Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Downend (Coronation Road)

3a Coronation Road, Downend, Bristol BS16 5SN
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8.9 53 Reviews
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Kiddi Caru Day Nursery, Coronation Road in Downend is proud to be rated 'Good' by Ofsted (May 2025). Kiddi Caru offers a caring, supportive environment where children’s development is at the forefront.

Their curriculum is designed to nurture curiosity, confidence, and a love for learning, from babies to preschoolers. With well-resourced playrooms, age-specific gardens, and a chef on-site providing balanced meals, children are supported in a safe, welcoming space. Their dedicated team ensures every child receives the highest standard of care and education.

Through the Famly App, families stay informed about their child's progress. Regular outings, engaging activities like Sing and Sign, and a close-knit team contribute to the nursery’s success, providing a nurturing foundation for children’s growth.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Amy Roxburgh-Barry (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 17

Total Places for Children

  • 64

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

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Downend (Coronation Road) Reviews (53)

8.9

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Downend (Coronation Road) has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.891) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Downend (Coronation Road) has 53 reviews.

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Review from Gemma (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff took the time to hold several settling-in sessions when she joined at 8 months old, which was a huge help. She is now 2 and is thriving.


The food is good quality and varied, and they encourage the children to develop feeding skills. The staff are very attentive, giving plenty of opportunity

for play but also giving cuddles when needed. The nursery is good at keeping parents in the loop with development using an app capturing videos and photos and give honest diary updates at the end of each day (not just telling you what you want to hear!).


The activities on offer are varied week to week and my daughter often comes home with things she has made. After a day at nursery, she is always tired but very happy. Outdoor space is limited but improving with recent development. The various rooms all provide a huge array of age appropriate stimulation, toys and games.


Regular communication with parents via a newsletter keeps us informed, and the manager and her team are excellent.

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Review from Tanya C (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is very nice and the staff are very caring and took care of both my children very well. I have recommended this nursery to my family members and friends as I know the children will be well looked after and will be enhanced in their development, through the activities they provide. I also
really like the online system where pictures and videos are sent through of my child playing and learning.
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Review from Kristy (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery, my baby is so settled and happy when I drop him off and pick him up, the staff are brilliant, caring and always going over and above for each child. There is always activities that my baby always enjoys. My baby has become more involved with other children and has become more social.
Putting my baby into this nursery has been the best decision I have made.
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Review from Sam (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at Mama Bears when he was 14 months old, having been at another nursery before moving to Bristol, the experience with the nursery staff was second to none. What a lovely, friendly, kind and professional group of people! My son came on in leaps and bounds and has now moved up to the
pre-school.. although I am rather sad that he has had to leave this lovely nursery behind.. my daughter is now with the baby and toddler group however, she clearly loves every minute with the team at Mama Bears and has never once protested at being left for the day. They videoed her first steps and have tried to catch as many new words on tape as possible - she is thriving in their care! Thank you, Mama bears baby and toddler unit!!
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Review from Gemma M (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with the nursery since moving our child here in June 2016. The staff clearly care about the children and have a bond with them. I feel confident that my child is getting the care that she needs. My child is also learning things at nursery and displays this learning to us at home.
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Review from Michelle S (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loved her time at nursery she was always excited to come and often didn't want to come home. I always received good communication from the staff at the nursery and they always felt welcoming and friendly. I have recommended the nursery to family and friends.
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Review from Aga (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since the first day at Mama Bear's my husband and I have noticed new noises, movements and expressions coming from our baby. It is obvious that this is down to how the excellent staff at Mama Bears engage with our little one. She was 10 months when she started and she has come on leaps and bounds!
Fantastic nursery and we have recommended it to all of our friends and family!
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Review from Kasha K (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cannot recommend this nursery enough, my little girl loves this place and even asks to go on days she isn't supposed to! After seeing how much she loved it, we decided to send our other little girl! The staff are amazing, I can't thank them enough as it has made going to back to work both times worry
and stress-free.
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Review from Kim (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely adores his time at Mama Bears. He has become much more confident since starting nursery. It is a pleasure to see him so happy there. The staff are knowledgeable and happy to help with any queries I have. My son is on a dairy free diet and the staff at Mama Bears have accommodated this
requirement with ease.
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Review from Megan S-J (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending Mama Bears since he was 10 months old. The staff are very friendly and kind and he runs in to have a cuddle with them.
He is always having fun when we pick him up and they explain about all the activities he has been up to! Great service with great staff.
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Review from Sarah K (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am the mother to twins age 2 & 1/2. My twins have been attending Mama Bears since the age of 6 & 1/2 months. The nursery is a fantastic place for children to grow and learn. The staff are great and my twins love all them all. Everyone takes the time and care with each individual child and my twins
have come on so much. I would definitely recommend Mama Bears.
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Review from Daniel A (Father of Child) published on 21 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at this nursery for over a year, since day one he has thoroughly enjoyed himself and always looked forward ti attending. The staff and management have been very helpful and always looked after him very well. The outside setting is brilliant and lots of fun for the children, inside they
always seem to be creative having fun through learning.
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Review from Emma S (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are very friendly and the nursery is very welcoming to everyone!
My child comes home telling me how much fun and how much they have enjoyed their day.
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Current Review Score: 8.9 (8.891)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.9 (8.891) out of 10 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Downend (Coronation Road) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 5 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.9 out of 5 from 5 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 5.000 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Downend (Coronation Road) is calculated as follows: ( (58 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 58 Ratings = 5
  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 3.891 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Downend (Coronation Road) is based on 5 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 = 3.5
    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 64 number of registered child places is 12.8. 5 Positive Reviews ÷ 12.8 = 0.391
  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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Amy

Amy

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Amy has worked in the Early Years Sector for more than 25 years. Working at Coronation Road for 11 years, she started as a Deputy Manager progressed to the Nursery Manager role, and has been working in this role for the last 8 years.


Amy likes to make everyone feel respected and valued and she keeps her team and families well informed and trained to the best standard.

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