Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley

Gull Coppice, Whiteley, Fareham PO15 7LA
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9.3 123 Reviews
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Whiteley, Hampshire, is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted (July 2024) and offers a purpose-built, welcoming environment where children thrive from babies through to preschool. With spacious, light-filled playrooms, a state-of-the-art sensory room, and a large garden featuring a woodland area, mud kitchen, and growing garden, they provide rich opportunities for exploration.

Their experienced, multicultural team supports a diverse and inclusive learning approach, underpinned by the EYFS and enhanced by programmes like Boogie Mites, Sow & Grow, and yoga. Their Eco School status reflects their commitment to sustainability.

Children enjoy outings, intergenerational links with care home residents, and free-flow access to nature. They keep families closely involved via the Famly App, events, lending library, and stay-and-play sessions.

Located near the M27 and Swanwick Station, they are a convenient and inspiring choice for local families.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Erika Maindrou (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 40

Total Places for Children

  • 134

Age Range

  • from 0 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-18:30
    Tuesday 07:00-18:30
    Wednesday 07:00-18:30
    Thursday 07:00-18:30
    Friday 07:00-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas to New Year

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley Reviews (123)

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Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.344) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley has 123 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The teachers at Kiddi Caru have looked after my daughter from 5 months old and she is now graduating to reception. The staff have been very helpful, raising any concerns and showing how well my daughter has progressed and got on with other children and adults. The nursery is on a curriculum and we get
reports each term on how our child has progressed to reach a number of EYFS. We get daily updates on food, sleep, activities and nappy/toilet going. They use the app which shows all the above and we can upload photos or questions where required. The staff have been understanding to our child's needs and where required to be home have taken appropriate measures. Our child has built relationships and friendships with other children but also the staff and she can't wait to tell us all about her day. Reception and management have been very responsive. We are grateful to have chosen them to look after our children.

Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley

Hi, thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Whiteley. We're so glad to hear that your little one has had such a lovely few years at our nursery! Our team understand how important it is to keep families informed and up-to-date on all their little one's exciting progress so they can continue to thrive. Providing a safe, supportive atmosphere allows children to grow their confidence and build meaningful relationships with the team and their peers.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery staff are amazing, they spend time getting to know each child on their own merits. They are incredibly supportive, and the kids love it. They learn and play indoors and out. Getting involved in the garden wherever possible!
Best nursery for my children!

Reply from Mia Mayes, Marketing Team Lead at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley

Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley. It's amazing to hear how much your children are enjoying their time with us. Our team is passionate about recognising each child as an individual and creating meaningful experiences that support both learning and fun. We're so proud to be part of your family's journey!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughters love coming to preschool. She has settled so well. She is challenged well, taught independent skills and developed excellent friendships. Thank you for everything you do. We are thrilled with everything.

Reply from Mia Mayes, Marketing Team Lead at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley

Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley. It's wonderful to know she's building friendships, and developing those important life skills. Our team is committed to creating a supportive and stimulating environment where every child can flourish. We're pleased to be part of her Early Years journey.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery with attentive staff. My little girl settled in so quickly, from the very first day, the staff made us feel welcome and reassured. We receive regular updates and photos which makes us feel involved and informed about our child's day.

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley

Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley. We are so happy to hear that your daughter settled in so quickly and that our team has made you feel comfortable. We prioritise parent partnership as we see ourselves as an extension of your family and want to ensure we are providing the communication you need and we can support your family when and as needed.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter loves her time at Kiddi Caru, she has so much fun every day and I can be comforted knowing she is in such good hands. The staff are amazing and so caring and nothing is too much trouble. She comes home happy every day.

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley

Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley. We're so glad you feel at ease leaving her in our care and that she has so much fun with her time with us! Our lovely team truly cares about your child and does all they can to provide exceptional childcare and education.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy absolutely loves coming to nursery. He has been there since he was 18 months old. The staff are so friendly and caring and always give a detailed handover when I collect him. He happily goes in and is very attached to the staff in the room and his key worker. There are lots of age-appropriate
resources for the children and lots of great activities for them to do throughout the day. It is lovely to see pictures and updates on what he has been doing. The celebration days the nursery holds like Mother's Day, Father's Day and themed days are lovely and it's so nice for parents to be able to come in and participate in these events. The Christmas Wonderland event and the summer event are extra special and show how much effort the staff put in to make it happen. My son loves Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley and I can't recommend it enough.

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley

Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley. Parent partnership is very important to us and we are so glad that you feel included during his day-to-day activities and that you enjoy the family and community focussed events. We love hosting our families and showing them some of the magic we experience each day with our wonderful team and children.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter goes here two days a week and she absolutely loves it the girls are amazing and the office staff too! Would really recommend this nursery to anyone! She always comes home with a smile on her face so thank you all for an awesome job!

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley

Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley. What lovely feedback, thank you! It is such a wonderful feeling when your child goes home happy after a day at nursery! We are so pleased this has been her experience with us. Our amazing team is 100% dedicated to providing exceptional childcare and education to each and every child in our care.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have nothing but incredible things to say about Kiddi Caru Whiteley! My daughter has come on leaps and bounds since attending and they go above and beyond with her few (minor) health issues. I never worry whilst she is there, and she always comes home telling me how amazing her day has been.

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley

Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley. How great to hear she has amazing days with us! We are so glad that we have been able to support your daughter and family through each stage and with various needs, our team prioritises our mission of providing exceptional childcare and education to each and every child in the way in which they need it.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our second child has been at the nursery since October and he is thriving there. They do such a great job of keeping us updated and he is so happy to go to them each day he is in. Love the space they have, he is a big fan of the sensory room and is enjoying getting out in the garden more now the weather
is improving.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's great to hear that your little one is so happy here! Maintaining strong, reliable communication with our families is a great help in building strong partnerships between nursery and home. Ensuring children have the opportunity to enjoy fresh air and exercise is so important for their wellbeing.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter loves it there and has made some lovely friends. The staff obviously care about our daughter very much and I trust them. They are flexible and we have been working together for potty training in a way that works best for our daughter. The garden is big and there are loads of activities
going on that make it extra fun for our daughter and us. It's a great nursery.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly, knowledgeable team strives to provide great support to children and their families, sharing their expertise and working hard to devise effective solutions. Children have plenty of opportunities to spend time out in the fresh air, exploring, investigating and learning about the natural world, which is so important for their happiness and wellbeing.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Have been great. Our child has loved being there after an uncertain start. She has made friends and looks forward to going. The only issue we have had is with the food occasionally. She hasn't always liked what was given. Feel more child-friendly lunches would maybe be more suitable. A ham sandwich
and a yoghurt or fruit would be better than salmon pasta to a 3-year-old. My only real feedback. Otherwise brilliant.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our qualified nursery chefs serve up a great variety of tasty, nutritious food in order to encourage children to experience delicious new flavours.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The change in days (9/10/11 hour days etc.) makes claiming the full government funding without extra costs unachievable.
Requests for additional resources (books etc.) are surprising for such high rates.
There doesn’t seem to be much participation with parents on opportunities the children are given
(eco committee as an example).

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. Please be assured that your concerns are being taken seriously and have been escalated to management. If there's anything else you'd like to discuss, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has been going to Kiddi Caru Whiteley since she was eight months old, she is now four! She has always loved this nursery and has made some lovely friends there. All the staff have been great, I can imagine it's a very demanding job and they are always smiling. They are very good at putting
on days to celebrate occasions like 'children in need' and mothers day etc and I do get regular updates on my little girl's progress and the day she has had.
It's so nice that all the staff at the nursery know my little girl's name and always say hello to her, I feel like they have made an effort to get to know her personally instead of just another child at the nursery. I am sure it helps my child is a big character and hard to miss. All the staff are wonderful but a special appreciation to two ladies in Whale who my little girl is very fond of.
Would Highly recommend Kiddi Caru Whiteley as a nursery.

Reply from Laura Wiltshire, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley

Hi, thank you for leaving such a lovely review. We are so happy to hear that your daughter is having such an enjoyable time with us at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Whiteley. We strive to make our nurseries a home-from-home experience where all our team know the children on a personal level. We take pride in our commitment to our staff, and in their commitment to the children. We recognise the clear link between well-qualified, enthusiastic staff and high-quality childcare and education.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Kiddi Caru Day Nursery for 9 months and thoroughly enjoys his time there. The staff are friendly and go above and beyond. The activities that are done are varied. Would highly recommend Kiddi Caru

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to hear that your little one is enjoying his time with us! Our friendly, supportive team provide a great variety of stimulating activities for children to enjoy, so they can develop important skills whilst having plenty of fun.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot fault this nursery and the staff, it was very important to me as a first-time mum to feel confident and put my trust in someone looking after my daughter when I went back to work. She is absolutely thriving in nursery and the staff are very good at communicating at every stage. I have to mention
2 key workers, her key worker in the Clam room - made the transition of her going to nursery and me going back to work easy and kept me updated with pictures and calls in the first months of her joining and helped with my anxiety of her being at nursery full time, and also her key worker in Seahorse who has made her transition from Clam room to Seahorse so smooth and she has come on leaps and bounds since being in there. She absolutely loves nursery and this is a credit to everyone who is there.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's lovely to hear that your little one is thriving with us! Our passionate team works hard to provide a supportive, nurturing environment in which all children can learn and grow.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our sons been going to Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley for 3 months and we’ve had a great experience with the team so far. Anything we were unsure about or wanted a bit more communication on, they were brilliant with. The room that he’s in is particularly good, with lovely caring staff and they make
us feel so comfortable leaving him there. We also find the food options great with lots of variety. Thanks everyone.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Ensuring we communicate effectively and regularly with our families is so important in maintaining a good partnership. Our dedicated team works hard to provide a supportive, nurturing environment across all our nursery rooms.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been really impressed with Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley ever since our daughter joined a year and a half ago. She absolutely loves attending and has made lots of new friends. She has had a number of different key workers throughout her time there so far and they have all been wonderful, providing
her with the care and support that she needs every day. The experiences that she has had have been amazing and she has developed huge amounts. I would highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to hear that your little one loves attending our nursery! Our team work hard to provide a supportive, nurturing enviroment where children can learn and grow.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Considering my daughter is quite a shy individual, she absolutely loves nursery and can’t wait to go every day, which I think says a lot about the place. All staff are friendly and attentive and show a real interest. My daughter’s development has progressed massively since attending and she’s tried
foods and activities she may not have tried otherwise.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly team really takes the time to get to know each individual child. This ensures that they feel confident, happy and supported whilst at nursery so they can begin to develop important life skills.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Use to be excellent, but struggling to find staff and managers. It has shown a change in the feel of the service and stability.
The care workers are lovely and knowledgeable. My child enjoys nursery and when it comes to price it is very competitive.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We would like to apologise for your experience with us. Please be assured that your concerns are being taken seriously and if you would like to discuss anything further, please don't hesitate to contact our customer services team on 0800 028 4500.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It took us a long time to find a nursery that felt right but we knew when we had a tour at Kiddi Caru Whiteley (Gull Coppice) that we’d finally found the one! We’re so happy with our decision to send our daughter here, she attends 5 full days a week so we really needed to be sure. The staff are incredible,
always so positive. We get lovely updates verbally, in her day book and on Tapestry, and of course on collection. Particular thanks to our daughter's key people who have taken such amazing care of her in crab and seahorse rooms. Thank you!

Reply from Alanah Hewett, Marketing Assistant at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley

Hi, thanks for taking the time to leave a review. Thank you for the very kind words about our team! They are incredibly passionate about helping children to learn and grow, and build warm, supportive relationships. We are so pleased that your little one is enjoying their time at nursery and that you and your family are having a positive experience with us.

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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.344)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.344) out of 10 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 12 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.896 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley is calculated as follows: ( (132 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.896

  • b) 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 4.448 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley is based on 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 134 number of registered child places is 26.8. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 26.8 = 0.448

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Erika

Erika

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Erica has 14 years of nursery experience and has a great passion to inspire her team to provide exceptional childcare. She takes the greatest care in delivering the right level of support and encouragement, ensuring all children grow in confidence, build on important social skills, and learn at their own pace in an enabling and creative environment.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley

What is the Age Range of Children that Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley accepts?

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley Open?

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley is open: Monday 07:00-18:30, Tuesday 07:00-18:30, Wednesday 07:00-18:30, Thursday 07:00-18:30, Friday 07:00-18:30.

How many Children does Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley have capacity for?

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley has capacity for a total of 134 Children.

How far is Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley to the centre of Fareham?

3.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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