- UK Nursery Search
- Nurseries in England
- Nurseries in East of England
- Nurseries in Hertfordshire
- Nurseries in North Hertfordshire Area
- Nurseries in Hitchin
- Kiddi Caru Hitchin, a GrandirUK Day Nursery







Kiddi Caru Hitchin offers outstanding Early Years care in a warm, welcoming setting. Rated Good by Ofsted (April 2022), the nursery embraces the Hygge Approach alongside STEM and heuristic play to support each child’s individual learning journey.
Children explore well-equipped playrooms and a large garden with a forest area, mud kitchen, and climbing structures. With bespoke educational programmes like Sow & Grow, Move & Groove, and Boogie Mites, plus an...
Kiddi Caru Hitchin offers outstanding Early Years care in a warm, welcoming setting. Rated Good by Ofsted (April 2022), the nursery embraces the Hygge Approach alongside STEM and heuristic play to support each child’s individual learning journey.
Children explore well-equipped playrooms and a large garden with a forest area, mud kitchen, and climbing structures. With bespoke educational programmes like Sow & Grow, Move & Groove, and Boogie Mites, plus an on-site chef preparing healthy meals, every child is supported to thrive. The experienced team includes SENCo-trained staff who ensure inclusive care for all. The Famly App keeps parents connected with daily updates, while stay-and-play sessions and regular outings strengthen community links.
Conveniently located near Grove Road and River Purwell, with on-site parking, this nursery provides a safe, inspiring space for children to learn and grow.
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
- Sarah Mitchell (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 37
Total Places for Children
- 95
Age Range
- from 0 years 1 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
Also provided: Formula Milk For Babies
Consumables provided
YesConsumables provided include
Nappies, Wipes, Nappy Cream, Suncream
Also provided: Hand Sanitiser
Opening Times
- Monday08:00-18:00
- Tuesday08:00-18:00
- Wednesday08:00-18:00
- Thursday08:00-18:00
- Friday08:00-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas to New Year
Funding & Fees
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
£592/ month
Our 10% full-time discount for Monday to Friday attendance also applies to Everyday Essentials. This saving of £59.50 a month is not shown in the price calculator. With it applied, 5-day monthly fees are £1,920.15 with no funding, £1,610.84 with 15 hours funding and £1,301.48 with 30 hours funding.
Our 10% full-time discount for Monday to Friday attendance also applies to Everyday Essentials. This saving of £59.50 a month is not shown in the price calculator. With it applied, 5-day monthly fees are £1,920.15 with no funding, £1,610.84 with 15 hours funding and £1,301.48 with 30 hours funding.
Everyday Essentials (£28.00 a day) cover catering (breakfast, cooked lunch and tea with vegetarian and vegan options, snacks throughout the day and formula milk for babies), care products (suncream, wipes, hand sanitiser, nappies and nappy cream) and enrichment experiences, including visits from community members, Sing and Sign and Tiny Mites for the baby room, and Mini Athletics for children aged 18 months and over. They are added to core fees and are not covered by funding. Ad-hoc days are £100.40, subject to availability. We offer a 10% sibling discount on the eldest child's invoice. A non-refundable administration fee of £250 is payable to secure a place. If you only access funded hours, a £250 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
£238
3 days per week
£592
5 days per week
£1,361
Adjust for your situation
What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 8:00am to 6:00pm (10 hours)
- 22.4 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
- Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Formula milk for babies, Snacks, Nappies, Wipes, Nappy Cream, Suncream and Hand sanitiser
Price without government funding: £1,280 / month (£100 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
- £688/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.
Contact Kiddi Caru Hitchin, a GrandirUK Day Nursery to get a personalised quote:
Kiddi Caru Hitchin, a GrandirUK Day Nursery Reviews (92)
Kiddi Caru Hitchin, a GrandirUK Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.378) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kiddi Caru Hitchin, a GrandirUK Day Nursery has 92 reviews.
The turnover of staff is very high and they seem to rely heavily on bank staff. Quite often we are leaving our children with bank staff who have not even introduced themselves.
The communication...
The turnover of staff is very high and they seem to rely heavily on bank staff. Quite often we are leaving our children with bank staff who have not even introduced themselves.
The communication with parents is also very poor. A recent example is the door code was changed and the new code was not communicated with parents. I had to rely on another parent to let me into the building. In December they changed their billing approach but gave parents very little notice and the staff (and management) are unable to explain the new billing system. It took over a month for me to get the information I required for my bill. Kinders Mill used to be an excellent nursery but sadly this is no longer the case.
The nursery provides a homely and yet professional atmosphere throughout baby - pre-school years and the key worker we had was truly exceptional. Our son attended the nursery between 18 months to 4 years 3 months. Thanks to the nursery, our son managed to transition seamlessly to his reception...
The nursery provides a homely and yet professional atmosphere throughout baby - pre-school years and the key worker we had was truly exceptional. Our son attended the nursery between 18 months to 4 years 3 months. Thanks to the nursery, our son managed to transition seamlessly to his reception class and within the first week was awarded for his creative work in his morning class. We also met some wonderful parents through the nursery who we look forward to keeping in touch with. If you want a high quality, tailored nursery care for your children, we recommend Kinders Mill. Your child will leave the nursery confident, capable and curious, ready to face the big school!
My daughter has attended Kinders Mill Day nursery since she was 11 months old. I am pleased with everything about the nursery. In particular, the staff are brilliant, very warm and engaging and my daughter seems to have taken to everyone involved in her care. I would definitely recommend it.
My daughter has attended Kinders Mill Day nursery since she was 11 months old. I am pleased with everything about the nursery. In particular, the staff are brilliant, very warm and engaging and my daughter seems to have taken to everyone involved in her care. I would definitely recommend it.
I am happy with child care. However, I was disappointed with the change of food from organic as this was one of the reasons for choosing this nursery over other nurseries in Hitchin.
I would recommend Konders Mill to other parents. My daughter enjoys attending and loves learning French and going...
I am happy with child care. However, I was disappointed with the change of food from organic as this was one of the reasons for choosing this nursery over other nurseries in Hitchin.
I would recommend Konders Mill to other parents. My daughter enjoys attending and loves learning French and going swimming.
We are sorry to read that you are disappointed with our new menus. We take great care to provide children with nutritious and wholesome food, prepared by fully qualified professionals. Our menus are produced under the guidance of a registered Dietician who has many years of experience of working in the childcare industry and with day nurseries.
My son has been going to Kinders Mill for nearly 2 years. He loves it and we couldn't be happier with our experience with the nursery. The staff are always happy to see him and have taught him lots of stuff. He started out as a shy baby and now he is a confident toddler. His carers have taught him...
My son has been going to Kinders Mill for nearly 2 years. He loves it and we couldn't be happier with our experience with the nursery. The staff are always happy to see him and have taught him lots of stuff. He started out as a shy baby and now he is a confident toddler. His carers have taught him how to play nicely with other children, share and take turns. He can count and sing lots of songs and loves playing in the garden on the bikes. He gives rave reviews about the food. I have already recommended the nursery to friends.
I would highly recommend Kinders Mill Day nursery as the staff are always helpful, really friendly and easy to contact.
I know when I leave my child they are happy and have had a day full of lots of learning, playing and education.
I would highly recommend Kinders Mill Day nursery as the staff are always helpful, really friendly and easy to contact.
I know when I leave my child they are happy and have had a day full of lots of learning, playing and education.
The staff at Kinders Mill go above and beyond, my daughter is so happy and always telling me all the new things she learns and all the creative things they do. Both the Preschool team and Hedgehogs team are friendly and approachable with any concerns.
The staff at Kinders Mill go above and beyond, my daughter is so happy and always telling me all the new things she learns and all the creative things they do. Both the Preschool team and Hedgehogs team are friendly and approachable with any concerns.
The staff were exceptional at helping our son settle in and made us feel welcome from the first time we came to visit.
The activities available are varied and he’s enjoying learning new things day by day.
The staff were exceptional at helping our son settle in and made us feel welcome from the first time we came to visit.
The activities available are varied and he’s enjoying learning new things day by day.
My son has been at Kinders Mill since we moved to Hitchin almost 3 years ago - he has grown up there. The staff are lovely, they do a wide range of exciting activities with the children and my son is always coming home full of excitement at what he has done during the day. The mixed age groups were...
My son has been at Kinders Mill since we moved to Hitchin almost 3 years ago - he has grown up there. The staff are lovely, they do a wide range of exciting activities with the children and my son is always coming home full of excitement at what he has done during the day. The mixed age groups were great when he was small and he is now really enjoying the more "formal" setting in Little Owls where he's had fun with French and swimming lessons. I would recommend Kinders Mill to anyone looking for a nursery in Hitchin.
I have two daughters currently at Kinders Mill (one in the nursery, one in the pre-school). Both girls are very happy here - the mixed age rooms give them a chance to learn about interacting with older and younger children, they eat all the food, they have so many opportunities to get messy, and...
I have two daughters currently at Kinders Mill (one in the nursery, one in the pre-school). Both girls are very happy here - the mixed age rooms give them a chance to learn about interacting with older and younger children, they eat all the food, they have so many opportunities to get messy, and everything looks like a lot of good fun! But of all the great things about this nursery, the love and care of the members of staff here has been fantastic. They really take notice of the children and help them to grow. My girls are happy and confident and have so many fun and exciting things to do each day. My eldest has especially loved the swimming and French lessons in the preschool. They are currently in the process of updating all the rooms and toys in the main building and the new equipment looks great. Having children in nursery is an expensive business but the richness, variety and care they receive here makes it worth it. I would definitely recommend this nursery to others.
Our son has been attending Kinders Mill for 2 days a week since spring 2015 and he loves it. The staff are fantastic, friendly and helpful. I really like that the nursery rooms are made up of mixed ages (3 months to 3 years) so he has always been used to mixing with younger and older...
Our son has been attending Kinders Mill for 2 days a week since spring 2015 and he loves it. The staff are fantastic, friendly and helpful. I really like that the nursery rooms are made up of mixed ages (3 months to 3 years) so he has always been used to mixing with younger and older children.
The activities they do seem to be engaging and we can follow observations via an online portal.
We have used Kinders Mill Nursery from 2012 until Christmas 2016. Both my children have loved it there, gaining confidence, social skills, making friends and enjoying the nursery's amazing food.
The staff are helpful, kind, supportive and I could not fault them. We have had to say goodbye due...
We have used Kinders Mill Nursery from 2012 until Christmas 2016. Both my children have loved it there, gaining confidence, social skills, making friends and enjoying the nursery's amazing food.
The staff are helpful, kind, supportive and I could not fault them. We have had to say goodbye due to changes in our work situation and are sad to leave.
Should we decide on baby number 3, I would not hesitate in contacting Kinders Mill.
We have been nothing but happy with Kinders Mill. My older son had two great years there, and my two year old daughter has been attending Kinders Mill for 18 months now. The staff are all very friendly and welcoming, they always have time to cuddle her if she gets upset at drop-off, and they all...
We have been nothing but happy with Kinders Mill. My older son had two great years there, and my two year old daughter has been attending Kinders Mill for 18 months now. The staff are all very friendly and welcoming, they always have time to cuddle her if she gets upset at drop-off, and they all have time to talk you through their day at pick-up. The activities are fun and varied, the food is great and I really like the fact that they have mixed age group rooms. I would definitely recommend this nursery.
I would heartily recommend Kinder's Mill to anyone. My son is still there and my daughter just finished at the pre-school. Both spaces are nurturing, friendly, welcoming and active. Both of my children absolutely love/d coming here, and my daughter was very sad to leave. Every day there are new and...
I would heartily recommend Kinder's Mill to anyone. My son is still there and my daughter just finished at the pre-school. Both spaces are nurturing, friendly, welcoming and active. Both of my children absolutely love/d coming here, and my daughter was very sad to leave. Every day there are new and exciting things to keep the children stimulated, as well as a great selection of books if they want a calm area to read.
The staff all love their job - it never seemed to me, in 2 years of drop offs and pick ups, that it was just a job to any of them. And the children love their carers.
An upset child is never left for long, and disagreements between children are dealt with gently and effectively.
My daughter was ready for school when she left the preschool and I put a lot of that down to the initial learning at KM. They are introduced to some Jolly Phonics and other, basic, concepts, to prepare them. This, along with French and swimming lessons, which she loved, made her time there such a happy one.
My 2 year old attends Kinders Mill Day Nursery as did my older son. I love Kinders Mill Day Nursery for lots of reasons. The staff are very friendly and caring. They know the names of all of the children even if they are not in their room. We are always warmly welcomed every morning and if my son...
My 2 year old attends Kinders Mill Day Nursery as did my older son. I love Kinders Mill Day Nursery for lots of reasons. The staff are very friendly and caring. They know the names of all of the children even if they are not in their room. We are always warmly welcomed every morning and if my son gets upset when I am leaving they pick him up, cuddle him and take him off to do an activity or wave at me out of the window. The food always smells delicious and every day my son 'eats it all up' and often has seconds! There are loads of different activities for them to do every day and this has helped massively with his development. I get a detailed description of what he has been doing every day and there is also an online learning journey with photos. I would highly recommend this nursery
My daughter has been attending Kinder's Mill Day Nursery for nearly a year now and I have to say it really is a lovely day nursery. My daughter is particularly shy (until she comes out her shell of course) and all the carers have been really considerate of her particular traits. It is always a...
My daughter has been attending Kinder's Mill Day Nursery for nearly a year now and I have to say it really is a lovely day nursery. My daughter is particularly shy (until she comes out her shell of course) and all the carers have been really considerate of her particular traits. It is always a lovely, fun-filled atmosphere whenever I drop her off / pick her up and she really enjoys Kinder's Mill which makes my heart happy. If you're looking for a day nursery I would highly recommend Kinder's Mill Day Nursery.
We are extremely happy with Kinder's Mill Day Nursery our child has been going there for over two years and is happy and sociable - we attribute this to the mixed-age rooms (Otters, Hedgehogs and Squirrels) where babies learn from toddlers and toddlers, in turn, learn to be gentle and considerate...
We are extremely happy with Kinder's Mill Day Nursery our child has been going there for over two years and is happy and sociable - we attribute this to the mixed-age rooms (Otters, Hedgehogs and Squirrels) where babies learn from toddlers and toddlers, in turn, learn to be gentle and considerate of the smaller children. We wish they still used the Naty eco-friendly nappies, though, which seemed to have stopped being used. Kinders Mill Day Nursery staff are generally informative about the day's activities and will give a courtesy call to let us know if there's been even a minor bump in the playground! There's not a huge amount of outdoor space, but they have the play barn to make up for it!
I would definitely and regularly do recommend Kinders Mill Day Nursery to my friends and family. I have had two children at the nursery and have been very impressed with the staff, facilities and high standards of care.
I would definitely and regularly do recommend Kinders Mill Day Nursery to my friends and family. I have had two children at the nursery and have been very impressed with the staff, facilities and high standards of care.
Kinders Mill is an exceptional nursery / pre-school. My son has been attending for a couple of years now in both the nursery and preschool settings and we absolutely cannot praise it highly enough.
My son looks forward to going, has built up a lovely bond with the staff and other children and...
Kinders Mill is an exceptional nursery / pre-school. My son has been attending for a couple of years now in both the nursery and preschool settings and we absolutely cannot praise it highly enough.
My son looks forward to going, has built up a lovely bond with the staff and other children and amongst other activities adores his French and swimming lessons. He also eats their food, which is a huge relief, given how picky he is at home!
The staff genuinely seem to care about the welfare and happiness of the children, for example, the advice they have given us regarding potty training has been invaluable.
We will be sad to leave when my son starts school, he has thrived at Kinders Mill.
Kinders Mill Day Nursery has proved time and again over the course of the last year that it is an exceptional nursery. My son enjoys his time there and often comes home excited to talk about his day. His development since starting at Kinders Mill Day Nursery has been a joy to behold and I have no...
Kinders Mill Day Nursery has proved time and again over the course of the last year that it is an exceptional nursery. My son enjoys his time there and often comes home excited to talk about his day. His development since starting at Kinders Mill Day Nursery has been a joy to behold and I have no doubt that it is down to the care and attention that all of the staff offer him.
All of his needs are catered for including vegetarian meals.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Kinders Mill to anybody.
Child Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (6) & Events (0)
- 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...
There are no upcoming events for Kiddi Caru Hitchin, a GrandirUK Day Nursery.
Awards / Recognitions (13)
- 31 Mar 2026Recipient: GrandirUK
- 15 Jul 2025Recipient: Kiddi Caru Hitchin, a GrandirUK Day Nursery
- 01 Jun 2025Recipient: GrandirUK
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Kiddi Caru Hitchin, a GrandirUK Day Nursery.
Meet the Team (1)

Sarah began her career in early years as an apprentice and gathered a wide range of experience through a variety of different roles. Sarah has been a...
Sarah began her career in early years as an apprentice and gathered a wide range of experience through a variety of different roles. Sarah has been a Nursery Manager for 9 years now.
Sarah has a huge passion for working with children and takes pride in ensuring that they have the best start to both education and life.
Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of daynurseries.co.uk. Please contact Kiddi Caru Hitchin, a GrandirUK Day Nursery to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Kiddi Caru Hitchin, a GrandirUK Day Nursery has an Enhanced Service -what an Enhanced Service includes.