Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Matford Green

Yeoford Way, Matford Green Business Park, Exeter EX2 8AL
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  • Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Matford Green, Exeter
Kiddi Caru’s Exeter Matford Green day nursery and preschool provides families with flexible childcare solutions. Located on the Matford Green Business Park, the nursery is close to the Park and Ride car park and within easy access of the M5 and other major routes around Exeter.

The nursery environment has been carefully built and designed with children in mind and is filled with exciting, age-appropriate educational resources. Along with an outside area for children to explore and discover, they can stimulate their senses in the state-of-the-art sensory room.

The on-site chef provides fresh menus to suit all children and to ensure they have the energy to play and learn throughout the day.

The nursery is open 51 weeks of the year with a 45-week option as well as offering free days for children in preschool who are entitled to 15 and 30 funded hours.

Care Provided by Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Matford Green

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Nicola Lemon (Regional Support Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 100
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 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
  • Parking
  • Ample parking with their own designated car park.


Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Matford Green Reviews (145)

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Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Matford Green has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.948) out of 10, based on 37 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Matford Green has 145 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both our children have attended Kiddi Caru since they were 10 months old and 2 years old and are now 3 and 4. They have worked their way up through the rooms within the nursery and have absolutely thrived at each stage of their nursery journey! The staff at the nursery are so enthusiastic, caring, and
professional. I work full time as a nurse and they have always been so mindful and understanding when needing to pick the children up quickly if they are poorly that it sometimes takes a little longer to get to them. The drop-off is always seamless which makes such a difference on busy working mornings! I would highly recommend the nursery to anyone looking for a well-run, professional care setting with staff that are well trained and clearly have a vested interest in providing a fun, loving environment for all the children.

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Matford Green

Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Matford Green. We're so happy to hear that both of your children are enjoying and thriving during their time with us. Our wonderful team is fully invested in the well-being, education and safety of each child and are dedicated to exceptional childcare and education.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children use this nursery. As any parent would be we were apprehensive about leaving the care of our children to someone else whilst we work.
From the get-go, the professionalism and updated information throughout the day has been second to none. The support they have shown towards the children
in development etc has been amazing. The management and staff are so welcoming and friendly. I can't recommend this nursery highly enough.

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Matford Green

Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Matford Green. We know that it can be a hard decision choosing a childcare provider for your child - we are so grateful you chose us and have been entrusting your children's care and education to us since! We do all we can to provide outstanding childcare and education to each child, and to support families as they need it during their journey with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've had both our children go through here and have been supported and embraced by the nursery in our journey. Both children loved the setting and we felt comfortable and confident leaving them in caring, competent hands. Can't recommend them enough, they go above and beyond for each child's unique
needs and support both parents and children alike.

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Matford Green

Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Matford Green. We recognise that choosing a childcare provider for your children can be a daunting decision, we are grateful you chose us and that you are confident and comfortable leaving them in our care! Our team truly are dedicated to each child's well-being and development, as well as supporting your family as best we can.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery, clean, tidy, with beautiful outdoor space and the rooms have lots of great resources. The food menu has a great variety of foods and it's nice that they cook it there.
They always have creative and educational activities the kids could join and learn through play, our daughter loves
being there and we like that they do regular observations so we can see what she has been doing in class.
All the staff is friendly, caring and they take time to get to know the kids and help them feel happy and well supported while they are there.

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Matford Green

Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Matford Green. We are glad that your daughter is loving her time with us and that you are happy with the communication through the app - we know how important it is for you to see what your child has been up to during the day!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery setting! Our son loves attending and has attended from 1 year old.
The team are all approachable and they are very child focused, they have taken the time to get to know my son and this is reflected in the relationships that he has with the staff.
They manage transitions from one
nursery room to the next really well, with lots of taster sessions for settling.
The setting itself is lovely, a great garden, and the children are well catered for. The environment is kind and caring - you can see that this is fed down through management to the whole team.
The App is great and keeps us updated regularly- we love seeing pictures of our son at nursery.
They are really supportive and flexible if ad-hoc days are needed and available.
I would highly recommend this setting!

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Matford Green

Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Matford Green. We are so pleased that your son loves attending our nursery and that your family is supported through ad-hoc sessions, updates on your son's day, and anything else you may need from us. We will continue doing all we can to provide the best possible childcare for your son and to ensure our setting offers every learning opportunity available.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Kiddi Caru Matford Green have, without exception, been amazing. My child has additional needs and at times needed a lot of extra support. All of the staff, especially the Special Educational Needs Coordinator, were incredibly supportive of both him and us, and helped us to put all the processes
in place to make his transition to school as easy as possible. They went out of their way to support his learning, emotional and physical needs and to ensure he was as happy as he could be. We couldn't have asked for a better nursery to send our child to.

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

Hi there, thank you so much for your lovely review of our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery & Preschool in Matford Green, Exeter. We are thrilled to hear that you and your little one have received the support you needed at our setting. We believe that each and every child deserves the same learning opportunities and should experience the same level of joy at nursery. We wish you and your little one the very best in your early years journey.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been very impressed with how this nursery is being run and I cannot praise it more. Every aspect is thoroughly considered from safety and safeguarding, food nutritional value, child development and activities etc.
My child loved attending this nursery and we are grateful to the manager and
staff for their dedication.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We take great pride in providing a warm, nurturing and supportive environment where all children feel safe and secure. The activities children enjoy throughout the nursery day are informed by our bespoke education programmes to provide fun, engaging opportunities for learning. A variety of tasty, nutritious meals are served to the children which contain plenty of delicious flavours.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has developed great social skills since attending the nursery, for over a year now. The level of care is excellent, staff are always friendly and love to give a detailed handover of our child's day. As bereaved parents, we had anxieties about others caring for our rainbow baby but those
were quickly allayed with the professionalism of the nursery.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our warm, nurturing team strive to maintain informative, reliable communication with our families. An important part of this is providing detailed handovers at the end of each day to ensure families are kept up-to-date on their little one's progress.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and so does our daughter. The staff are wonderful and always take time to tell you about your child's day. We love the observations. We get the feeling that they enjoy having our daughter there as much as she enjoys being there which is a huge relief to us. We've been
really impressed.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We strive to maintain informative and reliable communication with our families. Keeping families updated on their little one's progress is so important and it helps to build strong partnerships between nursery and home.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Massive thank you to all the staff at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery - management and all at peepo team - my son loves it there and we have a very happy child.
He is well looked after by all the staff - he has moved from the baby room and then now to peepo, I can definitely say this is the best nursery for
him.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Children thrive in our welcoming nursery environment where their individual needs are nurtured and supported by our dedicated team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent, welcoming staff, excellent nursery facilities. My daughter always has a great day time after time and comes home very tired every time.
I would recommend this nursery to anyone with children, it’s no wonder this nursery is rated at the top.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring team are dedicated to helping children thrive. They take the time to form strong, supportive bonds with our children and combine their creativity with our fantastic facilities to provide a variety of stimulating activities.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have no complaints.
Lovely nursery, really lively, friendly team.
My daughter is well looked after and always happy when she's there.
I love the observations, they are brilliant.
I'm so pleased I picked this nursery.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring team are dedicated to helping children thrive. They take the time to form strong, supportive bonds with our children and use their creativity to provide a variety of stimulating activities.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved our son to Kiddi Caru Day Nursery when our current nursery's standards started to slip.
It was the best thing we did.
He’s thriving and has an amazing relationship with all members of the team.
The team have given him the best couple of years and a solid foundation to prepare him for
school this September.
Thank you.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Children thrive in our warm nursery environment where their individual needs are nurtured and supported by our dedicated team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff are very warm and friendly and the facilities are great! I have a very happy daughter after she attends nursery. Although there are some weeks when I do not receive an update of her day or they come through days after the fact.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We strive to maintain reliable and informative communication with our families. This gives them a brilliant insight into their little one's nursery day and helps to build strong partnerships between nursery and home.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children have had a wonderful experience at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery. My eldest has been very well prepared for early years foundation stage (EYFS) and both enjoy their days thoroughly. The staff go above and beyond on a daily basis.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Throughout the nursery day, children enjoy a fantastic variety of stimulating activities devised by our nursery team. These are informed by our bespoke education programmes and so provide plenty of creative and engaging opportunities for learning.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child loves attending preschool. He has been with the nursery since he was 10 months and soon will be leaving for school. It’s apparent that all the staff at the nursery love their job and I wouldn’t want for my son to attend anywhere else.
They’ve always got a wide range of activities, most recently
they’ve had chicks hatching which has been good fun!

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Children enjoy a great range of activities throughout the nursery day which are devised by our enthusiastic team to be fun and engaging. Informed by our specially designed education programmes, these activities also provide great opportunities for learning.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so pleased with the incredible service at Kiddi Caru. The staff are simply amazing, so welcoming and informative; my little boy can't wait to go to nursery each morning, which makes us very happy. Thank you to everyone that works here, you are all amazing!

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Children and their families can enjoy a welcoming and inclusive nursery environment where a great variety of stimulating activities are on offer everyday. Our friendly, knowledgeable team really take the time to build strong relationships with our families so they can provide the right kind of support to help children thrive.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are very welcoming and helpful. Communication has been great and we get updates regularly. Our child has been happy at the setting since joining two years ago. He always has a smile on his face!

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's great to read that your little one is happy here! Our families enjoy a warm, welcoming and inclusive nursery environment with a dedicated team who strive to provide high quality help and support through all stages of children's development.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent.
Excellent management, staff and facilities.
Our child loved it from 1-4 years old.

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

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to hear that your little one loved their time here! Our dedicated team work incredibly hard to give every child an exceptional nursery experience.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone is so lovely at Matford Green and our child truly grew into herself with them. They brought her confidence out and her education came on leaps and bounds! I was shocked at the things she was telling me she had learned. She has recently started school and she has been so so ready thanks to the
team at Matford Green.
My daughter had been to a couple other nurseries before Kiddi Caru and none of them come close in comparison. My child's key worker in preschool and key worker in Caterpillars made her feel so welcome and part of a family. Nothing was ever to much to ask and the additional support I needed as a parent on tough days was always there. I couldn’t recommend and thank the whole team enough for our experience at Kiddi Caru, not just for our child, but as a whole family!

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly team work hard to provide a supportive, happy and inclusive environment. Alongside a great variety of fun, engaging activities, they deliver our education programmes which have been specially designed to help children develop important skills for the future.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.948)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.948) out of 10 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Matford Green 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 37 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 37 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 4.948 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Matford Green is calculated as follows: ( (423 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 444 Ratings = 4.948

  • 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 Exeter, Matford Green is based on 37 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 100 number of registered child places is 20, which has been reached with 37 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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Meet the Team (1)

Nicola

Nicola Lemon

Job Title: Regional Support Manager

Nicola feels very fortunate to have been working in the profession that she loves for Kiddi Caru Day Nurseries Group since 2003 and within the nursery since it opened in 2016 as Nursery Manager.


Frequently Asked Questions about Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Matford Green

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

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Matford Green accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

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

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Matford Green 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, Matford Green have capacity for?

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Exeter, Matford Green has capacity for a total of 100 Children.

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

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