Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley

Gull Coppice, Whiteley, Fareham PO15 7LA
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  • 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 Chris T (Father of Child) published on 30 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both our children moved to Kiddi Caru from a different nursery which was always going to be a difficult transition but they have both settled in really well considering they have only been there for a couple of months. They are both being supported extremely well by the key workers that look after them.
We have noticed positive development in both of the children since they've been at Kiddi Caru.
The activities provided including activities that can be taken home are particularly good and it's so much better not having to provide the children with food to take in! It would appear both of the children enjoy the food provided at Kiddi Caru which is not a surprise considering the substantial and varied menu that is available.
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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery with super staff. My son has had a bit of a wobbly time lately - coping with separation anxiety - but the staff in his class and the office have been tremendous. The children have fantastic home-cooked fresh meals, and what a fantastic play area! Impossible to get bored there. My son
adores it and comes home happy, tired and often covered in sand! I love it as it means he's had a smashing day! Also worth a mention is the security features, double doors etc - brilliant and very welcome by all parents.
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Review from Anouska (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I moved my son from a previous nursery when he was one. The reason for moving him was because this nursery wasn't supportive of full time working hours. I was nervous about moving him as he was so settled. The previous Ofsted rating of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley did put me off, but a friend who'd
gone through the exact same journey gave me a really positive account of her experience. I visited Kiddi Caru and met the nursery director who gave an open and honest account of their status and plans. I read the Ofsted reports for myself and felt the 'requires improvement' status was unfair and didn't impact what I wanted for my son. So I decided to take the plunge and move him. I'm so pleased I did it. He has loved it from day one. He's absolutely thrived and the staff have done a great job in preparing him for school. He's spelling, trying to read and adding up! I've built good relationships with the staff and I am so pleased that they recently achieved an Ofsted rating of 'Good'. 'Outstanding' can't be far off.
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Review from Anthony (Father of Child) published on 25 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our Son has been at Kiddi Caru for the last four years and will leave this August having had a wonderful experience with great staff.
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Review from Donna R (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Over the last 3 weeks, I've been so impressed with my son's progress. He often continues playing when I go to collect him rather than rush to leave and he is so happy and smiley when I drop him off in the morning.
He has also begun learning new words and using sign language to say please and thank
you, which has come wholly from nursery.
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Review from Joe M (Father of Child) published on 4 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very good, clear feedback in regards to my daughter's progress. Overall happy with all.
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Review from Alison (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Kiddi Caru Nursery is a kind and caring place where the needs of your child are their top priority. From the moment I handed my 11 month old over to the girls in clam room, she has had the most excellent provision. Nothing was too much trouble and when returning to work after a year's maternity, knowing
your child is as precious to nursery staff as she is to you makes the whole process so much easier. She now runs into nursery, chats away about her day on the way home and beams when she mentions the name of her key worker (generally in her cot in the morning as a wake-up!) She is happy, making great progress and super friendships. The food is magnificent and provides the balance of nutrition and taste. Her diary regularly states that second helpings were had and it is all freshly prepared and delicious. I can not recommend this nursery enough - really personal, very friendly and exceptionally welcoming. Keep up the good work - it is much appreciated!
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Review from Marc (Father of Child) published on 9 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
Poor communication to parents, lots of staff turnover and no communication of changes.
No real update of what's being learnt in the setting.
Reply from Sara Meikle, Marketing Assistant at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley
Thank you for taking the time to review Kiddi Caru, we are always looking to improve our communication through our partnerships with parents and will take your comments on board. We do send out…read more
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Review from Amit M (Father of Child) published on 6 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Defiantly the best nursery altogether. My daughter is ever so happy to be at nursery, she has learnt so many new things and made so many friends. I never had any problems with nursery staff as they are very helpful and friendly. I can confidently say that she is looked after very well in every manner
at kiddi Caru, would 100% recommend. Thanks to the team.
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Review from Alexandra E (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have attended Kiddi Caru and have loved it. The staff clearly care about the children and they are always doing exciting different activities. Would not hesitate to recommend to other parents.
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Review from Laura (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so pleased with our choice to send our daughter to Kiddi Caru. She loves it there and is doing so well. I love the variety of activities they do and I know she adores playing in the garden or going in the sensory play room. She naps well and eats well which I take as signs she’s very comfortable
there. Her key worker takes the time every day to talk to me about how my daughter has been and what they’ve been up to. Never expected to just pick her up and leave. I was dreading going back to work and leaving my daughter in Nursery but Kiddi Caru have made the whole transition very easy and I am happier at work knowing my daughter is happy where she is.
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Review from Kimberley S (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Great nursery and my daughter loves it! She has been learning so much and she is developing new skills every day.
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Review from Daniel (Father of Child) published on 2 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little girl loves it at Kiddi Caru! She is thriving in the friendly and fun atmosphere created by the great team and other equally happy pupils!!


Great varied diet, safe and secure environment and plenty of fun and interesting activities for the kids!!


Can’t recommend the nursery highly enough!!

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Review from Mark (Father of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves going to 'school'. This is complemented by the friendly and helpful staff that work there. His own development has been really positive over the last couple of years and I'd like to think that this was partly down to the support he gets from Kiddi Caru.
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Review from Susan (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended this nursery since she was 1yr old. The care she received has varied over the years (she’s now 4), however, in the last 6mths, the care in the preschool room is really great. The room leader is great - you can tell she genuinely cares for the children. My daughter who is bright
has picked up numbers, letters can do simple addition and has grown in confidence. I put more emphasis on how much they care for my child than learning (she’s got years of that ahead of her). But they’re doing great at both. My thanks to the manager and staff for making my daughter happy.
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Review from Dawn P (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter has been there for nearly 3 years now and has made loads of friends there. All the staff know her.
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Review from Venkatesh (Father of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent day nursery, friendly staff who are well trained, they offer quality care and support. We are very happy with the Kiddi Caru Whiteley.
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Review from Hazel W (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All in all a good nursery, we have used it for both our children, second is still there.


Staff are great and they do a huge range of activities, they use the garden lots and take occasional trips out in the local area too. Always messy play, themed activities, reading, and general toys.

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Review from Ann-Marie B (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kiddi Caru has bent over backwards to accommodate my daughter's complex medical needs. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff and management. She really enjoys her time at nursery.
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Review from Amy (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our family could not be happier with Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley! Our family recently moved to the area and the nursery staff and teachers welcomed our family and children with such warmth and kindness. Our children leave nursery every day with a smile and plenty of adventures to share. Thank
you to the teachers for all you do and for caring for our children in such a special way! It is much appreciated!
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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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