Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley

Gull Coppice, Whiteley, Fareham PO15 7LA
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9.5 122 Reviews
  • Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley, Fareham
This Kiddi Caru nursery is located in the heart of the Whiteley Community Centre, next to the primary school. They offer flexible childcare for all families plus free childcare for all three and four-year-olds, as well as school days and a 45-week option, allowing you to take the summer holiday off with no childcare costs.

They understand that, as a parent, you have a million things to do and prepare for your child every morning. So, they were hoping to ease your daily routine by taking care of nappies for your little one whilst they are at nursery.

The nursery is proud of its well-resourced, age-appropriate playrooms, offering a wide and exciting range of learning experiences. Children are encouraged to learn through play and to follow their own interests. All educational activities are planned by the highly trained Early Years Practitioners. They have an amazing sensory room which is even used by external childcare services, an area that creates a calm learning environment.

Ask about the nursery's all-inclusive activity programme which is delivered by its very own staff and includes Sing & Sign, Boogie Mites; all fun activities with lots of educational benefits which the children love to do throughout the week.

The wholesome food is prepared fresh and daily by the onsite chef and caters for all stages from weaning to older children serving themselves to encourage independence.

Your little one is in very safe hands, not just within the secure environment which includes a double door entry system, but with the staff team all paediatric first aid trained and regularly attend training courses.

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Care Provided by Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Erika Maindrou (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 40
  • Total Places for Children
  • 134
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-18:30
    Tuesday 07:00-18:30
    Wednesday 07:00-18:30
    Thursday 07:00-18:30
    Friday 07:00-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas to New Year

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley Reviews (122)

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9.5

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.515) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley has 122 reviews.

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Review from Elizabeth B (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

So lovely to have a nursery that it open when people work, rather than just school hours. Kiddi Caru is also open in school holidays. It only closes bank holidays and Christmas. We love the start in life that Kiddi Caru gives. Our first child loved it and now our second child is there. The food is also
excellent and all prepared on site. Excellent outdoor space too.

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Review from Eleanor B (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves going to nursery. He is extremely happy to go in when we take him in the mornings and is always relaxed and having fun when we collect him.
His days are well recorded and staff engage in great conversations about how he is developing and what he has been up to each day.
They provide really
helpful suggestions and advice if I am having any issues with him. We are very happy with kiddicam.

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Review from K M (Father of Child) published on 16 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son was reluctant to settle at the first nursery we tried him at, through no fault of their own.
He loves Kiddi Caru and is always excited to go. His progress is fed back to us by his key person and we are very happy with our choice.

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Review from Donna (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I always feel happy knowing my son is having a good time and being well looked after. I enjoying picking him up and his key workers always take time out to discuss his day including meals, nappies and sleep. I feel I come away knowing what he's been doing. It's also encouraging when he does something
new at home and know he's learnt it at nursery.

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Review from Steph (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We are very happy with the services provided at Kiddi Caru, we have always found staff to be extremely caring and the activities our children do are different and exciting for them every day. Very happy we chose Kiddi Caru nursery!

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Review from Caroline (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Feel child is being pushed into potty training. She's been upset past few months at drop-offs but keyworker wasn't aware of this or that potty training was being pushed by others.


Generally, my daughter is happy there.


Reply from Sara Meikle at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley

Thank you for taking the time to review us and we are very sorry to hear that you are unhappy with your recent experience of potty training. Nursery provision is an active partnership, working with both you and your child to ensure that your needs are meet, therefore please feedback to your Nursery Management team about your experience. If you would like to raise your concerns further, please contact us at Head Office on 0800 028 4500.


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Review from Chris T (Father of Child) published on 30 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both our children moved to Kiddi Caru from a different nursery which was always going to be a difficult transition but they have both settled in really well considering they have only been there for a couple of months. They are both being supported extremely well by the key workers that look after them.
We have noticed positive development in both of the children since they've been at Kiddi Caru.
The activities provided including activities that can be taken home are particularly good and it's so much better not having to provide the children with food to take in! It would appear both of the children enjoy the food provided at Kiddi Caru which is not a surprise considering the substantial and varied menu that is available.

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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery with super staff. My son has had a bit of a wobbly time lately - coping with separation anxiety - but the staff in his class and the office have been tremendous. The children have fantastic home-cooked fresh meals, and what a fantastic play area! Impossible to get bored there. My son
adores it and comes home happy, tired and often covered in sand! I love it as it means he's had a smashing day! Also worth a mention is the security features, double doors etc - brilliant and very welcome by all parents.

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Review from Anouska (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I moved my son from a previous nursery when he was one. The reason for moving him was because this nursery wasn't supportive of full time working hours. I was nervous about moving him as he was so settled. The previous Ofsted rating of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley did put me off, but a friend who'd
gone through the exact same journey gave me a really positive account of her experience. I visited Kiddi Caru and met the nursery director who gave an open and honest account of their status and plans. I read the Ofsted reports for myself and felt the 'requires improvement' status was unfair and didn't impact what I wanted for my son. So I decided to take the plunge and move him. I'm so pleased I did it. He has loved it from day one. He's absolutely thrived and the staff have done a great job in preparing him for school. He's spelling, trying to read and adding up! I've built good relationships with the staff and I am so pleased that they recently achieved an Ofsted rating of 'Good'. 'Outstanding' can't be far off.

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Review from Anthony (Father of Child) published on 25 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our Son has been at Kiddi Caru for the last four years and will leave this August having had a wonderful experience with great staff.

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Review from Donna R (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Over the last 3 weeks, I've been so impressed with my son's progress. He often continues playing when I go to collect him rather than rush to leave and he is so happy and smiley when I drop him off in the morning.
He has also begun learning new words and using sign language to say please and thank
you, which has come wholly from nursery.

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Review from Joe M (Father of Child) published on 4 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very good, clear feedback in regards to my daughter's progress. Overall happy with all.

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Review from Alison (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Kiddi Caru Nursery is a kind and caring place where the needs of your child are their top priority. From the moment I handed my 11 month old over to the girls in clam room, she has had the most excellent provision. Nothing was too much trouble and when returning to work after a year's maternity, knowing
your child is as precious to nursery staff as she is to you makes the whole process so much easier. She now runs into nursery, chats away about her day on the way home and beams when she mentions the name of her key worker (generally in her cot in the morning as a wake-up!) She is happy, making great progress and super friendships. The food is magnificent and provides the balance of nutrition and taste. Her diary regularly states that second helpings were had and it is all freshly prepared and delicious. I can not recommend this nursery enough - really personal, very friendly and exceptionally welcoming. Keep up the good work - it is much appreciated!

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Review from Marc (Father of Child) published on 9 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5

Poor communication to parents, lots of staff turnover and no communication of changes.
No real update of what's being learnt in the setting.

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

Thank you for taking the time to review Kiddi Caru, we are always looking to improve our communication through our partnerships with parents and will take your comments on board. We do send out monthly e-newsletters which would give you a fantastic insight into what the children get up to at nursery, if you do not receive these already, please speak to your Nursery Manager.


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Review from Amit M (Father of Child) published on 6 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Defiantly the best nursery altogether. My daughter is ever so happy to be at nursery, she has learnt so many new things and made so many friends. I never had any problems with nursery staff as they are very helpful and friendly. I can confidently say that she is looked after very well in every manner
at kiddi Caru, would 100% recommend. Thanks to the team.

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Review from Alexandra E (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children have attended Kiddi Caru and have loved it. The staff clearly care about the children and they are always doing exciting different activities. Would not hesitate to recommend to other parents.

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Review from Laura (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so pleased with our choice to send our daughter to Kiddi Caru. She loves it there and is doing so well. I love the variety of activities they do and I know she adores playing in the garden or going in the sensory play room. She naps well and eats well which I take as signs she’s very comfortable
there. Her key worker takes the time every day to talk to me about how my daughter has been and what they’ve been up to. Never expected to just pick her up and leave. I was dreading going back to work and leaving my daughter in Nursery but Kiddi Caru have made the whole transition very easy and I am happier at work knowing my daughter is happy where she is.

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Review from Kimberley S (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Great nursery and my daughter loves it! She has been learning so much and she is developing new skills every day.

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Review from Daniel (Father of Child) published on 2 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little girl loves it at Kiddi Caru! She is thriving in the friendly and fun atmosphere created by the great team and other equally happy pupils!!


Great varied diet, safe and secure environment and plenty of fun and interesting activities for the kids!!


Can’t recommend the nursery highly enough!!


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Review from Mark (Father of Child) published on 28 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son absolutely loves going to 'school'. This is complemented by the friendly and helpful staff that work there. His own development has been really positive over the last couple of years and I'd like to think that this was partly down to the support he gets from Kiddi Caru.

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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.515)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.515) out of 10 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 18 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 4.843 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley is calculated as follows: ( (188 Excellents x 5) + (23 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 216 Ratings = 4.843

  • 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 4.672 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Whiteley is based on 18 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 134 number of registered child places is 26.8. 18 Positive Reviews ÷ 26.8 = 0.672

  • 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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Erika

Erika Maindrou

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Erica has 14 years of nursery experience and has a great passion to inspire her team to provide exceptional childcare. She takes the greatest care in delivering the right level of support and encouragement, ensuring all children grow in confidence, build on important social skills, and learn at their own pace in an enabling and creative environment.


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