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Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Park Gate

Warwick House, Beacon Bottom, Park Gate, Southampton SO31 7GQ
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Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Park Gate, Southampton
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Park Gate, Southampton
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Park Gate, Southampton

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...  

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

No

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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 (101)

9.8

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Park Gate has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.830) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Park Gate has 101 reviews.

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Review from S E (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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An excellent nursery and pre-school. My children love attending and have made lots of friends here. Managers will go out of their way to help and make sure my children are well cared for and happy whilst at the nursery setting. I highly recommend to my friends who are looking for a nursery to consider Kiddi Caru Park Gate. Staff work hard to provide quality care and are genuinely interested in the children's development and education. Thank you Kiddi Caru!

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 so great to hear that your little ones love attending our nursery! Our team is so passionate about providing exceptional childcare and education. They really take the time to get to know each individual child and build supportive, nurturing relationships.

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Review from I W (Father of Child) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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For the past 1 year. In my opinion, the nursery is biased maybe because our kids look different, I'll not be surprised seeing that the Basingstoke branch has had similar issues before.
They asked of my 3year old to tidy the garden whilst others were in class and when we spoke to the key person about it, she said otherwise and gave us attitude for days.
They keep reporting us to Social Services without proof or even speaking to us about it on several occasions, even after we spoke to the management about it.
They never acted on any concerns we brought to their attention about an injury our child sustained on 2 occasions.
They always say our kids finish their meals even when I know they don't like the meals and surprisingly once we are out of the door kids will start saying they are hungry.

I have honestly avoided this review because I didn't want my review putting my kids in more harm but when we had the Social Service at ours again on 5/4/23, I knew I had just had enough of them.

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 that they have been escalated to nursery management. Our nursery team has reached out to discuss the safeguarding policies and procedures we have in place at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Park Gate. We encourage you to contact them directly on 01489 577778.

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Review from Sarah L (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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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 hard to create a supportive, nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

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Review from G W (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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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 would like to discuss, please don’t hesitate to contact our customer services team on 0800 028 4500.

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Review from M H (Father of Child) published on 4 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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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
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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, supported and empowered to build strong relationships and develop life important skills.

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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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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 important skills and behaviours whilst having plenty of fun.

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Review from Em Y (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2023 Submitted via Website
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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 of our playrooms to help babies and children feel secure enough to explore, develop and engage their natural curiosity.

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Review from Jennifer P (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2023 Submitted via Website
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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 transition to nursery as seamless and stress-free as possible.

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Review from K E (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2022 Submitted via Website
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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 communication with families is very important and we take great pride in serving tasty, nutritious meals. It's a great opportunity for children to try new textures and flavours.

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Review from J S (Father of Child) published on 2 November 2022 Submitted via Website
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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
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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 our nursery has helped build your daughter's confidence. We aim to provide exceptional education...  

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Review from Emma K (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2022 Submitted via Website
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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 glad your son is enjoying his time here at Park Gate.

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Review from R G (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2022 Submitted via Website
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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 happy and engaged is one of our utmost priorities, so there’s always a variety of activities on offer to help them learn, develop valuable skills and have lots of fun!

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Review from C W (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2022 Submitted via Website
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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
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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 comments will be passed on to the nursery team.

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Review from A O (Father of Child) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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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
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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
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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
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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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News (3) & Events (0)

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  • Posted: Friday 20 Feb 2026Grandir 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...
  • Posted: Monday 20 Oct 2025Grandir 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...
  • Posted: Monday 28 Jul 2025Leading 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...
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  • Recipient: Grandir UKDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
  • Recipient: Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Park GateDate: Monday 16 Jun 2025
  • Recipient: Grandir UKDate: Sunday 01 Jun 2025

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Katherine Job Title: Nursery Manager
Katherine

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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