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 4.0 out of 5

I think it would be nice for parents to get a bit of handover about the learning that the child has had in the day. We do get about the food and sleeping, but what they have done educational wise that's not passed on.
Can this please be arranged as part of handover?

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our son has settled in really well at Kiddi Caru, Bedford since starting 5 months ago. The staff seem really attentive and caring, and he clearly enjoys his time there. The quality and choice of food is fantastic and the days are structured really well. They seem to have a good range and variety of
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Great staff and great teachers! Feel safe and well informed. Good parking. Good management. Friendly and feels like they really get to know each and every child individually.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My little one has been attending Kiddi Caru for the lasts 7 months. Over these months she has come on leaps and bounds. She started a shy 18-month-old and is now a happy, confident 2-year-old. We are welcomed each morning with a smile and after a brief chat she is ready to join her friends. Staff share
her day and achievement with me on a daily basis and are also happy to help or advise on any difficulties I'm having. (2 is a tricky age). The staff and nursery give off a safe and happy vibe which makes me happy to leave my little one in there caring hands. Happy child equals a happy mum.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fabulous child care. The staff are all so friendly and helpful and nothing is too much bother. If you're looking for childcare for your little one you won't go wrong here.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves her Kangeroo Pre school as she calls it. I love it because she learns so much from being there. I always get a report when I pick her up regarding how she has been that day and how much she has eaten. I really look forward to picking her up and hearing all about her day. I was told
that they have a parents evening to let us know how the children get on and I really cannot wait! I would recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a nursery or preschool.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Kiddi Caru Bedford for nearly two years, she has progressed so much, particularly recently moving into the preschool room. The staff are really friendly and our daughter responds really well with them. The staff have been really supportive of potty training which I am very thankful
for. It’s always a nice feeling when you drop your child off and you can tell she loves being here with her little friends and the staff, thank you for your support.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

The nursery is good, I feel it doesn't have enough space. Most of the staff are nice and very approachable. My kids are learning a lot as well.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been with Kiddi Caru since September 2017. She is a very shy, quiet little one, but is definitely beginning to come out of her shell as she really enjoys going to nursery. The staff are all so friendly and always have a welcoming smile. Brilliant nursery which I would highly recommend.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very satisfied with the services and childcare provided. We intend to continue with Kiddi Caru until our son is of school age.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

All I can say is that my daughter waking up in the morning and asking can she go to Nursery. She is really happy there Thank You!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children always look forward to going in the morning, they are kept entertained and challenged throughout the day and undertake a wide range of activities.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to Kiddi Caru for 18 months now. It has been great for her play, learning and socialising with other children.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

My son and daughter have been going to this nursery for 5 months. In this time there has been a high turnover of staff. The new staff are verging on rude. Never acknowledge you or say good morning. I worry about the interaction they have with my children while they are at nursery.
I would highly recommend
that the nursery train the staff to be a little more enthusiastic in the morning, look like they want to be at work and are capable of having a conversation. It will give parents faith that their children are being well looked after.

Reply from Sara Meikle, Marketing Assistant at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bedford

Thank you so much for taking the time to review Kiddi Caru Bedford. We are sorry you have experienced so many changes in staff, if you would like to raise this issue further, please contact us at Head Office on 0800 028 4500 and we will endeavour to resolve any issues.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I find the staff welcoming and my son enjoys coming to Nursey. We are kept up to date with his progress which is great.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended (one still does) Kiddi Caru nursery in Bedford. I'm happy with the care my children received at the nursery. Staff members are always helpful and caring. I feel my children were safe and happy at the nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Kiddi Caru since she was 5 months old. She is now leaving the nursery to go to school. My daughter has absolutely loved going to nursery. The care the staff give to the child is fantastic. My daughter loves all her carers and she will miss them so much. I cannot thank the nursery
enough for all they have done for my daughter. I know she will do great at school thanks to the input the staff put into my daughters learning.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kiddi Caru is a wonderful and friendly nursery. My daughter has not long started but she enjoys every second that she is there. The staff are amazing and I know she is safe with them. They work well together to fulfil all the needs of all the children with the nursery. There is plenty of space for the
children to spread out and explore their imaginations. The food is freshly cooked daily and a range of food is provided to suit each child's dietary needs.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son and daughter have both attended this nursery. My daughter had excellent support from her key carer before she attended school. My son still currently attends and he really enjoys his days there. The staff are supporting him with his potty training and speech development.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been here for almost 3 years and has loved it! She comes home talking about her friends and the exciting things she's done. Fabulous nursery, lovely staff!

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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.