upsetting experience at another nursery, so we came in hesitant. However, the whole experience has been wonderful. It feels like one big happy family and that everyone takes pride in their work and genuinely enjoys being with the children which means
so much to us. When she comes out, our daughter is always so happy and energised, it's amazing to see.
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Review from Louise L (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, Chelmsford has an excellent management team, always keeping me up to date with any news and activities within the nursery. My child has always enjoyed attending and learning lots every day for the past two years. I particularly like the large amount of outdoor space and
forest school. I have always found the staff to be friendly and accommodating, should there be any concerns. The food and nutrition are also excellent, with a variety of good healthy meals cooked daily, which my child loves.
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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Friendly, approachable staff. I visited a number of childminders and nurseries for my son (who was 1 at the time), he has now been at Kiddi Caru for almost 2 years and I've never regretted my decision. I will be using Kiddi Caru again for my second child.
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Review from Louise C (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Kiddi Caru since she was 9 months old and she absolutely loves it!
All staff members are so attentive and kind, they have built such lovely relationships with my daughter.
I cannot recommend the nursery enough!
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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

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.

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