Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower

Wade Park Farm, Salisbury Road, Ower, Romsey SO51 6AG
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  • Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower, Romsey
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Ower is a small, welcoming setting nestled on the edge of the New Forest. Set in beautifully converted stables, the nursery offers light-filled playrooms and two secure gardens, creating a home-from-home experience where children aged 3 months to 5 years can explore and thrive.

With a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating (June 2023), the nursery delivers high-quality care rooted in the Curiosity Approach and enriched by bespoke educational programmes. Over 75% of staff have been with the nursery for five years or more, providing consistency and a strong sense of community. Children enjoy Boogie Mites, tennis sessions, and sports to support their development. An on-site chef prepares fresh, nutritious meals daily.

They maintain excellent family engagement through the Famly App, stay-and-play events, and a supportive key worker system, ensuring children feel happy, secure, and inspired each day.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Laura Attwood (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 10

Total Places for Children

  • 55

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Please contact our Parent Engagement Team for information on our fees.

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 & Christmas to New Year

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower Reviews (78)

9.9

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.932) out of 10, based on 38 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower has 78 reviews.

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Review from Karen B (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing staff and an incredible learning and development environment. I am confident in the level of care my son receives. My son adores his time at nursery. Would thoroughly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Jenny C (Mother of Child) published on 27 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend this nursery enough. The staff have been incredibly professional and I know my daughter is happy and well cared for when I’m at work. The manager answers any questions I have promptly and it makes me feel like nothing is too much! I looked around a few nurseries in the local area
and this was my first choice, and I’m so glad I picked Ower for my daughter. I have recommended this nursery to my friends and look forward to seeing more updates on the parent app of how my daughter is progressing at nursery!
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our nursery. It is very much appreciated.
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Review from Debbie P (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started this nursery a few months ago now and she absolutely loves it. She’s always talking about the staff like they’re her best friends. When she first started she was very shy when anyone spoke to her but she has become much more confident and chatty.
They’ve encouraged toilet training
which has made it a lot easier for me as a working mum.
It is so reassuring when I drop her off in the morning that she’s happy and being so well looked after. And it’s so lovely to see my baby growing into a polite, happy, confident little girl.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower
Thank you so much for reviewing our nursery, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave your comments. Best regards, Jessica
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Review from Fran D (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a fantastic nursery. My little pandemic baby was so anxious to be left somewhere new and an unexpected covid closure meant he had to miss all his settle sessions. The staff were so good at helping him to settle in difficult circumstances. He's now so happy there, he eats well and has got a lovely
little best friend.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower
Thank you so much for reviewing our nursery, we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. Best regards, Jessica.
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Review from Lucy J (Aunt of Child) published on 21 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The girls within the nursery have worked really hard to welcome my sister and her baby into the nursery life. There have been many up and downs as she was born during the lockdown in April 2020. She is an only child who had only ever been around her parents. I cannot praise the team enough for the length
they went to, to help my anxious sister to leave her baby in their care. They provided regular updates and answered any worries or concerns my sister had. They sent over a selection of photos regarding her 1st day at nursery and what she got up to. This has been fantastic as this has continued even though the team have had many challenges along the way. We feel that the care and attention given to each child shows just how well the staff get to know the families and the child too. They provide a monthly newsletter that keeps all the family updated with what is happening and we especially love the cook's page and the recipe she gives out. This is one we all like to try.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our nursery. It is very much appreciated.
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Review from Kyrsty W (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After being at home with my daughter for the first 11 months and being a single mum, leaving her at nursery was very hard but the ladies in the baby room were amazing and made me feel very relaxed that my daughter would be ok and well looked after. Now 6 months on, my daughter is loving nursery and
the whole team are fantastic, I can go to work knowing my daughter is having a great time. She has such a good bond with the ladies there and they have taught her so many new things. I would definitely recommend the nursery to anyone. Thank you so much for everything you do for my daughter.
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Review from Andy S (Father of Child) published on 4 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kiddi Caru is great, my son has such fun when he is there and each week he is learning new things and coming home with new creations. The staff are very friendly and always let you know how the day has been.
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Review from Jemma W (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a lovely place for my son to visit three days a week. He is always happy and excited to attend, which can only be credited to staff members that he spends his time with. My son eats well and we enjoy dinner ideas courtesy of the chef in the monthly newsletters. Tapestry updates are enlightening
and come regularly. The monthly newsletter allows us to incorporate my sons learning at home and gives us some great ideas to do together. The location of this nursery had me sold and I'm very happy that my son starts his learning journey at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower.
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Review from Stephanie C (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I feel very secure in the knowledge that my children will have the best day when we drop them off in the morning. They learn so much and have made great friends. The staff are all very personal and have worked in some very difficult circumstances over the last year whilst portraying a professional and
reassuring impression.
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Review from Polly H (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is absolutely fantastic, our girls are very sensitive and they have worked hard to bring them out of their shells. I'm going to be sad when they go to school as we have all loved the experience we have had at Kiddi Caru, Ower. They have also handled the current situation brilliantly and
I've been impressed at every point.
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Review from Laura S (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Leaving my daughter was so difficult but the girls at Ower made me feel at ease. When I called throughout the day to check she was ok, they greeted me each time and didn’t make me feel like I was crazy, they were empathetic to my needs. They ease so much anxiety for me.
Eight months on and they still
greet my daughter with such enthusiasm on drop off, which makes me leave knowing she will be cared for. I love that the chef interacts and makes food with them. The newsletter each month is great, letting us know what they have been up to with recipes also! The use of the app is fab, pictures showing us what our little one gets up to.
I love that every time I pick my daughter the girls take the time to give me a full report on how she was in the day food/nappies/behaviour/sleep. It’s great they spend so much time in the garden getting fresh air - no matter what the weather! A great place for any baby/ toddler to explore and learn through positive play! Thank you!
Reply from Grace Wilton at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower
Thank you so much for the lovely comments, I know the staff in Baby room will be pleased to hear that you have felt so supported through this time. It’s always so nice to hear feedback on our daily…read more
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Review from Vicky M (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So impressed with the care my daughter receives, I can go to work confident that she is in the best care. She loves nursery and the nursery workers have taught her so much. Crawling, social skills, standing and the funny character she thrives when she's around her favourite ladies.
Thank you.
Reply from Kelly Miller at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower
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Review from Charlotte D (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery. A very family orientated nursery with a nurturing environment. My child loves attending. I have recommended the nursery on many occasions.
Reply from kelly miller at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower
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Review from Michelle W (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at this setting for three years. The staff are what make the nursery feel like a second home for the children. They follow the children's cues and use intuition to respond. We are very happy and have our son starting soon too.
Reply from kelly miller at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower
Thank you for the lovely review!
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Review from Gemma C (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We would really recommend this nursery, our two boys have been really happy attending Futurepath.
They made the settling in process really easy for us even though it can seem very daunting. I have every confidence that they are in good hands.
Both of our sons have so much fun when at nursery and we
can see how happy they are here.
The nursery is well run and all the staff are very friendly and they all know the children's names and make lots of effort to get to know them.
I can see that the children have made so much progress with their speech and development, we love that they use makatons.
We particularly like that the nursery has its own chef and that she gets the children involved in cooking activities.
We looked around a few nurseries and Futurepath definitely stood out for us and we have been very happy with our choice to send them here.
Reply from kelly miller at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower
Thank you for the lovely review!
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Review from Harriet P (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I looked around a lot of nurseries before finally settling on Futurepath at Ower. As soon as I walked into the building and was greeted with friendly faces I was set. The manager happily responded to all my emails and the whole team are able to answer any questions I have confidently. My daughter has
made great bonds with all the girls in the over 2's room but especially with one in particular. The team is great at focusing on "next steps" without any pressure on the children.


Unfortunately for my daughter she starts school this year. She will sadly miss everyone when she has to leave.


Thanks Futurepaths, Ower.

Reply from kelly miller, Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower
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Review from James S (Father of Child) published on 14 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall I feel very satisfied with the service provided by Futurepath childcare.
The staff are very pleasant and welcoming and make you at ease when leaving your child for the day. I believe they have the child's best interest at all times and strive to give them the best start in life.
Reply from Kelly Miller at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower
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Review from Chantal S (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Moving my son to the Futurepath, Ower was the best thing I could have done. I needed to find a new nursery for my son after his previous nursery were increasing their fees unannounced and having serious staffing issues.
I viewed a few nurseries and as soon as I walked into Futurepath, Ower I knew
it was the right choice for my son and me.
The staff are supportive, friendly and incredibly committed. The children are happy and the hard work and planning that goes into the activities that are done with the children are just amazing.
My son settled in very comfortably within just a few days of joining the nursery and has now made firm friends with the children and the staff.
I would highly recommend Futurepath, Ower to any family looking to start their children in nursery/pre-school. It was the best choice we ever made.
Reply from Kelly Miller, Support Coordinator at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.932)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.932) out of 10 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower 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 38 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 38 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 4.932 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower is calculated as follows: ( (422 Excellents x 5) + (31 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 453 Ratings = 4.932
  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 Ower is based on 38 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 55 number of registered child places is 11, which has been reached with 38 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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Laura

Laura

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Laura brings extensive knowledge and experience in early childhood education to the nursery. Her passion for working with children shines through in her dedication to providing them with the best possible start in both their learning journey and personal development.

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