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Kiddi Caru 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....
Kiddi Caru 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.
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
Opening Times
- Monday07:30-18:00
- Tuesday07:30-18:00
- Wednesday07:30-18:00
- Thursday07:30-18:00
- Friday07:30-18:00
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 Abington Grove, Northampton, a GrandirUK Day Nursery Reviews (76)
Kiddi Caru Abington Grove, Northampton, a GrandirUK Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.904) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kiddi Caru Abington Grove, Northampton, a GrandirUK Day Nursery has 76 reviews.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
The nursery has a term-time option, which is great as being a parent also working in a school environment.
The nursery has a term-time option, which is great as being a parent also working in a school environment.
Amazing standards at a super friendly nursery. I have used this nursery for 15 years now. It is superbly located, the staff are friendly.
Amazing standards at a super friendly nursery. I have used this nursery for 15 years now. It is superbly located, the staff are friendly.
My daughter loves coming here, she has made lots of friends, is learning lots and is well looked after. The weekly booklets they have for additional learning and development at home is brilliant and will set her up for an easy transition into reception. The staff in the Wise Owls are fantastic!
My daughter loves coming here, she has made lots of friends, is learning lots and is well looked after. The weekly booklets they have for additional learning and development at home is brilliant and will set her up for an easy transition into reception. The staff in the Wise Owls are fantastic!
Both my boys have been at Headstart for almost 2 years. Since starting the staff have been amazing. They know my children really well and support their development in all areas. My boys love going to nursery and on their days off talking about going in and when I tell them it’s a day at home. I...
The manager is great and is always happy to have a chat. I get daily feedback on how my children have been doing and having this time given is valuable and very much appreciated. My children love the food and on the way home I get a daily rundown of what they have eaten which always sounds amazing.
The enrichment activities that are on offer are fantastic. My boys are currently learning French, they visit home to talk to the older generation and walk around the local environment to support their learning.
I very happy with Headstart and couldn’t recommend it enough.
We feel our daughter has developed a great bond with staff at this nursery, the staff appear to be very happy and positive in their work which is an important atmosphere for any young child to be in. Children do not hide their emotions so we know our daughter has been very happy at this nursery...
We feel our daughter has developed a great bond with staff at this nursery, the staff appear to be very happy and positive in their work which is an important atmosphere for any young child to be in. Children do not hide their emotions so we know our daughter has been very happy at this nursery and we feel that she has developed so much through her time spent here. As parents, we are of course ever so grateful and proud of how far our daughter has come and a lot of this is due to the care, attention and support provided by the staff. This will be our daughter's last term at nursery and we feel that she is confident and well prepared to move on to the next stage of her young life when she starts primary school in September. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff involved with our child's development so far, you have been great in many ways, keep up the good work.
My son has been at this nursery since he was 9 months old. He has been looked after like one of their own. He absolutely loves going, staff are friendly, the manager is very approachable and goes above and beyond for all the children. Activities such as rugby tots is a great touch and the...
My son has been at this nursery since he was 9 months old. He has been looked after like one of their own. He absolutely loves going, staff are friendly, the manager is very approachable and goes above and beyond for all the children. Activities such as rugby tots is a great touch and the thoughtful gifts they make for birthdays and Easter, Christmas, Mother's and Father's etc day are lovely keepsakes. Thank you Head Start for taking such good care of him.
My daughter was at Head Start Day Nursery and my son currently attends. The nursery staff are so caring and attentive and have become a huge part of my children’s lives. I couldn’t ask for better role models and teachers.
My little girl was gutted to leave and my son loves going to nursery....
My daughter was at Head Start Day Nursery and my son currently attends. The nursery staff are so caring and attentive and have become a huge part of my children’s lives. I couldn’t ask for better role models and teachers.
My little girl was gutted to leave and my son loves going to nursery.
The setting is beautifully clean and they have put a lot of time into renovating the setting as well. There has been investment in new toys for the babies.
The children are creative and are able to express themselves.
There are lovely outdoor areas for the children to play.
All in all, I couldn’t recommend this nursery highly enough! We love it!
We have been using this nursery for the last 7 years and it has grown from strength to strength. Both of my (very different) sons have loved their time at the nursery because the staff get to know the children and help to encourage their development by tailoring their learning to their individual...
We have been using this nursery for the last 7 years and it has grown from strength to strength. Both of my (very different) sons have loved their time at the nursery because the staff get to know the children and help to encourage their development by tailoring their learning to their individual interests. It is always a lovely and warm atmosphere.
My son joined when he was six months old and is now three. The staff are great... friendly, helpful, informative and supportive. The nursery is secure, bright, colourful and warm, with various areas for the children to explore, learn, relax and grow. He appears to love it more and more every day...
Communication is amazing as well as their patience and understanding. Highly recommend.
Lovely nursery with lovely staff. My children love coming here. I can’t recommend this nursery enough.
Lovely nursery with lovely staff. My children love coming here. I can’t recommend this nursery enough.
Good communication regarding child day and finding out what they have been doing.
Lovely learning journeys that the children have throughout their time showing lovely photos and artwork; a...
Good communication regarding child day and finding out what they have been doing.
Lovely learning journeys that the children have throughout their time showing lovely photos and artwork; a keepsake.
Great space outside for all ages, yummy home cooked food, good hours and overall a lovely nursery.
My son has been going to Head Start from five months. He is only ten months now and as a single parent you do have concerns leaving your baby at such a young age but I needed to get back to work and I’d already chosen a different nursery for him and a relative said to have a look at Head Start...
My son has been going to Head Start from five months. He is only ten months now and as a single parent you do have concerns leaving your baby at such a young age but I needed to get back to work and I’d already chosen a different nursery for him and a relative said to have a look at Head Start first, as this is one of the best she had seen so far. I went to visit and put my son in for a trial session and knew straight away this was the nursery for me. The staff were amazing (and still are) from the first day he started so this is where he will remain until he starts school.
We visited a couple of nurseries before choosing the one to send our firstborn to and I have to say we have no regrets sending them to Head Start. The staff are attentive and really seem to care for the children which gave us peace of mind that our little one was at the right place. They've come on...
We visited a couple of nurseries before choosing the one to send our firstborn to and I have to say we have no regrets sending them to Head Start. The staff are attentive and really seem to care for the children which gave us peace of mind that our little one was at the right place. They've come on leaps and bounds since attending and have created their own little personality, which we know has been enhanced by being at Head Start. Anyone that asks us about the nursery gets a glowing reference from us and we're happy with the choice we made.
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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 Abington Grove, Northampton, a GrandirUK Day Nursery
Awards / Recognitions (13)
- 31 Mar 2026Recipient: Grandir UK
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- 01 Jun 2025Recipient: Grandir UK
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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...
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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