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 (145)

9.8

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Matford Green has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.764) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Matford Green has 145 reviews.

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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
her.
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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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Review from Polly S (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is highly flexible meeting our needs. The environment is stimulating yet calming and welcoming. The play equipment and resources are thoughtful, creative and inspire imaginative play (instead of plastic noisy toys).
The staff are very helpful and creative in how to best settle my clingy
(though lovely) daughter. Staff are warm in nature, supportive and have a lovely way with the children.
Incredibly clean, lovely food which is tasty and nutritious.
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Review from Karina J (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kiddi Caru has given my 3-year-old son an amazing learning and nurturing environment since he began there in March 2017.


The outdoor space is outstanding. He loves the staff and other children. The food is superb and he is eating a lot more than he used to. My son has some delay in his speech and

Kiddi Caru have worked hard with him and I have seen improvements already.
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Review from Hannah R (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are really friendly and helpful. My son is so much happier since starting the nursery.
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Review from Lia (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot praise Kiddi Caru Matford enough. We have looked at other surrounding nurseries and they are incomparable with Kiddi Caru. The staff are generally lovely and really take care and have a great interest in your children. They are actually happy to be there - I have been to others and they don't
want to be at work! All the staff are welcoming and willing to assist with anything. I did worry about the cost of the nursery, however, I cannot stress that you get what you pay for! Worth every single penny.
The nursery itself is lovely and clean - one of the many things I am very fussy about! There are so many activities to do inside and outside (lovely garden!!). I was so worried about where to place my daughter and just found Kiddi Caru the best place to be. Although she is part time, she has been thriving since we've been going. I love receiving pictures and things they have made.
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Review from Jay O (Father of Child) published on 29 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started here in the baby room in January. We could not ask for more. Free settle sessions allowed our son to get used to the environment and the staff, and allowed us to see what the nursery was like for ourselves. The staff in the baby room are excellent and quickly got to know our child individually.
They know what he likes and doesn't like, notice small changes in him and have a good attention to detail. Our son has built a rapport the staff and we can see that he loves seeing them. They are friendly and informal yet professional, a great balance for working with children and communicating with parents. Our son particularly enjoys the food, which is well varied and gives us inspiration for at home. When we are at work, we feel secure in the knowledge that our son is being cared for in the best possible way by people who have a genuine passion for working with children. We highly recommend a visit for anyone looking for a great start for their child.
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Review from Zoe B (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started in the baby room in September 2016. We were initially amazed by the environment and resources. Since joining we have been extremely pleased with the opportunities that have arisen, for example, access daily to a state of the art sensory room which is ideal before he could walk. He has
been taken out to the local national reserve and cattle market and provided ample opportunity to play outside. The staff are very accommodating and friendly. I have every trust in them and firmly believe that my son is well cared for. He loves going to nursery and our thanks go out to all the staff for this.
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Review from Sam B (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This could genuinely be the best nursery in the country! Yes, for this area it is expensive but you can see where every penny is spent. From the efficient management to the fantastic room leaders and carers, to the facilities and the food, all simply outstanding. The toys, garden area and technology
are second to none. The majority of the toys are wooden and even those that aren't, are very good quality. The garden - which is used daily - is beautifully designed to encourage play and social skills - it really needs to be seen to appreciate. I wish I could play in it. A specific mention has to be for the ladies looking after my daughter. I don't have a bad word to say about any of them. Exactly the sort of people I want my daughter to grow up with as role models.
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Review from Gemma S (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely love Kiddi Caru, from the building to the staff. My daughter enjoys her nursery days here so much. She has come along extremely well since being here and I feel very happy that I can go to work and know she is in good hands. A+ all round :)
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Review from Michaela M (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
- The facilities are amazing.
- The staff are so friendly and helpful.
- I feel that my son has a great time every day he attends nursery.
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Review from Suzanne W (Grandmother of Child) published on 28 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Grandson loves going to nursery here, the staff are very friendly and welcoming. There is always a large range of activities for the children and the toys are amazing. My grandson's speech and communication skills have improved so much since he started and I've noticed he interacts really well with
other children now.
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Review from Emma R (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't recommend Kiddi Caru enough. My daughter has been to both of the Exeter nurseries and I think they are both fantastic. The Matford one is new and very much state of the art. I love all the wooden toys that they have and the sensory room. My daughter is very much an outdoor girl and the garden
is just amazing for her. There is so much to do but still lots of space to run around and burn off all her energy. The staff are lovely, friendly and very welcoming. My daughter has come on so much since she started with Kiddi Caru. They have helped her development but it a natural non-pushy way and I love that they discuss the next stages of their development path with your child so you can continue it at home.


Overall, this is an excellent nursery and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to a friend. The incentive to recommend a friend that they are running is an added bonus as well. I, without a doubt, will be sending my second daughter to Kiddi Caru when she's here and old enough!

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Review from Margaret B (Grandmother of Child) published on 22 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We do not go that often to pick our grandson up from nursery, but when we do go, we can honestly say we are impressed with the staff. They come across very caring and our grandson has been there since day one and is very happy there.
Sat in one day for lunch and was very impressed with the food they
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The equipment is amazing and my daughter's opinion is that they could not have found a better nursery.
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Review from Kayleigh S (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience at this nursery has been nothing but positive. As an anxious parent with an unsettled child, we have been offered so many extra sessions to help my daughter settle in and the staff have been Amazing. They have made the experience so positive for both myself and daughter. They are fantastic
and the facilities are amazing. I would definitely recommend visiting the setting, and guarantee you will be more than satisfied with the visit! Thank you for being such a supportive setting for both of us!!
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Review from Gemma (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been very impressed with all aspects of our daughter's experience at Kiddi Caru so far. The warm and welcoming staff have offered a truly personalised induction period and have continued to tailor experiences to the needs of our daughter.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.764)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.764) 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 5.0 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 16 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 4.964 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Matford Green is calculated as follows: ( (185 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 192 Ratings = 4.964
  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 4.8 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Matford Green is based on 16 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 100 number of registered child places is 20. 16 Positive Reviews ÷ 20 = 0.8
  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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