Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Rushden

77 Park Road, Rushden NN10 0LH
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  • Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Rushden, Rushden
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery & Preschool in Rushden, rated Good by Ofsted (April 2023), provides a nurturing environment rooted in the Hygge Approach—fostering calm, well-being, and emotional development. Set in a converted house, the nursery features thoughtfully lit rooms, a large garden with a Hobbit House and herb garden, and weekly outdoor adventures including Forest School.

A therapy dog visits regularly, and all meals are freshly prepared by the on-site chef. The nursery boasts long-standing staff with teaching backgrounds, a dedicated SENCo, and strong family partnerships through regular meetings, a parent hub, and a nursery app.

The team supports recycling initiatives and school readiness, creating a community-focused setting where children thrive.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Gina Lewis (Managers)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 16

Total Places for Children

  • 96

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 Rushden Reviews (57)

9.4

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Rushden has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.363) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Rushden has 57 reviews.

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Review from Stacey H (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at this nursery since he was a young baby. The staff are fantastic and give great feedback about his day. He is happy to go in, loves the staff members and has made friends with the children there. My son really likes doing sing and sign and has learned a lot of signs from it. They have
a lovely outside area which all children get to use. I am so happy we decided to send our son here.
Reply from Alanah Hewett, Marketing Assistant at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Rushden
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Review from Sam C (Father of Child) published on 26 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery for our preschool child. She loves it. The staff are great. Always provide a welcoming smile and our little girl always has little anecdotes from her day to tell us. The children always seem engaged.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Rushden
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Review from Katie P (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This month has been a scary but amazing experience for myself and my child. It’s taken some time and tears for my child to become settled but the nursery workers have made us both feel comfortable and welcome. I love the online journal system where I can follow my child’s development. Thank you for
helping my child settle into a new environment, you're all amazing!
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Rushden
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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely, friendly staff. Really helpful. My daughter enjoys being there. The outside space is lovely and clean. Inside is also very child friendly, clean and colourful. Lots of activities to do for the children. Would recommend.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Rushden
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Review from J J (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery - they have always made me feel comfortable whenever I have had any concerns, and they always have my child’s best interests at heart. It is a well-run nursery, and the manager is easily contactable should you have any queries.
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Review from Chloe C (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
In March 2022, my daughter started 3-full days at Kiddi Caru Rushden, and in such a short time, we’ve already noticed huge advances in her social skills (lots more babbling and words, nodding and interactivity), and she’s gone from being a non mover to a confident crawler who’s always trying to get
onto her feet! The staff couldn’t be more considerate, for example, calling to assure me she had settled after a difficult drop-off, and keeping a detailed food diary when we’ve had allergy concerns. The transition from being with my child 24/7 to leaving her at nursery couldn’t have been made easier, and we’re all very grateful!
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Review from Aaron H (Father of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kiddi Caru Rushden is an excellent establishment that has always shown deep care and consideration for the children. My child has been attending since he was 8-months and has shown an astounding amount of development that is relayed back to us in great detail in both handovers as well as in the app.
This has allowed my wife and I the ease of mind that he is in great hands and will continue to flourish. The staff cannot be faulted. They have always assisted us with any and all queries, no matter how benign. Their handovers are one of the highlights of my day, and they are always greatly detailed, and the staff are always happy to expand on any topics or issues. Additionally, they have been amazingly accommodating with our child's medical issues, including an egg allergy. Choosing this nursery for our child was one of the best choices we could have made for him.
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Review from Siobhan W (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't praise the room leader and the team enough. From the moment I met the room leader whilst looking at nurseries for my daughter during the lockdown, she made me feel so at ease. I can't express enough how much I appreciate the really lovely in-depth and really enthusiastic handovers I get from
her and the team every day when I collect my daughter. They really do make me feel like they are looking after her with such care and attention. The memos and updates I get sent on the app are wonderful too, I love reading the developments and milestones my daughter is making during the day with other children and seeing pictures really is wonderful to see. Food-wise, she gets a lovely variety, which is great, pretty much what I would cook at home. A good mix of veg and meat and great selection. I can't thank all of the team enough; they all are wonderful. It means a lot and a great relief as a parent to know your child is in good hands whilst you can’t be with them at work.
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Review from Amelia S (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A great nursery. My daughter loves going, and they keep you informed with all useful information. I was nervous to leave my daughter, but know she is in the best of hands! They do great activities with the children, and my daughter loves all the staff there too!
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Review from Precious O (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have had a pleasant experience here so far. My son loves it and looks forward to going to nursery. I also love that I get regular updates on the app showing me his engagement at the nursery. Kudos to the staff!
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Review from J L (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended kiddo Caru for over 2-years. They do a lot of activities with the children, and my daughter loves all the care staff there. We are always kept updated; the pickup handovers are appreciated as our daughter never tells us anything she gets up to! The meals sound very healthy,
and the kids get second portions if they want. If we forget to let them know she's not coming in, they give us a call to make sure she's ok. We've been very happy with their care.
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Review from N D (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After having to decide to move my daughter to a different nursery after a bad experience. I started to look for a new one and searched on the Internet and found Kiddi Caru.


This was the best decision I made absolutely no regrets. The staff are excellent and show dedication, care, and support for

my daughter's development. My daughter looks forward to going into her nursery sessions which is truly reassuring that she is safe and will be well looked after. She is thriving and I am so glad.


I would definitely recommend this nursery!!!

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Review from Rhiannon B (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Kiddi Caru preschool since last September and we have been so pleased with our experience so far. He was a little anxious at the start and took a little while to settle (his first time at a nursery setting) but the staff did everything to support us - updates with phone calls and
photos to reassure me that he was happy after the initial drop off. I can see now he sees the setting as a second home, speaking fondly of the staff and the friends there too. Always get an overview of his day by a member of staff at pick up, which feels personal and you can tell the staff are attentive to the children. The setting has a lovely homely feeling and a beautiful outdoor space.
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Review from R W (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been attending the nursery preschool for the past year and has been supported so very well. The nursery has a great cohort of staff with several beyond incredible members, who my little boy has come to love. The rundown from the staff at handover is incredibly helpful and I love seeing
what he gets up to via the app too. Thank you all so much.
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Review from Tracy D (Nanny Carer of Child) published on 17 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are extremely friendly towards parents and children. Greeted with a happy smile on arrival and my child is left happy to be at nursery. At the end of the nursery session you are welcomed by a member of staff who will tell you all about your child’s day. This is a happy place for their early
learning years. I recommend Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Rushden to anyone looking for a good nursery.
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Review from Tammie B (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The blossom room has been amazing for my son, I can't thank the ladies enough for their support and encouragement not only for my son but myself too. The engagement my son is having within the group is outstanding and I couldn't be happier over all.
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Review from Sophie K (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going here for five months and I could not be happier with our experience so far. He has already progressed leaps and bounds in all aspects of his development. His speech is amazing and he is wanting to be more independent which has increased too. He knows most of the staff and loves
them all, often asking to see them even on days he doesn’t attend. I could not ask for a better place for my son and have recommended this nursery to lots of people.
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Review from Martine B (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My 3 year old has recently started with Kiddi Caru and having been in lockdown for nearly a year, I was slightly concerned, however, they made sure she had set days and hours. They gradually built up her hours so she settled in better, this went very well and completely took with her. She thoroughly
enjoys it there, has lots of fun and can’t wait to go back the following day. All the staff are friendly (2 of the girls especially) when she’s feeling sad they sit and make sure she’s ok - staff are a true asset to this company. I’m updated daily with what she’s done/had for dinner. I would recommend this company, keep up the fantastic work.
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Review from Laura D (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot fault this nursery. The setting and location is great and all the staff are fabulous, really friendly and inviting. My little girl was quite shy when she started going but since attending, she has really come out of her shell - she loves it! They do some great activities and I personally really
like the structure of how the sessions are set out. My little girl starts school in September I'm confident that attending here is really going to get her ready for school life. Also, the lunches are great, nutritious and a good variety. Thank you girls for doing a great job.
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Review from Hayley S (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter always comes bundling out of the pre-school building with a huge smile on her face and she tells me about all the fun she’s had that morning. I give full credit to all the staff, as the care they provide has not changed at all during the pandemic. They’ve adhered to all the necessary safety
measures and followed all procedures quickly when they’ve needed to. Thanks for keeping my daughter happy and safe. I hope she enjoys school half as much as she’s enjoyed pre-school.
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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.363)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.363) out of 10 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Rushden 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 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 10 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 4.842 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Rushden is calculated as follows: ( (101 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 120 Ratings = 4.842
  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 4.521 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Rushden is based on 10 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 96 number of registered child places is 19.2. 10 Positive Reviews ÷ 19.2 = 0.521
  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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Gina

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Gina has been working with children in a nursery setting since 2012 as an apprentice, working her way up to management. She is a qualified Level 4 Sleep Consultant and works with families to help improve sleep as well as implement new approaches to help children learn through play.

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