Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Basingstoke

Broadmere Road, Beggarwood, Basingstoke RG22 4AQ
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  • Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Basingstoke, Basingstoke
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)

9.8

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 Hannah (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started in the preschool in October having transferred from another nursery. His settle sessions were helpful and I found it didn't take long for him to settle into the new routine. My son has allergies and the extra support he gets during mealtimes is reassuring and to date, I haven't had a
single incident of a reaction. A big thank you to staff for making my son (and me) feel so welcome.
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Review from Lucy B (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has come on leaps and bounds since starting at Kiddi Caru and loves the staff there. He is very happy and his confidence is growing daily
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Review from Matthew G (Father of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very happy with the service we get from the nursery - reasonably priced and they have excellent staff.
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Review from Katy A (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Basingstoke Kiddi Caru since she was 10 months old - she is now 2.5 years. During this time she has been extremely happy and excited to attend nursery on every morning that she goes. Sometimes she is having so much fun when we collect her she wants to stay longer. This has
been so reassuring to me and means I can go off to work knowing that not only is she safe, she is also very happy.


Communication has been great from the staff and if I require extra sessions then the site has been very accommodating.

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Review from Andrew (Father of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife and I have found Kiddi Caru to be a fantastic nursery and invaluable experience for our 2 daughters before they embark on school. Although 1 of our daughters struggled to settle for few weeks, the staff were patient and experienced in helping both our daughter and my wife and I, through the
difficult drop-offs. The girls have come on leaps and bounds though, they've really thrived at this nursery and love attending. Their confidence has soared and we feel very confident they are ready for school life.
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Review from Kathryn (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at nursery at 1 yr old with eczema and several food allergies, he is now nearly 2 and loves going to nursery, the staff are fantastic and cater so well for his allergies and cannot do enough to make sure he is comfortable when his eczema flares up. His development has come on leaps and
bounds and he loves all the fun activities that he does every day, I would highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Helen (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended two nurseries over the course of 2 years and the difference in him when we moved his care to Kiddi Caru was staggering.
The staff are fantastic, my son adores the nursery, they tailor activities to him if he shows an interest in something they go out of their way to ensure he is
able to do that activity. He serves up his own lunch and is constantly coming home with artwork and stories of his adventures. They foster independence, creativity and empower the children.
I can not recommend this nursery enough and would say to any new mums going through the stressful time of choosing a nursery for your child. Look no further than Kiddi Caru
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Review from Juliet (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been really pleased with the care and attention that our boys have received since starting at Kiddi Caru Basingstoke. They are treated individually to their specific needs and the development that we have seen in them, as a result, has been remarkable. They have worked alongside us with any
problems (settling in, potty training etc) and I just can’t imagine going anywhere else. We highly recommend them, and thanks so much for all your hard work so far!
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Review from Caroline (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Basingstoke is a lovely place. I will be very sad when the last drop off/pick up comes!
Couldn't have wished for a better nursery.
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Review from R G (Father of Child) published on 26 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We entrusted our small bundle of joy to the staff at Kiddi Caru and although my partner was as nervous as any other new mum we were confident in the knowledge that he would be safe and well cared for.
We are overwhelmed how much he has developed into a confident 'school ready' child who was so excited
about starting 'big school' that he could actually burst! This has been down to the amazing staff who have been responsible for caring and educating him over the past four years; from the staff in the baby room to the team in pre-school and everyone else who has been equally important in his life.
Having spent considerable time looking at many nurseries in the area I found Kiddi Caru to be the most well equipped with the best outdoor area, which was further invested in during the time our son was attending the nursery.
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Review from Gemma E (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This preschool setting goes above and beyond for my son. He receives 1-2-1 support for his additional needs which has all been organised by the school. His teachers always have his best interests at heart and do everything they can to support him. The school has my son eating foods he never would before
and I am still amazed at the security of the nursery.
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Review from Maria W (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We have been using this nursery for over 6 years now, for 2 children and have been overall very pleased with the childcare and wouldn't hesitate to recommend to a friend. My daughter has had an amazing key carer in preschool, who always greets with a smile and feeds back all the details of my daughters
day. Activities are varied including plenty of messy artwork, baking and my daughter loves the yoga. The garden is outstanding and recently been re-developed and the children seem to go out most days regardless of the weather.
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Review from Nikki P (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend Kiddicaru Basingstoke highly enough. I owe them so many thankyou's for all the care and attention they have given my daughter. She has turned into such a bright, sociable, polite and caring little girl and I have the staff at Kiddicaru to thank for that.
From the moment we looked
round the nursery we knew we had found the right one. Our daughter was immediately settled (at only 11 months when she started) and was happy to be left with the key carer of the baby room whilst we looked around.
The staff show huge care an compassion for all the children in the nursery and go out of their way to ensure they are safe and happy and always occupied with new and exciting experiences.
I really am going to be sad to say goodbye at the end of this month when my daughter goes off to school....but I know that Kiddicaru have given her the best start for her next adventure.
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Review from Amanda G (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Going back to work and leaving my child was one of the hardest things i've ever done but i knew she was in good hands at Kiddi Caru. Her carers in the baby room were genuinely pleased to see her and said i could call during the day to check she was ok. All the carers in each room she has been in take
real interest in her as an individual and her personal development. I feel we work together to support her learning. They always have plenty of time to tell me about her day and what activities and always something new/different nursery wide events going on including improvements to already great facilities, such as, the lovely garden which my daughter enjoys going out in everyday. The office staff are friendly and welcoming. A well managed nursery- lovely feel with all staff involved including the manager and the chef.
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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

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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