Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove

Holly Lodge, 54 Abington Grove, Abington, Northampton NN1 4QU
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9.9 71 Reviews
  • Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove, Northampton
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 by SENCo-trained staff. A large outdoor space and dedicated outdoor classroom foster imagination and exploration year-round. With an experienced, caring team, nutritious meals from the on-site chef, and close communication through the Famly App, the nursery supports every child's growth and confidence.

Located close to local parks, bus routes, and Northampton town centre, it’s a convenient and nurturing setting where children flourish.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

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

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 Northampton, Abington Grove Reviews (71)

9.9

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.887) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove has 71 reviews.

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Review from Tanya C (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Kiddi Caru for a year and a half, and he loves it there. The staff are amazing and have helped him develop so much. He loves going to nursery, and I would definitely recommend joining this nursery.
Reply from Alanah Hewett, Marketing Assistant at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove
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Review from Luke B (Father of Child) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter goes to this nursery. She has developed so much thanks to the team. This is a fantastic nursery and would highly recommend.
They are always friendly and provide a great service.
Reply from Alanah Hewett, Marketing Assistant at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove
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Review from Amy S (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has only been going to the nursery for a few weeks but I’m very impressed, she loves it every time she goes. I love how the nursery works and how they supply the children's needs. I would recommend it to my friends and family.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove
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Review from Iulia R (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My toddler loves to go there, all the staff are amazing and even if he doesn't speak English they could easily make him happy and involve him in all the activities. After just three months, his understanding in English is remarkable, he knows how to say some words too. The place is always clean, the
food is fresh and they are very careful with the children, spoke with other moms from the same group as my son and none of them had any complaints. Regarding the staff, I had so many worries at first and they were very supportive, provided all the expected care. I would recomend this nursery to everyone.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove
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Review from Anna V (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been thoroughly impressed with this nursery from the initial visit onwards. The management team are extremely efficient, forward-thinking and compassionate which shows within the culture created.
My 1-year-old daughter started in the happy hedgehogs' room and needed a gradual transition to help
her settle. The staff team were amazing and took a collaborative approach, building her trust and taking this at my little one's pace. I cannot recommend them highly enough, the hedgehog team are full of genuine warmth and care, paying attention to my childs' developmental needs and interests and she has flourished being there. Her growth in confidence is so lovely to see, she is now showing them her cheeky personality and loves coming to nursery with her little backpack and nursery book. The communication is fantastic too with handovers that never feel rushed and plenty of pictures and glimpses of nursery life using the online parent tool. I would definitely recommend this nursery 100%.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove
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Review from Silvia P (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Good nursery, we're really happy with them. They take really good care of our daughter since day one. I was worried because she was just 8-month-old when she started there, but my worries disappeared after a few settling sessions. She needed extra care for a while and they adapted fast at what she needed.
We can see every day when we pick her up, that she had a lovely day. Her teachers are really nice with her. They do a lot of activities with the children and her father and I love the updates they gave us on the diary about what she has been up to during the day.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove
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Review from P F (Father of Child) published on 23 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having never had a physical tour of the nursery due to COVID, the staff have made every effort to make us feel comfortable with our choice. My child loves going to nursery and wanders in without a care in the world.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove
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Review from Anna T (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The management team and all nursery staff are really nice. My son comes home happy and full of energy. He loves the activities and care provided by the nursery. I would recommend Kiddi Caru Nursery to my friends. Lovely service. Never had any issues.
Reply from Jessica, Marketing at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove
Dear Anna, thank you so much for taking the time to review our nursery. It is very much appreciated.
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Review from Rita S (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The teachers are super nice and our little boy loves going. He literally runs in with a huge smile as soon as the door opens, regardless whether it's his teacher or not. The food must be good too because he eats two to three servings of lunch on a regular basis. They are also happy with reusable nappies
and have mastered it pretty quickly. Overall, very happy with the nursery.
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Review from Agne B (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It is a lovely nursery, providing an excellent level of professionalism, nurturing and accepting behaviour as well as a playful environment. Fantastic team. Truly deserves recognition. I'm very happy to send my son to this nursery.
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Review from Donna B (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An outstanding nursery and I would recommend highly. My son loves coming to nursery, he races to the door every morning and is full of smiles at the end of the day. My little boy had a tube whilst attending the nursery for a couple of months in the baby room and the staff were amazing.
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Review from Gemma K (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team are genuinely fantastic! I cannot recommend this nursery enough. My son has been attending for a couple of years and has developed a strong bond with everyone there! They’ve helped my picky eater to try new food, his language and vocabulary expands constantly. I can’t thank the team enough.
They’ve earned my trust over and over again.
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Review from Marina A (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very friendly and professional staff who are taking great care of the kids, providing healthy hot meals. Good communication with parents. High level of education and interesting activities. Very happy my kid goes to this nursery.
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Review from Carla F (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I can tell my son absolutely loves being at Kiddi Caru Nursery Northampton. Each time I collect him he is full of smiles, and chats (in his own way), all the way home about the activities he’s been doing. I feel confident that the staff truly care about the children and are kind and supportive. Seeing
the excitement in my son and sensing the enjoyment he is getting from his sessions, I feel that choosing this nursery for him has been one of the best decisions I’ve made regarding his early development.
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Review from Adie M (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been coming to the nursery since 2018 where she started off in the baby room - her journey has been beautiful. She is now in the pre-school room and has made strong relationships with all the staff and children. The nursery staff are always so kind, caring and welcoming and have been
fantastic, especially in these difficult times (Covid-19), at keeping positive and ensuring that some form of normality remains for all the children. My daughter loves coming to nursery and we will both be very sad when the time comes for her to move onto her new journey at school!
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Review from Francisca A (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My child is always happy at the nursery because of the care the teachers give to her. I am also pleased about the service the nursery staff give to my little one. Well done and many thanks to you all.
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Review from Samantha B (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are always so welcoming, my two children love coming to nursery. Whenever there is something nursery need to be aware of, all the staff listen and help any way they can. My children have made some amazing friends and learn so much. We would recommend them to anyone who needs a nursery for
their children.
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Review from Rebecca T (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely friendly staff who always go out of their way to help and accommodate. Always feel happy leaving my son there he absolutely loves it, as did my eldest who was there a few years ago. I see huge jumps forward in my son's development and this is down to the fabulous staff at Head Start.
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Review from Beni C (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are well trained and kind. The nursery is very clean. Having their wonderful cook is great, she provides a wide variety of menu choices.
The nursery has a term-time option, which is great as being a parent also working in a school environment.
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Review from Samantha D (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing standards at a super friendly nursery. I have used this nursery for 15 years now. It is superbly located, the staff are friendly.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.887)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.887) out of 10 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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 4.887 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove is calculated as follows: ( (245 Excellents x 5) + (29 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 275 Ratings = 4.887
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove is based on 23 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 56 number of registered child places is 11.2, which has been reached with 23 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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James

James

Job Title: Nursery Manager

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.

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