Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Soundwell

The Willow Tree, Pembroke Road, Soundwell, Bristol BS15 1XG
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  • Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Soundwell, Bristol
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Soundwell, Bristol, provides exceptional Early Years education in a purpose-built, single-storey building.

The nursery embraces the Curiosity Approach and implements a unique educational programme including Innovate and Investigate, Move and Groove, and Make and Bake. Children enjoy well-resourced playrooms, a dedicated sensory room, and a wraparound garden with mud kitchens and climbing equipment. Meals are prepared fresh daily by the on-site chef.

With a team of long-standing, qualified staff and a dedicated SENCo, each child’s development is supported individually.

Their nursery app keeps families connected with regular updates and news. A strong parent partnership and focus on outdoor play make this a much-loved setting for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Cherelle (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 16

Total Places for Children

  • 73

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening 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 & 1 week at Christmas

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Soundwell Reviews (58)

9.6

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Soundwell has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.640) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Soundwell has 58 reviews.

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Review from Vicky H (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have now attended this nursery and I cannot recommend it enough. The staff team is largely unchanged from when my eldest attended which speaks volumes about how happy the staff are. They all clearly love what they do and are incredibly good at it. Despite both of my children being
a bit "difficult" at drop-offs, I have always felt completely comfortable leaving them there knowing how well cared for they are whilst they are at nursery.
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Review from Adela-Maryam M (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are always greeted with a smile and a hello. It's a very welcoming atmosphere and my daughter is happy to go. At the beginning, my daughter was sad to be left there, but the staff helped her transition and comforted her every step of the way. As a parent I'm updated with pictures, videos and daily
diary with a learning journey. The displays around the nursery are always bright and cheerful. I feel very connected, and reassured my daughter is in safe hands with staff that are patient and caring. She started at 18 months, and is now 4 years old. She has grown up with Mama Bear's guidance, and I'm really grateful for all they have done and never tire of all the songs she's learnt at nursery!
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Review from Robyn W (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is very happy at this nursery. When I drop him off he’s always a bit upset to leave me but the staff always put him at ease. By the time I pick him up he’s alway very happy to see me and has clearly had a very good day.
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Review from Lisa F (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We are very happy with the care and attention that my son receives from his carers. His always seems happy to go to the nursery and has made friends there.
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Review from Gabriela C (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Me and my baby are very happy with your nursery. I noticed that my child is more open in relations with other children. I have no objections.
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Review from Jaspreet S (Father of Child) published on 1 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My first child(my son).
Was a challenge for us to send him to nursery as he was very fussy.
The manager stepped in and took the situation in her hands and now it's almost a year.my son loves going to nursery.
All credit goes to the Manager and her team which works with extreme effort to comfort kids.
I'll always recommend and its a 5 stars rating place. Once again thank you.
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Review from Shona (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has thrived since being in at nursery. She has become a lot more social and confident in what she is doing. It would be nice to be provided more information about the eyLog, what comments are expected of parents. The eyLog is a great way to keep me informed, especially as I cannot collect my
child from nursery every session.


It would be nice to know what things she may need help with at home to improve any skills.

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Review from Martyn (Father of Child) published on 23 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son settled in so quickly and much of that has to be down to the excellent staff at Mama Bears. Always friendly and helpful, my son now loves going to nursery which gives us as parents complete peace of mind. Thanks Mama Bears.
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Review from Lucy (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff at the nursery are fantastic, they have helped my once very clingy little girl to settle in and she now runs through the door without any hesitation. They have been flexible and supportive of me changing her days/hours when needed. I'm so happy we picked this nursery for our daughter.
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Review from Emma (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An amazing friendly place, my children who normally won't settle easily have settled in immediately. I would highly recommend, my girls love it! The level of care is outstanding. The communication is also great.
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Review from Liz S (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my sons go to nursery at Soundwell and they both love it. It's helped them with confidence, speech and all sorts of skills, I couldn't be happier with the level of care they get.
The staff look after them like their own and nurture them just as I would at home. I have already recommended them
to friends and will continue to do so.
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Review from Emma (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my son has started Mama Bears he has become such a confident and social child. He is very bright and loves to learn and that is because of the staff and key workers who help him. I will definitely be sending my youngest child to Mama Bears when he is ready.
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Review from Lauren (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Your staff are wonderful, the leadership is wonderful, and my daughter is always ecstatic to be at nursery.
Thank you for taking sure loving care of her when she's with you. I can not praise you all enough.
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Review from Dani (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My LG has been at Mama Bears in Soundwell since she was 2 and has thoroughly enjoyed her time there. She has made a group of friends whom she loves playing with on a day to day basis. The nursery nurses are friendly, warm and very accommodating. I have never had an issue with anything in the setting
and I wold recommend the nursery to anyone looking in the future.
I do think it could do with some slight modernisation in the rooms and the food menu is slightly repetitive and some meals I don't think are quite filling enough for active toddlers but as a whole I am impressed with the nursery and am glad my daughter is leaving after having enjoyed herself. She always looks forward to nursery and never wants to come home.
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Review from Georgina B (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery, staff always friendly and professional. Would highly recommend to other friends. Always kept up to date with what is happening at the nursery. Love receiving my elog notifications and seeing what she has been getting up to.
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Review from Martine (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot speak highly enough about Mama Bears in Soundwell, my son loves it. Every single member of staff no matter their role, go out of their way to talk to my son and make him feel special from the minute he arrives. He loves the active play and I love the fact the children are encouraged to play
outside even when it's not sunny, I've experienced many child care facilities that do not do this.
I love the videos and photos of my son published to the online learning log, it's wonderful to see my son enjoying his day as it can be very worrying being away from him but these things show me he is having a great time and I can be happy knowing he is too.
Mama bears are very informative about my sons day when I collect him and he's always smiling in his room. The staff are very caring and my little one talks a lot about them outside of the nursery!!! Thank you to everyone there for encouraging my son to do just best in a fun way and for helping him enjoy everyday he's there!!!!
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Review from Gemma (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Mama Bears from the baby room to pre-school and I can't thank the whole team enough. He loves his nursery and I feel confident in leaving him in their care. Haven't found a nursery that beats this one and will be sad when my son leaves.
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Review from Rebecca F (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery. I have two boys attending.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.640)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.640) out of 10 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Soundwell 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 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 13 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 4.750 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Soundwell is calculated as follows: ( (120 Excellents x 5) + (33 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 156 Ratings = 4.75
  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 4.89 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Soundwell is based on 13 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 73 number of registered child places is 14.6. 13 Positive Reviews ÷ 14.6 = 0.89
  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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Cherelle

Cherelle

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Emma has a great passion for providing a high-quality childcare and creating an environment that helps children to flourish.

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