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.

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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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Review from Tom B (Father of Child) published on 30 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Can't speak highly enough of the team that help and support our son during his early years. He thoroughly enjoys his time here and knows all his key people by name. They always come up with new and engaging ideas to help him nurture and grow. They go above and beyond, their care and consideration make
learning fun. I would happily recommend this nursery to any new parent looking to enrol their child.

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 team are so passionate about helping little ones to thrive. They really take the time to form strong, supportive bonds with each child and find creative ways to inspire and excite them in their learning.


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Review from M E (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery and preschool. Always friendly and make all children feel welcome. My child has certainly benefited from going to Kiddie Caru Day Nursery Bedford. I would recommend Kiddi Caru to anyone looking for a nursery. It is quite sad that this is the end of this era.

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. We are committed to empowering, inspiring, and nurturing children for the future, so it’s lovely to hear that your little one thrived during their time with us!


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Review from Richard H (Father of Child) published on 17 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are excellent. So friendly and welcoming.
The nursery has everything and more for my son to develop.
Couldn't think of a better place to take him.
Amazing!

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

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly, knowledge and supportive team are dedicated to ensuring each child has a fantastic nursery experience. We take great pride in our facilities and the brilliant opportunities, both educationally and socially, they offer to the children in our care.


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Review from N C (Father of Child) published on 13 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Since my last visit, I must say that the garden improvements are really good, there seems to be more activities for the children to engage with. Staff attitudes are friendly and caring which gives a sense of being safe.
I am happy with the continued progress the nursery is showing and happy that my
children attended and made some wonderful friends.

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

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. The benefits of fresh air and exercise are numerous, so having a great garden area for children to access is so important. Our team works hard to provide a variety of fun, engaging activities for the children to enjoy which helps them develop important skills like creativity, self-confidence and motor skills.


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Review from A D (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has developed so much since joining Kiddi Caru and is very eager to attend each day.
He talks about the staff with warmth and has made many friendships. The range of food is amazing and their chef and assistant are helpful and cater to all requirements.
The environment is outstanding and
promotes curiosity and independence.

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

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our specially designed education programmes aim to encourage, inspire and empower children to develop important skills, so it's great to hear that your little one has developed so much with us! Our qualified chefs freshly prepare all meals on site and our nutritious menus give children the opportunity to try a variety of delicious flavours.


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Review from Dominic C (Father of Child) published on 12 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves attending nursery. We have been consistently impressed by the staff and how many extra events they put in.

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

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! The extra events our team puts on are a great way to further involve families in nursery life and strengthen important relationships.


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Review from Kevin L (Father of Child) published on 12 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has settled in very well at nursery. The staff are all caring, helpful and friendly.
He's well looked after and always comes home happy.

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

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's lovely to hear that your little one has settled in so well! Ensuring children feel safe, happy and supported at nursery is incredibly important.


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Review from Chris M (Father of Child) published on 12 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been at Kiddi Caru since the age of one. They are now three and the support they have been given during this time has been first-class. We have seen incredible development and our child is full of confidence. The staff are also incredible.

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

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to hear that our team have been able to help your little one to develop their confidence! Providing a supportive, nurturing environment is so important in enabling children to learn and grow.


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Review from William S (Father of Child) published on 12 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant staff who made my children's transfer from a previous nursery easy. Caring and compassionate. Chef accommodated allergies: egg; milk; wheat and gluten. Lovely environment, big garden, Montessori equipment, calm place for learning. A+.

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

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to hear that our team have been so brilliant with helping your little one to settle in. It's so important to make that transition as seamless and stress-free as possible. Our qualified chefs, who freshly prepare all meals on site, will cater to every child's individual needs to keep mealtimes a safe and enjoyable experience for all.


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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Happy to have found such a good care provider for our son.
He loves the staff; the activities are great and varied, helping our son make good progress in his preparation for school and life in general.
Caring, friendly, good environment and good communication.
So good to feel at ease and know our
son is in good hands when we cannot be with him.
Would very much recommend it.
Thank you all at Kiddi Caru.

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

Hi, we so pleased to hear that you and your family have had such a lovely experience with us! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it is very much appreciated.


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Review from OluwaFemi G (Father of Child) published on 6 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Happy with Kiddi Caru! They pay great attention to my daughter and keep us updated on her progress. They are professional and my daughter always comes back home happy. I am looking forward to the future with this nursery.

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

Hi, we are so pleased to read that your little one is happy here! Our teams are dedicated to ensuring that you and your family have the best experience possible. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it is very much appreciated.


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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good communication especially with kids with additional needs. They are always happy to set up meetings to discuss and concerns and review progress. They get family involved via many different ways eg family comes into nursery to spend Mother’s Day or Valentine’s Day with their little ones.

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

Hi, effective communication and ensuring that we maintain strong parent partnerships is incredibly important. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it is very much appreciated.


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Review from Charlene W (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We had a lovely time at the Mother's Day tea. We love being able to see the surroundings, staff and other children our daughter sees every day. The staff are also friendly and helpful, ready to answer any questions we have.

Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford

Hello, it is lovely to hear that you had a great time at our Mother's Day tea and that you have had a good experience with us. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review, thank you. Your comments will be passed on to our nursery team.


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Review from Z R (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery and all the staff know the children well, which is nice to have that personable aspect. My daughter gets excited when I drop her off.

Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford

Hello, we are so pleased to hear that your daughter loves attending preschool and benefits from our activities. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it is truly appreciated and we will pass this on to the nursery team.


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Review from SriLakshmi M (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has joined Bedford Kiddi Caru since September 2022 and he’s had a great time so far. The simple logic is happy child = happy parents. Thank you for keeping him engaged in a healthy way. He’ll be spending extra days starting next week and I am hoping he’ll be encouraged to toilet train during
this continuous stay before the next term.

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 team works so hard to provide a fantastic range of fun, engaging activities for the children to enjoy alongside our specially designed education programmes.


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Review from Michelle A (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is amazing, beautifully kept nursery and gardens, constantly updated and changed to keep the children stimulated, such lovely carers all very caring and warm towards the children. The manager is fantastic and works so hard to create a wonderful learning environment with really good staff
to care for your child. I went to visit at least 6 daycare and nurseries in the area and this was absolutely the best I saw and my daughter has been attending for 8 months and they have been fantastic throughout

Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford

Hello, we are so delighted to hear that you are pleased with our gardens and our learning environment, our teams take such great care to curate these spaces to benefit the children and their development. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it is truly appreciated and we will pass this on to the nursery team.


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Review from N M (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As parents, we are really happy with our choice of Kiddi Caru Bedford for our son. The carers are friendly, approachable, knowledgeable and keep us in the loop vis the parent app. Our son has quickly settled into nursery and is fond of all the ladies, enjoying his activities and the varied meals available.
He has developed so quickly already; we cannot wait to see what the next year brings. Thank you at Kiddi Caru, Bedford.

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. The parent app is a fantastic resource, allowing families to stay up to date on all the exciting developments at nursery. It's so great to hear that your little one has settled in so quickly! Our team works incredibly hard to provide a warm, supportive, and engaging nursery environment. Every day, children can enjoy a range of fun, stimulating activities and tasty, wholesome food freshly prepared by our nursery chef.


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Review from P C (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at the nursery are very attentive to my children's needs.
My youngest has a number of food allergies and they always make sure she has healthy and tasty food.
Both my children are excited every day to go to nursery.
Importantly the staff seem happy which means it must be a nice environment
to play in.

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. We take all food allergies incredibly seriously, with our dedicated nursery chef and all other team members committed to ensuring children remain safe and happy whilst at nursery. It's fantastic to hear that both of your little ones are enjoying their time with us! Our team is passionate about providing an environment in which all children can flourish and grow.


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Review from C W (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with our experience having our daughter at nursery since 10 months. Staff communication is great and we are confident that our daughter is well looked after and developing well.

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. Great communication is essential for building and maintaining a strong, positive relationship with families. It's fantastic to hear that your little one is developing well! Both our specially designed education programmes and the exciting, engaging activities we offer help children to develop a variety of important skills for the future.


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Review from P O (Mother of Child) published on 12 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kiddi Caru have always been very caring and supportive in my son's learning. They are very attentive to his learning style and help to support him in areas of learning he may need help with. They have consistently and regularly communicated how he was been at nursery and what activities he's been doing.
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feel safe and secure knowing he is in very capable, professional and caring hands.

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. We understand that children have different styles of learning which our team will support in any way that is needed to encourage their interest and development. Strong communication with families is essential in giving you peace of mind and helping to create a trusted relationship between nursery and home.


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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.


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