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Hanham Hall, Whittucks Road, Hanham, Bristol, BS15 3FR
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30 March 2026
We've had a really positive experience with this nursery. The team has been incredibly accommodating and always willing to go the extra mile to support both children and parents. What stands out most is how they genuinely listen to all types of feedback and take meaningful action where needed.
It's
reassuring to feel heard and to see that suggestions are not only acknowledged but also implemented. The staff are approachable and make it easy to work directly with the team, creating a strong sense of partnership.
Everyone is consistently positive, friendly, and supportive, which makes a big difference day to day. Overall, it's a welcoming and responsive environment that we're very happy with.
30 March 2026
Our son is attending Kiddi Caru at Hanham since March 2024, when he just turned 1 year old. So he started from the baby room and is now in preschool. We have had an overall very good experience. The staff is caring and understanding. Our lo has some on and off hard time on drop off and the staff is
doing its best to cuddle him when he struggles. The outdoor time and the recent outings to the local care home or the community park they're doing, as well as the staff kindness and approachability is the best thing about the day nursery. My son is overall happy to go and always has something to say about his day.
Something that could be improved:
- More arts and crafts and less unstructured messy play
- Try to reorganise the room space to avoid sleeping/eating and playing in the same room
- Improving communication about locum staff. It's common that I found locum staff within the room that nobody introduced to us. It might me useful and reassuring to parents to know about them
27 March 2026
Our son has been attending this nursery for a year and a half. He's moved through 3 rooms in this time and in every room, staff clearly care about him and enjoy spending time with him. There are two large gardens, which the children spend a lot of time in throughout the year. Each room has a lot of
exciting toys to keep the children busy. It's a great environment for the kids to interact with each other too.
The food seems very varied, well thought out and nutritious, especially the lunches.
The staff always give us an update on his day when we pick him up. We enjoy seeing the photos they post on the nursery app too. The kids get up to lots of different activities! We're really glad we sent our son here.
27 March 2026
We have had nothing but positive experiences with this nursery. The staff are consistently warm, kind and genuinely caring, which has made such a difference to us as parents. Our son has been attending since he was 9 months old and he absolutely loves it there.
When we were due to move, we even
considered changing nurseries, but ultimately decided against it because he was so happy and settled.
Communication from all staff members is excellent-they keep us well-informed and are always approachable and supportive. We feel very confident and reassured knowing our son is in such good hands. They have been very supportive throughout his time there. It is a tough job within a tough system and we really appreciate their care
27 March 2026
Both my Son and Daughter have attended this nursery. I could not rate it highly enough! The practitioners are so great with the children and genuinely care about them! Erin especially has been instrumental in helping my daughter potty train, something we have struggled with for over a year now! My
daughter has made some wonderful friends and wakes up excited to go to nursery every day! Thank you Kiddi Karu! X
25 March 2026
I find the staff very very friendly,and so caring.No doubt our child has really improved since joining the nursey(explorer).A big thank you to all the staff for an amazing job.we can't thank you enough.
25 March 2026
My baby has been going here since January and is getting along really well, the staff are very friendly and approachable.
He has learnt so much in the short time here and has grown in confidence. He always seems very happy to go in and on collection.
09 March 2026
My daughter has been attending Kiddi Caru Hanham Hall since September 2024 when she was 9 months old.
The staff have always been very attentive in each of the rooms she had been in, Discoverers, Explorers and Creators - providing her with a cuddle when needed and always provide a thorough
handover.
My daughter has thoroughly enjoyed her time here and it has been worth commuting for her to attend.
The only downsides I would report would be there can be a delay for staff to answer the doors on drop off and collection, and the consumable charges are high in comparison to other local nurseries.
Overall, I would recommend this nursery to friends and family on the basis of the excellent care and support they have provided over the past 18 months.
19 February 2026
A special thank you to Jo, Lily, Shannon & Erin for taking such a good care of our little one!
Always there to help and support her through every step/milestone. Great communication with parents too!
19 February 2026
Lovely staff members who take good care of the children. However I feel communication from the nursery for new starters could be better, I feel like I'm winging it and having to ask loads of questions as I go. They could do with introducing a new starters pack which explains; how to communicate if
start and pick up times are different, how drop offs and picks up work, where to go, what we need to pack for the child, what they will hang onto, how they will let us know if they need more stock from us. All of this I've confusingly learnt on my feet, with no upfront info.
The daily fee is also very high compared to other locals nurseries.
Finally whilst the building is spacious and clean, it doesn't feel very cosy or welcoming. All the rooms are white painted and would benefit from a splash of colour. The baby room toys seem quite basic aswell. I also think having babies playing and sleeping in the same area isn't the best, as the babies awake are often playing in a dimly lit room.
13 November 2025
The staff are all really nice, my child is happy on pick up and seems well cared for.
My one request would be to have more updates on what my child does throughout the day and check ins throughout the year on their development. It would be great to have more insight in what they do together, my
child has recently started singing and dancing/signing so I know they must do that - but I'd never been told.
The Manager did start doing weekly updates but they have also dropped off.
31 July 2024
The staff at Hanham Hall Kiddi Caru are the best thing about the nursery. They are kind, helpful, engaged and very caring. You really feel confident knowing your child will be looked after whilst they are at nursery.
PROS:
- Staff (as above)
- The building is lovely
- plenty of parking
- The
setting has been improved since last year
- No plastic toys
- Lots of outdoor time
- Large outdoor areas
- Toddler room has great activities
- Fun themed nursery based picnics for parents and carers
CONS:
- When you join the nursery nothing is made very clear about procedure
- Babies often have dirty faces
- When dropping off the kids, staff can sometimes not be forthcoming about taking babies and toddlers off your hands.
- The baby room is too simple for more active babies. Indoor wooden slides, wall-mounted activities and climbing apparatus in their rooms would improve things
- The gardens are large but looking a little tired
- I've not seen them doing any drawing or painting yet
19 July 2024
Have sent both my daughters to Grandir Kiddi Caru Hanham Hall over the last 3.5 years and the younger has just graduated before starting school in September. Couldn't speak more highly of the nursery, the staff, the care the atmosphere. Always felt at ease leaving my children in the nursery's care
and its been great seeing their development. Really appreciate the experiences they have had there.
15 July 2024
I love the ladies at Kiddi Caru Hanham Hall! The whole team have been so welcoming, accommodating, kind and really open to feedback. My Little one has made a real bond with his appointed carer. I think my little one has had a hard time settling in there, but he is just so energetic! I think the baby
room was just too boring for him. He's a lot happier now that the weather is getting better and he can spend all his time outside, and now he has moved up, I think he will be happier. It would be nice to see more active playthings in the setting like wooden climbing equipment that you see in other nurseries for kids like him who need that kind of play on rainy days. I would love for him to spend some time finger painting, is this offered in the older rooms? My partner mentioned the walls are a bit blank, but I like how chic and simple they are. I also love that there's no plastic tat and they read a lot.
08 March 2024
The nursery is great - all the staff are really friendly and helpful. Our child really enjoys attending the nursery and is always happy to go. I couldn’t fault the nursery at all. Family resource packs have also been a great addition.
07 March 2024
My son has attended since October 2023. He is always very happy to go in on a morning and smiling when I collect him. He has bonded with many members of staff. Other children also appear happy when I'm on-site.
26 April 2023
My daughter has attended Hanham Hall Nursery for just over a year now and is very happy there. There are lots of activities to keep her wild personality happy and she has really bonded with all members of staff there. The team are incredibly supportive and helpful, and it's a real comfort to know as
a parent that she will be looked after and cared for there whilst not in my care. My son also attended the setting from 1 year old, all the way up through to pre-school and still talks about it now! It's also worth mentioning the garden which is an amazing outdoor space! There's so much room to play.
26 April 2023
It has been a complex journey with my little one’s needs as a result, her placement in another nursery was terminated. I found Mama Bears from an internet search and had a bit of research done to decipher if it was the right environment for my little one to strive. Definitely, it is. From the first
visit, she was fully welcomed and slowly integrated into the day-to-day activities. Bearing in my mind her needs, she has really come a long way. She now has staff that understand her needs and activities are tailored to her needs. The staff listens and makes changes where necessary. I am really happy my little one is fully accepted irrespective of her needs and she loves it over at Mama Bears. That is what matters to me.
26 April 2023
Our child has additional needs that are still emerging, and the way the manager and team have responded and supported so far has been great. They’ve offered support to both of us parents emotionally, and have encouraged our child to grow and learn at their own pace.
They have taken great interest
in what our doctors and health visitors have been doing with our family outside of the nursery setting.
I know they have had staffing issues recently which has meant we’ve had to find (very) last-minute child care which has been an inconvenience to us. But whilst our child is under their care they are very happy and this shows with the feedback and images we receive through the app.
26 April 2023
Lovely setting. Great garden. Great communication from the team and they clearly have good bonds with the children.
I like the app as you can see how your child is eating but also how they are progressing as it puts the framework indicators there so you can monitor the development. Would highly
recommend
Latest Reviews for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Hanham
30 March 2026
We've had a really positive experience with this nursery. The team has been incredibly accommodating and always willing to go the extra mile to support both children and parents. What stands out most is how they genuinely listen to all types of feedback and take meaningful action where needed.
It's
reassuring to feel heard and to see that suggestions are not only acknowledged but also implemented. The staff are approachable and make it easy to work directly with the team, creating a strong sense of partnership.
Everyone is consistently positive, friendly, and supportive, which makes a big difference day to day. Overall, it's a welcoming and responsive environment that we're very happy with.
30 March 2026
Our son is attending Kiddi Caru at Hanham since March 2024, when he just turned 1 year old. So he started from the baby room and is now in preschool. We have had an overall very good experience. The staff is caring and understanding. Our lo has some on and off hard time on drop off and the staff is
doing its best to cuddle him when he struggles. The outdoor time and the recent outings to the local care home or the community park they're doing, as well as the staff kindness and approachability is the best thing about the day nursery. My son is overall happy to go and always has something to say about his day.
Something that could be improved:
- More arts and crafts and less unstructured messy play
- Try to reorganise the room space to avoid sleeping/eating and playing in the same room
- Improving communication about locum staff. It's common that I found locum staff within the room that nobody introduced to us. It might me useful and reassuring to parents to know about them
27 March 2026
Our son has been attending this nursery for a year and a half. He's moved through 3 rooms in this time and in every room, staff clearly care about him and enjoy spending time with him. There are two large gardens, which the children spend a lot of time in throughout the year. Each room has a lot of
exciting toys to keep the children busy. It's a great environment for the kids to interact with each other too.
The food seems very varied, well thought out and nutritious, especially the lunches.
The staff always give us an update on his day when we pick him up. We enjoy seeing the photos they post on the nursery app too. The kids get up to lots of different activities! We're really glad we sent our son here.
27 March 2026
We have had nothing but positive experiences with this nursery. The staff are consistently warm, kind and genuinely caring, which has made such a difference to us as parents. Our son has been attending since he was 9 months old and he absolutely loves it there.
When we were due to move, we even
considered changing nurseries, but ultimately decided against it because he was so happy and settled.
Communication from all staff members is excellent-they keep us well-informed and are always approachable and supportive. We feel very confident and reassured knowing our son is in such good hands. They have been very supportive throughout his time there. It is a tough job within a tough system and we really appreciate their care
27 March 2026
Both my Son and Daughter have attended this nursery. I could not rate it highly enough! The practitioners are so great with the children and genuinely care about them! Erin especially has been instrumental in helping my daughter potty train, something we have struggled with for over a year now! My
daughter has made some wonderful friends and wakes up excited to go to nursery every day! Thank you Kiddi Karu! X
25 March 2026
I find the staff very very friendly,and so caring.No doubt our child has really improved since joining the nursey(explorer).A big thank you to all the staff for an amazing job.we can't thank you enough.
25 March 2026
My baby has been going here since January and is getting along really well, the staff are very friendly and approachable.
He has learnt so much in the short time here and has grown in confidence. He always seems very happy to go in and on collection.
09 March 2026
My daughter has been attending Kiddi Caru Hanham Hall since September 2024 when she was 9 months old.
The staff have always been very attentive in each of the rooms she had been in, Discoverers, Explorers and Creators - providing her with a cuddle when needed and always provide a thorough
handover.
My daughter has thoroughly enjoyed her time here and it has been worth commuting for her to attend.
The only downsides I would report would be there can be a delay for staff to answer the doors on drop off and collection, and the consumable charges are high in comparison to other local nurseries.
Overall, I would recommend this nursery to friends and family on the basis of the excellent care and support they have provided over the past 18 months.
19 February 2026
A special thank you to Jo, Lily, Shannon & Erin for taking such a good care of our little one!
Always there to help and support her through every step/milestone. Great communication with parents too!
19 February 2026
Lovely staff members who take good care of the children. However I feel communication from the nursery for new starters could be better, I feel like I'm winging it and having to ask loads of questions as I go. They could do with introducing a new starters pack which explains; how to communicate if
start and pick up times are different, how drop offs and picks up work, where to go, what we need to pack for the child, what they will hang onto, how they will let us know if they need more stock from us. All of this I've confusingly learnt on my feet, with no upfront info.
The daily fee is also very high compared to other locals nurseries.
Finally whilst the building is spacious and clean, it doesn't feel very cosy or welcoming. All the rooms are white painted and would benefit from a splash of colour. The baby room toys seem quite basic aswell. I also think having babies playing and sleeping in the same area isn't the best, as the babies awake are often playing in a dimly lit room.
13 November 2025
The staff are all really nice, my child is happy on pick up and seems well cared for.
My one request would be to have more updates on what my child does throughout the day and check ins throughout the year on their development. It would be great to have more insight in what they do together, my
child has recently started singing and dancing/signing so I know they must do that - but I'd never been told.
The Manager did start doing weekly updates but they have also dropped off.
31 July 2024
The staff at Hanham Hall Kiddi Caru are the best thing about the nursery. They are kind, helpful, engaged and very caring. You really feel confident knowing your child will be looked after whilst they are at nursery.
PROS:
- Staff (as above)
- The building is lovely
- plenty of parking
- The
setting has been improved since last year
- No plastic toys
- Lots of outdoor time
- Large outdoor areas
- Toddler room has great activities
- Fun themed nursery based picnics for parents and carers
CONS:
- When you join the nursery nothing is made very clear about procedure
- Babies often have dirty faces
- When dropping off the kids, staff can sometimes not be forthcoming about taking babies and toddlers off your hands.
- The baby room is too simple for more active babies. Indoor wooden slides, wall-mounted activities and climbing apparatus in their rooms would improve things
- The gardens are large but looking a little tired
- I've not seen them doing any drawing or painting yet
19 July 2024
Have sent both my daughters to Grandir Kiddi Caru Hanham Hall over the last 3.5 years and the younger has just graduated before starting school in September. Couldn't speak more highly of the nursery, the staff, the care the atmosphere. Always felt at ease leaving my children in the nursery's care
and its been great seeing their development. Really appreciate the experiences they have had there.
15 July 2024
I love the ladies at Kiddi Caru Hanham Hall! The whole team have been so welcoming, accommodating, kind and really open to feedback. My Little one has made a real bond with his appointed carer. I think my little one has had a hard time settling in there, but he is just so energetic! I think the baby
room was just too boring for him. He's a lot happier now that the weather is getting better and he can spend all his time outside, and now he has moved up, I think he will be happier. It would be nice to see more active playthings in the setting like wooden climbing equipment that you see in other nurseries for kids like him who need that kind of play on rainy days. I would love for him to spend some time finger painting, is this offered in the older rooms? My partner mentioned the walls are a bit blank, but I like how chic and simple they are. I also love that there's no plastic tat and they read a lot.
08 March 2024
The nursery is great - all the staff are really friendly and helpful. Our child really enjoys attending the nursery and is always happy to go. I couldn’t fault the nursery at all. Family resource packs have also been a great addition.
07 March 2024
My son has attended since October 2023. He is always very happy to go in on a morning and smiling when I collect him. He has bonded with many members of staff. Other children also appear happy when I'm on-site.
26 April 2023
My daughter has attended Hanham Hall Nursery for just over a year now and is very happy there. There are lots of activities to keep her wild personality happy and she has really bonded with all members of staff there. The team are incredibly supportive and helpful, and it's a real comfort to know as
a parent that she will be looked after and cared for there whilst not in my care. My son also attended the setting from 1 year old, all the way up through to pre-school and still talks about it now! It's also worth mentioning the garden which is an amazing outdoor space! There's so much room to play.
26 April 2023
It has been a complex journey with my little one’s needs as a result, her placement in another nursery was terminated. I found Mama Bears from an internet search and had a bit of research done to decipher if it was the right environment for my little one to strive. Definitely, it is. From the first
visit, she was fully welcomed and slowly integrated into the day-to-day activities. Bearing in my mind her needs, she has really come a long way. She now has staff that understand her needs and activities are tailored to her needs. The staff listens and makes changes where necessary. I am really happy my little one is fully accepted irrespective of her needs and she loves it over at Mama Bears. That is what matters to me.
26 April 2023
Our child has additional needs that are still emerging, and the way the manager and team have responded and supported so far has been great. They’ve offered support to both of us parents emotionally, and have encouraged our child to grow and learn at their own pace.
They have taken great interest
in what our doctors and health visitors have been doing with our family outside of the nursery setting.
I know they have had staffing issues recently which has meant we’ve had to find (very) last-minute child care which has been an inconvenience to us. But whilst our child is under their care they are very happy and this shows with the feedback and images we receive through the app.
26 April 2023
Lovely setting. Great garden. Great communication from the team and they clearly have good bonds with the children.
I like the app as you can see how your child is eating but also how they are progressing as it puts the framework indicators there so you can monitor the development. Would highly
recommend