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 Hayley D (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy joined Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, Chelmsford at two and a half years old when we moved and settled in fantastically. The office staff are always smiley and helpful and my son has flourished since joining. We are particularly impressed with his keyworker who he loves to bits and gets
excited to see every day.
Thank you.
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Review from G B (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended for 5months (since 1year). Facilities excellent - especially the outdoor space, which there is free access to most of the time. She bonded well with her key worker - note key worker initially assigned wasn't the person she ended up bonding with best - nursery noticed this without
prompting and changed her designated key worker accordingly. Accommodated individual requests (eg encouraging the use of signs in absence of words) and routines (initially her nap times were different from those of other children in the room - they facilitated her routine for her/us) without complaint. She is always smiley and full-of-beans when we collect her - lots of changes of clothes reflects how much fun she's had! (Painting/sensory play/romping in the garden). The nursery itself is clean and well kept. Staff friendly and approachable. A wide variety of food offered - children are encouraged to sit at the table, assisted in feeding themselves, and encouraged to try new things. Could not recommend more.
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Review from John D (Father of Child) published on 30 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have sent both our sons to this nursery and have always been very pleased with the quality of childcare.


Our eldest son was given excellent support for specific learning needs.


Incidents have been dealt with professionally and taken seriously.


I have seen other nurseries investing in apps

which allow parents to keep in touch with their children during the day. This is a 'nice to have' for us and I think on balance I'd prefer the money to be spent on enhancing the child's experience and support while they are there.
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Review from Toni H (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My boys always seem happy when I pick them up, they have lots of fun and educational play.


I like the fact that children can get messy and play in the garden.


The staff are all friendly and happy to help.

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Review from Charley M (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves his nursery. The staff are so caring and knowledgeable and he is so well looked after.
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Review from Keeley G (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have thoroughly enjoyed attending Kiddi Caru in Writtle. The Staff are friendly, enthusiastic, caring and nurturing. They are always looking for creative and imaginative ways for the children to learn through play and you could not ask for better preparation for the transition from
nursery to school.


The outside area is what I think sets it apart from other outstanding nurseries. There is so much space, nature and wonderful activities such as Forest School, to help the children learn and explore.


We are on the countdown to leaving the nursery for school in September and I will be sad to close that chapter of my children's childhood but I could not have asked for more from all the staff at Kiddi Caru.

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Review from Amy W (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have loved Kiddi Caru, they have always been happy to go and have enjoyed the variety of activities and the caring staff. The outdoor space is amazing and so important, the majority of their time has been spent outside and they have loved 'Forest School.' Thank you Kiddi Caru, Writtle!
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Review from Sean B (Father of Child) published on 9 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle has always given us the comfort that our child is being looked after by an amazing support team, which is so important for a parent who works in London.
I also believe Kiddi Caru has helped my boy to develop in group situations but most importantly he always has a great
time there (even if he cries every day when his mum drop's him off)
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Review from V F (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I find the food is not to my standard, I have friends that attend nurseries with video and picture facilities taken during meals and they are far better from what I have seen at your nursery.


I am also not happy with pudding being served at every meal as this is not a healthy habit to give children.

I know you have the option to opt out but it's not really enforceable as the child will see the pudding given to the others and will feel excluded and upset and that's not the point.
Reply from Sara Meikle, Marketing Assistant at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, ChelmsfordThank you for taking the time to review Kiddi Caru. We welcome feedback and will take your comments on board regarding the food we provide, as we are always developing our nursery menus. If you would like to raise your concerns further, please speak with your Nursery Manager or you can contact our Head Office on 0800 028 4500.
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Review from Ken (Father of Child) published on 5 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Excellent for our child he has progressed so well but are looking forward to him moving into the preschool class.
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Review from Jennifer (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter (4 years) and son (2 years) both attend Kiddi Caru in Writtle. We have been very happy with the level of care and support they have received there. They really enjoy their days and are supported in their learning by the staff.
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Review from Reuben H (Father of Child) published on 2 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely staff, great building.
Staff interested and involved with my boys development. A really caring atmosphere.
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Review from Kate (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are lovely! Pre-school is doing great activities with my daughter and her phonics are really improving quickly. She has great fun there and loves going. A fantastic nursery!
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Review from Lindsay (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves attending Kiddi Caru nursery in Writtle. She has been happy there from when she initially started. The staff are all very friendly and really put the needs of the child in their care first. We are always very impressed with the nutritional food, as well as the amount supplied throughout
the day. My daughter has really progressed since being at Kiddi Caru Writtle and is very sociable and confident which I believe has a lot to do with her time at nursery.


I would highly recommend the nursery.

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Review from Laura (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic Nursery, my little boy absolutely loves attending, and always goes in and out with a smile.
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Review from James H (Father of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery with good standards as per my scoring. I would recommend this to anyone looking to put their children in childcare in Essex.
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Review from S M (Father of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved to the area recently and were worried by the change of nurseries, home and everything for a 4-year-old. The staff at Kiddi Caru have been amazing and made sure that my daughter was included, time spent with her ensuring she was ok, and that she felt like it was a home from home.


My daughter

has thrived under the guidance of the teachers on site. She constantly talks to us about them and what she has done throughout the day and even when at home. She likes to pretend that she is one of the teachers teaching us about things that she has learned in the preschool.


The preschool is very well laid out and includes spacious rooms, and most importantly, they are not afraid to go out in cold weather. My daughter loves mixing with the younger children. The food is amazing and even I'm jealous when she tells me what she has had to eat each day!


I would highly recommend this preschool to anyone looking to move to the area.

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Review from Gemma K (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When you go on holiday for 3 weeks, all the children talk about is missing nursery and their friends.
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Review from Annabelle (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I’m extremely pleased with Kiddi Caru nursery. My Three year old absolutely loves it and my one year is settling in nicely having only done two days a week for the last month. Would definitely recommend it to others.
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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy only currently does a day a week here, but even in that short time his language and social skills have come on in leaps and bounds. The staff across the board are incredible and so supportive of the kids - from the room carers to the chefs to the office staff.
We've had our fair share
of wobbly drop-offs, but they are encouraging and help comfort him from the off.
The facilities are also second to none. Vivid rooms and imaginative displays, with a beautiful outdoor area to encourage physical play in all weather conditions, and a daytime menu that puts my dinners to shame!
Have been impressed with this nursery throughout, and am so glad of our choice.
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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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