Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley

Gull Coppice, Whiteley, Fareham PO15 7LA
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9.8 136 Reviews
  • Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley, Fareham
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 (136)

9.8

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.791) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley has 136 reviews.

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Review from Kerrie R (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely place for my children to be looked after and develop. Staff are friendly, supportive and helpful.
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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Kiddi Caru Whitely since she was a year old, she is now only months away from Primary School and I can honestly say I couldn't have picked a better nursery. The staff are also willing to help and listen to the parents.
My daughter has also been attending speech therapy
and alongside the nursery (which they heavily wanted to be involved in to help) I have seen a dramatic change in her since the start of her preschool class.
I would definitely recommend this nursery to all parents looking to choose a nursery.
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Review from David S (Father of Child) published on 22 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl is always happy to be dropped off in the morning. Staff is always friendly and helpful, happy to answer any questions. It’s great to see that my little one has been enjoying every day since starting the nursery in September.
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Review from N B (Father of Child) published on 6 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery, with caring staff that my little boy really enjoys attending. The range of activities, both indoor and outside is well balanced.
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Review from E E (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our children attend Kiddi Caru, Whiteley and we could not be happier. All of the staff are happy, caring and knowledgeable. Nothing is too much trouble. Both of our children have developed both socially and academically since starting. We honestly couldn't recommend them enough.
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Review from A G (Father of Child) published on 15 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son always comes away from nursery very messy and dirty which is a good thing. He is clearly enjoying himself. On the days he has been at nursery he goes to bed very well - clearly had an exhausting day. I would gladly recommend this nursery to everyone. Staff are always courteous and polite and
always make time to speak to me. Thank you.
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Review from N P (Mother of Child) published on 16 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful, friendly staff. Great communication.
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Review from Kelly K (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is brilliant. The managers are thorough and approachable and the nursery workers plan and deliver a range of learning experiences for the children. I am impressed at how well they know my child in comparison to my experiences with another nursery and value their partnership in helping her
develop.
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Review from Kieragh C (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kiddi Caru Whiteley have looked after both my children from the baby room until preschool (youngest child will go to school Sept 2019). The nursery is excellent and the staff really care about the children. It's a fabulous nursery and I would definitely recommend it.
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Review from R H (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter goes for 2 days a week. She loves the staff!! Loves everything they make and the activities. Always has lots to tell me about at the end of the day!! Lots of different meals each day and week!! Overall lovely nursery!
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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 4-year-old son currently attends this nursery three days a week and is our second child to do so. We moved away from the area 8 years ago but still add the 1 hour+ trip to our daily commute so that we can make sure he attends somewhere we are happy to leave him.
The staff are friendly and take a
genuine interest in him. He is advancing socially and academically and is learning so much at nursery. Most importantly, he looks forward to going.
Having massively stressed about leaving my children in childcare while I am at work; it so important to have comfort knowing that they are being well cared for.
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Review from Hannah (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend Kiddi Caru nursery. My nearly three year old loves it here, the staff are so friendly, engaging and professional; he has a real connection with his key worker. The nursery is very well equipped, with a newly refurbed sensory room and excellent outdoor play area. The nursery
also encourages site visits to the local shops and train station, to assist with educational and role-playing activities. All staff accommodate my son's medical and dietary needs and I have complete trust leaving my son in their care.


The management has changed in the past year and the level of service (as well as parents request for feedback) has vastly improved - credit to them. Thank you!

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Review from Lisa M (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves it here. He is well looked after, fed a really interesting healthy variety of meals and has lots of enjoyable activities to engage in through his days. The facilities are lovely and so are the staff.


My son is learning, singing, has lots of good conversations with staff and children

alike and sometimes doesn’t want to come home!


We have recently transitioned into preschool and he was very apprehensive but actually settled really quickly and that is all down to how quickly the staff got to know him and engage with him. Thank you all!

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Review from Danny (Father of Child) published on 11 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The carers and staff have an excellent relationship and understanding of my child and his development and needs.


He is always engaged and happy in the room at pickup, and the environment really seems to challenge his imagination

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Review from Elizabeth B (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So lovely to have a nursery that it open when people work, rather than just school hours. Kiddi Caru is also open in school holidays. It only closes bank holidays and Christmas. We love the start in life that Kiddi Caru gives. Our first child loved it and now our second child is there. The food is also
excellent and all prepared on site. Excellent outdoor space too.
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Review from Eleanor B (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves going to nursery. He is extremely happy to go in when we take him in the mornings and is always relaxed and having fun when we collect him.
His days are well recorded and staff engage in great conversations about how he is developing and what he has been up to each day.
They provide really
helpful suggestions and advice if I am having any issues with him. We are very happy with kiddicam.
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Review from K M (Father of Child) published on 16 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son was reluctant to settle at the first nursery we tried him at, through no fault of their own.
He loves Kiddi Caru and is always excited to go. His progress is fed back to us by his key person and we are very happy with our choice.
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Review from Donna (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I always feel happy knowing my son is having a good time and being well looked after. I enjoying picking him up and his key workers always take time out to discuss his day including meals, nappies and sleep. I feel I come away knowing what he's been doing. It's also encouraging when he does something
new at home and know he's learnt it at nursery.
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Review from Steph (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We are very happy with the services provided at Kiddi Caru, we have always found staff to be extremely caring and the activities our children do are different and exciting for them every day. Very happy we chose Kiddi Caru nursery!
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Review from Caroline (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Feel child is being pushed into potty training. She's been upset past few months at drop-offs but keyworker wasn't aware of this or that potty training was being pushed by others.


Generally, my daughter is happy there.

Reply from Sara Meikle at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley
Thank you for taking the time to review us and we are very sorry to hear that you are unhappy with your recent experience of potty training. Nursery provision is an active partnership, working with…read more
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.791)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.791) out of 10 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley 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 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 25 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 4.858 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley is calculated as follows: ( (257 Excellents x 5) + (36 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 296 Ratings = 4.858
  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 4.933 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley is based on 25 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 134 number of registered child places is 26.8. 25 Positive Reviews ÷ 26.8 = 0.933
  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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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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