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 (129)

9.3

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, Chelmsford has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.304) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, Chelmsford has 129 reviews.

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Review from J P (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely staff. Accommodating to our needs and way of parenting.
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Review from Carl B (Father of Child) published on 19 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As always, my son has had an amazing year at Kiddi Caru. The staff are so amazing, always trying and learning new skills so that the kids are always getting opportunities to try new things. Our boy always comes home super happy and can't wait to tell mummy and daddy all about his day.
I can't give
enough praise to the staff at Kiddi Caru and how they have helped our son develop. It is truly amazing.
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Review from Claire P (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended this nursery and I have always been highly impressed with all aspects of the care they have received. The staff there do an amazing job; I can't recommend it more.
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Review from Paul K (Father of Child) published on 19 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent staff, our child is very happy and content here. He never seems unhappy.
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Review from Stefanie B (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending since 12 months and I always have complete confidence in the care he will receive.
He also learns new skills which aid his learning development and any areas to focus on are raised.
The care is individual to suit each child's needs. I love that my son gets to spend lots
of time outside.
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Review from William G (Father of Child) published on 19 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wouldn't change my daughter coming here. She has made some really good friends, children and staff,
Overall excellent. Glad we choose here.
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Review from V A (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter joined the nursery in September 2016. We are very happy with the care she receives. She is happy and learning lots.
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Review from T V (Father of Child) published on 19 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son is always happy when he talks about coming to the nursery. He enjoys coming here and learns a lot.
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Review from Gavin G (Father of Child) published on 22 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to the nursery for the last 10 months. As soon as we pull in the car park & she sees the trees she gets excited and screams with laughter as she loves going to nursery!


We always get let in face to face by a member of the team & are always welcomed and greeted with a smile.


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nursery has their own large built in fish tank at the children's height in reception so we say hello & goodbye to them everyday counting how many fish we can see.


When we enter my daughters room we are greeted as we come in & we talk to the team about what we have been up to & how my daughter has been since we last saw them. The staff are really approachable & friendly & you can tell they really care.


We just had a parents evening where we looked through scrap books with all of her artwork in and photos of her time at nursery & a folder showing where she is at developmentally. We are really pleased with her progress & this is all down to the teams hard work.

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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.304)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.304) 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 4.6 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 4.711 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Writtle, Chelmsford is calculated as follows: ( (145 Excellents x 5) + (24 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 180 Ratings = 4.711
  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 4.593 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 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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Meet the Team (1)

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.

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