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Kiddi Caru Sowton, Exeter, is proudly rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted (October 2023). This RHS five-star certified and Eco-Schools accredited nursery offers a warm, supportive environment where children are encouraged to thrive through high-quality Early Years education.
The setting features eight bright, well-resourced rooms, a sensory room, and three gardens tailored to different age groups. Their dedicated team includes a Qualified Forest School Leader, SENCo, and long-standing practitioners. Children enjoy fun...
Kiddi Caru Sowton, Exeter, is proudly rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted (October 2023). This RHS five-star certified and Eco-Schools accredited nursery offers a warm, supportive environment where children are encouraged to thrive through high-quality Early Years education.
The setting features eight bright, well-resourced rooms, a sensory room, and three gardens tailored to different age groups. Their dedicated team includes a Qualified Forest School Leader, SENCo, and long-standing practitioners. Children enjoy fun programmes such as Boogie Mites, Make & Bake, and regular care home visits. Fresh, nutritious meals are cooked daily by their on-site chef.
Located within Exeter Business Park, just off the M5, with a large car park for easy access, they provide the perfect balance of personal care and professional excellence. They invite you to explore their friendly nursery through a private visit.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesGroup / Owner
- Grandir UK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- David Evans (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 45
Total Places for Children
- 129
Age Range
- from 0 years 0 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Opening Times
- Monday07:30-18:30
- Tuesday07:30-18:30
- Wednesday07:30-18:30
- Thursday07:30-18:30
- Friday07:30-18:30
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas to New Year
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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Kiddi Caru Sowton, Exeter, a GrandirUK Day Nursery Reviews (166)
Kiddi Caru Sowton, Exeter, a GrandirUK Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.053) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kiddi Caru Sowton, Exeter, a GrandirUK Day Nursery has 166 reviews.
I highly recommend Kiddi Caru Sowton. Our child really enjoys going to nursery and they have come on leaps and bounds from attending the nursery. The range of activities are excellent and the staff are wonderful and genuinely care about the children.
I highly recommend Kiddi Caru Sowton. Our child really enjoys going to nursery and they have come on leaps and bounds from attending the nursery. The range of activities are excellent and the staff are wonderful and genuinely care about the children.
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Exeter Sowton. We're very pleased to hear that your child enjoys attending our setting! Our fantastic nursery team are kind, caring and incredibly supportive of each child's needs. They provide a great variety of fun and engaging...
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Exeter Sowton. We're very pleased to hear that your child enjoys attending our setting! Our fantastic nursery team are kind, caring and incredibly supportive of each child's needs. They provide a great variety of fun and engaging activities throughout the nursery day which are thoughtfully designed to help children develop important skills.
We love Kiddi Caru Sowton. The team have been incredible from our initial enquiry right through to caring for our baby twice a week. They work closely with home routines if needed, and the progress and development we've seen in our daughter since attending has been amazing. In particular, Andrea,...
We love Kiddi Caru Sowton. The team have been incredible from our initial enquiry right through to caring for our baby twice a week. They work closely with home routines if needed, and the progress and development we've seen in our daughter since attending has been amazing. In particular, Andrea, Jodie & Kayleigh have played a huge part in making our experience so positive.
Our little girl is now moving up to the toddler room, and while we're gutted to be leaving Bluebell, we're confident we'll build equally great relationships with the next team.
If I were to make any recommendations, it would be lovely to see more photos uploaded, particularly on the days our daughter attends, or even more occasional individual photos. I completely understand how busy the staff are, but as a working mum it makes leaving her that little bit easier & lovely to see while at work .
It would also be helpful if direct debits could be set to a chosen date rather than only the 1st to fit in line with pay.
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Exeter, Sowton. We're very pleased to hear that your child's development has progressed so much since being with us! Our warm, friendly nursery team are so passionate about supporting children's development, providing a nurturing...
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Exeter, Sowton. We're very pleased to hear that your child's development has progressed so much since being with us! Our warm, friendly nursery team are so passionate about supporting children's development, providing a nurturing nursery environment and plenty of stimulating activities. We strive to maintain great communication with our families as we know how important receiving updates of your child's day are.
David and the team are briliant all of them. Amelia Andrea Bea
They realy love childrean and both my boys have attended the same facility
If I would have a third he will atten here as well
David and the team are briliant all of them. Amelia Andrea Bea
They realy love childrean and both my boys have attended the same facility
If I would have a third he will atten here as well
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Exeter, Sowton. Our dedicated team are so passionate about helping children learn and grow. They are incredibly supportive of each child's needs and provide a range of activities each day to support their development.
The nursery in every aspect is exceptional. Never had an issue with eve try thing and so happy with the care and attention they give. All the staff are excellent and go above and beyond, thank you so much!
The nursery in every aspect is exceptional. Never had an issue with eve try thing and so happy with the care and attention they give. All the staff are excellent and go above and beyond, thank you so much!
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Exeter, Sowton. We're delighted to hear that you and your family have had such an exceptional experience with us! Our fantastic nursery team are incredibly attentive and supportive of children's individual needs, working hard to ensure that they feel happy and secure in our nurturing nursery environment.
We have been using Sowton kiddi Caru for three years. Our two children are very happy there. The manager knows all the children and parents by name, setting exciting monthly schedules, varied themes everyday. They go outside regularly and have fun filled garden/ do nature studies/ visit senior care...
We have been using Sowton kiddi Caru for three years. Our two children are very happy there. The manager knows all the children and parents by name, setting exciting monthly schedules, varied themes everyday. They go outside regularly and have fun filled garden/ do nature studies/ visit senior care home. The menu of the food is good and considerate of any special requirements.
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Exeter, Sowton. We're very pleased to hear that both of your child are so happy here! Our nursery team takes the time to get to know each child and devise fun and engaging activities for them, both inside the nursery and through...
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Exeter, Sowton. We're very pleased to hear that both of your child are so happy here! Our nursery team takes the time to get to know each child and devise fun and engaging activities for them, both inside the nursery and through exciting trips out into the local community. Ensuring children have the opportunity to spend time in our fantastic outdoor space throughout the nursery day is important, as playing and learning out in the fresh air is so important for their mental and physical wellbeing.
Kids love attending. Great setting with wonderful staff. Fantastic learning resources. Lots of opportunity to learn through imaginative play. Strong friendships built a peers. Very happy with the nursery an excellent management.
Kids love attending. Great setting with wonderful staff. Fantastic learning resources. Lots of opportunity to learn through imaginative play. Strong friendships built a peers. Very happy with the nursery an excellent management.
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Exeter, Sowton. We're so happy to hear that your children love attending our nursery! Each of our thoughtfully-designed rooms are packed with high-quality resources which help provide fun and engaging learning opportunities for...
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Exeter, Sowton. We're so happy to hear that your children love attending our nursery! Each of our thoughtfully-designed rooms are packed with high-quality resources which help provide fun and engaging learning opportunities for the children. We provide a great balance of structured activities and child-led free play where children can freely express their imaginations, whilst building strong bonds with their peers.
It took us a long time to find a nursery that felt right for us. But Kiddi Caru is that nursery for us! Our little one has been in attendance for just over a year, and he struggled to settle. The team in the Baby Room were amazing! My little one became attached to a member of staff and that really...
He eats SO well, at nursery! The food is prepared freshly in the kitchen, and my little one loves everything! It's so reassuring to know he has home cooked meals (effectively)
My little one is receiving amazing support whilst he navigates Toddlerhood, learns boundaries. On every pick up, he is so happy after a fun day with interactive activities and garden fun!
Can't thank KC enough, for everything they do!
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Exeter Sowton. It's lovely to hear that our Baby Room team were so brilliant during the settling in process and helped your little one feel safe, understood, and supported. Building those strong attachments is such an important...
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Exeter Sowton. It's lovely to hear that our Baby Room team were so brilliant during the settling in process and helped your little one feel safe, understood, and supported. Building those strong attachments is such an important part of helping children flourish. Our qualified nursery chef freshly prepares meals which are nutritious and full of flavour, the perfect fuel for all those exciting nursery adventures!
My little one has been here since 6 months old and we couldn't be happier with the care he receives. The team have been so friendly and supportive, he clearly adoreds them and is so happy and settled, its amazing to see his progress and relationships develop. We are very impressed with the menus,...
My little one has been here since 6 months old and we couldn't be happier with the care he receives. The team have been so friendly and supportive, he clearly adoreds them and is so happy and settled, its amazing to see his progress and relationships develop. We are very impressed with the menus, they are healthy and yummy and give me peace of mind as a working parent that he's getting what he needs, he almost always has seconds! In his age group they plan the most amazing activities and do programmes with signing and dancing and I can see when I drop off or collect the other ages doing things like cooking and gardening which I know he will love. Any small concerns have been addressed and resoved by management when needed, who are very approachable and knowledgeable. We honestly feel safe dropping off our baby knowing he is taken care of and loved.
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Exeter Sowton. It's lovely to hear that your little one is so happy and settled with us! Across each age group, children enjoy a great variety of fun and engaging activities informed by our education programmes. These help nurture...
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Exeter Sowton. It's lovely to hear that your little one is so happy and settled with us! Across each age group, children enjoy a great variety of fun and engaging activities informed by our education programmes. These help nurture their development and build important life skills. Children's learning is fuelled by healthy and nutritious meals which are freshly prepared by our onsite chef. We understand the importance of good communication with our families and always strive to work in partnership with them to help each child learn and grow.
Focusing on the last year, the pre-school experience has been disappointing. The observations and handovers...
Focusing on the last year, the pre-school experience has been disappointing. The observations and handovers received haven't painted a picture of a particularly enriching experience that supports school readiness. These have become increasingly generic to the whole room. The personal progress reports we have received each term have been a copy and paste of the previous one.
There have been a few standout staff who have really supported my child over the years but wider staff retention and experience has undermined the overall quality of care, including adequately dealing with the inevitable behavioural issues that occasionally arise.
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Exeter, Sowton. We are truly sorry to hear that your experience with our preschool has not met the high standards we strive to deliver. We want every child to feel supported, enriched, and well-prepared for their next stage, and...
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Exeter, Sowton. We are truly sorry to hear that your experience with our preschool has not met the high standards we strive to deliver. We want every child to feel supported, enriched, and well-prepared for their next stage, and we regret that this was not fully reflected during your time with us. We appreciate your recognition of the team members who have made a positive difference to your child. At the same time, we take your concerns about communication, progress reporting, and staff consistency very seriously. These are areas we are actively working on as part of our ongoing improvement journey. If would like to discuss anything further, please don't hesitate to contact us on 0800 028 4500.
We are so happy with the care provided at Kiddicaru. Our daughter absolutely loves it there and we know that she is having so much fun and learning so much at the same time. All the staff appear to know the children as individuals and seem to genuinely care about and enjoy their job. I recommend...
We are so happy with the care provided at Kiddicaru. Our daughter absolutely loves it there and we know that she is having so much fun and learning so much at the same time. All the staff appear to know the children as individuals and seem to genuinely care about and enjoy their job. I recommend the nursery to everyone.
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Sowton. Our team truly does care about each child, their interests and their development. We are dedicated to providing exception childcare and education each day, personalised to each child! We are so happy that your daughter loves her time with our lovely time.
Our little one started at Kiddi Caru last Summer when she was about to turn 1 and attends 3 full days a week. I cannot praise the staff at the nursery enough- the activities they put on daily for the kids are wonderful, the variety and quality of the menu served is great, the running of the nursery...
Our little one started at Kiddi Caru last Summer when she was about to turn 1 and attends 3 full days a week. I cannot praise the staff at the nursery enough- the activities they put on daily for the kids are wonderful, the variety and quality of the menu served is great, the running of the nursery is efficient and smooth and everyone is always so positive and friendly. I cannot recommend them enough.
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Sowton. Thank you for your lovely feedback on our team, they are a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to providing exceptional care and education to your family.
Excellent nursery, as a first time mum I found my child starting nursery so daunting but he's been at Kiddi Caru for over a year now and absolutely loves it there. I trust them with his care wholeheartedly and communication is brilliant, all on a regularly updated app. Followed by a chat about his...
Excellent nursery, as a first time mum I found my child starting nursery so daunting but he's been at Kiddi Caru for over a year now and absolutely loves it there. I trust them with his care wholeheartedly and communication is brilliant, all on a regularly updated app. Followed by a chat about his day at pickup. Highly recommend.
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Sowton. We are so glad that we have been able to settle your mind as your child transitions to life a nursery. Our team is committed to providing a healthy, safe, fun and high-quality educational environment to each child, with a genuine...
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Sowton. We are so glad that we have been able to settle your mind as your child transitions to life a nursery. Our team is committed to providing a healthy, safe, fun and high-quality educational environment to each child, with a genuine investment into their well-being and development. We are so glad you enjoy the regular communication and details about his Early Years journey with us!
My 2 and 4 year old go to kiddi caru sowton at exeter. I couldn't have found a better nursery for them. They are so happy and love going there. The staff are kind, considerate and always so friendly and open to feedback. The meals provided are excellent keeping allergies under consideration. The...
My 2 and 4 year old go to kiddi caru sowton at exeter. I couldn't have found a better nursery for them. They are so happy and love going there. The staff are kind, considerate and always so friendly and open to feedback. The meals provided are excellent keeping allergies under consideration. The amount of learning through play is also fantastic and both of them have progressed so much. Highly recommend this lovely place!
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Sowton. We are so glad that you have been enjoying both of your children's Early Years journeys with us, we are so grateful! We are pleased that we can support you with high-quality nutritious meals that are safe for your child's needs.
We couldn’t be happier with Kiddi Caru Sowton; the team are always happy to spend time with us to update us on our little ones' day, which includes time indoors and outdoors. A nursery with outdoor space was very important to us. The team are all brilliant, and we receive a good amount of...
We couldn’t be happier with Kiddi Caru Sowton; the team are always happy to spend time with us to update us on our little ones' day, which includes time indoors and outdoors. A nursery with outdoor space was very important to us. The team are all brilliant, and we receive a good amount of communication.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our dedicated team strive to provide detailed handovers at the end of each day, which ensures families are kept up-to-date on their little one's progress. Maintaining informative, reliable communication with our families is so important in building strong partnerships between nursery and home.
We are very pleased with the service that we have received from our nursery - our daughter loves going and absolutely adores her key worker and all the other members of staff in her room. We are very happy to leave her in their care, which is a testament to how happy we are with them!
We are very pleased with the service that we have received from our nursery - our daughter loves going and absolutely adores her key worker and all the other members of staff in her room. We are very happy to leave her in their care, which is a testament to how happy we are with them!
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our dedicated team work hard to form close bonds with the children in their care, taking the time to understand their individual needs so they can provide the right support they need to thrive.
I have been over the moon with my experience with the nursery since my daughter started last year. She settled so well into her room, thanks to the care and compassion of the staff, and she always has so much fun with the activities they provide. The little touches of receiving photos via the app...
I have been over the moon with my experience with the nursery since my daughter started last year. She settled so well into her room, thanks to the care and compassion of the staff, and she always has so much fun with the activities they provide. The little touches of receiving photos via the app and knowing what she has eaten/slept really make a difference. The nursery always seems clean, and everyone is always so welcoming at drop-offs and pick-ups. I couldn’t recommend the nursery more highly at making my transition to work that much easier knowing that my daughter is so well cared for.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our dedicated team strives to make the settling-in process as smooth as possible, providing the support children need to feel happy, confident and secure at nursery. Informed by our specially designed education programmes, the variety of activities provided by our team present fun, engaging opportunities for learning.
Very attentive staff and all had a great understanding of my son's needs and parents' wants.
Nothing was too much trouble.
My son loved his time at the nursery and talks about it long after his departure.
Very attentive staff and all had a great understanding of my son's needs and parents' wants.
Nothing was too much trouble.
My son loved his time at the nursery and talks about it long after his departure.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring team works hard to form close bonds with the children in their care, really taking the time to understand their individual needs so they can provide the right support they need to thrive.
My child has been at Kiddi Caru since October last year, and I have nothing but praise for the work all of the staff do. My child has settled in so quickly, and the staff's effort to make them feel at home is remarkable. Now on drop off, my child lunges out of my arms for a morning cuddle with the...
They regularly update the app, which is nice for me to take a look at during my working day to see how the day is going.
They also post regular updates about activities that have taken place.
I 100% would recommend it to anyone!
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our team work hard to provide a warm, supportive and nurturing nursery environment. Our app is a great communication tool and allows families to gain a great insight into their little one's day at nursery.
Recent management changes have provided more communication, updates and information. Feedback from previous surveys has also been thorough.
Recent management changes have provided more communication, updates and information. Feedback from previous surveys has also been thorough.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly team strive to maintain informative, and reliable communication with our families, which is so important in building a strong partnership between nursery and home.
Absolutely fantastic staff; they really care. My son gets so excited to go to nursery and play. He’s only just one, but he sees the doors and starts wiggling around and clapping. The app they use is fantastic and very informative. Can’t praise them enough!
Absolutely fantastic staff; they really care. My son gets so excited to go to nursery and play. He’s only just one, but he sees the doors and starts wiggling around and clapping. The app they use is fantastic and very informative. Can’t praise them enough!
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our app is a great communication tool and allows families to gain great insight into their little one's nursery journey. Maintaining informative, reliable communication with our families is so important in building a strong partnership between nursery and home.
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News (4) & Events (1)
- 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...
- 20 Oct 2025
Grandir 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...
- 28 Jul 2025
Leading 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...
- 03 Oct 2026Organiser: Kiddi Caru Sowton, Exeter, a GrandirUK Day Nursery
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- 31 Mar 2026Recipient: Grandir UK
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- 01 Jun 2025Recipient: Grandir UK
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Meet the Team (1)

David has over a decade of experience in various childcare settings, early years education and has a genuine passion for the industry. David holds a...
David has over a decade of experience in various childcare settings, early years education and has a genuine passion for the industry. David holds a Level 3 qualification in childcare, and is also a Forest School practitioner, sharing his passionate about outdoor learning with little ones. As Nursery Manager, David offers a guiding hand to his team and families. He believes in creating an environment where children can learn, play, and grow with joy and enthusiasm. As a father to two wonderful boys, David understands the significance of creating a close-knit family-nursery community.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kiddi Caru Sowton, Exeter, a GrandirUK Day Nursery
What is the Age Range of Children that Kiddi Caru Sowton, Exeter, a GrandirUK Day Nursery accepts?
Kiddi Caru Sowton, Exeter, a GrandirUK Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Kiddi Caru Sowton, Exeter, a GrandirUK Day Nursery Open?
Kiddi Caru Sowton, Exeter, a GrandirUK Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.
How many Children does Kiddi Caru Sowton, Exeter, a GrandirUK Day Nursery have capacity for?
Kiddi Caru Sowton, Exeter, a GrandirUK Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 129 Children.
How far is Kiddi Caru Sowton, Exeter, a GrandirUK Day Nursery to the centre of Exeter?
2.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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