Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Grange Park

Wilks Walk, Grange Park, Northampton NN4 5DW
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  • Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Grange Park, Northampton
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Grange Park, Northampton offers Outstanding Early Years education and care, proudly rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted (August 2022). The nursery provides a calm, homely environment with eight thoughtfully designed playrooms, a sensory room, and a large, open-plan garden featuring a mud kitchen, vegetable patch, water play, and resident rabbits.

Their experienced team—many of whom have been with them for over 20 years—deliver a child-led curriculum built on the Curiosity Approach and bespoke educational programmes like Move & Groove and Make & Bake. Families benefit from flexible sessions, an on-site chef, and strong parent partnerships fostered through the Famly App and regular family events.

Conveniently located near the M1 and local amenities, they are a trusted choice for families seeking outstanding Early Years care.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Shauni Wheeler (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 45

Total Places for Children

  • 118

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • 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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas to New Year

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Grange Park Reviews (106)

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Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Grange Park has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.716) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Grange Park has 106 reviews.

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Review from Amy S (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at the beginning of the year. Over the past eight months, I cannot praise the nursery enough. The girls in the baby room are very caring and made leaving her with them so much easier. In there, she started to learn new signs to help her communicate and this has continued since moving
into her new room recently. She is a little explorer and loves being out in the garden, so this nursery is just right as they have a lovely big garden for her to let off some energy in. All the staff around the nursery are polite and greet my daughter with a 'Hello' and engage with her on the way into her room. She absolutely loves nursery and I’m very happy I chose this one for my daughter.
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Review from Cara K (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We have been very happy with the level of care our daughter has at Kiddi Caru Northampton.
The rooms and garden area are of a generous size with lots for the children to do.
The food is varied and healthy. Our preferences are also catered for.
Our daughter is very happy attending nursery and has
made some good little friends.
They are always keen to discuss her progress and are happy to undertake ad-hoc parents evenings at our request.
What I would like to see more of is an understanding of what she has learnt each day - i.e. what writing/drawing she has done on her own, what numbers/shapes she has learnt, what sounds she has learnt.
Reply from Rosie Cartwright, Marketing Assistant at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Grange Park
Thank you for recognising how essential well-qualified, enthusiastic staff are required to delivering outstanding childcare to progress your little one’s continuous learning. We will pass your kind…read more
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Review from A B (Father of Child) published on 12 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with the nursery and the staff we see on a regular basis. The communication is good and we know what is happening and when. We really enjoy the evenings and weekend extra family events when we can make them.
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Review from Lucy (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery, they really drive development and they have fantastic, caring staff. I would highly recommend it. They have brought the best out of our little boy.
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Review from G P (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everyone at the nursery from the reception to the staff in the personalised rooms is super friendly and are always on hand to help with any questions you may have. The teachers have helped my little one to settle in and find her feet here at nursery and I feel comfortable to leave her, knowing that
she is in safe hands. They have really helped to develop my daughter's speech and confidence.
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Review from Ritika T (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is an exceptional nursery where the staff have gone above and beyond to support my child and myself as a parent returning to work. I would always recommend this nursery as I have had an outstanding experience with them to date. My child although very small loves the nursery and has built an incredible
bond with the staff there. I have no mum guilt when leaving my child due to the staff and I will always be thankful for this.
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Review from Victoria B (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Lovely staff, very happy with the care provided for my children.
My children are happy to attend, and love to show me at the end of the day what they have done throughout the day.
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Review from Helen (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children have attended Kiddi Caru Nursery at Grange Park for the past 4 years and they all love it here! They are well cared for and enjoy the open space, sensory room and other activities. The staff are brilliant and take great care to look after the children and aid their learning and development.
I would have no hesitation in recommending the nursery to other parents.
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Review from Leena (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been using Kiddi Caru Northampton for seven years now. Currently, my second daughter is there and is due to leave at the end of this year. I feel sad to say that as Kiddi Caru has been a big part of my life and taught me a lot about parenthood. I would highly recommend the place. My girls have
loved it from day one and my eldest still loves going back and seeing everyone. The staff are attentive, caring and so friendly. They make the day fun with lots of different activities and good onsite cooked meals.
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Review from Laura (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a family, we couldn't be happier with having our son at Kiddi Caru! They take all health requirements seriously and have continued to support my son's needs without making him feel left out in any way. He loves all the staff and we would highly recommend to anyone looking for a nursery in the area!
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Review from Phil (Father of Child) published on 11 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery overall. My two children have both been very happy there from day one. Well structured preparation at pre-school means you can really see your children developing the skills needed for school in a caring environment.
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Review from Dan (Father of Child) published on 28 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Professional and take good care of my little one. He has been there since he was nine months and he will soon turn 3. They inform me every day of what he has been up to. Excellent standards set by this nursery. Well worth the money.
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Review from Erotiida D (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Kiddi Caru! My one year old has adapted very well since the first day and it was no wonder. The staff is very friendly and very helpful and they always have a smile on their face, even on a Friday at 6pm.
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Review from Rod (Father of Child) published on 31 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
I feel overall happy to send my child to the nursery but I feel the environment/surrounding could be vastly improved, as the place looks very tired and does not a give a good first impression.


This I feel does help stimulate the child's enthusiasm and wanting to learn.

Reply from Sara Meikle at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Grange Park
Thank you for taking the time to review us and we are glad to hear you are happy with the care that is provided for your little one. We are always reinvesting in our nurseries to make sure that they…read more
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Review from Laura H (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Kiddi Caru Nursery Northampton for 3 years. We have been very pleased with the standard of care given and would recommend this nursery. The staff are lovely, the facilities are wide and up-to-date, the food varied and the activities are engaging. We have never had a problem the whole
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Review from Stuart B (Father of Child) published on 30 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been with Kiddi Caru since 9 months old. He starts school in September. We have never had a problem in all those years. We have always been very happy. We are sad he needs to leave. Thank for everything you have done.
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Review from Emily S (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter loves going to nursery at Kiddi Caru - the staff are friendly and caring, the rooms are fun and inviting, the activities are suitable for her age group and the food options are varied and interesting.
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Review from Colin C (Father of Child) published on 26 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little one settled from Day 1 and this was down simply to the individual relationships the primary carers had with the children and subsequent positive engagement and communication with parents from key carers (i.e. me and my wife). We've never experienced any problems and our little one will have
been here for over 3 years come September 2018 before she leaves to start school. She misses nursery on a 2 week holiday, so not sure how it'll sink in when she moves to school, but she will have been well prepared...
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Review from Donna C (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a first-time mum, it was a difficult decision picking a nursery when returning to work - I visited Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton and immediately knew it was the one for us! My daughter absolutely loves it there; the staff are friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable and very good with all the children.
The sensory room and outdoor facilities are great and there are always a wide range of activities and toys in the rooms, as well as relevant themed days and other planned activities such as sing and sign and language lessons.


Its total peace of mind for me that my daughter is in good hands when I'm busy at work!

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Review from Amy D (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery. The location is great, the building itself is great. The staff are amazing and my daughter loves going. The variety of activities is brilliant and the nutrition is fabulous. I could not fault this nursery. It's amazing.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.716)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.716) out of 10 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Grange Park 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 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 22 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 4.784 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Grange Park is calculated as follows: ( (213 Excellents x 5) + (46 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 264 Ratings = 4.784
  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 4.932 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Grange Park is based on 22 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 118 number of registered child places is 23.6. 22 Positive Reviews ÷ 23.6 = 0.932
  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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Shauni

Shauni

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Shauni has worked at Kiddi Caru for 12 years, working her way up to management and gaining her Level 4 in Early Years, Advanced Practitioner and Level 3 SENCO qualifications. Shauni is very passionate about providing outstanding care and nurturing environments to families and children.

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