Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Abington Grove, Northampton, delivers exceptional Early Years education in a beautifully refurbished red-brick setting. Rated Good by Ofsted (August 2023), the nursery follows a child-led, curiosity-inspired curriculum with enriching activities like Boogie Mites, Make & Bake, and outdoor learning in the vegetable plot, sandpit, and mud kitchen.
Spread across three bright and welcoming floors, the nursery features tailored baby, toddler, and preschool rooms, all supported...
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- Grandir UK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- James Lincoln (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 20
Total Places for Children
- 56
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening 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 & Christmas to New Year
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove Reviews (71)
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.738) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove has 71 reviews.
The learning environment is bright, clean, and well-organized, with plenty of engaging activities that encourage creativity, social skills, and independence. The teachers use a balanced approach, combining play-based learning with structured educational activities that prepare the children for their next stages of schooling.
Communication with parents is also excellent. I receive regular updates about my child's progress, daily routines, and special moments, which makes me feel very connected and reassured.
What I appreciate most is the genuine passion and patience of the staff. They create a positive atmosphere where children are not only learning but also enjoy.
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Abington Grove. In our warm, nurturing and safe environment, our team work hard to support and nurture each child's development. Children enjoy a great variety of activities throughout the nursery day and we strive to maintain regular, informative communication with our families.
As our son finishes his wonderful journey at Kiddi Caru Abington Grove, we feel incredibly grateful for the care and support he has received since he first started at age 2. From day one, the staff have been consistently warm, patient, and truly caring, creating a positive environment where he could grow and thrive.
We've watched his confidence, learning, and social skills develop, and he always came home with a happy face. The nursery also kept us well informed with regular updates, giving us real peace of mind.
Thank you to the entire team for making these early years so joyful, safe, and memorable. We are proud of our decision to choose Kiddi Caru Abington Grove, and would wholeheartedly recommend it to other parents looking for a nurturing start for their child.
Hi, thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Abington Grove. It's so great to hear how happy your little one is at nursery and how his confidence, learning and social skills have blossomed! Providing a warm, supportive and nurturing environment throughout the nursery is so important in helping children learn and grow.
Friendly and caring team, who go above and beyond to support the needs of my child. My daughter always comes home happy and is cared for properly. Informative hand overs and good level of education. Very happy.
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove. We're so pleased to hear that you feel that your child is genuinely cared for and supported throughout her Early Years journey. Our team is truly dedicated to each child and providing exceptional childcare and education to them.
I highly recommend this nursery. I've said it before and I'll say it again, the staff here are just wonderful. They're polite, reassuring, respectful, and supportive. My youngest has struggled with transitioning from being with me but thanks to the great bonds the staff have made with her, she is now always happy and excited to come to nursery. Things have also been slightly adapted to accommodate my youngest too; like buying different foods that she will eat and adapting the menu slightly for her, using a separation plate so that foods aren't touching. Allowing her to bring comfort items with her and supporting the use of her ear defenders as and when she needs them. The manager is also brilliant. When speaking to him regarding a bereavement, he took it upon himself to there and then ordered in books for kids related to grief, and allowed me to take them home to read to the children. This, I feel is an example of going above and beyond for the families who attend this setting.
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove. This feedback is absolutely wonderful to read. We are so glad that your family has been so supported by our wonderful team. They truly are dedicated to each of your children and we're so grateful that we get to be apart of their journey in helping them develop and thrive in the ways that they need.
The staff here are polite, reassuring, respectful, and caring.
I chose this nursery because for the first day when I was in, the manager was very polite and friendly with us, and my daughter start immediately playing and I left her along with teachers and other kids, but I was very impressed because she even not noticed me when I left her. I was afraid she would start crying.
I think she will always remember the staff and the things she did.
Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove. How lovely to hear that your daughter took to the teachers and kids so quickly. It always makes leaving them in the care of others easier when you know they are safe, happy, and learning new things. Our passionate staff are dedicated to providing outstanding education and childcare.
Good nursery, good staff, good manager, everything was perfect, thank you very much. I appreciate it. My first children were good there till preschool. And my second son goes to the same place and we enjoy it. Every time when I was having any problem, the manager was helping us and we appreciate it, thank you nursery, thank you guys.
Thank you for your review on Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove! We are glad that both of your children have had positive experiences with our nursery. One of our priorities is working with parents to ensure your child is cared for and you feel supported as a family, no matter what you're going through. Thank you again for your wonderful feedback! All the best.
Great nursery! I feel safe leaving my child in their care, she comes home happy, I receive activity feedback, completely respectful, caring and gentle with the kids, my child feels so happy going to nursery and has improved in her overall social life. Overall satisfied.
Hi there. Thank you for your feedback on Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove! We are so glad you feel safe leaving your little one with us! Creating a happy, safe space for your child to develop to her full potential is what we love doing and prioritise each day. We hope she continues to enjoy her time with us.
Amazing staff, never had any problems. My girl is enjoying every single day and is always excited to go. Great variety of food options. Great activities. I'm satisfied with how my girl is treated. Thank you for your great job!
Hi there, thank you so much for your review of our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery & Preschool in Abington Grove, Northampton. We are so happy to hear that your little one is excited to come to the nursery each and every day! We do our best to ensure that everything we provide from the choice of meals to the activities we do is of the highest quality as we believe each child deserves the best.
My daughter has been going to nursery since she was 11 months old, now she is 3 and a half years old. I am very satisfied with how she has developed during this period and I highly recommend this nursery.
Hi there, thank you for your kind review of our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery & Preschool in Abington Grove, Northampton. We are honoured that you have chosen us to look after your daughter for the last three years. We do our best to ensure that we provide the very best early years education to ensure each child flourishes and thrives.
My son has just started in this nursery. So far I have nothing but positive things to tell my friends and family about this establishment. All staff are extremely friendly and high-spirited, always warm welcome greetings for my son when he arrives. When we went for our look-around visit of the nursery, all our questions were answered in-depth and with a great knowledge and understanding of early years learning and care. My son is always so happy to come here to play and socialise, it makes us as parents feel at ease and happy also. I Would recommend this nursery to anyone seeking a safe, secure and happy place for their child.
Hi there, thank you so much for leaving a review of our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Abington Grove, Northampton. We are so glad to make you feel at ease when you drop off your son at our setting. We do our best to hire friendly and knowledgeable staff to ensure we provide the very best early years...
I would highly recommend.
Hi there, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery & Preschool in Abington Grove, Northampton. We completely understand that leaving your little one at nursery as a first-time mum is a daunting process for both of you, and we are so glad we have been...
The staff are professionals who are trained on how to handle kids in a nice and calm way. My kids attend Monday to Thursday full day and I can imagine how they cope, knowing full well my kids are good at testing patience. Smile.
Thank you so much. It's highly appreciated
Hi there, thank so much for your review of our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery & Preschool in Abington Grove, Northampton. We know the concept of leaving your little one at nursery can be very daunting, but we are so glad that you can feel relaxed and calm knowing your child is safe at our nursery. We do...
The team are reliable, friendly, approachable and hard-working. If you have a problem or concern regarding your child, whether it be developmentally or socially, it is never a hardship for them to work with you and your child to resolve or help with your concerns. The communication is excellent and despite my daughter only attending 2 days a week, she is coming home every week with obvious signs of new learnings, whether it be skills, words and sentences or an understanding of something new. The team are fantastic and I couldn't ask for a better nursery to have my daughter.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our warm, friendly team strive to build a strong partnership between nursery and home. They work closely with our families, sharing their knowledge and providing support to help resolve any concerns. Children enjoy fun and engaging opportunities for learning throughout the nursery day with a variety of stimulating activities.
My daughter is thriving at this nursery. She has gained so much confidence and loves attending, even asking to do more days! She enjoys the activities they do and adores her teachers. I never feel anxious leaving her there and think that the nursery only improves.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We strive to provide a warm, nurturing and supportive nursery environment where children feel happy, secure and able to develop their confidence. Our team devises a variety of fun, engaging and educational activities throughout the nursery day which gives children the opportunity to develop positive skills.
Really lovely team and so good with the children! Always happy to help and my daughter always has such fun and is eager to get into nursery! They always involve parents in activities every now and then which is so nice.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our dedicated team really take the time to form close, supportive bonds with the children in their care. A variety of fun, engaging activities are on offer throughout the day which are devised to help children develop positive life skills and knowledge.
Glad we made the choice of sending him here as we can tell he likes it and gets along with the staff.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring team work 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.
Both of my children have been to nursery and the staff are very friendly and have helped me with my son’s behaviour and he has got much better. All the nice activities the children take part in and the nursery has special days for parents to join their children take part in different activities.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly, supportive team strives to form great relationships with our families, using their expert knowledge and passion to help through any stage of development.
The staff go above and beyond for the children and even the parents supporting them In every way they can.
My two girls have learnt and grown so much since they’ve been attending the nursery.
They absolutely love it.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our warm, friendly team strives to form close relationships with both children and their families, sharing their knowledge and providing support to work through any stage of development.
My daughter is really happy at this nursery and the team at Kiddi Caru have been wonderful. Oh my goodness, my daughter has learnt and grown so much that I’m so happy with her development and feel more comfortable knowing that she is safe and secure.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly team provides plenty of stimulating activities for children throughout the nursery day. These present great opportunities for learning in fun, engaging and creative ways.
Such a lovely nursery with a great team, my child always had such a fantastic time when she attended. They were brilliant with her when she joined at 9 months old including being more than helpful with dealing with her cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA), she was so sad to no longer attend but we would recommend this nursery to anyone who is looking for childcare.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, supportive team works hard to form close bonds with the children in their care, taking the time to understand their individual needs and interests. The health and safety of all children is our utmost priority to ensure the nursery remains a happy and secure environment.
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News (4) & Events (0)
- 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: Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington GroveDate: Monday 16 Jun 2025
- Recipient: Grandir UKDate: Sunday 01 Jun 2025
Meet the Team (1)
James has worked in the childcare industry for 7 years and joined Kiddi Caru as a Room Leader in 2019. He progressed to a Deputy Manager position in 2019 and recently became the Nursery Manager at Abington Grove in December 2023.
James is passionate about the community and providing the best possible opportunities for the children in our care to thrive and flourish.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove
What is the Age Range of Children that Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove accepts?
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove Open?
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove 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 Northampton, Abington Grove have capacity for?
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove has capacity for a total of 56 Children.
How far is Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove to the centre of Northampton?
1.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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