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Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Torquay

The Willows, Nicholson Road, Torquay TQ2 7TD
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Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Torquay, Torquay
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Torquay, Torquay
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Torquay, Torquay

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Torquay is a spacious, purpose-built setting rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted (July 2024). Located near the Willows Retail Park, the nursery provides easy access, on-site parking, and a calm, nurturing environment.

With dedicated playrooms, private gardens, and a well-loved yurt used for yoga and music sessions, the setting supports learning through play. Their sensory room, three garden allotments, and a curriculum inspired by the...  

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

No

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Helen Churchill (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 38

Total Places for Children

  • 96

Age Range

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
  • Tuesday 08:00-18:00
  • Wednesday 08:00-18:00
  • Thursday 08:00-18:00
  • Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas to New Year

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Torquay Reviews (136)

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Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Torquay has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.732) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Torquay has 136 reviews.

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Review from A Z (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website
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In general, I'm pleased with the way the nursery runs and the staff members.
My son likes going and I'm quite OK with the hygiene in the setting as well as the food.
There's always room for improvement but overall the most recommended in the local area.
Some of the staff members represent an outstanding approach to kids and parents as well as in general a very friendly environment.

Well done Torquay Kiddi Caru Team!! Thanks for your hard work and dedication.

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Review from Katie (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website
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The staff at Kiddi Caru are amazing. My son loves coming here, he has a fabulous relationship with his key worker and really likes all of the staff. They're very knowledgeable and professional. I feel like they really care about my son and the day he's having.

I never worry when he's at nursery because I know he'll be having a great day. I can't recommend them highly enough. Thank you everyone.

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Review from Danielle (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website
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My son has been at Kiddi Caru since 9 months old. He loves it so much as do I. I’ve never had an issue and the staff are so lovely.

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Review from Annette (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website
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I am extremely happy with the nursery and all the staff who have been involved in my child's care. Staff are very friendly and my daughter is always talking about the staff at nursery and is always super excited to go.

Most recently the nursery have introduced my daughter to help in the baby room, helping to feed them and play with them. This was all leading up to us having a second child and I thought this was a really lovely thing to do to help prepare her for a new little sisters arrival.

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Review from Hannah H (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website
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The ladies working in Pebbles are warm and welcoming and I felt very confident leaving my daughter with them even though there were a few tears. The staff were reassuring and kept me updated about how she settled throughout the days that followed.
I love that they have such a large outside area at the nursery and the nursery pets are a lovely touch. The rooms are very well equipped, look well kept and clean. The menus are very good too with a wide range of healthy foods.

They are very thorough with security and very professional all around. I would recommend the nursery to my friends and family without hesitation.

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Review from Chloe H (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website
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This is a brilliant nursery, I literally would not trust my child’s care on anywhere else, nothing is ever too much trouble.

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Review from Sammy S (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website
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Kiddi Caru has been great for our little girl. She gets on really well with the staff. She really enjoys her time there and has definitely progressed in terms of her learning, i.e. feeding herself. Would definitely recommend.

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Review from Hannah M (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website
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Very happy with the nursery and its staff. My son enjoys going and clearly learns valuable development there.

My only wish was that there was holiday allowance and more flexibility if needed in unforeseen circumstances.

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Review from Rachel F (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website
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Both my children have been happy at Kiddi Caru, the carers are friendly and I have never been concerned about leaving my children there.

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Review from Chantelle (Mother of Child) published on 31 May 2017 Submitted via Website
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My son has attended Kiddi Caru Nursery for the past 7 months. He has taken a while to settle however the team in Seashells made sure my son was comforted and did what they could to distract him. Since my son has been at the nursery his vocabulary has come on amazingly and he is so sociable with other children now. My son loves to be outdoors so having the big outside area at the nursery was a massive bonus. With the classes they have a timetable so the children are in a routine, I think this is brilliant. The food provided is very good also and has helped my son try new tastes as can be a fussy eater. I cannot recommend this nursery enough.

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Review from Emily L (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2017 Submitted via Website
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My son has attended the Torquay branch of Kiddi Caru since early 2016. He has progressed and developed in two different rooms and every single week he is increasing his skills, interaction and even his eating habits! All of the staff are extremely approachable, caring and understanding of each child's needs and wishes. The garden is especially outstanding with so much for the children of all ages to explore and activities for them to do. Would always recommend Kiddi Caru and it has restored my faith back into nurseries.

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Review from Stacey A (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2017 Submitted via Website
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Brilliant nursery, lovely staff and very professional. I have sent both my son's to Kiddi Caru and both have loved it there.
My only criticism it that the nursery doesn't do free or discounted days if the child is away and with plenty of notice (other nursery's do). I understand it shouldn't be the case on short notice.

Neither does the nursery do day swaps-again with notice, I do not see a reason that I can't swap a day for another day even if there is space. Things like this would help out now and again.

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Review from Emma W (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2017 Submitted via Website
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We have used Kiddi Caru for 8 years and found them always helpful and kind. The children have a great day and are well educated and supported in their early year's development. Two of our children have transitioned into school without any problems, following their start in Kiddi Caru and our third child will be reluctantly leaving this year to start pre-school. We have recommended Torquay Kiddi Caru to several friends and family.

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Review from Hannah (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2017 Submitted via Website
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We have used Kiddi Caru Torquay for 5 years. All of our children have loved it. Our youngest child started a few months ago and has been happy since his first day. We are confident leaving him in the care of the wonderful staff and wouldn't hesitate to recommend the nursery to other parents.

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Review from Jade B (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2017 Submitted via Website
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Kiddi Caru is an amazing nursery - my boy loves it and the staff helped him settle in to relieve me feeling upset when dropping him off. Their comments in my son's diary are detailed and I love reading what he has been up to and what he loved most; I can then try these activities at home.

They send out a regular news letter with events, for parents to attend and helps keep us involved, even outside of nursery hours.

The facilities at the nursery are excellent and I love that they have their own animals.

Overall and amazing, friendly and sought after nursery - thank you to all the staff.

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Review from Alexis R (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2017 Submitted via Website
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I highly recommend Kiddi Caru Nursery. We have been very happy with all the services and support that Kiddi Caru has offered. My daughter has been very happy and her progress has come along so well from being at Kiddi Caru. I don't have one bad thing to say about the nursery and I'd be more than happy to send any of my future children to Kiddi Caru.

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  • Posted: Friday 20 Feb 2026Grandir 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...
  • Posted: Monday 20 Oct 2025Grandir UK is delighted to announce that we’ve been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Education and Training™ by Great Place to Work® UK for 2025. Our...
  • Posted: Monday 28 Jul 2025Leading childcare provider Grandir UK, home of multiple nursery brands like Kiddi Caru and Dicky Birds, has been Great Place to Work-Certified™ for a third consecutive year. This accreditation is...
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  • Recipient: Grandir UKDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
  • Recipient: Grandir UKDate: Sunday 01 Jun 2025
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Meet the Team (1)

Helen Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2003
Helen

Helen started her career in childcare in 1995 and has been a part of the Kiddi Caru Torquay team since 2003, during that time she worked her way up to Nursery Manager and had two children of her own.

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