Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Sowton

Emperor Way, Exeter Business Park, Exeter EX1 3QS
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  • Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Sowton, Exeter
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 (157)

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Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Sowton has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.521) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Sowton has 157 reviews.

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

Great nursery. My son absolutely loves it here and always has plenty to tell me at the end of each day. They do lots of different activities which keeps the children engaged. We can really see the difference in his social and language skills since going to Kiddi Caru.

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

Very good staff and very welcoming. I am unhappy about paying on days where the nursery is closed e.g bank holidays. I would think that those costs should be absorbed into the bigger business model. Likewise reductions for child sickness.
Finally, food is not too impressive with items like butter bean
stews not being eaten by many - that needs serious work as children need a good meal every day.

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

Thank you so much for taking the time to review Kiddi Caru Exeter, Sowton. It is stated in our T&C’s about charging for Bank Holidays so this cannot be changed. We’re sorry to hear you are not wowed by our menus. When we next review them we will take your comments into consideration. If you do want to raise your concerns further, please speak to your nursery manager or contact us at Head Office on 0800 028 4500.


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

Brilliant Daycare with lovely, thoughtful and professional staff and management. Good security, approachable manager and staff always happy to help and excellent learning environment and facilities with structured and themed activities.

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Review from Sarah L (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery which I have recommended to several other parents who have been equally pleased. My eldest has attended for 3 years since he was 9 months old and we have never had any issues and the staff have even helped with things such as a potty training. My youngest now also attends this nursery
and settled in at 10 months old extremely quickly.

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

Since day one I have been impressed with Kiddi Caru. They provide a structured and professional nursery service, but each member of staff welcomes my daughter and I with a friendly hello and I feel that she is in safe hands. Although she is one of a number of children they care for on a weekly basis,
they are always aware of her current likes and dislikes and development.
Would thoroughly recommend to any parent.

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Review from Jessica R (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic nursery with the most wonderful staff.
My little boy loves his Tuesdays here.
Thank you Kiddi Caru!

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

I have been amazed at how much our 16-month-old daughter has developed whilst at Kiddi Caru. It is great to see her excited to go to Nursery in the mornings and come home tired from a clearly fun day in the evenings. The staff are always friendly and helpful and have useful feedback on how she has done
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Review from Annette M (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Kiddi Caru for almost 6 months now and loves every minute he spends there, he's always very happy when we arrive and doesn't want to leave when it's time to go home.
We find the feedback after every session very helpful and staff are friendly, approachable and welcoming.

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

Our daughter has been so happy with nursery after starting in Jan 1 day a week, settled straight away and has learnt so much being there. It is very clean and well organised and all the staff are very friendly.

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Review from Harriet C (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been fantastically well looked after at this nursery for nearly 3 years. The attentive staff have always made sure he is entertained, nurtured and cared for perfectly. The facilities, both indoor and out, are exceptional and I usually feel the food far surpasses anything I serve at home!
I couldn’t have asked for anything more over the years.

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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children both love attending Kiddi Caru. They enjoy playing in the garden and the variety of activities on offer. Staff are caring and attentive and are always happy to answer questions. I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Rachel S (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I feel the nursery staff cannot do enough my daughter. I feel 100% confident in leaving her there knowing she is happy and extremely well looked after. They really get to know each child and their individual needs.

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

I cannot recommend this nursery enough. The facilities are fantastic and the staff are amazing. My son has been attending for 3 years, and my daughter for 1 year. It feels as though everyone knows who they are and both children are so happy. They also love the food, and knowing they've had 2 hot, nutritional
meals (as well as snacks) when they're there is great. We'll miss the place when our children go to school!

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Review from J W (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves it here, staff are always welcoming and friendly. They really get to know your child and form a special bond with them, which as a busy working mum makes me feel happy knowing my child is in a safe, happy environment.

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Review from Rachael M (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started here eight months ago and we have found everyone at Kiddi Caru to be so friendly, helpful and happy. My daughter's face lights up when we arrive!! I know she's happy here and I have no hesitation in recommending this nursery.

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Review from Aimee O (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has a wonderful time at nursery and they are always doing new things to keep them interested. The menu is always nutritional and interesting for the children.

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Review from Lucy S (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy has attended here since he was 10 months old and is now nearly 3. The nursery is really well run, and I’m always impressed how even the managerial and office staff, as well as the core room staff, seem to know all the children. The extra half hour at the beginning and end of the day,
beyond many nurseries, is useful to us, as I don’t feel pressurised to be away from work earlier than I can realistically manage. The staff are caring and staff retention seems to be good. They have a very sensible approach to illness. Above all, our little boy loves going here, and our second will start in the summer. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

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Review from Kate F (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been extremely happy at Kiddi Caru, Sowton since his first day when he was 9 months old. He is now in one of the pre-school rooms and is so excited to tell us about his fun packed day when he gets home. We are extremely happy with his progress socially and educationally. The staff have always
been fantastic, very informative and friendly. Our daughter has now started to attend the baby room and is loving it, we're looking forward to seeing her time at Kiddi Caru develop too.

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

My first son went there and my second is currently there. Lovely nursery, attentive staff, clean and tidy, wonderful stimulation for the children, can not fault it in any way!

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

A fantastic space for my child to learn and grow in. He enjoys every minute at Kiddi Caru. The staff are brilliant and a real credit to themselves and the company.

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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.521)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.521) 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 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 4.823 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Sowton is calculated as follows: ( (183 Excellents x 5) + (26 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 215 Ratings = 4.823

  • 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 4.698 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Sowton 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 129 number of registered child places is 25.8. 18 Positive Reviews ÷ 25.8 = 0.698

  • 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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Great Place to Work Certified November 2023 to November 2024

Recipient: Grandir UK

Date: Friday 01 Nov 2024 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2024

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Date: Thursday 28 Mar 2024 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2022

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Meet the Team (1)

David

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.


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