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Kiddi Caru Chelmsford is rated Good by Ofsted (March 2023) and provides high-quality Early Years care in a vibrant, city-centre setting.
Located just five minutes from the train station, they offer five ground-floor rooms, a sensory room, cosy library, and a large outdoor area with a covered classroom for free-flow access. Their long-standing, supportive team build strong partnerships with families and tailor learning experiences to each child’s individual journey. Their...
Kiddi Caru Chelmsford is rated Good by Ofsted (March 2023) and provides high-quality Early Years care in a vibrant, city-centre setting.
Located just five minutes from the train station, they offer five ground-floor rooms, a sensory room, cosy library, and a large outdoor area with a covered classroom for free-flow access. Their long-standing, supportive team build strong partnerships with families and tailor learning experiences to each child’s individual journey. Their curriculum blends the Curiosity Approach, Hygge, and Loose Parts Play, alongside their unique education programmes including Make & Bake, Move & Groove, and Sing & Sign.
Families are kept updated through the Famly App, and community outings, stay and play sessions, and fun events bring the nursery community together. They take pride in providing a welcoming, inclusive space where children feel valued, confident and ready for school.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year
Minimum attendance
- 2 days per week
Full days available
YesGroup / Owner
- GrandirUK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Anna Yeates (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 40
Total Places for Children
- 94
Age Range
- from 0 years 0 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
Consumables provided
YesConsumables provided include
Wipes, Suncream
Also provided: Hand Sanitiser
Opening Times
- Monday07:00-18:30
- Tuesday07:00-18:30
- Wednesday07:00-18:30
- Thursday07:00-18:30
- Friday07:00-18:30
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas to New Year
Funding & Fees
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
£525/ month
Our 10% full-time discount for Monday to Friday attendance also applies to Everyday Essentials. This saving of £52.28 a month is not shown in the price calculator. With it applied, 5-day monthly fees are £1,713.60 with no funding, £1,435.91 with 15 hours funding and £1,158.17 with 30 hours funding.
Our 10% full-time discount for Monday to Friday attendance also applies to Everyday Essentials. This saving of £52.28 a month is not shown in the price calculator. With it applied, 5-day monthly fees are £1,713.60 with no funding, £1,435.91 with 15 hours funding and £1,158.17 with 30 hours funding.
Everyday Essentials (£24.60 a day) cover catering (breakfast, cooked lunch and tea with vegetarian and vegan options, and snacks throughout the day), care products (suncream, wipes, hand sanitiser, single-use gloves and aprons) and enrichment experiences, including educational visits and trips in the local community, Sing and Sign, instruments and yoga. They are added to core fees and are not covered by funding. Extra hours are £8.32 and extra half hours £4.16. Ad-hoc days are £89.60, subject to availability. We offer a 10% sibling discount on the eldest child's invoice. A non-refundable administration fee of £150 is payable to secure a place. If you only access funded hours, a £150 deposit is taken instead and credited back within a month of your child starting. Children aged 2 with an Early Learning for 2s code who only access funded hours are not charged the administration fee. Fully funded sessions without Everyday Essentials charges are available. Please speak to the Nursery Manager.
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
9 months to 2 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • all year
How this price scales (per month)
2 days per week
£209
3 days per week
£525
5 days per week
£1,210
Adjust for your situation
What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 8:00am to 6:00pm (10 hours)
- 22.4 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
- Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks, Wipes, Suncream and Hand sanitiser
Price without government funding: £1,142 / month (£90 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
- £617/month more than the funded price.
- This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.
About this price
How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- Working parents of children aged 9 months to 2 years can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery stretches funded hours across 51 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
- This nursery applies up to 10 funded hours per day, stretched across 51 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 22.4 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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Kiddi Caru Chelmsford, a GrandirUK Day Nursery Reviews (130)
Kiddi Caru Chelmsford, a GrandirUK Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.861) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kiddi Caru Chelmsford, a GrandirUK Day Nursery has 130 reviews.
Our son joined the nursery in July 2024 at 13 months old. From the off, staff have been nothing but kind, open and flexible. I have needed ad hoc/emergency childcare on a number of occasions and they have always managed to facilitate this. Our son has thrived since joining the nursery in terms of...
Our son joined the nursery in July 2024 at 13 months old. From the off, staff have been nothing but kind, open and flexible. I have needed ad hoc/emergency childcare on a number of occasions and they have always managed to facilitate this. Our son has thrived since joining the nursery in terms of his social, and verbal development. He has made friends with other children in his room and loves each of his nursery workers. I would recommend this childcare setting wholeheartedly. You are doing an excellent job guys!
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Chelmsford. We are so grateful that we have been able to give the exceptional care and education your son deserves, as well as support your family with childcare needs as and when needed. We see ourselves as an extension of your family and do what...
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Chelmsford. We are so grateful that we have been able to give the exceptional care and education your son deserves, as well as support your family with childcare needs as and when needed. We see ourselves as an extension of your family and do what we can to ensure you have the support you may need from us. Thank you for your recommendation and lovely feedback.
Good nursery overall with daily engagement routines, separate rooms and a clear progression path for kids. The only negative thing about this nursery is cleanliness. When picking up kids the rooms are stinking. The outbreak of diarrhoea, chicken pox and hand foot and mouth is common. Understand...
Good nursery overall with daily engagement routines, separate rooms and a clear progression path for kids. The only negative thing about this nursery is cleanliness. When picking up kids the rooms are stinking. The outbreak of diarrhoea, chicken pox and hand foot and mouth is common. Understand that they can't control them but their efforts to minimise the spread are almost non-existent. If the nursery is smelling at the end of the day then something has gone wrong during the day.
Hi there, thank you so much for your review of our Kiddi Caru Nursery & Preschool in Chelmsford City. We are glad that you are happy with the overall education and staff at the nursery. We are, however, sorry to hear about your negative experience with the cleanliness of the nursery. Please be rest...
Hi there, thank you so much for your review of our Kiddi Caru Nursery & Preschool in Chelmsford City. We are glad that you are happy with the overall education and staff at the nursery. We are, however, sorry to hear about your negative experience with the cleanliness of the nursery. Please be rest assured that the nursery has hired a new cleaning company with the aim to tackle the issues you have mentioned. With regards to the management of HF&M, Chicken Pox and other diseases, please be rest assured that the nursery follows the Grandir Medicine and Illness Policy alongside the advice of Public Health England. Again, thank you for your review.
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Chelmsford is a really well-run nursery, which has provided a fantastic level of support and care for our son who has really enjoyed his time there.
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Chelmsford is a really well-run nursery, which has provided a fantastic level of support and care for our son who has really enjoyed his time there.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our dedicated team works very hard to provide the right support and care children need to thrive.
I would recommend this...
I would recommend this nursery because the staff and the management team are superb and attentive to every single detail related to my twins and other toddlers.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Children enjoy a warm, caring environment where their individual needs are supported and nurtured by our dedicated team. Throughout the nursery day, a great variety of stimulating activities are provided which offer plenty of fun, engaging opportunities for learning.
The staff have been great and seem very caring towards the children.
The staff seem happy to be at work and our little boy has developed and grown so much in the time he has been there.
The staff have been great and seem very caring towards the children.
The staff seem happy to be at work and our little boy has developed and grown so much in the time he has been there.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring team are dedicated to helping children thrive. They take the time to form strong, supportive bonds with the children and use their creativity to provide a variety of stimulating activities.
Excellent experience, very warm and friendly environments for children. My children have learned a lot starting with positive attitude; interacting with other kids and many other excellent activities.
Excellent experience, very warm and friendly environments for children. My children have learned a lot starting with positive attitude; interacting with other kids and many other excellent activities.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly team provide plenty of stimulating activities for children throughout the nursery day. These present great opportunities for learning in fun, engaging and creative ways.
My son has been going here for 3 years and he loves it and asks to go on his days off. The staff are very nice and helpful.
My son has been going here for 3 years and he loves it and asks to go on his days off. The staff are very nice and helpful.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's great to hear that your little one is loving his time here! Our kind, caring team work hard to provide the right support children need to thrive.
My son started at 9 months and couldn’t have asked for a better nursery. Kind and caring and he’s progressing so well! The nursery is safe and my son loves going. Big smiles all around. Great staff, thanks Kiddi Caru.
My son started at 9 months and couldn’t have asked for a better nursery. Kind and caring and he’s progressing so well! The nursery is safe and my son loves going. Big smiles all around. Great staff, thanks Kiddi Caru.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Children thrive in our welcoming nursery environment where their individual needs are nurtured and supported by our dedicated team.
I am thrilled to be a part of a nursery that offers an engaging and stimulating curriculum for children. The staff and manager are incredibly supportive and understanding, making drop-offs a breeze. I am grateful for their helpfulness and willingness to create a nurturing environment that fosters...
I am thrilled to be a part of a nursery that offers an engaging and stimulating curriculum for children. The staff and manager are incredibly supportive and understanding, making drop-offs a breeze. I am grateful for their helpfulness and willingness to create a nurturing environment that fosters growth and development.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our bespoke education programmes inform a variety of engaging activities within the nursery, empowering and inspiring children to develop important skills for the future.
The manager is always welcoming and always make the children laugh.
The nursery is a lovely set-up, with indoor and...
The manager is always welcoming and always make the children laugh.
The nursery is a lovely set-up, with indoor and outdoor facilities.
Thank you Kiddi Caru, Chelmsford.
Hi, it's so great to hear that you are happy with how both of your little ones are developing! Our fantastic education programmes help to empower, inspire and encourage children to develop important skills for the future.
I’ve sent my son to Kiddi Caru since I moved to the area. My son has been thriving ever since he started here and has made many friends. The staff are kind and professional at all times. Would highly recommend it.
I’ve sent my son to Kiddi Caru since I moved to the area. My son has been thriving ever since he started here and has made many friends. The staff are kind and professional at all times. Would highly recommend it.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to hear that your little one is thriving with us! Our team works hard to provide a great variety of stimulating activities alongside our fantastic education programmes.
Fantastic nursery team and setting! Both of my boys love it! We have used the nursery since the start of Covid lockdowns (it remained open for key workers) and have built strong, trusted relationships with the team there. My boys love going and have really strong bonds with their key carers and the...
Fantastic nursery team and setting! Both of my boys love it! We have used the nursery since the start of Covid lockdowns (it remained open for key workers) and have built strong, trusted relationships with the team there. My boys love going and have really strong bonds with their key carers and the wider team.
Hello, we are so pleased to hear that both of your boys have enjoyed nursery and your family have had a great experience with us. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review, thank you.
The staff were very polite and took great care of my son. I was taken by surprise to find out that my little one had developed a close bonding with one of the staff and enjoyed going to the daycare. Overall, Im very happy with Kiddi Karu Chelmsford.
The staff were very polite and took great care of my son. I was taken by surprise to find out that my little one had developed a close bonding with one of the staff and enjoyed going to the daycare. Overall, Im very happy with Kiddi Karu Chelmsford.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to hear that your little one enjoyed his time with us! Providing exceptional care and education to each family is something our team is incredibly passionate about.
This nursery has cared for both my children from around 10 months until they progressed to primary school. The staff are lovely and work so hard. Great catering, beautiful garden and sensory room. Both of my children developed well at Kiddi Caru. The graduation day was very special. I have had a...
This nursery has cared for both my children from around 10 months until they progressed to primary school. The staff are lovely and work so hard. Great catering, beautiful garden and sensory room. Both of my children developed well at Kiddi Caru. The graduation day was very special. I have had a child at this nursery since 2014 and will miss all the staff!
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're so glad to hear that both of your little ones enjoyed their time with us! Our warm, dedicated team works incredibly hard to give every child a fantastic nursery experience. Graduation days are always such a lovely event, bringing everyone together to celebrate in the children's many achievements.
Fantastic venue and staff. Our son was at Kiddi Caru Chelmsford for 3 years and attended throughout the covid pandemic. The staff at the nursery were amazing throughout and our son's confidence, character and development are a testament to their approach and hardwork. Highly recommended.
Fantastic venue and staff. Our son was at Kiddi Caru Chelmsford for 3 years and attended throughout the covid pandemic. The staff at the nursery were amazing throughout and our son's confidence, character and development are a testament to their approach and hardwork. Highly recommended.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so lovely to hear that our dedicated, passionate staff were able to help your son develop his confidence and other important skills.
Kiddi Caru has been a wonderful setting for my daughter. She started going at 11 months and left in September to start school. They have been so attentive and nothing is ever too much. The communication is amazing. My daughter has adored her time there and having the staff contribute to her skills...
Kiddi Caru has been a wonderful setting for my daughter. She started going at 11 months and left in September to start school. They have been so attentive and nothing is ever too much. The communication is amazing. My daughter has adored her time there and having the staff contribute to her skills has been lovely. She would say or do things and I would ask how do you know that and she would proudly tell me she had learnt it at nursery. To have a nursery setting where you don't have to worry about your child is so precious and know your child is being looked after and nurtured. Very accommodating and you are never made to feel anything is too much.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our team work incredibly hard to provide a fun, supportive and nurturing environment where every child can flourish. Our carefully-curated education programmes aim to help children develop important skills, so it's great to hear that your daughter learnt so much at nursery! We wish her the very best of luck at big school.
My daughter looked forward to going to nursery. She loved the staff and all the activities they did during the day. I was happy to see her come home excited about the day. She attended Kiddi Caru for 2 years and was sad to leave for big school. She loved her teacher. The staff are amazing. So...
My daughter looked forward to going to nursery. She loved the staff and all the activities they did during the day. I was happy to see her come home excited about the day. She attended Kiddi Caru for 2 years and was sad to leave for big school. She loved her teacher. The staff are amazing. So helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Chelmsford, City Centre.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly, passionate team work incredibly hard to provide a great variety of fun, engaging and educational activities, so it's great to hear that your daughter enjoyed these each day. We wish her the very best of luck at big school!
Couldn't be happier with this nursery. Our daughter loved it from day one and so did we. Very friendly staff and professional. Would definitely recommend it.
Couldn't be happier with this nursery. Our daughter loved it from day one and so did we. Very friendly staff and professional. Would definitely recommend it.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our brilliant team work hard to provide exceptional care and education for every family. It's so great to hear that your daughter enjoyed her time with us!
My girl felt good in this nursery!
She enjoyed every day.
The staff were friendly and attentive!
And the payment was ok for me to attend this.
Thank you very much!
Good luck!
My girl felt good in this nursery!
She enjoyed every day.
The staff were friendly and attentive!
And the payment was ok for me to attend this.
Thank you very much!
Good luck!
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're glad to hear that your daughter enjoyed her time with us. Our dedicated team work hard to provide a great variety of activities and engaging educational programmes.
I cannot fault this nursery! I am so grateful for all of the wonderful memories my daughter has made here along with the lovely friends - which include multiple members of staff! Everybody is so kind, helpful and friendly and there's nothing more fulfilling than seeing your child jumping up and...
I cannot fault this nursery! I am so grateful for all of the wonderful memories my daughter has made here along with the lovely friends - which include multiple members of staff! Everybody is so kind, helpful and friendly and there's nothing more fulfilling than seeing your child jumping up and down in the corridor buzzing to go in for the day! Thank you so much for everything, I am so lucky to have had such a positive nursery experience which I have so many fond memories of!
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're so glad to hear that your daughter had such a great time with us, playing, learning and making friends.
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- 15 Oct 2026
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- 08 Oct 2026
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- 20 Feb 2026
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Anna received her first Ofsted Outstanding Judgement whilst working with Kiddi Caru and is dedicated to providing that outstanding service to the children and families in her care, everyday.
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