Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin

117 Grove Road, Hitchin SG4 0AA
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  • Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin, Hitchin
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Hitchin, Hertfordshire is situated on Grove Road near the River Purwell. Kiddi Caru Hitchin has been supporting families with children from birth to five years in the Hitchin and surrounding areas for over 10 years.

Along with free funded days once your child reaches preschool age, the nursery also offers half days, full days, along will free funded days once your child reaches preschool age.

As a parent, staff know you have a million things to do and prepare for your child every morning. They hope to ease your daily routine by taking care of these essentials of nappies and milk for your little one whilst they are at nursery.

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Care Provided by Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sarah Mitchell (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 37
  • Total Places for Children
  • 95
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 1 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas to New Year

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin Reviews (80)

Total of 80, showing 61-80
9.6

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.639) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin has 80 reviews.

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Review from Louisa W (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would heartily recommend Kinder's Mill to anyone. My son is still there and my daughter just finished at the pre-school. Both spaces are nurturing, friendly, welcoming and active. Both of my children absolutely love/d coming here, and my daughter was very sad to leave. Every day there are new and
exciting things to keep the children stimulated, as well as a great selection of books if they want a calm area to read.


The staff all love their job - it never seemed to me, in 2 years of drop offs and pick ups, that it was just a job to any of them. And the children love their carers.


An upset child is never left for long, and disagreements between children are dealt with gently and effectively.


My daughter was ready for school when she left the preschool and I put a lot of that down to the initial learning at KM. They are introduced to some Jolly Phonics and other, basic, concepts, to prepare them. This, along with French and swimming lessons, which she loved, made her time there such a happy one.


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Review from Guro (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been nothing but happy with Kinders Mill. My older son had two great years there, and my two year old daughter has been attending Kinders Mill for 18 months now. The staff are all very friendly and welcoming, they always have time to cuddle her if she gets upset at drop-off, and they all have
time to talk you through their day at pick-up. The activities are fun and varied, the food is great and I really like the fact that they have mixed age group rooms. I would definitely recommend this nursery.

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Review from Sam (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 2 year old attends Kinders Mill Day Nursery as did my older son. I love Kinders Mill Day Nursery for lots of reasons. The staff are very friendly and caring. They know the names of all of the children even if they are not in their room. We are always warmly welcomed every morning and if my son gets
upset when I am leaving they pick him up, cuddle him and take him off to do an activity or wave at me out of the window. The food always smells delicious and every day my son 'eats it all up' and often has seconds! There are loads of different activities for them to do every day and this has helped massively with his development. I get a detailed description of what he has been doing every day and there is also an online learning journey with photos. I would highly recommend this nursery

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Review from Jo M (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Kinder's Mill Day Nursery for nearly a year now and I have to say it really is a lovely day nursery. My daughter is particularly shy (until she comes out her shell of course) and all the carers have been really considerate of her particular traits. It is always a lovely,
fun-filled atmosphere whenever I drop her off / pick her up and she really enjoys Kinder's Mill which makes my heart happy. If you're looking for a day nursery I would highly recommend Kinder's Mill Day Nursery.

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Review from Isobel H (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would definitely and regularly do recommend Kinders Mill Day Nursery to my friends and family. I have had two children at the nursery and have been very impressed with the staff, facilities and high standards of care.

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Review from JH (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are extremely happy with Kinder's Mill Day Nursery our child has been going there for over two years and is happy and sociable - we attribute this to the mixed-age rooms (Otters, Hedgehogs and Squirrels) where babies learn from toddlers and toddlers, in turn, learn to be gentle and considerate of
the smaller children. We wish they still used the Naty eco-friendly nappies, though, which seemed to have stopped being used. Kinders Mill Day Nursery staff are generally informative about the day's activities and will give a courtesy call to let us know if there's been even a minor bump in the playground! There's not a huge amount of outdoor space, but they have the play barn to make up for it!

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Review from Emma C (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kinders Mill is an exceptional nursery / pre-school. My son has been attending for a couple of years now in both the nursery and preschool settings and we absolutely cannot praise it highly enough.


My son looks forward to going, has built up a lovely bond with the staff and other children and amongst

other activities adores his French and swimming lessons. He also eats their food, which is a huge relief, given how picky he is at home!


The staff genuinely seem to care about the welfare and happiness of the children, for example, the advice they have given us regarding potty training has been invaluable.


We will be sad to leave when my son starts school, he has thrived at Kinders Mill.


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Review from Mark H (Father of Child) published on 23 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kinders Mill Day Nursery has proved time and again over the course of the last year that it is an exceptional nursery. My son enjoys his time there and often comes home excited to talk about his day. His development since starting at Kinders Mill Day Nursery has been a joy to behold and I have no doubt
that it is down to the care and attention that all of the staff offer him.


All of his needs are catered for including vegetarian meals.


I would have no hesitation in recommending Kinders Mill to anybody.


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Review from Mrs N (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Kinders Mill Day Nursery for just over two years and is very happy and settled there. The staff are extremely caring and get to know the children well. They provide a fantastic range of activities including outdoor play, messy play, singing, drawing and reading. They also encourage
development relevant to the age and skills of each child and provide formal feedback on this via parents evenings, an online learning journal and a brief update at the end of each day. The food, which is all cooked on site, is organic and varied, I often feel quite jealous when I see the menu! My son has recently moved up to the pre-school class and is just as happy there. He will soon be starting swimming lessons and learning French. I am very happy with the care provided and would certainly recommend Kinders Mill Day Nursery to other parents.

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Review from Lauren B (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very pleased with Kinders Mill Day Nursery, our son has attended since July 2015 and he has excelled. The imagination the staff have is fantastic, the messy tray always looks like such fun.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Kinders Mill, they have always accommodated changes and always go that
extra mile.

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Review from Yolana P (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Kinders Mill Day Nursery since he was 10 months old (now 16 months) and he absolutely loves it. He has developed good bonds with the staff, who are extremely caring and enthusiastic about their jobs. While he did not like being left at first, the staff helped him settle in quickly,
and now he can't wait to go and play each morning. At drop-off, I always see new and exciting activities set up in different areas of the room, and the children are encouraged to explore them in their own ways / time. He has already come on in leaps and bounds since starting at the nursery (a few months ago), and I'm confident that the staff will continue to aid his development. It is an expensive nursery, but it is not the most expensive in Hitchin, and well worth the cost given the quality of the staff, food, and activities on offer each day.

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Review from Tina V (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Kinders Mill since her first birthday. She is now 18 months and loves going nursery. As soon as we drop her off, she confidently settles in with her friends and the various activities. The nursery encourages outdoor play and a wide range of indoor fun play. The meals offered
are very nutritious, my daughter is vegetarian
And I'm very happy with the alternatives she's given. All the staff are very attentive, thorough & provide a very personal touch with the babies/toddlers. Very comfortable with the environment.

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Review from Josh T (Father of Child) published on 23 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 19-month-old son has been coming here two days a week for 9 months and we have found it brilliant.
The staff are qualified and friendly. The food is all organic and everything is all included which is good.
The admin/management respond quickly to any requests or queries and are happy to try and
accommodate extra requests & queries etc.
Feedback at the end of each day is good, and an online system gives photos and learning updates.
I'd thoroughly recommend this nursery, without hesitation.

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Review from Mrs C (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my young children attend Kinders Mill Day Nursery for 3 days per week. From day one I was confident in the care and attention they were getting especially through their designated key workers. Both of them have grown in confidence, individuality and have improved social skills. I'm impressed with
the teaching facilities in the pre-school class (little owls) which includes phonics, spelling, mathematics, art plus swimming and French! Little owls is a fantastic platform and preparation for 'big' school. All the staff are extremely competent, caring and nurturing.
I would highly recommend Kinders Mill to anyone.

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Review from Caroline P (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at Kinders Mill Day Nursery at the age of 1. It took him a week or two to settle in, but once he did he absolutely loved the place, and still does! The staff there are brilliant, they are attentive, supportive and just great with the children. One thing I really like about this nursery
is the mixed age groups in each class, which I think really helps with development and social interaction. I highly recommend Kinders Mill!

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Review from Dee D (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic nursery. All the staff are highly professional, tentative and extremely helpful. I am at peace when I drop my son off. It's expensive but well worth it. The service is excellent.

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Review from Samantha E (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

This is my second child to attend Kinder Mill as my first child loved it. The staff are very attentive and caring and build solid relationships with the children. They are in a safe environment with plenty to do, lots of activities, great selection of books, music etc. The playground has things like
a water feature and a wendy house as well as ride on toys. The play hall is great fun, just like a giant soft play place. The food is all organic and very tasty. There is a good variety of food and it is all cooked on site. There is excellent communication from the management and the invoices are always correct (i've not had a single error in 3 years).

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Review from Pilar J (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started in Little Owls in September and he has learnt so much in such little time. His language skills have improved tremendously and his behaviour and ability to respond to different environments is also improving rapidly. I believe the nursery's encouragement to a level of discipline and independence
is really helping him to develop. Most importantly he loves going to nursery so I know he is very happy and well cared for.

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Review from Kim H (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

At Kinders Mill there is always a warm welcome. the staff work efficiently as a team and communication is excellent. The children are well cared for, educated, developed and encouraged to become independent individuals. They have wonderful messy play time, I would never consider doing at home. The food
choice and standard is superb. Both my daughters have been very happy here and I would recommend to anyone seeking childcare.

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Review from Chloe L (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Kinders Mill since January 2014 overall as a nursery Kinders Mill is great and friendly. All the staff seem engaging with the children and there is a lovely atmosphere. The squirrels team are fab, my son's key worker is fab, she always ensures my son is following what we do at home
(sleep routines) and helps if we are trying to encourage . We are very happy with the service Kinders Mill offer and feel it has enhanced and helped our sons development over the past 1½ years.

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.639)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.639) out of 10 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin 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 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 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 4.639 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin is calculated as follows: ( (231 Excellents x 5) + (85 Goods x 4) + (14 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 332 Ratings = 4.639

  • 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 Hitchin is based on 26 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 95 number of registered child places is 19, which has been reached with 26 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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Sarah Mitchell

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Sarah began her career in early years as an apprentice and gathered a wide range of experience through a variety of different roles. Sarah has been a Nursery Manager for 9 years now.


Sarah has a huge passion for working with children and takes pride in ensuring that they have the best start to both education and life.


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