Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower

Wade Park Farm, Salisbury Road, Ower, Romsey SO51 6AG
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  • Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower, Romsey
This rural nursery and preschool is located opposite Paulton's Park, Romsey. Set in converted barns and surrounded by fields.

The nursery offers high-quality childcare for children aged 0-5, spread across two specially designed playrooms with free-flow access to an all-weather garden.

Activity-based learning builds each child's academic, social, emotional and physical skills. The nursery is well-connected with the local community and enjoys visits from the local fire brigade and police.

Menus are prepared in advance and all dietary needs can be accommodated.

Care Provided by Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Laura Attwood (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 10
  • Total Places for Children
  • 55
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas to New Year

Funding & Fees Guide for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower

  • Please contact our Customer Services team for information on our fees.


Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower Reviews (63)

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9.7

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.669) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower has 63 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so pleased that we picked this nursery as our little one is so happy going there. She has made some lovely bonds with the staff who are all lovely and so helpful. I feel so comfortable leaving her here and I will be sad to leave when we have to.

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower

Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower. We are so glad you chose us as your childcare provider and we're so happy that your child is happy with us! Our team is dedicated to providing excellent childcare and education to each child we care for, they truly are devoted to each.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a caring team, our child thrives here having made lovely relationships with the caring staff and other children at the nursery. Our second child will be attending soon too. Our child has learned so much and tells me about the things she's done each day. She also has had the opportunity to try lots
of different types of food and meals cooked on-site. Thank you to the patient and kind staff for everything you're doing each day!

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower

Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower. We're so glad to hear that you and your child are enjoying the care at our nursery and that your second will be joining soon too! We love partnering with parents on the exciting learning journeys of each of their children - we're so grateful to be a part of it.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We absolutely love this little nursery for our Daughter. She started when she was one and she is now moving up to pre-school. All staff are so welcoming and friendly, our daughter is very happy spending time at the nursery and has really strong bonds with the staff. They listen to any of our daughter's
needs and help in any way possible and our daughter's development continues to grow every time she attends. We get regular updates and it's just a really lovely little place and we can't wait for her sibling to start in the baby room soon!

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower

Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower. We're so pleased to hear that your daughter is enjoying her time with us so much! Our team is truly dedicated to each child and ensures they are able to thrive in a safe, healthy, fun and high-quality educational environment. We are excited for your baby to join and be a part of their learning journey too!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Kiddi Caru Ower are so friendly and welcoming and each time I pick my daughter up I always feel like she's had the best day. Whenever I have queries the staff are happy to answer them and help, and at handover it's so nice to hear from them about how my daughter's day has been and what
she's eaten (she always eats so well thanks to the chef!). I've seen a vast change in my daughter's learning over the last year and I'm amazed at how far she's progressed with her numbers, letters and imagination, and I know a lot of that is with thanks to Kiddi Caru. My daughter has been at the nursery for 3 years and it's sad to think she will be leaving for school soon as I don't think I'm quite ready to leave the lovely environment and staff she's currently in at Ower!

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our warm, friendly team strive to maintain informative and reliable communication with our families. They provide insightful handovers into children's progress at nursery and are always open to listening to any issues or concerns, striving to work closely with our families to devise an effective solution. Children enjoy a variety of stimulating activities throughout the nursery day, which are informed by our specially-developed education programmes, providing plenty of fun, engaging opportunities for learning.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been with the baby room of the nursery for a few months now and the reception we have received has been fantastic. The staff member has really helped him settle and has made us really feel at ease. Couldn't recommend the nursery enough.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's great to hear that our team have been so brilliant at helping your little one to settle in! The transition to nursery is a significant event and the settling-in sessions we provide aim to make children's transition to nursery as smooth as possible. Children receive the support and encouragement they need to ensure they feel happy, safe and confident in our nursery environment.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fab nursery, my little one is always happy to go in and all the staff are lovely and welcoming. Would happily choose this nursery again and again! Communication is great and management does all it can to accommodate your requests!

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's great to read that your little one is so happy here! Maintaining informative, reliable communication with our families is so important in building a strong, supportive partnership between nursery and home. Our friendly team is open and willing to listen to any concerns families have and will always strive to devise an effective solution that works for all.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kiddi Caru at Ower has helped our little one develop so much since being under their care. They're a wonderful team who work together and go above and beyond to support all the families who attend.
The activities that are provided and the encouragement to achieve these are exceptional.
A big thank
you to three members of staff in particular who are just simply wonderful. Watching my child's face light up when he sees you, makes me happy to leave him in your care.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Children enjoy a great variety of stimulating activities throughout the nursery day which are informed by our bespoke education programmes. These present plenty of fun and engaging opportunities for learning important new skills for the future.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It is always such a positive experience dropping our son off at Kiddi Caru. We are always welcomed warmly by staff and we leave knowing that he is going to have a brilliant day. We have seen our son flourish and grow and we would like to say a huge thank you to all of the staff at Kiddi Caru Ower for
taking such wonderful care of our boy.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. In our warm, welcoming and inclusive environment, children enjoy a great variety of stimulating activities. Informed by our specially designed education programmes, these provide fun and engaging learning experiences which help children develop important skills for the future.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kiddi Caru has been great for our little boy, he absolutely loves nursery and can't wait to go and play with his friends. The nursery is clean tidy, the staff are great. We get updates on the app lots too and obviously a great cook because my sometimes fussy little boy loves the food! Thank you all.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's great to hear that your little one is loving his time here! Providing families with regular and informative insights into their little one's nursery day is an important of building a strong partnership between nursery and home. Children enjoy fresh, tasty and nutritious meals throughout the day which give them the opportunity to enjoy a range of textures and flavours.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kiddi Caru in Ower is an excellent nursery and my little one has settled in extremely well after transitioning over from another branch. Every step of the process was managed to an excellent standard and having all the staff rally together to keep a friendly and welcoming atmosphere has been an integral
part in ensuring the process was seamless. It's always the best feeling to see your little one's face light up and tell you about how much they love nursery and all the fun activities they get up to in their day. Thank you to all of the team for making every nursery day a fantastic day!

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We strive to make the settling-in process as seamless as possible so children feel happy, confident and secure in our warm and friendly nursery environment.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Every morning, both my girls have a huge smile when I say it is Kiddi Caru day! They are very settled and the staff are wonderful. They will go above and beyond to accommodate and the relationships they form with the children are fantastic.
The food is great quality and the nursery are continuously
looking at ways to improve resources and spaces - the learning bags have been a hit at home!
Thank you for all you do.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our dedicated team works hard to form strong relationships with the children in their care. Taking the time to understand their individual needs and personalities allows our team to provide children with the right support they need to learn and grow.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my son has been attending (September 2022) Kiddi Caru Ower has been amazing. All the staff are fantastic. They are always on hand to answer any questions or help with anything that is needed. They are great continuing with the change of routines at home and at the nursery. When my son dropped
his nap they did the same to keep the consistency. I am always able to speak to who I need and they make me feel comfortable in being able to speak about anything and everything. They truly are a fanatic nursery/preschool and I'm so glad my son goes here. He loves every minute of it! His skills have developed tenfold and I'm so happy to see him thriving!

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our team are always incredibly open and supportive of children's individual needs and strives to work in a strong partnership with our families to advise and help them through any important lifestyle changes.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The whole of Kiddi Karu in Ower is just amazing, the staff are friendly, welcoming and heartwarming to not only my child but myself as well. I could not be happier with everything; the facility, what she learns, the play. It is just great but the staff are truly the best.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our warm, friendly and knowledgeable team strive to build strong, supportive relationships with both the children and their families. They strive to maintain informative, reliable communication and are always open and willing to listen to any concerns or issues, working together with families to devise a solution.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are absolutely fabulous. Cannot recommend enough. They have just won nine awards, which shows how great they really are. Nothing is ever too much to ask. Care is outstanding. I am so pleased with how they treat my son and thankful for everything they do!

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We take great pride in our kind, supportive and enthusiastic nursery team. They are so passionate about helping children to learn and grow, and really take the time to form excellent partnerships with our parents. They are always willing and open to listen to any concerns and work closely together to devise suitable, effective solutions.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son used to attend this nursery and now my daughter. She loves going into the nursery, and she has formed such a lovely bond with the staff. She has lots of activities during the day and plenty of outdoor play which is great for a high-energy child!

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's great to hear that your little one is loving her time here! Ensuring children have plenty of opportunities to enjoy being outside, exploring, playing and developing new skills, is so important for their well-being.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sons moved to the Ower branch of Kiddi Caru in January, in the baby and pre-school rooms respectively, and the nursery has provided a warm, welcoming environment for both of them. The staff is so kind and caring, providing engaging activities and creating a stimulating atmosphere, ensuring both kids
feel at home as they learn and grow. Both my sons are very happy there and have created wonderful attachments.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Children enjoy a warm and nurturing nursery environment where their needs are nurtured and supported by our dedicated team. Throughout the nursery day, children enjoy a great variety of stimulating activities which provide fun and engaging learning opportunities.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kiddi Caru Ower is wonderful. We were first made aware of the nursery when expecting our son and attending the scan facilities opposite the nursery (not linked) and were really keen to take a look around. The manager and key workers are a credit to the nursery. Always smiling and so pleasant, extremely
helpful and accommodating to us parents and our son. Nothing is ever too much trouble. Our little one loves attending and is always so happy when we arrive for his sessions. The catering is fantastic, with a huge variety of different food options for the children and our son seems to enjoy meal times a lot which is really comforting. The children are able to make use of the outside gardens/play areas in all weathers which is fantastic. You won’t be disappointed with this setting. It’s absolutely brilliant!

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

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our dedicated team work hard to form strong, supportive relationships with the children and their families. They really taking the time to understand their individual needs and work in close partnership to quickly resolve any concerns. Ensuring children have plenty of opportunities to enjoy spending time out in the fresh air, exploring, discovering and learning about the natural world, is so important to their happiness and wellbeing.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has settled in so well following the merger. We have got to know the staff well and it’s great to see him still thriving. We are updated regularly and the newsletter is very useful in keeping us up to date.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Building close relationships with our families is so important in ensuring children continue to thrive with us. A big part of this is maintaining informative and reliable communication which keeps our families up-to-date on their little one's progress.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since our son started at this nursery at nine months old in February 2021, he has been welcomed and encouraged by all staff over the last three years. He will be leaving in August this year, ready to start school. The staff have always given time each day to chat with us at drop off and pick up and
call ahead if there have been any issues during the day. The free-flow style of the nursery/preschool is great, as our son loves to be outside exploring and learning new things. He is keen to replicate or retell us things from the nursery that we can then do at home following his clear instructions. This would only be possible with thanks to the staff here.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Providing a informative, detailed handover at the end of each day allows our families to stay up-to-date on their little one's learning journey.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been in the baby room at Kiddi Caru Ower for the last 8 months and she loves her time there! The carers are all very friendly and so caring for our daughter and we’re very grateful to them. The nursery puts on lots of optional themed events at the weekend around Christmas, Halloween
etc. which are great. We would definitely recommend.

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

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 childcare and education.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.669)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.669) out of 10 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 30 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 27 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 4.669 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower is calculated as follows: ( (291 Excellents x 5) + (41 Goods x 4) + (11 Satisfactorys x 3) + (8 Poors x 2) + (8 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 359 Ratings = 4.669

  • 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 Ower is based on 27 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 55 number of registered child places is 11, which has been reached with 27 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)

Laura

Laura Attwood

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Laura brings extensive knowledge and experience in early childhood education to the nursery. Her passion for working with children shines through in her dedication to providing them with the best possible start in both their learning journey and personal development.


Frequently Asked Questions about Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower

What is the Age Range of Children that Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower accepts?

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower Open?

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower have capacity for?

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower has capacity for a total of 55 Children.

How far is Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Ower to the centre of Romsey?

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