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 Carly B (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Kidi Caru for over two years now and I have always been extremely happy with the care they provide.
I have and will continue to recommend the nursery to friend and family.
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Review from Melanie (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love our Kiddi Caru nursery, my little girl has been attending for 3 months and after a difficult settling in period for her (which the staff were extremely patient and very helpful with) she now adores going to nursery. She is excited when she realises that she is being dropped off and happily goes
to her key carer and other familiar carers then waves me off.
She is always happy when I pick her up and usually tired from all of the lovely activities they do. I cannot fault anything, I had one issue which I raised and it was addressed immediately, we have not had any problems at all since.
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Review from Jodie B (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely love this nursery, the staff are all so friendly, attentive and encouraging. My daughter is extremely happy here. Would highly recommend to anyone.
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Review from Lucie A (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has thrived here. She is confident, sociable and fully prepared for school. The staff are caring and the nursery is very efficiently run.
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Review from C S (Grandfather of Child) published on 13 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandson has had a lovely time at the nursery, he has now gone up to the preschool but has had a great time in the other rooms too.
The staff are so very caring and have helped with our difficult family situation and have spent much time with him. The learning is great too and the managers are lovely
and always have time to listen. I could not have picked a better nursery.
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Review from H K (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Both my daughters attend this nursery and are both excited to come.
The girls that look after my daughters have a lovely relationship with them and always welcome them when they come in. In the evening when I collect them, I get a hand over talking about their day and they always do so many different
activities, paint, garden, jelly play, dressing up, water and sand. The food is always varied and the girls love it.
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Review from M N (Father of Child) published on 1 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Have been happy with the care and love my son is getting and continuity in the room has been great, which helps my son to feel secure and happy.
He has shown lots of learning the last two months and coming home proud of his achievements.
Happy that he's being listened to.
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Review from Tari L (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has really enjoyed his days at nursery and he always comes home happy due to the excellent care given to him by the staff especially his key carer. There is always a range of activities provided for him to develop his learning through play and a wide range of sensory/messy play. He has opportunities
to play outside in all weathers and also to access the wonderful sensory room every week.
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Review from Kerry C (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My experience has been very good. My daughter has just moved rooms and has settled really well. Staff make her feel welcome and have helped her develop and encourage her to try new things.
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Review from Teresa C (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Great outdoor space, lovely sensory rooms and lots of wonderful resources.
Always happy and helpful staff who are willing to go that extra mile.
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Review from O C (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery providing care for my son. Very well organised with a personal touch.
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Review from Richard C (Father of Child) published on 20 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are delighted with the quality of the care at Kiddi Caru Whiteley and have seen our little one develop so much since he joined. Our little one gets to experience lots of different types of play and his needs are always catered for. He also has an excellent and varied diet at the nursery which he
really enjoys. The staff are all very friendly and knowledgeable.
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Review from Mark K (Father of Child) published on 20 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An excellent nursery with caring and attentive staff, who show a genuine interest in my child's care and development. His dietary needs are well catered for and he always comes home with a smile on his face.
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Review from Jade B (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started going here at 8 months and has only just left for school. She enjoyed her time there thoroughly and being a working mum, it made me feel better knowing that she was being cared for so well.
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Review from A (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is our second child to finish their nursery/pre-school experience at Kiddi Caru Whiteley. She has attended since 8 months old and we have been incredibly pleased by her time there. She has loved each key-worker and they in turn have become friends. Cannot find anything negative with our experience.
After a total of 6 years of using this nursery we are sad to be parting company with them as our child starts school.
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Review from Andy G (Father of Child) published on 31 July 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have 2 boys that attend Fareham (Whiteley) Kiddi Caru (20 months and 4 1/2 yrs). The oldest is leaving shortly to go to "big school".
The staff are very dedicated and professional yet caring, friendly and conscientious. They cater for all our sons needs in the warm, welcoming and safe environment.
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is never any problem in the mornings when we drop them off, which just shows that they really do love their time there.
They are getting a really great start in life and it is lovely to see their confidence, knowledge and experiences growing so quickly.
The facilities are fantastic and are appropriate the age range in the rooms.
The outdoors space is also fantastic and our boys love it when the meet up with each other outside.


They will miss Kiddi Caru greatly when they leave.
You all have our thanks!

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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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