Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Park Gate

Warwick House, Beacon Bottom, Park Gate, Southampton SO31 7GQ
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Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Park Gate provides high-quality childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years in a safe, nurturing environment. With a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating (May 2023), the nursery features well-equipped playrooms, two spacious gardens, and access to a forest area for outdoor exploration and learning.

Their educational approach blends the Curiosity Approach, STEM-based learning, and heuristic play, helping children develop curiosity and confidence. The team includes two trained SENCOs and an Early Years teacher, with many staff members having served the setting for years. Children enjoy Boogie Mites, yoga, and multi-sports, as well as healthy meals from the in-house chef.

Parents benefit from the Famly app, stay-and-play sessions, and seasonal celebrations, fostering strong family engagement.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Katherine Roberts (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 14

Total Places for Children

  • 60

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • To find out our fees guide and more information, please speak to our helpful Parent Engagement team any time between 8.30 am – 6.30 pm, send us an email or visit our website.

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 Park Gate Reviews (99)

9.9

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Park Gate has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.920) out of 10, based on 40 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Park Gate has 99 reviews.

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Review from Sarah L (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic team of people who support encourage and care for my child.
No end of home-from-home scenes, activities and surroundings in the nursery environment. Which provides a safe and comfortable place for my child to be themself and transition to every morning on arrival.
Growing and learning are
key parts of this nursery I say this as the growth my child has shown in confidence, speech and social skill development has just gone from strength to strength.
The understanding of the world around them both fictional and fact is wonderful to see and every day fills me with delight. When my child returns home and says “mummy ocean” that’s when I know the team who care for my little one have got it right!
Love the adventurous journey my child is on with Kiddi Caru, Park Gate.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Park Gate
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's fantastic to hear that your little one has been able to develop their confidence, speech and social skills whilst with us! Our team works so…read more
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Review from G W (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
My kids have been here since 6-7 months, never had any issues until the past year. Nursery have called children social service on us repeatedly, claiming my child complained of being smacked. They never saw marks, bruises, anything suggesting so. They told CS that my child said I ''smashed'' her nose,
(ridiculous) and I asked could it be hidden from plain sight if it ever happened, considering the fact that these kids are in nursery 3 days a week, what magic could cover up a smashed nose? But they reported regardless. I believe they are trained to spot a troubled child/home and having been with them for over 3 years now, they should have better judgement/curtesy to call our attention whilst they proceed to report.
Several times I have picked my kids up having either a swollen head, cut in the hands, stomach pain as a result of a fall in the garden, daily snotty nose, etc. I raised it up but absolutely nothing was done, not even an explanation but they are more prompt with calling Child Services.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Park Gate
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. Please be assured that your concerns are being taken seriously and have been escalated to nursery management. If there’s anything else you…read more
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Review from M H (Father of Child) published on 4 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm happy with the care my daughter is getting at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery. The meal choices appear nicely varied, with her getting three meals a day while at nursery. There are always activities she is involved with, and lots of pictures come home of her enjoying herself in a safe environment.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Park Gate
Hello, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review, thank you. Your comments will be passed on to our nursery team.
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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a lovely place to send my little one. She’s made some wonderful relationships with the other children and the staff. It’s a pleasure going in for drop-offs and collections as there’s always a warm welcome. A wonderful environment where my daughter is thriving, it’s wonderful to see.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Park Gate
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's lovely to hear that your little one is thriving with us! Our friendly team works hard to provide an environment where children feel confident,…read more
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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team are warm and welcoming. The facility is safe and secure (our last nursery wasn’t!). There’s lots of activities on offer and a wonderful large outdoor space. We made the choice to change nurseries and we’re so glad we did!
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Park Gate
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring team provides a variety of stimulating activities alongside our fantastic education programmes. This allows children to develop…read more
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Review from Jennifer P (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have 3 children, my eldest is 4 and in school now and my youngest is 1. They all attended a different local nursery since my eldest was 8 months old. That other nursery setting was all myself and my children knew, however, they didn't offer term time only. This was the main reason for my change and
now my 2 youngest are both attending Kiddi Caru. After 1 week of tears at drop-off, they are both so happy and settled, the staff are so communicative and understanding, they have all made what was a very overwhelming time for me a great deal smoother and easier. The welcoming atmosphere, flexible options for working parents and attentive approach hasn't changed from when we first started to now a month later. We definitely made the right choice for so many reasons and I feel that every time I collect them. I'm excited to see how my babies learn and develop with such a great team who noticeably strive to better theselves and make positive changes for the babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Park Gate
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's lovely to hear that both of your little ones have settled in so well and are happy here. Our warm, welcoming team strives to make the…read more
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Review from Em Y (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 10-month-old son has been attending Park Gate for 2 months now and he has settled in really well.
When I looked around the nursery I fell in love with the baby room especially the home-from-home setting and I knew it was the perfect nursery for my son.
I don't need to worry about leaving him as
he is happy to go in each morning and still smiling when I collect him in the evening.
The management are really understanding and supportive.
I would recommend Park Gate to anyone looking for quality childcare.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Park Gate
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's great to hear that your little one has settled in so well at Park Gate. We're proud to offer that supportive, home-from-home feel across all…read more
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Review from K E (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am really happy with our experience of Kiddi Caru so far, I always leave my daughter there confidently knowing she is comfortable and happy, catered for and having fun. She talks positively about staff and seems to have made some friendships which is lovely. Communication with staff is good and efficient.
I am pleased and assured with safeguarding emails going out. I feel hopeful that eating habits are improving at nursery also with the meals provided, fingers crossed. Where I have given 3 stars (satisfactory) it is only because I don't feel we have been there long enough to know. I look forward to the outside space expanding also.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Park Gate
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's fantastic to hear that your little one is enjoying her time at nursery, having fun, making friends and bonding with our team. Effective…read more
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Review from J S (Father of Child) published on 2 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We recently moved to the area in what was quite a sudden shift. I was concerned about finding a new setting and how my son would settle in. The staff there have been wonderful and have not only made my son feel welcome and settled but I also feel that way too. We have only been there a short time but
I feel confident that he will be there until he goes to school.
He also has dietary requirements which means that his food is often different. The staff have gone out of their way to try and present it as the same as those around him to make sure he feels included.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Park Gate
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's lovely to hear that the team has been so welcoming to you and your little one. We sincerely hope that he continues to enjoy his time with us!
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Review from J W (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I know it’s a paid service but my child is so happy and she comes home every day happy from nursery, so just wanted to say I really appreciate the staff and how they’ve been looking after her and how her confidence has grown since being there. It’s so nice for me not having to worry, especially with
starting a new job soon and knowing she’s enjoying “school” and well taken care of, so thanks! She has just been blossoming into her own lately and doing so well socially and emotionally, it literally relaxes my heart and reduces my stress knowing for certain she’s in such good hands. You are all so lovely, it really does take a village and this single mama has picked the right village.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Park Gate
Hello, we are so glad that you have found the right nursery for you and your family at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Park Gate. We are happy that the staff made you both feel comfortable and that the time at…read more
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Review from Emma K (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been with Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Park Gate for a little while now, we had moved from another preschool due to the original one closing down. From the start the staff at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery took great care of my little one. He can be quite shy so it was nice to see the girls genuinely
trying to help him settle. It’s always nice coming to pick him up and listening to him tell me about his day and how much he’s enjoyed himself.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Park Gate
Hi Emma, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. Thank you for the kind words about our staff. We always strive to ensure every child is happy and fulfilled at our nursery. We’re…read more
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Review from R G (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter started at this nursery quite recently and absolutely loves it! There's so much for her to do and so much mess to make. She always comes home telling me about her day and all the new friends she has made.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Park Gate
Hi, thank you for taking the time to share your kind thoughts about Park Gate. It’s great to hear that your daughter has settled in so well and made lots of new friends here. Ensuring children are…read more
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Review from C W (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child loves coming to nursery every day! He has so much fun and enjoys all the different activities, mainly anything outside or water-based! His speech has come on leaps and bounds since he has been at Park Gate Kiddi Caru. His eating has also got alot better, he is more willing to try new things
at home after eating such a variety of foods at nursery.
He has a huge smile on his face when I pick him up and sometimes he wants to stay and play a little longer!
Special mention to my child's key worker, we absolutely love her!
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Park Gate
Thank you so much for leaving such a wonderful review. We are so pleased to hear that your son enjoys his time at our Kiddi Caru Park Gate nursery. Your comments will be passed on to the nursery team.
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Review from N S (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been with Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Park Gate for a little over a month now and he seems so happy to be there, he waits impatiently at the front door every morning as if to say "hurry up mum, I want to go to nursery already!" It's really comforting to know he's happy and being well cared for
in a setting that looks like a lot of fun for little ones. The staff have been fantastic and really open about what support is and will be available for my son who has additional needs. I couldn't recommend this setting highly enough!
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Park Gate
Thank you so much for leaving a review. We are thrilled to hear how well your little one has settled in and that you've been happy with your experience at Kiddi Caru Park Gate so far. Your kind…read more
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Review from A O (Father of Child) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very pleased with the warmth and persona of the staff towards the little people. I appreciate the development that my little one has gained since joining 6-months ago. I would rate them 10 out of 10.
Reply from Alanah Hewett, Marketing Assistant at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Park Gate
Thank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery, it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed onto the nursery management team.
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Review from Jamie W (Father of Child) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child loves her time at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Park Gate. The staff are excellent from management, the room staff and through to the caterer. The range of activities is great and we love the involvement outside of just the childcare.
Reply from Alanah Hewett, Marketing Assistant at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Park Gate
Thank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery, it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed on to the nursery management team.
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Review from K F (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Overall experience has been great, staff are so friendly and helpful and they’re very prompt with communications. Love the set up in toddlers, my child enjoys going to nursery and has definitely developed so much since joining earlier this year.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Park Gate
Thank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery, it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed onto the nursery management team.
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Park Gate is the best nursery ever. It's made my child independent, which is all I wanted for so long. My child loves to be in the nursery all day because of the multiple activities that he enjoys. Thank you so much for everything Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Park Gate.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Park Gate
Thank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery; it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed on to the nursery management team.
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Review from L Z (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl started kindergarten four months ago, and I am very happy with her progress. In the evening when I go to take her, she is in a very good mood. She is starting to speak well and very clearly. I am very proud and happy for her!
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Park Gate
Thank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery; it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed on to the nursery management team.
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Review from A J (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter has recently joined the nursery, the team at Park Gate have done a great job and she is settling in so well.
The staff are always happy to answer any question I might have (as nervous first-time parents, there have been lots!) and they keep me updated with frequent posts on the parent app,
which is lovely!
My daughter has already made a good bond with her key person, and if she is upset in the morning I mention her name and it helps encourage her into nursery.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Park Gate
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It is very much appreciated.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.920)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.920) out of 10 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Park Gate 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 40 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 39 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 4.920 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Park Gate is calculated as follows: ( (449 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 476 Ratings = 4.92
  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 Park Gate is based on 39 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 60 number of registered child places is 12, which has been reached with 39 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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Katherine

Katherine

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Katherine has developed a passion for the childcare sector since 2009, she thrives on the importance of building a strong parent partnership.


Katherine has a wealth of knowledge and experience which supports the running of the setting effectively. She also believes in the importance of children learning through play and they are settled and cared for to a high standard.

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