Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes

Walnut Tree Centre, Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes MK7 7AN
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Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Walnut Tree in Milton Keynes, is proudly rated Good by Ofsted (February 2025).

At the nursery, children of all ages enjoy a safe and secure environment with ample learning opportunities.

The nursery is bright, homely and spacious with a fantastic outside area for children to enjoy; an environment that is safe and secure. With well-resourced playrooms and easy access to the outdoors, children are enabled to grow, develop and prepare for school life.

The nursery is committed to finding the best childcare solution for each family and can provide flexible sessions, including both half and full days to suit your family life. Up to 22 hours of funded hours are available all year round in addition to free childcare for all three and four-year-olds.

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Care Provided by Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Louise Higgins (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 40
  • Total Places for Children
  • 69
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 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 Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes Reviews (97)

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Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.508) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes has 97 reviews.

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Review from Robert Andrei V (Father of Child) published on 27 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely staff, excellent care of children. They really put their heart into everything they do for our kids, day in, day out and I wanna thank you for your hard work, which is not an easy task taking care of kids, but you guys are doing it with so much love! Thank you.

Reply from Alanah Hewett, Marketing Assistant at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes

Thank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery, it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed on to the nursery management team.


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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son really enjoys coming to the nursery and this is a clear indication of the good environment of the nursery, my overall experience with the staff are excellent. My son is always happy to attend, and he does demonstrate it. I really like the way children are been engaged with outdoor activities.
Please keep up your good work Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes.

Reply from Alanah Hewett, Marketing Assistant at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes

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Review from Andreea - Bianca V (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little girl loves going to nursery, she made friends there and enjoys spending time with her teachers as well. When she comes home she talks about her day and we like that she always uses new words/expressions that she learned at nursery. Very professional and friendly staff, they are doing a great
job!

Reply from Alanah Hewett, Marketing Assistant at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes

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Review from Elizabeth K (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We felt supported from the moment we took our little girl to Kiddi Caru Walnut Tree. They have been brilliant at helping her settle in and feel cared for. We have seen her really grow and come out of her shell, and you can see she looks forward to going in each day. Our little one always enjoys the
freshly cooked food and we feel reassured in the knowledge that she is enjoying a healthy balanced meal each day. She enjoys having direct access to the outside in the baby room and we love that she gets to spend time outside no matter what the weather. Its been so helpful to see updates on her day through their online portal (especially when there were restrictions on going inside during lockdown). Everyone who has cared for our little girl at Kiddi Caru has been so lovely and we are so happy we went for this nursery. Thank you Kiddi Caru Walnut Tree!

Reply from Alanah Hewett, Marketing Assistant at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes

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Review from N W (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves his nursery, the staff provide wonderful care and a great variety of educational activities. The team provide a great range of healthy varied meals throughout the day and if children wish, they can choose to sleep if needed. This is the best nursery we have experienced in Milton Keynes.

Reply from Alanah Hewett, Marketing Assistant at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes

Thank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery, it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed on to the nursery management team.


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Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 11 month old daughter has been coming to the nursery for a month now and seems to be really enjoying it. She is always happy to see the staff when I drop her off and full of smiles when I pick her up which says it all really. Staff are always friendly and tell me about her day when I pick her up.

Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes

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Review from Regina I (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had the best experience so far with Kiddi Caru Walnut Tree. Our son has been going there full time for 8 months. I can see from his development he has learned a lot of new skills, he has learned to eat on his own and has grown beautifully. The team is very caring, we get regular updates about
our son, they provide pictures and reports via the Tapestry app. I can tell my son likes his carers as he greets them every morning with a huge smile and he seems very excited to go to nursery at just 20 months. I am also enrolling my other son soon with the same team as I trust them fully and we have been truly happy with the staff.

Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes

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Review from S J (Father of Child) published on 26 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

There is a reason why they are outstanding, this is because they are professional polite and very very caring. The only thing that is negative about them is that they take a while to bring the kids out or take them in but that’s because they can be busy at times.

Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes

Thank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery, it is very much appreciated. Your comments will be passed onto the nursery management team.


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Review from Prasanna A (Father of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter enjoys going to nursery, and that itself is worth 5-stars. On top of this, the staff are well trained, caring and friendly. They resolve any concerns we have very effectively. Will definitely recommend it to anyone.

Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes

Thank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery. It is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed on to the nursery management team.


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Review from Amy N (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending the nursery since 2019. In that time we have been so impressed with the way the nursery has helped him grow through organised educational activities facilitated by professional caring staff. The facilities and equipment are perfect for the setting and are improved continuously
which is transparent to the parents. The introduction of Tapestry is a great improvement - allowing us to feel part of my son's day and know what he has done. Fantastic nursery.

Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes

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Review from Jeevan A (Father of Child) published on 22 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The nursery is good overall. Staff are very friendly, but my child's learning hasn’t improved as we anticipated. I wish the staff would change the nappies more frequently and carefully when they are soiled. My child has some soreness around her back sometimes, due to excess pressure with the wipes.

Reply from Emma, Marketing at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes

Thank you for your review. Our team will be in touch privately to discuss your child’s development and your concerns around nappies. Their health and happiness is our top priority and we are dedicated to working with you to ensure this is delivered.


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Review from Zoe B (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are great, very dedicated, compassinate and caring. There is a great variety of food. Fun learning and activities. My son always goes in and comes out smiling. I feel happy and content knowing my son is there whilst I am work.

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Review from Helen R (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has been coming to Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes since she was eight months old. Following in the footsteps of her old sister and it's hard to believe in only a few months, she will be leaving to go to primary school. I cannot fault the care she has received here,
the staff are so so knowledgeable, caring and easy to talk to. They have supported and helped us with potty training, working with us every step of the way. The children do such fun activities every day, that I sometimes wish I could spend the day there instead of going to work. I'll be really sad for my daughter to leave in the summer but I am so, so grateful to all the staff for helping me raise such a polite, confident and intelligent little girl. Thank you Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes.

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Review from Sid C (Father of Child) published on 16 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

There are few reasons why I am giving a five-star rating here: my child enjoys the stay, every morning the staff receives my child with a smile, no complaints so far on cleanliness or other standards and the office managers are very friendly and their service is great. Thanks.

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Review from Natasha D (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is amazing. The team are excellent with my son and he comes home happy and they really engage with him. They are very helpful and let me know every day what he’s been up to. I also love the menu each day as he gets to eat a variety of food which encourages him to try everything.

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Review from Hayley S (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It is an absolutely super nursery. All the staff care for your children like they are their own. They have done an amazing job of teaching my daughter how to share, to write, to be herself and to accept others even if they are different. The staff always participate in dress-up days and keep the children
engaged with various activities. My daughter is always happy when I pick her up.

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Review from Ana T (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Best nursery and staff. They helped us so much with the kids. The staff are well trained and nice that we are so sad to leave due to moving.
Highly recommend this nursery to everyone.
Management helped us so much to move kids to another nursery and all went smoothly, thanks to them.

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Review from Jade R (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attended a different nursery to begin with but after her first year, I decided to relocate closer to home which meant she could attend Kiddi Caru Walnut Tree. My daughter has been there since September 2020 and she has loved and adored every single minute. The staff in her classroom are
so lovely and inviting, especially the manager of the nursery. She took me and my daughter around the nursery on our very first visit and I was sold instantly. The manager was very understanding and extremely down-to-earth. Straight away I knew my daughter would thrive at this nursery and she honestly has. I have never regretted sending my daughter here and I am forever grateful for all the staff in their continued support. It will be sad when my daughter has to leave to go to big school but I know she will miss it very much. A truly brilliant nursery!

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Review from Jen (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son joined the nursery in September 2020 and has absolutely loved every moment of being there. He has come on leaps and bounds while being in the butterfly room and looking forward to the transition to pre-school. Each member of staff we have come into contact with have been amazing, polite and informative.
Thank you for all your hard work and dedication over the last few months.

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Review from Gitte E (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves going to Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes. All workers are nice and helpful and my daughter has learned a lot in such a short period. I'm really pleased and can only recommend. They also arrange plant-based meals for her which is amazing!

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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.508)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.508) out of 10 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 13 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 4.566 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes is calculated as follows: ( (132 Excellents x 5) + (20 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) + (12 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 166 Ratings = 4.566

  • 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 4.942 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes is based on 13 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 69 number of registered child places is 13.8. 13 Positive Reviews ÷ 13.8 = 0.942

  • 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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Karen Molloy

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Karen Molloy is our dedicated Nursery Manager, bringing a wealth of experience and a passion for early years education to our nursery. Karen is committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where every child can thrive. She believes in the importance of building strong relationships with families and creating a welcoming atmosphere for all.


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