Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Sowton

Emperor Way, Exeter Business Park, Exeter EX1 3QS
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Kiddi Caru is not just a day nursery; it’s a great start in life!

The Exeter setting is bright, homely and spacious with a fantastic outside area for children to enjoy; an environment that is safe and secure. The nursery offers a wide range of learning experiences and resources to support each child's development.

The welfare of the children in care is paramount and through an excellent keycarer system professionals are able to ensure that the individual needs of every child are met.

As well as providing all the activities you would expect from a top-quality nursery, the team also offer extra curriculum activities such as yoga, French, music & movement and sing & sign. They believe these activities are simply part of a quality brand and should be enjoyed by all children – therefore these programmes are provided at no extra cost.

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Care Provided by Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Sowton

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • David Evans (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 45
  • Total Places for Children
  • 129
  • 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 Exeter, Sowton Reviews (153)

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Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Sowton has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.450) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Sowton has 153 reviews.

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Review from Heidi R (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn’t be happier with Kiddi Caru Sowton; the team are always happy to spend time with us to update us on our little ones' day, which includes time indoors and outdoors. A nursery with outdoor space was very important to us. The team are all brilliant, and we receive a good amount of communication.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our dedicated team strive to provide detailed handovers at the end of each day, which ensures families are kept up-to-date on their little one's progress. Maintaining informative, reliable communication with our families is so important in building strong partnerships between nursery and home.


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Review from N R (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very pleased with the service that we have received from our nursery - our daughter loves going and absolutely adores her key worker and all the other members of staff in her room. We are very happy to leave her in their care, which is a testament to how happy we are with them!

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our dedicated team work hard to form close bonds with the children in their care, taking the time to understand their individual needs so they can provide the right support they need to thrive.


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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been over the moon with my experience with the nursery since my daughter started last year. She settled so well into her room, thanks to the care and compassion of the staff, and she always has so much fun with the activities they provide. The little touches of receiving photos via the app and
knowing what she has eaten/slept really make a difference. The nursery always seems clean, and everyone is always so welcoming at drop-offs and pick-ups. I couldn’t recommend the nursery more highly at making my transition to work that much easier knowing that my daughter is so well cared for.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our dedicated team strives to make the settling-in process as smooth as possible, providing the support children need to feel happy, confident and secure at nursery. Informed by our specially designed education programmes, the variety of activities provided by our team present fun, engaging opportunities for learning.


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Review from Amy C (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic staff; they really care. My son gets so excited to go to nursery and play. He’s only just one, but he sees the doors and starts wiggling around and clapping. The app they use is fantastic and very informative. Can’t praise them enough!

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our app is a great communication tool and allows families to gain great insight into their little one's nursery journey. Maintaining informative, reliable communication with our families is so important in building a strong partnership between nursery and home.


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Review from Nick G (Father of Child) published on 14 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Staff are attentive and caring. Updates on activities are good.
Recent management changes have provided more communication, updates and information. Feedback from previous surveys has also been thorough.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly team strive to maintain informative, and reliable communication with our families, which is so important in building a strong partnership between nursery and home.


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Review from K P (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been at Kiddi Caru since October last year, and I have nothing but praise for the work all of the staff do. My child has settled in so quickly, and the staff's effort to make them feel at home is remarkable. Now on drop off, my child lunges out of my arms for a morning cuddle with the staff
in the room.
They regularly update the app, which is nice for me to take a look at during my working day to see how the day is going.
They also post regular updates about activities that have taken place.
I 100% would recommend it to anyone!

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our team work hard to provide a warm, supportive and nurturing nursery environment. Our app is a great communication tool and allows families to gain a great insight into their little one's day at nursery.


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Review from Jonathan R (Father of Child) published on 14 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very professional, supportive, kind staff and management.
Very attentive staff and all had a great understanding of my son's needs and parents' wants.
Nothing was too much trouble.
My son loved his time at the nursery and talks about it long after his departure.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring team works hard to form close bonds with the children in their care, really taking the time to understand their individual needs so they can provide the right support they need to thrive.


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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kiddi Caru Sowton is such a lovely nursery and preschool. Our son has come on leaps and bounds there, and he always comes home very happy, chatting about the staff and the things he has done that day.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. A variety of great activities are devised for children to enjoy throughout the day. Informed by our education programmes, provide creative, engaging opportunities for learning and help encourage children to develop important skills for the future.


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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

He has suffered a few injuries which were avoidable since he started attending at 8 months old. Changes have been made following these injuries but in my view, the hazards were obvious and it was shocking to me they were not considered a safety risk until my son was hurt. Other than this, the staff
are lovely and he has a good variety of food.

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

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. The health and safety of all children is paramount, and it's our top priority to ensure they remain happy and healthy whilst in our care. We strive to complete all the steps necessary to provide a secure, supportive nursery environment and carry out daily risk assessments to ensure potential hazards are eliminated.


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

The staff are very professional, friendly and helpful.
My child really enjoys this nursery.
After his attendance at the nursery, I can see a difference in my child's behaviour and language. Thank you to all the staff members involved.

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

Hi, we are so pleased to read that your little one enjoys attending our nursery and is learning so much with us. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it is very much appreciated.


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

I feel extremely lucky for our child to have a place at this nursery - the staff are fantastic and take care of our child like they are one of their own. They are gentle but set clear boundaries and our child is constantly stimulated by their endlessly organised activities. There is a fantastic garden
area open to all ages, which gives a great opportunity for them to mix and it’s a huge space. There are some fantastic toys available to play with both indoors and in the garden and I’m always overjoyed to hear what our little one has been up to in the day via the app. We’re constantly kept up to date with activities and meals - also sleep and nappy changes. The meals are nutritious and they provide fantastic options for different dietary requirements.

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

Hi, thank you for the kind comments about our nursery! We take great pride in our facilities and our hardworking nursery team who are dedicated to providing exceptional childcare and education. Your review is very much appreciated.


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

Fab nursery and all staff show genuine love and care for the children. Love the updates as well via the app - so lovely to keep in touch in this way. It’s just a shame that childcare in the UK is so expensive but still worth it in summary.

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

Thank you for leaving such a great review. We are absolutely delighted to hear that your little one is enjoying their time at our nursery. We will pass your comments on to the nursery team.


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

Wonderful staff and facilities.
The staff really took the time to help my daughter settle after a real struggle with separation anxiety following Covid.
She has grown in confidence, is happy to go to the staff members, has made friendships and most importantly, enjoys her time at nursery.
Both my
children have thrived at Kiddi Caru!

Reply from Laura Wiltshire, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Sowton

Hi, thank you for leaving such a lovely review. We are so pleased that you and your daughter are enjoying your time at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery at Exeter, Sowton. We understand the challenges and emotions for both parent and child when joining a nursery for the first time, especially after a difficult time such as Covid. That’s why we really value our settling in sessions so we can fully understand the whole family’s needs and support in the best way possible.


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Review from Charlotte V (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An amazing welcoming nursery - the staff are lovely and excellent at communicating about our daughter's day. Our daughter is very happy at this nursery which speaks volumes - happy child happy parents!
Our daughter has just started nursery- we are surprised how quickly she has settled at the nursery
and is very happy here.

Reply from Laura Wiltshire, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Sowton

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so glad that you and your daughter have enjoyed your experience at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Exeter, Sowton. It’s so good to hear that she has settled into the nursery easily. As an experienced provider of childcare, we recognise the clear link between well-qualified, enthusiastic staff and high-quality childcare and education.


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Review from Jess J (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have two children currently at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and both of them love it. The staff are fantastic and the environment is really welcoming for children and parents. We've been delighted with the care our children have received and feel they are very well supported when at nursery/preschool.
They have been able to develop fantastic relationships with their key workers and with other children in the setting.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's great to hear that both of your little ones love attending our nursery! Our team go above and beyond for the children in their care. They really take the time to get to know each child and work hard to provide a supportive environment in which they can thrive.


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Review from Rose T (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was nervous dropping my 3-month-old baby for his very first day of nursery - but the team at Kiddi Caru baby room immediately made us feel comfortable. They give us daily updates, including lots of photos, and my boy absolutely lights up when we walk in the door and he sees them! I'd recommend this
nursery to everyone, you can tell the staff care very much about each child and their development!

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring team works hard to provide exceptional childcare and education. Keeping parents up-to-date on their little one's development is so important so we can all share in their many achievements.


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Review from E C (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the ladies are amazing and really seem to take a personal interest in my daughter's development. She is always excited to be there and is always happy when I pick her up. She absolutely loves her current main carer, even asking for her when we're at home.

Reply from Laura Wiltshire, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Sowton

Hi E C, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so glad that you’re having a positive experience at our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Exeter, Sowton. We truly care about the development for each and every child in our care and provide the very best opportunities to learn, grow and thrive not only for school but for life.


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Review from Maria C (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great team. My daughter has been in the nursery since we moved from Northampton when she was 1 and a half years old. The transition was brilliant, she didn't have any problem adapting at all and the staff was great with her. This has continued through the years she was there and she has made some
really good friends with who she is still very close too.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to hear that your little one was able to settle in so quickly and make so many good friends. Our dedicated team works incredibly hard to provide a fun, nurturing and educational nursery experience for every child.


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Review from Ami L (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I literally cannot thank Kiddi Caru enough for the experience they gave my daughter from 10 months old right up to her starting school. She had such an amazing time every day she went in, she made loads of friends - children and the staff - and made so many memories that will last a lifetime. Thank
you Kiddi Caru Sowton for everything!

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so lovely to hear that your little one had such a fantastic time with us over the last few years! Assisting children in the development of their confidence and social skills is incredibly important and our team work very hard to do so. We wish your daughter the very best of luck at school!


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Review from Catherine C (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child loved attending this nursery. There were always plenty of activities to take part in. All the staff are brilliant. My child was very sad to leave as really enjoyed her days here. Food is also excellent. Overall a very positive experience.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our team provide a great variety of engaging activities so the children can have plenty of fun whilst developing important skills. Serving tasty, wholesome meals at nursery is very important to us and something we take great pride in.


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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.450)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.450) out of 10 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Sowton 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 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 17 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 4.791 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Sowton is calculated as follows: ( (165 Excellents x 5) + (30 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 201 Ratings = 4.791

  • 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 4.659 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Sowton is based on 17 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 129 number of registered child places is 25.8. 17 Positive Reviews ÷ 25.8 = 0.659

  • 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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David Evans

Job Title: Nursery Manager

David has over a decade of experience in various childcare settings, early years education and has a genuine passion for the industry. David holds a Level 3 qualification in childcare, and is also a Forest School practitioner, sharing his passionate about outdoor learning with little ones. As Nursery Manager, David offers a guiding hand to his team and families. He believes in creating an environment where children can learn, play, and grow with joy and enthusiasm. As a father to two wonderful boys, David understands the significance of creating a close-knit family-nursery community.


Frequently Asked Questions about Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Sowton

What is the Age Range of Children that Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Sowton accepts?

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Sowton accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Sowton Open?

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Sowton is open: 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.

How many Children does Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Sowton have capacity for?

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Sowton has capacity for a total of 129 Children.

How far is Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Sowton to the centre of Exeter?

2.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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