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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 yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year
Minimum attendance
- 2 days per week
Full days available
YesGroup / Owner
- GrandirUK
- 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
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
Consumables provided
YesConsumables provided include
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
£468/ month
Our 10% full-time discount for Monday to Friday attendance also applies to Everyday Essentials. This saving of £24.93 a month is not shown in the price calculator. With it applied, 5-day monthly fees are £1,579.22 with no funding, £1,316.06 with 15 hours funding and £1,052.85 with 30 hours funding.
Our 10% full-time discount for Monday to Friday attendance also applies to Everyday Essentials. This saving of £24.93 a month is not shown in the price calculator. With it applied, 5-day monthly fees are £1,579.22 with no funding, £1,316.06 with 15 hours funding and £1,052.85 with 30 hours funding.
Everyday Essentials (£11.73 a day) cover catering (breakfast, cooked lunch and tea with vegetarian and vegan options, and snacks throughout the day), care products (suncream and hand sanitiser) and enrichment experiences, including educational visits and trips in the local community, Sing and Sign, instruments and Boogie Mites. They are added to core fees and are not covered by funding. Funded hours are applied up to 10 hours a day. Ad-hoc days are £82.57, subject to availability. We offer a 5% 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. 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
£178
3 days per week
£468
5 days per week
£1,077
Adjust for your situation
What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 7:00am to 6:30pm (11.5 hours)
- 22.4 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
- Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks, Suncream and Hand sanitiser
Price without government funding: £1,053 / month (£83 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
- £585/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 Whiteley, a GrandirUK Day Nursery Reviews (151)
Kiddi Caru Whiteley, a GrandirUK Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.776) out of 10, based on 36 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kiddi Caru Whiteley, a GrandirUK Day Nursery has 151 reviews.
Everyone at Kiddi Caru has been excellent with both my children. They really get to know them well and what they do and don't like. They all understand that bringing a little one to nursery can be an emotional time for parents and really ease the nerves with lots of photos and stories at handover....
Everyone at Kiddi Caru has been excellent with both my children. They really get to know them well and what they do and don't like. They all understand that bringing a little one to nursery can be an emotional time for parents and really ease the nerves with lots of photos and stories at handover. I would recommend Kiddi Caru to anyone. We have been so happy here. Everyone in Starfish is just wonderful!!
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Whiteley. We're so pleased to hear that you and your family are so happy with your nursery experience! Our dedicated team really take the time to get to know each individual child and their unique personalities to help provide the...
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Whiteley. We're so pleased to hear that you and your family are so happy with your nursery experience! Our dedicated team really take the time to get to know each individual child and their unique personalities to help provide the support they need to thrive. We want our families to feel happy, confident and reassured with the quality of our care, and provide regular photos and updates to ensure they feel involved and connected with their little one's nursery journey.
All staff have been so kind and amazing. My son has settled in better than expected. All staff genuinely care and it's so lovely to see. The atmosphere in the nursery is so welcoming and clean.
All staff have been so kind and amazing. My son has settled in better than expected. All staff genuinely care and it's so lovely to see. The atmosphere in the nursery is so welcoming and clean.
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Whiteley. We're delighted to hear that your little one has settled in so well! Children are welcomed into our warm, friendly nursery environment by our dedicated team who take the time to get to know them and their individual...
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Whiteley. We're delighted to hear that your little one has settled in so well! Children are welcomed into our warm, friendly nursery environment by our dedicated team who take the time to get to know them and their individual needs. This allows them to provide the support they need to thrive and stimulating activities which are tailored to their development.
My daughter is always happy to go in and can tell is enjoying her time in nursery. The setting offers lots of different activities, the food variety is great and nursery workers are attentive.
My daughter is always happy to go in and can tell is enjoying her time in nursery. The setting offers lots of different activities, the food variety is great and nursery workers are attentive.
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Whiteley. We're so pleased to hear that your little one is enjoying her time here! Our friendly team provide a variety of educational activities which provide plenty of fun opportunities for children to learn new skills. A range...
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Whiteley. We're so pleased to hear that your little one is enjoying her time here! Our friendly team provide a variety of educational activities which provide plenty of fun opportunities for children to learn new skills. A range of delicious meals and snacks are served to the children each week which helps ensure they have the chance to try lots of new flavours and experiment with different textures.
My son is in crab room for one day a week only, despite feeling nervous about him starting nursery, he settled really quickly and is flourishing. I am impressed at the staff's ability to get to know him in such a short time. I am hugely grateful and impressed by the vegan options provided for his...
My son is in crab room for one day a week only, despite feeling nervous about him starting nursery, he settled really quickly and is flourishing. I am impressed at the staff's ability to get to know him in such a short time. I am hugely grateful and impressed by the vegan options provided for his meals. I thank the whole team for their efforts in giving their best possible care to my son thus far.
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Whiteley. We're delighted to hear that your little one is flourishing with us! Our dedicated team builds strong relationships with each child, getting to know and understand their needs so they can provide the right support and...
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Whiteley. We're delighted to hear that your little one is flourishing with us! Our dedicated team builds strong relationships with each child, getting to know and understand their needs so they can provide the right support and ensure they feel right at home. We happily cater for all dietary requirements to ensure that each child can enjoy a variety of healthy and nutritious meals packed with delicious flavours.
My son Hugo waits at the front door to come to nursery in the morning, he loves it here so much. It's his home away from home with truly amazing and caring staff. We don't know what we would do without you all.
My son Hugo waits at the front door to come to nursery in the morning, he loves it here so much. It's his home away from home with truly amazing and caring staff. We don't know what we would do without you all.
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Whiteley. It's lovely to hear that your little one is so excited to come to nursery in the mornings! Our team are dedicated to ensuring each child feels happy, secure and right at home in our warm and supportive nursery environment.
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.
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- 15 Oct 2026
We’re delighted that GrandirUK is once again Great Place to Work® Certified™ and has been recognised as one of the Best Workplaces in Education & Training™ 2026. Our colleagues are...
- 08 Oct 2026
Leading Early Years provider GrandirUK has unveiled an evolved brand identity designed to reflect its growth as a national day nursery group while celebrating the unique character of its local...
- 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...
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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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