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Kiddi Caru Whiteley, 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...
Kiddi Caru Whiteley, 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.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- Grandir UK
- Private Owned
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
- 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
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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Kiddi Caru Whiteley, a GrandirUK Day Nursery Reviews (146)
Kiddi Caru Whiteley, a GrandirUK Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.743) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kiddi Caru Whiteley, a GrandirUK Day Nursery has 146 reviews.
Love the nursery, everyone is kind and really helpful. Moana loves it and is always happy.
Love the nursery, everyone is kind and really helpful. Moana loves it and is always happy.
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Whiteley. We're so pleased to hear both you and your little one are so happy with your nursery experience! Our dedicated team are so kind and caring, working hard to support each child's individual needs. They are always open and...
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Whiteley. We're so pleased to hear both you and your little one are so happy with your nursery experience! Our dedicated team are so kind and caring, working hard to support each child's individual needs. They are always open and willing to provide help or their expert advice to our families, supporting you through every stage of your child's development.
We have been so impressed with Kiddi Caru Whiteley so far! Our son absolutely loves it and the staff are so friendly and brilliant.
We have been so impressed with Kiddi Caru Whiteley so far! Our son absolutely loves it and the staff are so friendly and brilliant.
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Whiteley. It's so great to hear that your little one absolutely loves attending our nursery! Our dedicated team are warm, supportive and always open to listen to any questions or queries our families may have. They work hard to...
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Whiteley. It's so great to hear that your little one absolutely loves attending our nursery! Our dedicated team are warm, supportive and always open to listen to any questions or queries our families may have. They work hard to nurture each child's development and build their confidence and other key skills through a variety of stimulating activities.
Myself and my wife are very happy with the nursery. Our child always enjoys turning up every week.
Myself and my wife are very happy with the nursery. Our child always enjoys turning up every week.
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Whiteley. It's so great to hear that your little one is enjoying their time with us! In our warm and welcoming nursery environment, children enjoy a great variety of stimulating activities carefully designed to nurture their development and help them build important skills.
The rooms are clean and the outside area is big and full of lots of activities. They have thought about what would make things easier for parents and provide...
The rooms are clean and the outside area is big and full of lots of activities. They have thought about what would make things easier for parents and provide wellies and puddlesuits!
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Whiteley. It's lovely to hear that your little one has learnt so many skills during his time with us! Our team provide a variety of activities for children to enjoy throughout the nursery day, many informed by our bespoke...
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Whiteley. It's lovely to hear that your little one has learnt so many skills during his time with us! Our team provide a variety of activities for children to enjoy throughout the nursery day, many informed by our bespoke education programmes, which are thoughtfully designed to stimulate and engage children in learning important life skills. Spending time out in the fresh air is so important for children's mental and physical health, so we've taken the time to ensure they've got a fantastic outside area to enjoy and are able to do so in all weathers.
I am so glad we chose Kiddi Caru Whiteley for our son he absolutely loves it. All the staff are so great and they all know and cheerily greet my son even if he isn't in their room. Leah and Mariia are truly fantastic and have such a lovely bond with my son, he's so excited to see them every...
They organise lots of fun themed days for the kids and engage with parents often. The menu is healthy and provides a wide range that he wouldn't have at home.
We joke that this nursery is the 3rd and best parent, my son has really developed here and will continue to until he's ready for school.
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Whiteley. It's so great to hear that your little one is loving his time here! Part of providing such a warm and welcoming nursery environment is how our team get to know each individual child. We want to ensure a fun and joyful...
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Whiteley. It's so great to hear that your little one is loving his time here! Part of providing such a warm and welcoming nursery environment is how our team get to know each individual child. We want to ensure a fun and joyful nursery experience for all children, putting on themed days and stimulating activities to help keep them engaged and excited about their learning. Children enjoy a variety of healthy and nutritious meals across the nursery day allowing them to experience a wide range of delicious flavours.
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...
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.
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...
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.
Best nursery for my children!
Best nursery for my children!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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,...
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.
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...
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).
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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
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
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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,...
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.
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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News (4) & Events (1)
- 20 Feb 2026
Grandir UK offers employment options designed for today’s childcare professionals. Grandir UK has launched GrandFlex, a suite of flexible working options designed to empower childcare professionals with greater control over...
- 20 Oct 2025
Grandir UK is delighted to announce that we’ve been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Education and Training™ by Great Place to Work® UK for 2025. Our...
- 28 Jul 2025
Leading childcare provider Grandir UK, home of multiple nursery brands like Kiddi Caru and Dicky Birds, has been Great Place to Work-Certified™ for a third consecutive year. This accreditation is...
- 03 Oct 2026Organiser: Kiddi Caru Whiteley, a GrandirUK Day Nursery
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- 31 Mar 2026Recipient: Grandir UK
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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...
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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