Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford

7 Holme Street, Bedford MK42 9AU
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9.9 127 Reviews
  • Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford, Bedford
Kiddi Caru offers families in Bedford town centre and surrounding areas flexible childcare solutions. The nursery and preschool is on Holme Street, which is just off the A6 and near the Bedford College and has allocated parking right outside the nursery for easy drop-offs and collection of children aged from birth to preschool age.

They are committed to supporting all children’s care and development through offering a wide range of learning experiences and high quality resources for babies to preschool age. The nursery's flexible childcare solutions include half days and full days, as well as up to 22 hours a week funding all year round once your child reaches the relevant age.

Care Provided by Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Louise Higgins (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 40
  • Total Places for Children
  • 75
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 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

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford Reviews (127)

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Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.872) out of 10, based on 56 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford has 127 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When looking at a few nursery, Kiddi Caru Bedford was by far the best around! They were welcoming, warm and friendly. My family instantly loved the nursery. The nursery itself was well presented, clean and seemed a happy place for our child to attend. Since our child has been at the nursery he has loved
it! He eats and sleeps well there and has a great rapport with his key worker and the rest of the team. The management team are efficient and helpful whenever needed and always put the children first. I would highly recommend Kiddi Caru Bedford.

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford

Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford. We are so glad that you chose us and that your family feel welcomed and cared for during your time with us. A cared for, nurtured and happy child is one that can thrive, develop and learn. That is why our team is dedicated to providing exception childcare and education.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery provides excellent care for our child who started at 10 months old. They go over and beyond for onboarding, providing plenty of settle sessions and taking lots of thorough notes and discussions about our child's needs. Staff are highly communicative on the app and on phone if needed, everything
is recorded for peace of mind and it's very easy to keep up to date with news. All the carers greet your child by name at drop-off and are happy to chat about their day at pick up. There is clearly a great level of individualised care, which as an example can be seen in the regular photos and observations written by the carers. Our child can be a fussy eater at home but eats very well at nursery which is a real testament to the kitchen! There are always fun events and activities for the whole family to get involved in. The admin side could not be better run, with clear helpful comms and very well organised. Funding and hours also have great flexibility compared to other nurseries.

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford

Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford. We're so glad you've had a positive experience with us as a parent and that you feel your child is cared for. Our wonderful team is dedicated to providing exceptional childcare and education and prioritises parent partnership to ensure you are included and part of their Early Years journey as much as possible.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves going to Kiddi Caru. She just recently joined and has been enjoying it. She knows all staff at her room and tells us she likes each of them. We appreciate their feedback as well, both daily and weekly. We have noticed the all the different meals being served and for a picky eater it
is a win to see she has been eating a lot. Our experience are all very positive and we hope she continues to fluorish here. Well done team. And thank you.

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford

Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford. We're so glad your daughter likes all of her carers and is having such a lovely time with us! Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional childcare and education. We look forward to the rest of her Early Years journey with us and seeing her continue to flourish.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Moving my son to Kiddi Caru in May 2023 from his pervious setting was the best decision we made. We noticed a difference straight away. The staff are so lovely and very friendly which really helped especially during transitioning to the next room/s.
It's so lovely to see how far our little boy has
grown and developed during his journey at Kiddi Caru.
Would defiantly recommend.

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford

Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford. We're so happy to hear your son transitioned to Kiddi Caru so well and is doing well during each stage. We really have a wonderful team who are invested in each child's well-being and learning journeys.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Bedford site are always so professional & supportive to my son & myslef as parent .
I can see the confidence in my son & it's amazing how talkative he is & how much he is learning & forming friendships.
Early years is so vital for a child development & I can see how much the staff &
what they offer is vital to a child journey & meeting the milestones.
Thank you so much for everything
Kalsoom

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford

Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford. We are so grateful that we get to support you and your son during his Early Years journey. We are dedicated to each child and giving them a healthy, safe, fun and high-quality education environment to ensure they are getting every opportunity available to them in a nurturing setting.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It actually feels like you're handing your precious child over to family members, who always offer comfort to the children and assurances to the parents. You'll receive updates and notifications throughout the day.
The nursery is clean and has organised sections. The chef is wonderful, so our daughter,
who can be quite fussy at home, eats delicious, nutritious meals and a variety of fruit.
Her development has flourished and has been encouraged, just as we do at home.
The staff are amazing, friendly and attentive. Always willing to assist us parents wherever possible.
Parents are offered activities and suggestions to help children learn about the different events and seasons, to encourage learning at home. We receive weekly run-downs of the theme for the week and all activities the children enjoyed. Also, we receive regular observations on our child's development.
If you are searching for a nursery, based on our experience and the joy witnessed every day, we would highly recommend Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford.

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford

Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford. We are so happy to hear that you feel like you are handing your child over to family - we certainly see our team as an extension of your family and do all we can to support you and your child. Thank you for your lovely feedback on our facilities and education -our team is truly dedicated to our mission of providing exceptional childcare and education to each child in a safe, healthy and fun environment.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandson has been attending since just before his 1st birthday and now he is almost 3 and a half. He absolutely loves his 2 days a week here. He has come on leaps and bounds attending an extra speech and language session here just recently. Staff are friendly and all the extras they do for parents/caregivers
to come in a join in are great. Christmas is a fab day when Santa is in. Would highly recommend it, great Ofsted report.

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford

Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford. We are so glad that your grandson has done so well during his time with us. Our team truly is dedicated to providing exceptional childcare and education so that each child may thrive and receive the support they need. Thank you for your recommendation.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery, and an amazing team. Seen so much progress in my little boy's speech and overall development since beginning here, couldn't have picked a better nursery for him. He also really enjoys going here he talks about it all week leading up to his nursery days.

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford

Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford. We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your choice of nursery for your son and that you have seen such great progress in his time with us! Our dedicated team works hard to provide exceptional childcare and education in a safe, healthy and fun environment, and are genuinely invested in their well-being and development.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery with a great staff, all very kind and very professional, and great with the kids.
(Note: So far we can only speak to the youngest "Koalas" room, as our daughter hasn't yet moved up to the bigger kids' rooms.)
Lovely and clean facilities with lots of varied activities and entertainment,
our daughter loves it and seems to be developing well in all the right ways since she started in 2024. She loves the garden, the indoor sand play, the music room, and basically everything!
We regularly get photos of her playing, as well as a weekly newsletter updating us on activities and such.
There is an app with updates throughout the day (recording food eaten, potty visits, naps etc.), though children do seem to keep the staff busy so the updates don't usually come in real-time. Nevertheless, it's quite useful.
They also regularly host family-invited activity days, though sadly these always seem to fall on Mondays when our daughter doesn't attend, bear that in mind.

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford

Thank you for your review on Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford. We're so pleased to hear that you enjoy the communication through the app. We are dedicated to parent partnership and know that you love being involved in their daily activities and learning moments!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having four children all of which have attended previous nursery settings/childminders in the area over the years, can easily say this is the best one. My son struggled to settle with a childminder but has loved coming here. The staff are friendly and kind, the nursery always has lots going on and he
really enjoys his time spent here.

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford

Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford. What a lovely thing to say. We are so happy that you love our nursery and that your son settled so well coming to us! We do all we can to care for and provide exceptional education for each child in the way in which they need it and to support families however we can.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm really pleased with the care provided to my son at the nursery. So we are very happy we chose Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford you are the best I must say.
I will encourage the nursery to keep to their current standards of doing things.

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford

Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford. We are so happy to hear that you are satisfied with the care provided to your son. We will always do all we can to provide exceptional childcare and education to each child.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford since April 2024 and absolutely loves it. Her confidence has grown enormously and she is always excited to go there. She gets to try lots of different activities - she really enjoys baking and playing in the garden. I get regular communication
and I'm always informed of accidents. My daughter gets to try lots of different foods which she clearly enjoys as she apparently asks for seconds some days. The nursery holds various events throughout the year to involve parents/family, including a Christmas grotto which was so lovely. I honestly cannot fault them. All the staff there are so lovely and so supportive. Management has taken into account our individual family circumstances and has been very supportive and understanding of our situation. It's reassuring to know my daughter is so happy and so well looked after. I am so grateful to each and every one of them for giving her such a positive experience at the nursery. I would recommend them to anyone.

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford

Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford. We are so thankful to hear that your daughter is having such a positive experience with us and that your family feels supported and included in our nursery family. We get so excited to share daily news and activities with you, share some magic with you through events and be included in your child's development. Thank you for choosing us! We will continue to strive to provide exceptional childcare and education each day for every child.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely wonderful team who have not only helped and encouraged my little girl but have also been so caring and thoughtful on her journey. A really safe and trusting environment. I couldn't have wished for better.
Thank you, Kiddi Caru.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring team are so supportive of all children's individual needs. They work hard to form strong relationships with each child, nurturing and encouraging them to learn and grow.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Kiddi Caru for just over a year, but it was an amazing one. She did progress a lot, from a shy little girl, she turned into a confident girl who can't wait to start school. The education here is amazing, and the staff is amazing. Couldn't thank them enough. I have my son in the
baby room, and I'm so happy.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. With the support of our kind, nurturing team and warm, inclusive nursery environment, children feel comfortable developing their confidence and getting involved with other children, playing and working together to develop important skills for the future.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kiddi Caru staff have all been amazing from the day my daughter started, right through to her graduation day. I have loved her coming here. I would not want her to go anywhere else. I have signed my baby boy up already!

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so lovely to read that you and your family have had such a positive experience with us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Caring staff, always available for info/help. My daughter has really enjoyed her days at Kiddi Caru and I know she is well cared for. Big shoutout to three particular girls, genuine bonds have been made between my daughter and her carers. Thank you!

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly, knowledgeable team strive to work in a close partnership with our families. They are always open to listening to any concerns and sharing their expert advice to help devise a solution that encourages the child's development.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I wish I had known about Kiddi Caru Day Nursery much earlier, all of my babies would have had a fantastic start. But it's good enough we found our way after a friend's recommendation.
Kiddi Caru operates a very inclusive system, and I am glad I trusted them with my little girls.
Thanks to the entire
team.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Children are welcomed into a warm and inclusive nursery environment where their individual needs are nurtured and supported.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both our boys have attended Kiddi Caru Bedford and both absolutely loved it. We attended the graduation ceremony for one of my boys, which was well-organised and a fitting tribute to a lovely year spent at the nursery. Although only attended twice a week, he settled in well due to the kindness he has
been given by all of the teachers. He will miss the setting so much. Thank you to all the team for everything you have done for both of our boys.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our graduation ceremonies are such a lovely event in the nursery calendar, which brings our families together to celebrate the children's progress and many achievements.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had both of our daughters at the nursery, and we have loved every moment of it. The staff are very friendly, warm and welcoming. Our girls have loved being here. I would give 10/10.
Thanks.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our dedicated team is so passionate about helping children learn and grow. Children are welcomed into a warm, inclusive environment where they enjoy a great variety of activities to help them develop important skills for the future.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic nursery with wonderful facilities and extremely friendly staff This nursery really makes you (as a parent( and your child truly feel as though you are part of a special family! Any kid and parent would be lucky to be apart of this amazing nursery!

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring team are dedicated to helping children thrive. They take the time to form strong, supportive bonds with our children and combine their creativity with our fantastic facilities to provide a variety of stimulating activities.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.872)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.872) out of 10 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford 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 56 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 56 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 4.872 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford is calculated as follows: ( (592 Excellents x 5) + (72 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 671 Ratings = 4.872

  • 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 Bedford is based on 56 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 75 number of registered child places is 15, which has been reached with 56 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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Lousie Higgins

Job Title: Regional Manager

Louise has a great passion for providing a high-quality childcare and creating an environment that helps children to flourish.


Frequently Asked Questions about Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford

What is the Age Range of Children that Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford accepts?

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford Open?

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford is open: 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.

How many Children does Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford have capacity for?

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford has capacity for a total of 75 Children.

How far is Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford to the centre of Bedford?

0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.