Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Brislington

216 Allison Road, Brislington, Bristol BS4 4NZ
Review Us
9.7 40 Reviews
  • Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Brislington, Bristol
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Brislington is rated Good by Ofsted (August 2025) and offers high-quality Early Years care in a nurturing, inclusive environment.

They feature three bright and engaging playrooms, spacious outdoor areas for all age groups, and a dedicated on-site chef providing nutritious meals. Their bespoke curriculum includes educational programmes such as Make & Bake, Sow & Grow, Move & Groove, and Health & Self - designed to support development across all EYFS areas.

They build strong partnerships with families via the Famly App and encourage parent involvement through stay-and-play sessions and community events. With excellent transport links just off the A4, they are well-located for families in Brislington, Keynsham, Saltford and beyond. Their calm environment, experienced staff, and focus on curiosity and confidence-building make them a standout choice for Early Years education.
Show Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Brislington on the Map

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Joanna Wysocka (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 17

Total Places for Children

  • 64

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Brislington Reviews (40)

9.7

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Brislington has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.707) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Brislington has 40 reviews.

Overall Experience
  • 30
  • 9
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
Date Published
  • 40
  • 0
  • 3
  • 11
  • 29
Reviewer Connection to Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Brislington
  • 35
  • 5
Total of 40, showing 1-20
Review from C E (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending since she was 9 months old. She had no problems settling in. Staff in the baby room sent regular updates, which was nice to see.
She is now in the toddler room where she has, again, settled with no issues. And have lovely updates from this team too.
The manager is
always willing to accommodate any extra sessions where possible and nothing too much trouble.
Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Brislington
Thank you for your lovely review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Brislington. It is our mission to provide a safe, healthy and high-quality educational environment for each child and to…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Yuliia K (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely amazing nursery and our daughter loves it here. She settled in quickly and all the staff are fantastic and very friendly. The nursery has great rooms and lovely outdoor area and we also love the events and activities the put on. The app is really useful and well-updated throughout the day.
The management are always very helpful.
Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Brislington
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Brislington. We are so happy to hear that your daughter loves our nursery and has settled so well. We truly are dedicated to…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Laura T (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The lovely staff at Kiddi Caru have been amazing from the day our daughter started. They have helped her settle in to pre school (sunflower's) and supported her with her development and any additional needs.
Since being here they have created a support plan for her, supported with her ASD assessment,
and are applying for an ECHP. They have embraced her and I feel happy that she is going to have a lovely day full of 'cuggles' play and learning each time I drop her off which is so lovely. Her confidence, speech, and communication has come on so much and I'm sure it has a lot to do with her interaction here. There's an amazing garden and so much for them to play with it's fab. I cannot thank the staff here enough - absolute stars I would recommend 100%.
Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Brislington
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Brislington. We are truly so happy to hear how well your daughter has settled and is developing, and that we could support you and…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Jacqui H (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a warm and caring nursery with great facilities and strong communication. Our little boy settled in fast and is keen to be there. It's one of the few nurseries in the area that provides longer days and year-round care. They've been flexible with additional days when we've needed them. The food
is healthy, varied and cooked on-site by a staff member who has been at the nursery for decades. Communication from staff is excellent, with updates at pick-up, information on the app and calls where there are immediate concerns. The whole nursery has just been refurbished, and it looks really smart. The outside space is particularly impressive for the preschool children.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Brislington
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We strive to maintain strong partnerships between nursery and home with informative, reliable communication which keeps our families up-to-date on…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Daniel L (Father of Child) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are excellent, and we're very happy with the care and early years education that our child is receiving. The only things stopping me from giving them five stars are the outdoor/garden spaces could do with further work (there's no grass and little in the way of plants etc.), and more trips
to the park or out in the community would be beneficial too, I believe.
I feel the nursery and children would greatly benefit from these changes.
But I want to reiterate that we are really happy with the choice we have made and would recommend 'Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Brislington' to anyone living in the area.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Brislington
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our warm, nurturing team are so passionate about providing exceptional childcare and education. Giving children the opportunity to spend time…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Hannah W (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since starting nursery, our daughter has flourished!
We cannot thank the staff enough; they are incredibly supportive and approachable.
Every time we collect our daughter, they fill us in on how her day has been, and they also regularly update the app during the day.
It is a sign of a great nursery
when your child comes home and immediately says "more nursery"!
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Brislington
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our warm, supportive team provide informative handovers and regular updates on the app to ensure our families stay up-to-date on their little one's…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Olha K (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very pleased and grateful to the teachers for everything. My daughter really wanted to go to the nursery, she liked it very much.
My child has learnt so much, it's incredible, definitely only the best recommendations.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Brislington
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. The fun, engaging activities devised by our nursery team are informed by our bespoke education programmes, meaning they provide creative and…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Alex J (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been at Kiddi Caru Brislington for 3.5 years and we couldn’t be happier. The management go the extra mile to make sure all our needs are catered for, the staff are passionate about early years and the kids always look entertained and stimulated. We highly recommend this setting!
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Brislington
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring team are dedicated to helping children thrive. They devise fun, engaging activities for children to enjoy throughout the day,…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Ian H (Father of Child) published on 20 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really good, the staff are kind and knowledgeable and everyone is approachable. Very impressed. They have been flexible and are willing to help. My children come home happy every day and look forward to going in the morning.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Brislington
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our warm, friendly and supportive team are so passionate about providing exceptional childcare and education.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Anna M (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I really like this nursery!
The staff is so lovely and is amazing with the children, they do a lot of activities.
My child loves going to this nursery.
I surely recommend this nursery to all my friends!
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Brislington
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's great to hear that your little one is loving their time here! A great variety of stimulating activities are on offer throughout the nursery…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Emmily N (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Ever since my daughter started school she lacked in confidence and her learning was good but could have been so much better. Being born in COVID she didn’t have much trust within people but the first day of nursery yes she cried but doesn’t every child leaving there parent for the first time, within
the first few months the girls that look after her had seen such a change, within a few months my daughter's vocabulary had tripled and her confidence had grew massively, the colleagues and the manager should be super proud of the confidence and happiness they bring to the children because I certainly know that my daughter has never been happier and absolutely is thriving in her learning environment. You have a brilliant nursery and I would recommend to anyone looking for a nursery that the staff has so much care within their heart, my daughter looks forward to going to nursery and looks forward to seeing everyone there so thank you for making my daughter thrive in her life.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Brislington
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. With the dedication and support of our talented team, children feel empowered to develop their confidence and explore and learn about the world…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Louise G (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our daughter enjoys her time at Mama Bear's Day Nursery and has made some lovely friends. All of the staff are always friendly and approachable and happy to talk about our daughter's day and what she has been doing. They seem very engaged with the children even if they are in different classes. The
food is cooked on site which our daughter loves and the cook is great too and very much part of the team.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Brislington
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's lovely to hear that your little one is enjoying her time with us! Our friendly team works hard to provide a supportive, nurturing environment…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Tara K (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I’m one of the mums and I have so much respect and love for the ladies at Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Brislington). They are kind, caring and hard-working.
Huge well done and thanks to them. They really deserve huge praise.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from R T (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my daughter has been going to Mama Bear's. She has become so confident and is thriving. She always enjoys her day and comes home happy. All the staff are lovely and caring towards the children and parents. They always take on board any concerns and help my daughter learn and develop in the best
way possible.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from C P (Mother of Child) published on 2 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attended here and he came out of his shell so much! The staff here are absolutely amazing, every day I had updates on what he was doing and it made me feel right at ease. The nursery itself was wonderful with lots of things for children to do! The best nursery I’ve ever had the pleasure of sending
any of my children to
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Stacy A (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Lovely place for children, my son has been here since he was 1 and he's now 3, he loves it every day, met some really good friends. The staff adapt to your needs with a friendly approach. The care is spot on and I would recommend 100%. Special mention to two ladies who really go above and beyond for
my child.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from L G (Mother of Child) published on 3 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful nursery. My son is very happy here in the babies room. Working really hard to deal with difficult staffing shortages across the nursery sector also.
My son gets up to lots of interesting things and enjoys the food, toys, activities and staff.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from M W (Father of Child) published on 13 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
What appears to be extremely poor recruitment management has led to children being kicked out of nursery just days before the Xmas holidays, leaving parents with no child care and no way to make new arrangements before their return to work once the holidays are over.
Staff at Brislington were otherwise
friendly, however, our son was sent home for approximately five out of the twelve weeks he was there due to vomiting and diarrhoea. Not sure if that is common for children joining nursery after being in isolation or if it is a hygiene issue. Still had to pay for those five weeks of course.
Reply from Erica Cross, Marketing Manager at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Brislington
Thank you for your review comments. We have been working closely with you to address the issues raised and will continue to do so going forward.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Iain T (Father of Child) published on 16 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
2020 was a very challenging year for us, with our first child being born in the midst of the COVID pandemic. As a result, we were very eager to get our son into nursery so that he could meet other children and get to know other grown-ups, following essentially a whole year in lockdown. But we were also
anxious about him mingling with others and whether or not he would be safe spending so much time in the company of strangers (given the risks posed by COVID). We’re really pleased with how Mama Bear’s on Allison Road has handled looking after all the children during this difficult time, and the staff have been brilliant at both welcoming our son into nursery, but also communicating with us and letting us know how he’s been getting on, especially considering the difficulties created by COVID restrictions and safety measures. Staff are always there to greet him in the morning. They are friendly and helpful and always keep us updated as to his progress. We’ve also seen great developmental strides since he’s been at nursery. He’s more confident with strangers and is much better at managing frustrations.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Jana S (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Mama Bear’s at Allison Road for over 3 years now since he was 8 months old and always felt very well looked after.
The facilities and outdoor spaces are brilliant, and food is cooked on site.
He is thriving in this environment, loves going to nursery and has built very strong
bonds with his peers and the staff.
The staff have been fantastic, the new manager is extremely competent, communication is great and they are all very approachable. I love getting little daily online updates on our son’s progress.
We are really happy with the care for our son, and we highly recommend them!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.707)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.707) out of 10 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Brislington is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 11 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 4.848 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Brislington is calculated as follows: ( (116 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 132 Ratings = 4.848
  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 4.859 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Brislington is based on 11 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 64 number of registered child places is 12.8. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 12.8 = 0.859
  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.

Child Vacancies

Please contact us for latest vacancies.

Loading

Loading Loading

Loading

Loading

Awards / Recognitions (11)

Meet the Team (1)

Joanna

Joanna

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joanna's journey in the early years sector has been marked by dedication and a deep passion for child development. She achieved her MA in Education along with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in 2017. This blend of academic achievement and practical experience uniquely positions her to lead our nursery with skill and empathy. Joanna is committed to ensuring that each child receives the highest quality of education and care.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Brislington

What is the Age Range of Children that Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Brislington accepts?

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Brislington accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Brislington Open?

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Brislington is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Brislington have capacity for?

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Brislington has capacity for a total of 64 Children.

How far is Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Brislington to the centre of Bristol?

2.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of daynurseries.co.uk. Please contact Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Brislington to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Brislington has an Enhanced Service - more info.