Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Leighton Buzzard

Briggington House, Hockliffe Road, Leighton Buzzard LU7 9NX
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  • Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Leighton Buzzard, Leighton Buzzard
Kiddi Caru Leighton Buzzard Day Nursery & Pre-School is in the heart of a small community area on the outskirts of Leighton Buzzard. It is in a beautiful house which has recently been extended and completely renovated to create the most amazing environment for children to spend their time.

The nursery has a large staff team, with highly skilled and qualified staff that work closely to provide a home from home environment for the children in their care.

The downstairs rooms have direct access out onto a beautiful large garden area, with a designated under 2s garden for smaller children to explore, the garden has a nature garden with a mud kitchen, bark and grass areas, lots of opportunities for children to explore the great outdoors. Right from the smallest of babies, staff ensure safe and secure attachments are formed in order for children to thrive and develop right up until Pre-School, where the team support with their transition to school.

Care Provided by Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Leighton Buzzard

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Hollie Stokes (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 41
  • Total Places for Children
  • 95
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • 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 Leighton Buzzard Reviews (100)

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Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Leighton Buzzard has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.933) out of 10, based on 48 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Leighton Buzzard has 100 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been attending Kiddi Caru since September 2023, and in that time has been in both the Bumblebee room and the Butterfly room. All staff we have had contact with have been nothing short of amazing. There are always events running and I would recommend Kiddi Caru to anyone!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Leighton Buzzard

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly, supportive and knowledgeable team are so passionate about helping children to learn and grow.


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Our son has been with Kiddi Caru Leighton Buzzard just over a year now, and we couldn't recommend it enough. At two and a half, he is suspected to be on the spectrum, and the support we've had has been outstanding. The lovely staff have helped so much with his development, and they are on the ball with
external referrals to support his education.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Leighton Buzzard

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our dedicated team really take the time to identify and understand each child's individual needs and the kind of support they need to thrive.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic nursery. The staff are passionate and genuinely care about the children and families they work with. My child thoroughly enjoys his days at nursery and comes home happy with lots of exciting things to tell us about! They take into consideration children's interests and foster a
love of learning. The staff are wonderful and work hard at building relationships and offering opportunities for the families at the nursery. I highly, highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Leighton Buzzard

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring team are so passionate about helping children thrive. They really take the time to form strong, supportive relationships with the children in their care in order to provide relevant activities which keep children engaged and stimulated in their learning.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children attend the nursery and all I can say is it’s absolutely fantastic. All of the staff know all of the children, whether they are in the same rooms or not, and they get to know you too which gives it a real family feel. Such care is given to the children and the app that they use is
great, meaning I know if my children have had a nap and for how long, what they’ve eaten and it's an easy way to communicate with the room or the nursery management. Can’t recommend highly enough!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Leighton Buzzard

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our app is a brilliant communication tool and so important in helping to build a strong partnership between nursery and home, giving our families a great insight into their little one's nursery day.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest started here in 2021 and my youngest over a year ago. They have both thrived in this setting. The staff are lovely, very caring and informative. I felt anxious leaving my first child with anyone other than me, especially when Covid was still a part of daily life. However, I have never had
to worry about them. Both children surprise us on a weekly basis with what they have learnt and we really feel this was the best place for our children to be.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Leighton Buzzard

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's fantastic to read that both of your little ones are thriving with us! Children enjoy a warm, welcoming and inclusive nursery environment with a friendly and supportive nursery team who are so passionate about providing exceptional childcare and education.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery, amazing staff. My child loves and enjoys nursery ever since he started two years ago. Always so happy to go in to see his friends. He is so comfortable and is thriving. We are so happy with the nursery and will be so sad to leave when my child starts school in September!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Leighton Buzzard

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's great to read that your little one is so happy here! Our dedicated team are so passionate about helping children to thrive, providing a supportive, nurturing nursery environment where they feel confident and happy.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are great here and our child loves it. They have enjoyed it since starting at eleven months and every transition to a new room has been made easier by slowly easing them in. They take time to talk through any developmental concerns and help your child achieve the milestones that they should be
at. I would recommend to other parents.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Leighton Buzzard

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It’s so great to hear that your little one is enjoying their time here! An important part of the high-quality childcare and education we provide is ensuring children receive the proper support and encouragement they need to thrive.


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We couldn’t recommend Kiddi Caru more. The nursery setting is lovely and welcoming and all staff are friendly and warm - our son loves going there.
No matter what ‘phase’ we are going through, (weaning off the dummy, potty training, etc.), staff are very supportive and celebrate little successes with
us. They really show they care. We love the themed play setups depending on the season of the year and how much effort is put into special celebrations such as Christmas, Mother’s and Father’s Day, etc.
The food menu is well thought through, changes regularly and is most importantly nutritious and varied. Communication is also great, especially since updating to the app and we get daily updates on what the children are up to.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Leighton Buzzard

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to hear that your little one is loving his time here! Supporting children and their families through each development helps to create a welcoming, nurturing environment where children feel empowered to thrive. Maintaining effective communication with our families is essential in building strong relationships between nursery and home.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our twins joined Kiddi Caru in May 2022 after we completed a virtual tour (Covid) and then a visit where one of the girls (as the other was poorly) absolutely loved meeting two of the staff members. When we got home she told her sister about it and used lots of wow’s, big garden, so many toys and Gary
the snail!
In May they started for two mornings a week and then when spaces opened up they moved to three days a week, two mornings and two full days.
During the time they have been at the preschool, the girls have transformed from one slightly nervous introvert and one extreme extrovert into two (fairly) balanced young girls who are being prepared for life in big school in September!
The girls have been treated as individuals and this has helped them to move on from separation anxiety when they are apart. They are both different people and the team support them individually, so important for twins, and the girls have loved their time there.
We would recommend the preschool fully, for individuals and multiples!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Leighton Buzzard

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our supportive, nurturing team and specially designed education programmes help to prepare children for the future, empowering and inspiring them to develop the knowledge and positive life skills they need to succeed.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Kiddi Caru Nursery in Leighton Buzzard from 9 months old. From the beginning, the staff supported his transition with care and compassion - nearly a year later he can’t wait to go each morning. It’s clear to see that my son also loves all of the staff, activities and the food! Highly
recommend.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Leighton Buzzard

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly team works hard to ensure that your little one’s transition to nursery is a seamless, stress-free experience, so it’s great to hear that your little one is happy here! We take great pride in offering a great variety of fun, engaging activities and nutritious nursery meals for the children to enjoy.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I will be forever grateful to Kiddi Caru and all the members of staff that have supported and assisted in nurturing my son throughout his nursery journey. He started as a two and a half year old, shy little boy and has grown into a confident, funny and loving four year old big boy, ready for big school.
An unbelievable difference to where he was at the beginning of his journey.
The facilities, food and support for my son has been nothing short of incredibly comforting and the communication received, throughout the past two years, has been fantastic. My little boy has forged many friendships, as well as absolutely loving the staff. Thank you so much!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Leighton Buzzard

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so lovely to hear that your little one has thrived with us during his time with us! Our supportive, nurturing team works so hard to empower and inspire children to develop important skills for the future. We take great pride in our facilities and our tasty, nutritious nursery meals, which are freshly prepared onsite by our qualified chef.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I’ve absolutely loved both my children attending this nursery and they have thrived in a supporting and caring environment. The team there always go above and beyond to give the children a great experience and I’d highly recommend it to anyone. Our experience, particularly with a SEN child has been
superb - caring, passionate and always looking to enhance the learning experience and development for my child. Thanks for all that you’ve done and continue to do!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Leighton Buzzard

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring team works to build strong relationships with the children in their care, helping them to learn and grow in a supportive, nurturing environment.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter always has a really fun day, coming home with art work she has made, singing songs she has learned and tells us about her day (most of the time!). Whilst she has been going she has made progress with her use of cutlery, tidying up, washing hands and her vocabulary has come along really well
(she likes to talk). The staff are always friendly, welcoming and make time to help with anything we have asked.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Leighton Buzzard

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Providing a great variety of engaging activities for children to enjoy is so important, allowing them to develop important skills whilst having plenty of fun.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When my daughter joined the nursery she was very upset every time we left but was quickly comforted by a member of the team and they went the extra mile to phone and reassure us that she had settled, taking us through the activities she had partaken in. The same when we collected her, we were informed
of the day's activities, what she had eaten and how she had been. Also with the new app, we are kept up to date regularly. Since then my daughter has blossomed at the nursery and the help she has had transitioning her for the start of school has been great. Just recently there was a graduation party where the kids got to go up individually in their graduation gowns and collect their scrolls and have photos, we also got treated to a graduation song from all the school leavers. We highly recommend Kiddi Caru.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Leighton Buzzard

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly team really takes the time to build supportive, nurturing relationships with the children in their care helping them to learn, grow and thrive throughout their time at nursery. The app is an excellent communication tool and really helps to maintain that strong partnership between nursery and home.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has amazing care and attention and it’s clear that her development improves after every time she attends nursery.
We left Kiddi Caru and after a short spell at another nursery, it was clear that she thrived more with the staff at Kiddi Caru.
When she is sad she is reassured. Thanks to
Kiddi Caru, she is confident and independent, her speech is rapidly improving and she appears to be learning with a smile on her face. The app is a great idea and I very much enjoy the updates. I can relax knowing that she is looked after.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Leighton Buzzard

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our team is incredibly passionate about helping children to learn and grow with fun, engaging activities and our specially-designed education programmes, so it's great to hear that your little one is thriving with us!


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Our son has been at Kiddi Caru Leighton Buzzard since April 2022 and he has absolutely loved it. The staff there are brilliant and he has built wonderful relationships with many of them. He goes in every day with a smile on his face.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Leighton Buzzard

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's lovely to hear that your little one is so happy here! Building strong, supportive relationships with the children is so important in empowering them to learn, grow and thrive.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant staff who really care for the children, and go the extra mile to keep them safe and engaged. Facilities and equipment are good, allergies and other additional needs are well catered for, and our children have not only enjoyed their time at nursery but learnt so much too. I would highly recommend
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Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Leighton Buzzard

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We take great pride in our facilities and our kind, caring team who go above and beyond for the children in their care. They provide a great variety of fun, engaging activities alongside our specially-designed education programmes which help children develop important skills for the future.


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My daughter has attended Kiddi Caru Leighton Buzzard since she was 7 months old and absolutely loves it, there’s never a day she’s not excited to go.
All of the staff know her by name and are so friendly, patient and kind, welcoming her with a smile and questions every day.
It’s a wonderful nursery
and I’m so grateful for how they’ve helped her transition to nursery life making it easier for me to transition to working mum life.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Leighton Buzzard

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to hear that your little one is loving her time here! Our kind, caring and supportive team strives to ensure that your little one's transition to nursery is as smooth and seamless as possible. They are dedicated to providing a fantastic nursery experience which inspires and empowers children to develop important skills for the future.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Highly recommend Kiddi Caru Nursery in Leighton Buzzard. The staff are so friendly and caring and my little boy absolutely loves it there which gives me such peace of mind when I go to work. The facilities and food are excellent and the communication from the staff is fantastic. Can't fault it.

Reply from Laura Wiltshire, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Leighton Buzzard

Hi, thank you so much for leaving a review. We are happy to hear that you and your son are enjoying your time here at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Leighton Buzzard. As an experienced provider of childcare, we recognise the clear link between well-qualified, enthusiastic staff and high-quality childcare and education. Therefore we aim to work with individuals who are passionate, knowledgeable, and reflective.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am really happy with the nursery and all staff. My little girl has settled in really well and enjoys her time there.
I always get feedback from her day and get to see photos of her playing and enjoying the activities.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Leighton Buzzard

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's great to hear that your little one is enjoying her time here! Our team works hard to provide a range of fun, engaging activities throughout the nursery day alongside our fantastic education programmes.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.933)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.933) out of 10 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Leighton Buzzard is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 48 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 48 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.933 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Leighton Buzzard is calculated as follows: ( (534 Excellents x 5) + (36 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 571 Ratings = 4.933

  • b) 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 Leighton Buzzard is based on 48 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 95 number of registered child places is 19, which has been reached with 48 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Hollie Stokes

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hollie has worked within Early Years since 2005, across a variety of settings in various roles. Hollie holds a BA degree in Early Years and strives to deliver outstanding care and education to each and every child. Hollie is a very approachable and enthusiastic person who loves to support and grow her team members to succeed.