Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove

Holly Lodge, 54 Abington Grove, Abington, Northampton NN1 4QU
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Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Abington Grove, Northampton, delivers exceptional Early Years education in a beautifully refurbished red-brick setting. Rated Good by Ofsted (August 2023), the nursery follows a child-led, curiosity-inspired curriculum with enriching activities like Boogie Mites, Make & Bake, and outdoor learning in the vegetable plot, sandpit, and mud kitchen.

Spread across three bright and welcoming floors, the nursery features tailored baby, toddler, and preschool rooms, all supported by SENCo-trained staff. A large outdoor space and dedicated outdoor classroom foster imagination and exploration year-round. With an experienced, caring team, nutritious meals from the on-site chef, and close communication through the Famly App, the nursery supports every child's growth and confidence.

Located close to local parks, bus routes, and Northampton town centre, it’s a convenient and nurturing setting where children flourish.
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Care Provided by Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • James Lincoln (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 56
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 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 Northampton, Abington Grove Reviews (70)

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Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.875) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove has 70 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly and caring team, who go above and beyond to support the needs of my child. My daughter always comes home happy and is cared for properly. Informative hand overs and good level of education. Very happy.

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove

Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove. We're so pleased to hear that you feel that your child is genuinely cared for and supported throughout her Early Years journey. Our team is truly dedicated to each child and providing exceptional childcare and education to them.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend this nursery. I've said it before and I'll say it again, the staff here are just wonderful. They're polite, reassuring, respectful, and supportive. My youngest has struggled with transitioning from being with me but thanks to the great bonds the staff have made with her, she is now
always happy and excited to come to nursery. Things have also been slightly adapted to accommodate my youngest too; like buying different foods that she will eat and adapting the menu slightly for her, using a separation plate so that foods aren't touching. Allowing her to bring comfort items with her and supporting the use of her ear defenders as and when she needs them. The manager is also brilliant. When speaking to him regarding a bereavement, he took it upon himself to there and then ordered in books for kids related to grief, and allowed me to take them home to read to the children. This, I feel is an example of going above and beyond for the families who attend this setting.

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove

Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove. This feedback is absolutely wonderful to read. We are so glad that your family has been so supported by our wonderful team. They truly are dedicated to each of your children and we're so grateful that we get to be apart of their journey in helping them develop and thrive in the ways that they need.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend this nursery.
The staff here are polite, reassuring, respectful, and caring.
I chose this nursery because for the first day when I was in, the manager was very polite and friendly with us, and my daughter start immediately playing and I left her along with teachers and other kids,
but I was very impressed because she even not noticed me when I left her. I was afraid she would start crying.
I think she will always remember the staff and the things she did.

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove

Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove. How lovely to hear that your daughter took to the teachers and kids so quickly. It always makes leaving them in the care of others easier when you know they are safe, happy, and learning new things. Our passionate staff are dedicated to providing outstanding education and childcare.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Good nursery, good staff, good manager, everything was perfect, thank you very much. I appreciate it. My first children were good there till preschool. And my second son goes to the same place and we enjoy it. Every time when I was having any problem, the manager was helping us and we appreciate it,
thank you nursery, thank you guys.

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove

Thank you for your review on Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove! We are glad that both of your children have had positive experiences with our nursery. One of our priorities is working with parents to ensure your child is cared for and you feel supported as a family, no matter what you're going through. Thank you again for your wonderful feedback! All the best.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery! I feel safe leaving my child in their care, she comes home happy, I receive activity feedback, completely respectful, caring and gentle with the kids, my child feels so happy going to nursery and has improved in her overall social life. Overall satisfied.

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove

Hi there. Thank you for your feedback on Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove! We are so glad you feel safe leaving your little one with us! Creating a happy, safe space for your child to develop to her full potential is what we love doing and prioritise each day. We hope she continues to enjoy her time with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing staff, never had any problems. My girl is enjoying every single day and is always excited to go. Great variety of food options. Great activities. I'm satisfied with how my girl is treated. Thank you for your great job!

Reply from Laura Wiltshire, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove

Hi there, thank you so much for your review of our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery & Preschool in Abington Grove, Northampton. We are so happy to hear that your little one is excited to come to the nursery each and every day! We do our best to ensure that everything we provide from the choice of meals to the activities we do is of the highest quality as we believe each child deserves the best.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to nursery since she was 11 months old, now she is 3 and a half years old. I am very satisfied with how she has developed during this period and I highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Laura Wiltshire, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove

Hi there, thank you for your kind review of our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery & Preschool in Abington Grove, Northampton. We are honoured that you have chosen us to look after your daughter for the last three years. We do our best to ensure that we provide the very best early years education to ensure each child flourishes and thrives.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has just started in this nursery. So far I have nothing but positive things to tell my friends and family about this establishment. All staff are extremely friendly and high-spirited, always warm welcome greetings for my son when he arrives. When we went for our look-around visit of the nursery,
all our questions were answered in-depth and with a great knowledge and understanding of early years learning and care. My son is always so happy to come here to play and socialise, it makes us as parents feel at ease and happy also. I Would recommend this nursery to anyone seeking a safe, secure and happy place for their child.

Reply from Laura Wiltshire, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove

Hi there, thank you so much for leaving a review of our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Abington Grove, Northampton. We are so glad to make you feel at ease when you drop off your son at our setting. We do our best to hire friendly and knowledgeable staff to ensure we provide the very best early years education and care to each and every child. Thank you for recommending us to your friends and families!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started here in April 2024, being a first-time Mum I was so scared about returning back to work and having to leave him with strangers but I can honestly say this is the best decision I have made with choosing Kiddi Caru at Abington Grove, I had looked at quite a few nurseries but they didn't
feel right when you know you just know and I knew this was the nursey for us both. My son loves all the staff and as soon as he hears the bell to go in he has the biggest smile on his face and goes without a fuss. They update me constantly with photos and messages on what he has been up to, we feel apart of the family and nothing is ever to big or to small. My son has come on so much with his speaking and has started walking very early on, he is also very good at sharing and using his kind hand.
I would highly recommend.

Reply from Laura Wiltshire, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove

Hi there, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery & Preschool in Abington Grove, Northampton. We completely understand that leaving your little one at nursery as a first-time mum is a daunting process for both of you, and we are so glad we have been able to make the transition to nursery life as easy as possible for you both. We do our very best to make sure that we are keeping all our families in the loop so they can be at peace knowing their little one is happy, healthy and learning within our setting. We are so glad we've made you feel welcome and a part of the Kiddi Caru family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kiddi Caru is a life saver, they take my worries away when my kids are at the nursery. I feel so relaxed because I know they are safe and well cared for.
The staff are professionals who are trained on how to handle kids in a nice and calm way. My kids attend Monday to Thursday full day and I can imagine
how they cope, knowing full well my kids are good at testing patience. Smile.
Thank you so much. It's highly appreciated

Reply from Laura Wiltshire, Marketing Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove

Hi there, thank so much for your review of our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery & Preschool in Abington Grove, Northampton. We know the concept of leaving your little one at nursery can be very daunting, but we are so glad that you can feel relaxed and calm knowing your child is safe at our nursery. We do everything we can to ensure that we are hiring the best possible staff, that are well trained to tackle anything that comes up in a nursery room. Thank you again for your lovely review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

If I could give 10 stars, I definitely would!
The team are reliable, friendly, approachable and hard-working. If you have a problem or concern regarding your child, whether it be developmentally or socially, it is never a hardship for them to work with you and your child to resolve or help with your
concerns. The communication is excellent and despite my daughter only attending 2 days a week, she is coming home every week with obvious signs of new learnings, whether it be skills, words and sentences or an understanding of something new. The team are fantastic and I couldn't ask for a better nursery to have my daughter.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our warm, friendly team strive to build a strong partnership between nursery and home. They work closely with our families, sharing their knowledge and providing support to help resolve any concerns. Children enjoy fun and engaging opportunities for learning throughout the nursery day with a variety of stimulating activities.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is thriving at this nursery. She has gained so much confidence and loves attending, even asking to do more days! She enjoys the activities they do and adores her teachers. I never feel anxious leaving her there and think that the nursery only improves.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We strive to provide a warm, nurturing and supportive nursery environment where children feel happy, secure and able to develop their confidence. Our team devises a variety of fun, engaging and educational activities throughout the nursery day which gives children the opportunity to develop positive skills.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really lovely team and so good with the children! Always happy to help and my daughter always has such fun and is eager to get into nursery! They always involve parents in activities every now and then which is so nice.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our dedicated team really take the time to form close, supportive bonds with the children in their care. A variety of fun, engaging activities are on offer throughout the day which are devised to help children develop positive life skills and knowledge.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going here since 2021 and the staff has been great supporting him in his first years. I am really pleased with them and would recommend this place to others.
Glad we made the choice of sending him here as we can tell he likes it and gets along with the staff.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring team work 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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children have been to nursery and the staff are very friendly and have helped me with my son’s behaviour and he has got much better. All the nice activities the children take part in and the nursery has special days for parents to join their children take part in different activities.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly, supportive team strives to form great relationships with our families, using their expert knowledge and passion to help through any stage of development.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

One of the best nurseries in Northampton!
The staff go above and beyond for the children and even the parents supporting them In every way they can.
My two girls have learnt and grown so much since they’ve been attending the nursery.
They absolutely love it.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our warm, friendly team strives to form close relationships with both children and their families, sharing their knowledge and providing support to work through any stage of development.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As parents, we wanted to give our son the best start, especially when it comes to building social skills, learning, and finding a place where he's truly happy. Kiddi Caru Abington Grove Nursery has absolutely delivered! The staff are warm and welcoming, the facilities are fantastic, and the activities
are fun and supportive. Our son's happiness and confidence have blossomed since starting here, and we can see a positive difference in him. We're excited to see his learning journey unfold. Thank you very much!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Children are welcomed into our warm and nurturing nursery environment where they are properly supported in developing their confidence. Our team combine their creativity with our fantastic facilities to provide a variety of fun, educational activities.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is really happy at this nursery and the team at Kiddi Caru have been wonderful. Oh my goodness, my daughter has learnt and grown so much that I’m so happy with her development and feel more comfortable knowing that she is safe and secure.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly team provides plenty of stimulating activities for children throughout the nursery day. These present great opportunities for learning in fun, engaging and creative ways.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a lovely nursery with a great team, my child always had such a fantastic time when she attended. They were brilliant with her when she joined at 9 months old including being more than helpful with dealing with her cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA), she was so sad to no longer attend but we would
recommend this nursery to anyone who is looking for childcare.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, supportive team works hard to form close bonds with the children in their care, taking the time to understand their individual needs and interests. The health and safety of all children is our utmost priority to ensure the nursery remains a happy and secure environment.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I really love how well they take care of my child, they all go above and beyond to make sure that the parents and child are okay, they include parents a lot in activities. I would like to have more updates on how well my child is progressing with her development stages but overall I am happy with the
choice I made to send my child to her nursery she loves being there and I feel comfortable knowing that she is safe and secure.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to hear that your little one is loving her time here! Our kind, caring team are so passionate about providing exceptional care and education.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.875)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.875) out of 10 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 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 4.875 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove is calculated as follows: ( (231 Excellents x 5) + (31 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 263 Ratings = 4.875

  • 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 Northampton, Abington Grove is based on 22 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 56 number of registered child places is 11.2, which has been reached with 22 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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Job Title: Nursery Manager

James has worked in the childcare industry for 7 years and joined Kiddi Caru as a Room Leader in 2019. He progressed to a Deputy Manager position in 2019 and recently became the Nursery Manager at Abington Grove in December 2023.

James is passionate about the community and providing the best possible opportunities for the children in our care to thrive and flourish.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove

What is the Age Range of Children that Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove accepts?

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove Open?

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove is open: 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.

How many Children does Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove have capacity for?

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove has capacity for a total of 56 Children.

How far is Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Northampton, Abington Grove to the centre of Northampton?

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