Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Matford Green

Yeoford Way, Matford Green Business Park, Exeter EX2 8AL
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  • Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Matford Green, Exeter
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Matford Green, Exeter, offers a warm and welcoming environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted (August 2021), they provide a purpose-built setting with five bright playrooms, a sensory room, and a spacious garden with a lookout tower, vegetable patch, and walk-in sandpit.

Their curriculum blends Reggio Emilia and Hygge philosophies with bespoke educational programmes including Move & Groove, Innovate & Investigate, and Sow & Grow. An on-site chef prepares fresh, nutritious meals daily. With a dedicated team, some of whom have been with the nursery since opening, and SENCo support available, they ensure each child receives tailored, nurturing care.

They maintain strong parent partnerships through the Famly App, regular events, and an open-door policy, creating a trusted and supportive community for families.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Nicola Lemon (Regional Support Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 100

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas to New Year

Parking

  • Ample parking with their own designated car park.

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Matford Green Reviews (159)

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Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Matford Green has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.909) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Matford Green has 159 reviews.

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Review from Tom (Father of Child) published on 2 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are kind and friendly.
The centre is well looked, security is good and facilities are great.


Most importantly my daughter loves going!


Great work Kiddi Caru Matford Green!

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Review from Natasha H (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery. All staff are amazing. My son loves going and is excited to tell us about his day when we collect him.
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Review from Christopher S (Father of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended this nursery since she was four months old. I have found the staff to be caring and attentive to her every need she has developed extremely well and now being nine months old she is far ahead of where we were expecting her to be, I can only contribute to this to the care and
skill of the staff at this nursery. My daughter attends this nursery four days a week and every day she is there she is always happy when she arrives, she always looks for her primary carer with great smiles on her face and excitement.
I feel happy and at ease leaving my child under the care of the staff and I would highly recommend Kiddi Caru to all my friends and family.
I truly believe that his nursery provides the best start in life for young minds.
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Review from John (Father of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery at Matford Green is simply one of the highest order; the building is new and in perfect order, being designed specifically for the purpose of a nursery, both indoors and out (the garden is incredible). The facilities are kept perfect, the toys are new and in good order, the equipment likewise.
The staff are trained to the highest standard, and seem to genuinely enjoy being there and working with each other; likewise, the overall programs for the children are well balanced and a good fit between educational and fun.
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Review from Stephanie H (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one loves going to nursery. She is comfortable with the staff who are always smiling and happy to see her.


She has really come along with her development since starting nursery as she wants to keep up with all the other children.


Staff are friendly and always happy to help with any questions

we have.
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Review from Hannah (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't recommend them highly enough. My 17-month-old daughter is very happy there and the staff are all fantastic.
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Review from Roxanne (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everything is amazing. The nursery is very clean and tidy, the food is great! Different meals each day! The staff are brilliant.
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Review from Liz (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery. My little boy loves going and I know he gets the best care. The outside space is incredible and he has developed lots since starting.
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Review from Sarah (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery my little boy has blossomed since being here he struggled with his speech when he started now he is just flourishing talking a lot using sign language with loads of activities to help their personal development. Would highly recommend to every parent.
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Review from Rachel (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely amazing nursery, best decision I made for my little boy, he’s developing every day with help and activities done whilst at nursery.
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Review from Becki C (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kiddi Caru Matford in Exeter offers us everything we need for our daughter, a safe fun and clean environment where she can learn play and feel loved. The facilities are very impressive and they do lots to engage with the parents. Leaving our daughter is hard for us but the team make it easier for us
to go off to work for the day and know that she is in the best of hands.
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Review from Stacey (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has attended Kiddi Caru in Matford for 2 days a week since he was 14 weeks old. As a new Mom heading back to work full time and having a little one so young, I couldn’t have been made to feel any more at ease. From the moment you enter the nursery to the second you leave, the staff, the
ambience, the environment, the interaction - all are first class! My little boy loves it and I wouldn’t put him anywhere else.
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Review from Claire (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery. My child is completely different since going here and so much more confident. It is always clean and the staff are excellent.
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Review from Lisa (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Kiddi Caru Matford for around a year and I can happily say I feel it is the best childcare provider in Exeter! My son cannot wait to get to preschool in the mornings and he always comes home full of stories and anecdotes from his exciting days. The staff are wonderful and in particular,
his key workers who work so hard to encourage development and preparation for school through structured play. My son's nutrition is very well catered for even going as far as getting to sample traditional Chinese cuisine to celebrate Chinese New Year last week. We will miss Kiddi Caru and all the wonderful staff very much when my son starts school in September this year!
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Review from Abi (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a very high-quality early years setting which is run very professionally. The indoor and outdoor facilities are of excellent standard and well maintained. The staff are friendly, warm and considerate and all have developed strong relationships with my daughter, making her feel secure and happy
whilst she is with them. Her key worker, in particular, has shown that she truly cares about the children she looks after and she has played an important role in how much my daughter enjoys her time at nursery. My daughter loves attending Kiddi Caru so I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
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Review from Amanda C (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have found the service nothing but outstanding. You really feel the children come first.
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Review from Debbie H (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Choosing a nursery for the first time is a daunting prospect. The list of requirements is long and you hope and pray that your little one enjoys the time that he/she spends there. I can safely say that Kiddi Caru Matford has pretty much ticked all of our boxes and after the inevitably tricky settling
in period my little boy loves his time there!
The facilities are top class, the key carers are friendly, welcoming and professional and we’re never in doubt that our boy is learning and experiencing more every time that he attends. We’re also safe in the knowledge that he is being fed a variety of fresh and healthy food. I have recommended Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Matford Green to many friends and won’t hesitate to do so in the future!
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Review from Michaela S (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter always smiles when she is taken into nursery and is never bothered when I leave her, usually asking/reaching to go to her carers.
Exceptional facilities including equipment, food and even items to take home to support your child's growth. The activities on offer to the children are beyond
measure.
The facilities and rooms are always clean, (without fail) and everything is kept to a very high standard.
I love that I can see how clean the kitchen is and the menus on offer are fresh and nutritious.
The staff are always happy and have never let me down with any of my (at times) ridiculous requests.
Communication between staff and parents is phenomenal, never have I asked about a part of my daughter's day that they haven't been able to tell me what she was doing.
I feel safe leaving my child as security is greater than that of Fort Knox- without ever feeling less than friendly.
They excel in every aspect and truly offer my daughter the best start in life.
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Review from Kim C (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't fault the facilities and staff at the nursery. My daughter started there at 10 months when I went back to work and the staff worked so hard to help her to settle and she now loves going in. She has always done lots of fun activities during the day and greets me with a massive smile when I collect
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Review from Charlotte J (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two-year-old son joined Kiddi Caru, Matford at the beginning of August and I'm really happy with the care he receives. He was very anxious when he started, but all of the staff have been brilliant with him, especially his key worker. They have helped him to settle in and he's becoming more confident.
Would definitely recommend this nursery to everyone!
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.909)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.909) out of 10 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Matford Green 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 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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 4.909 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Matford Green is calculated as follows: ( (254 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 274 Ratings = 4.909
  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 Exeter, Matford Green is based on 23 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 100 number of registered child places is 20, which has been reached with 23 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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Nicola

Nicola

Job Title: Regional Support Manager

Nicola feels very fortunate to have been working in the profession that she loves for Kiddi Caru Day Nurseries Group since 2003 and within the nursery since it opened in 2016 as Nursery Manager.

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