Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Basingstoke

Broadmere Road, Beggarwood, Basingstoke RG22 4AQ
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Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Basingstoke is a purpose-built nursery offering outstanding Early Years care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Rated Good by Ofsted (January 2025), it features spacious, age-specific rooms, a sleep room for babies, and three secure garden spaces including a treehouse, sandpit, and mud kitchen.

The child-led curriculum combines the Curiosity and Hygge approaches, supported by dedicated key carers and a qualified SENCo. Long-serving, well-trained staff deliver a range of engaging activities including yoga, Boogie Mites, French lessons, and Make & Bake sessions. Strong community links include outings to parks and a local care home.

With nutritious meals prepared by an in-house chef and daily updates via the Famly App, families are kept closely involved in their child’s journey.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Rebecca Northway (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 40

Total Places for Children

  • 121

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

Parking

  • There is ample parking available right outside the nursery for parents and visitors.

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Basingstoke Reviews (134)

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Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Basingstoke has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.765) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Basingstoke has 134 reviews.

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Review from Carrie H (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely love this nursery. My daughter has been going since she was 13-months and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending it to anyone. The staff are all really friendly, there is such a variety in the things the children learn each week.
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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son and daughter attend nursery and they both love it. The staff who look after them are brilliant and I'm very happy to know my children are with them being looked after and having a fun time. Thank you Kiddi Caru!
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Review from J W (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We viewed many local nurseries but Kiddi Caru really stood out to us and it continues to impress. The staff are wonderful, I really can not stress this enough. Always friendly and happy, they really make this nursery what it is. They have dealt with lots of changing situations due to Covid in a very
professional manner, always putting the needs of children first and have been brilliant with communication. The facilities are impressive but the garden is something that really stood out to us when visiting, it is so big. The meals are varied and healthy. We would recommend this nursery to any parent.
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Review from Gavin S (Father of Child) published on 23 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at Kiddi Caru Basingstoke are absolutely wonderful, they really go the extra mile in caring for our child. The due diligence taken in regards to allergies in particular is unrivaled. Thank you for the care, love and support.
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Review from Hollie R (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery! All the staff are fantastic, I have 2 children in the nursery. Facilities are exceptional. They come out with a smile every day, things they have made including cakes, calendars etc. Everyone in the building will go above and beyond day in day out! I would give this nursery more than
5* if it would let me! Totally faultless in every single way. The best nursery in Basingstoke by far.
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Review from G W (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started at Kiddi Caru just after his first birthday, and as a toddler with multiple food allergies, we were understandably anxious about meal times.


However, he's been going for almost 6 months now and thriving - happily walks into and out of nursery and has bonded fantastically with the

staff, whilst doing a lot of activities he wouldn't usually do at home.,
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Review from Christie-Anne D (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started at Kiddi Karu just before his 1st birthday and has loved it there for the last 2 years. I have complete trust in the staff, who are fantastic, always friendly and helpful! Our son has learnt so much since being at Kiddi Karu and loves to talk about his day and all of his friends. He
is only leaving Kiddi Karu due to moving house - otherwise, we would have loved him to stay there until he starts school. Kiddi Karu is a great nursery and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it!
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Review from Sally T (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at Kiddi Caru for 6 months now and loves it. He settled in quickly in the baby room and we have been really impressed with everyone looking after him. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this nursery to others.
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Review from Karen E (Grandmother of Child) published on 15 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our granddaughter absolutely loves her days here at nursery. We love seeing the creations she brings home.
She enjoys the foods and snacks she receives which are well balanced.
Her speech and language has greatly improved over the time she has been here alongside her confidence.
She is a very
sociable child with both other children and the practitioners.
Thank Kiddi Caru for supporting our daughter with the raising of our granddaughter.
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Review from Caroline J (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very friendly nursery with the best staff. Our son started going when he was 9 months old and he has always been made to feel so welcome. He has the best variety of activities, food and routine and we can tell how much he enjoys it. We cannot recommend this nursery enough!
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Review from Dagmara R (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a parent of a child with very rare genetic conditions and medication on I was really anxious about everything. It is difficult to look for a nursery for a healthy child without special needs. Well, every staff member we have met from day one is so helpful, caring, lovely and make me and my son so
grateful we are part of Kiddi Caru family. That was the best choice we have made.
Nothing has been too much for the Kiddi Caru team when I ask they are always happy to help and talk. Thank You Kiddi Caru.
Highly recommend!


 

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Review from Catherine H (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We viewed several local nurseries before choosing Kiddi Caru in January 2020 and I am very confident we made the right decision. Kiddi Caru stood out for us from the outset and it continues to impress us. The staff are wonderful - they are very attentive and have a great relationship with my daughter.
For example, they recognised when my daughter was having a difficult patch and did bespoke activities in order to try and help her. The facilities are impressive (particularly the garden) and the meals are varied and healthy. I also feel the nursery has dealt with Covid very well and has been sensitive to the children’s needs throughout. We would recommend the nursery to any parent.
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Review from Assetou D (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both our children go to Kiddi Caru and we couldn’t be happier with the staff and everything they do on a daily basis. We feel the staff are truly amazing and adapt to each child's needs. Our two children are completely different but both really enjoy their time at the nursery. As parents, we feel really
lucky to have a place where our kids feel safe and well looked after while constantly learning.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Basingstoke
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Review from Sarah P (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Finding the right nursery is so important as a parent and after my first visit, I knew this was the right place for my children. My son started going to Kiddi Caru aged 3 and had only been with a childminder before. He was shy and nervous, to begin with, and I would have cried at every drop-off if it
wasn’t for the amazing staff that looked after him. His key worker made such a connection with him that he became confident and loved going to nursery. It was an amazing feeling as a parent knowing my child was happy. When I had my daughter I knew I wanted her to go to Kiddi Caru straight away. I have never felt disappointed with the level of care and support that my children have received. When I drop my daughter off in the mornings I know she is in the best place for her to learn and have fun. I am a real worrier when it comes to my children but the staff I have met have all been so lovely and caring and have put me at ease knowing that she is in safe hands.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Basingstoke
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Review from Shannon E (Aunt of Child) published on 21 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My niece loves every second and I love seeing all of the creations she takes home to my sister. She loves going to nursery, eats well, makes friends, loves the practitioners, and loves the learning. Her words improve every day and she makes me laugh with some of the things she comes out with! Brilliant
care, love, and affection.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Basingstoke
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Review from Bryony (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves her time at Kiddi Caru, she is well looked after and comes home with such lovely pictures and photos from her days. The staff are all very friendly and polite and as my daughter has moved up through the rooms she has become more confident and I feel like she is part of a
big Kiddi Caru family. Nothing is too much for management to sort out for you and the communication between them and us is very open. The Covid-19 measures that have been put in place are very good and are constantly reviewed and changed if necessary. Thanks, Kiddi Caru!
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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son joined the nursery in 2017 and my daughter in 2019, both children have absolutely loved going to nursery. My son has since gone to school and we feel that the work and preparation Kiddi Caru did with the children was great to get him school ready. Both kids loved the home-cooked meals every day
(they eat better at nursery than at home) and the garden is perfect for running around and enjoying being outside, rain or shine. The staff is so caring and lovely and my daughter absolutely loves the teachers in her room. When she moved from Tulip to preschool, the change was managed really well and her key carer moved up with the group to settle them into their new environment, which was very reassuring for both my daughter and ourselves. We would highly recommend Kiddi Caru!
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Review from C F M (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved up to pre-school in 2020. With the Covid-19 situation we had to stay in bubbles and it was sad that there wasn't the mixing of the younger pre-schoolers with the ones leaving later that year, as had been. Younger ones mixing with the older can often be good for maturity and seeing how older
children do things.
So, 2021 - absolutely thrilled as a parent, that my child comes home talking about the theme of the week. We've had construction week, Planets (hey, we didn't know Mercury was booted off the planets list until our child told us!), Dinosaurs (oh yes!), Insects, Senses, Countries (France/China etc), Artists (inspired, at home we then covered Banksy and Warhol as modern artists). We have loved getting artwork back (was too busy playing in earlier rooms to do art!) and we can write our own name, loves having a boogie to music. As parents, we get informed of French words for body parts and of colours!
Thank you Basingstoke Kiddi Caru! We've loved baby to preschool at Kiddi Caru.
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Review from Emily M (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been going to Kiddi Caru since June 2020 and absolutely loves it there. She started in Sweetpea room and has more recently been in Snowdrop. She literally runs in every day and sometimes doesn’t want to go home, so we know that she is having a great time. When we mentioned to her key
worker that she had started showing an interest in the potty, they were so proactive about encouraging her to try it at each nappy change, which we were really pleased about.
I also love the fact that the children spend so much time outside in the garden, whatever the weather. If you walk past in the daytime, you can always hear some children playing outside and enjoying themselves.
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Review from Lauren R (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our children settled into Kiddi Caru so quickly and both absolutely love going. The baby room does lots of activities throughout the day and our son has developed greatly since attending, including attempting to talk more and learning to self-feed. The preschool has lots of varied activities
and my daughter always comes home to tell us what she has learnt and made. The garden facility for the preschool is very good and they have a gardening club in the spring/summer. All the staff at Kiddi Caru are very friendly, approachable and genuinely care for your child.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.765)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.765) out of 10 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Basingstoke is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 22 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 4.856 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Basingstoke is calculated as follows: ( (227 Excellents x 5) + (34 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 263 Ratings = 4.856
  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 4.909 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Basingstoke is based on 22 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 121 number of registered child places is 24.2. 22 Positive Reviews ÷ 24.2 = 0.909
  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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Rebecca

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Rebecca has worked in childcare for 14 years and has gained a lot of experience from different roles and settings. During her childcare journey, she has gained childcare qualifications as well as a Level 3 Management qualification. Rebecca aims to provide quality childcare and experiences for all families that attend the nursery.

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