Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Fareham

250 Gosport Lane, Fareham PO16 0SX
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  • Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Fareham, Fareham
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Fareham is proud to have received a Good rating from Ofsted (Dec 2024)

Kiddi Caru offers quality childcare for families in the local and surrounding areas. It has a fantastic indoor and outdoor space for children to learn and develop. Every day is packed full of educational activities.

Care Provided by Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Fareham

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

Good to Know

  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 10
  • Total Places for Children
  • 75
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 months
    • to 4 years 11 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 & 1 week at Christmas

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Fareham Reviews (67)

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Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Fareham has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.691) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Fareham has 67 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been with Kiddi Caru Fareham since he was 1. We moved from another Kiddi Caru setting due to personal reasons. I am very happy with the care he receives and I feel confident leaving him in their care. He settled quickly and was happy to go into the baby room. He is now in toddler and loves
it. He enjoys the activities they offer and has made friends with the other children. Management has always been helpful and friendly. He has a great bond with his key worker and she always goes above and beyond to make sure he is happy. The nursery is clean and inviting.

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

Thank you for your review of Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Fareham. We're so glad to hear that your son has settled in well, has made friends and is thriving in the activities and care we offer! It is our mission to provide outstanding childcare and education, and we're so glad you are happy with your decision.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one has been going to the nursery for six months and his confidence has just grown. He has a lot of dietary issues but the nursery and staff there are fantastic with making sure he is included at meal times but also kept safe. He has gone from someone who would cry when being dropped off to
someone who now doesn't even look back at me when I bring him in.
I get progress reports and photos of what he is up to which is lovely to see.

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

Thank you for your review on Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Fareham. We are so glad to hear your son has grown in confidence and settled so quickly! We know how important nutrition and safe mealtimes are for children with dietary and medical needs - our team of early years specialists and our nursery team work hard to ensure mealtimes and nutrition are continuously safe and best for your child.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going here since she was 15 months old and I could not recommend the nursery enough! The staff are so friendly and can tell they really do care about her! I get regular updates on what she has been doing and feedback on her development which is fantastic! I can tell my daughter
has absolutely thrived being here and she absolutely loves her days and nursery!
My youngest daughter is about to start in babies and again have had a wonderful experience they have really listened to my concerns as I am quite nervous with weaning and made me feel so at ease!

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

Thank you for your feedback on Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Fareham. We are so happy that your daughter has had such a great time with us and that you are so confident in leaving your second with us too! We are committed to providing outstanding childcare and education and to working with you to provide the best possible opportunities and care for your children. We look forward to the next journey with your youngest!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My granddaughter has been attending Kiddi Caru for nearly 2 years and this past year she has come on so much, especially since moving to preschool. I know there have been some management changes recently but we have always been kept in the loop and communication has been great throughout and there have
been many positive changes since the change in management they are much more approachable, friendly and professional. I definitely feel once my granddaughter arrives at nursery she is welcomed and cared for exceptionally the staff are so caring and lovely and passionate about the children. There always seem to be exciting new activities set up daily and my granddaughter is learning new things weekly it's amazing what she comes out with. Everything is uploaded on the app so can check her meals which the chef does amazing catering lovely meals for all. Overall Kiddi Caru really is a safe happy nursery and I wouldn't send her anywhere else the team are just outstanding in my eyes.

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

Thank you for your lovely review on Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Fareham. We are so happy to hear that your granddaughter is doing so well and is comfortable with us. It's also wonderful to hear that you are confident leaving her in our care. Our dedicated and passionate team work hard to provide outstanding, nurturing, safe and fun care to all our children.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have only had a positive experience. The staff are kind, caring and very patient. My son has warmed to the staff and I am seeing growth in his communication, socialising, and all-round personality traits. I am very very happy we enrolled our son in this nursery. I cannot recommend it enough.

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

Thank you for your review on Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Fareham. We are so pleased that your son is enjoying his carers and is developing so well during his time with us! It really does affirm our dedication to providing outstanding childcare and education to each child. We are so glad you are happy leaving him in our care too - it is not an easy decision to make and we are grateful you chose us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

My child was seen as an inconvenience due to their disability and extra needs. Instead of addressing the failings within the nursery, and offering appropriate support and guidance for my child, they excluded them. They do not cater for those with additional needs and do not take responsibility or accountability
for their mistakes/failings. I was told that they were not teaching my child anything and that they were just crisis managing. When challenged, they put the blame on me or ex-staff members. They did not follow risk assessments or plans put into place and would make promises they did not follow through with. It is evident that proper and effective training is not provided to enable those with additional needs to be correctly supported. My child has since moved to a different setting and the positive change in them is surreal.

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

Hi and thank you for your feedback on Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Fareham. This has been raised with our regional manager who is supporting the team with your concerns. Your feedback is vital in supporting her to build on the team's knowledge and review the setting's SEND processes. We now have a new nursery SENCO who is reviewing all documentation and how this supports children's daily experiences at nursery, working closely with families to link home and nursery. We will continue to reflect and review all we do, improving our processes to ensure all children are given what they need to thrive and to build on our knowledge and understanding of every child as an individual.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

Last 3 months felt like my son had overstayed his welcome. Manager left and things changed. Communication went poor, at first I sent a message to my son's key worker and she totally ignored me until I sent a follow-up 7 days later to which she basically responded by rewording my question instead of
giving me a proper answer. As a first-time mum, I really needed this information to help with my son's Grade R information pack.
I then sent a follow-up message which she completely ignored which I really felt my GDPR rights were not considered. I wish she could have given me a better excuse than just ignoring me and smiling at me like nothing went wrong on the nursery app.
I approached her thinking she'd explain in person but she gave me a hug and said "I guess you can do with one today".
I complained to the regional manager who never viewed my messages at all (maybe left too?) and later to the other lady who was senior too. She asked for my email and never heard anything till to-date.

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

Hi there, we are truly sorry to hear that you're unhappy with your experience at our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery & Preschool in Fareham and the communication hasn't been what you had hoped for. We have raised your concerns with your Regional Manager who has contacted you directly to discuss this with you further. If you have any concerns, please contact our parents engagement team on 0800 028 4500 who can support you further.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery with amazing staff members. They feel like part of the family and my son never hesitates to go in for the day. Good communication and management are always free for a chat if you need them.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our brilliant team are so passionate about helping children to learn and grow. They 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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending this setting for a while now, she started off in the babies, moved to toddlers and is soon to be moving up to preschool.
This nursery has been the best thing for our daughter, she is a massive character with a huge personality and this setting and staff let her shine!
She is always encouraged to do what she is capable of and supported to do more!
The level of learning and interaction the children receive is amazing, and they always have different activities going on for the children to take part in
Our daughter never comes home sad, in fact, some days I think she'd rather stay!
The staff at Kiddi Caru have been incredibly supportive and reassuring whenever we have had problems arise and have always been quick to action them with constant updates along the way.
If we could keep her here forever we really would, I've never felt at ease being away from my daughter but when she is attending nursery I do, this is because we know she is in the best hands!

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

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. The exceptional care and support provided by our dedicated team allow children to thrive. They are encouraged and empowered to develop positive life skills and important knowledge in a stimulating and nurturing environment, with our specially designed education programmes and a great variety of fun, engaging activities.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a lovely setting. Amazing staff who take great care of my daughter. My daughter absolutely loves this nursery, she has been here for over 2 years. She has always been very settled and happy here.

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

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 friendly, supportive team work so hard to provide a fantastic nursery experience for every child.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been going to Kiddi Caru for just over eighteen months since she had just turned 2. She absolutely loves it. She started off in the Toddler room and then transitioned in October to Pre-School. The way the nursery is set up meant that the transition from room to room seemed absolutely
seamless, and she has a great relationship with staff; in particular, she adores two staff members who she is always talking about at home, and it's so lovely to know how much she loves them and how safe she evidently feels with them (and the other staff of course!).
She always looks forward to going in and always comes out grinning and saying how much fun she's had. Happy daughter, happy Mumma!
Since the introduction of the new app, communication has been even easier too.

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

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 dedicated team works hard to form kind, caring relationships with the children to ensure they feel happy, safe and supported within the nursery. They provide a great variety of engaging activities alongside our specially designed education programmes to help children develop important skills for the future.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery have looked after my son in his first few months outstandingly.
He has been a challenging baby at times to settle in and they have shown him love and unlimited patience.
We feel so at home!

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We strive to provide a friendly, home-from-home environment where all children feel happy, safe, and supported.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my daughter started here at Kiddi Caru. She has become a lot more confident, talking more and happier. All members of staff have been amazing, especially her key worker.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow and thrive, so it's lovely to hear that your little one is so happy here!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has recently moved to toddlers and has settled in so well. The transition was smooth and seamless and he has built fantastic relationships with three members of staff in particular. One member of staff knows my child very well and has such a loving and warm relationship with him. Staff go beyond
their job roles in accommodating my child and ensuring he is happy and healthy. Thank you!

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's great to hear that our team made your little one's transition to a new room so smooth and seamless! Our team really takes the time to understand the individual needs of the children in their care and build kind, caring relationships to help them thrive.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery. Welcoming and approachable ladies. Always have the children's needs and care in their best interest.
They have built great relationships with me and my family and I recommend them to everyone.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring team is dedicated to providing exceptional childcare and education. Building and maintaining strong bonds with our families is so important in creating a home-from-home, community feel within the nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going for nearly three years! She loves it and always comes home happy and messy! One staff member in particular has been fantastic for my daughter and she loves her so much!

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to hear that your little one loves attending Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Fareham! Children can enjoy a wide variety of fun and engaging activities designed to exercise their creativity, motor and other important skills.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery really cares for the children every day. My child is in preschool and will leave in August. The progress he has made, thanks to the wonderful staff here, is amazing. They teach him every day and inspire him to become a better child. He has thrived and grown and this is all down to the staff
here. A homely, warm, friendly and educational environment.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We take great pride in having a team of friendly, knowledgeable practitioners who really take the time to build strong, nurturing relationships with the children in their care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Kiddi Caru Fareham are wonderful. My child has gone from strength to strength since joining and is excited to go to nursery every day.
I am regularly updated with my child’s progress and if I have any questions or concerns, the staff are always on hand to help.

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

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are proud to have a nursery team whose hard work and passion allows children to thrive. Maintaining effective communication with our families is so important in building strong relationships between nursery and home.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since day one the staff have been amazing with my daughter, and she settled in perfectly, they always ensure that her needs are met. Every morning the staff are very welcoming and my daughter always has a smile on her face. I was always anxious of my firstborn going to nursery but as soon as I dropped
her off on her first day I knew this was the best nursery she could be at. The staff are very professional, kind and caring and there is not one bad thing to say about them. I would 100% recommend this nursery!

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

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's lovely to hear that our team have been so brilliant in caring for your little one! They are so passionate about providing exceptional care and education.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Kiddie Caru is a nice nursery a child can attend, encouraging the children to do it yourself, especially in the aspect of personal care, which is very encouraging. The environment is clean, and the staff are doing really well in the aspect of feedback.
My child becomes alive, chatty and happy immediately
after he sees the gate of the school.
I would only expect the nursery to contact parents when a child is absent from school to check what is going on with them because calling the nursery to inform them about a child's absence may not be answered if the line is busy or the call gets transferred to another location.
Thank you for a job well done.

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

Hi, we are so pleased to hear you're happy with your experience at our nursery. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it is very much appreciated.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.691)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.691) out of 10 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Fareham 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 24 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 4.691 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Fareham is calculated as follows: ( (253 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (15 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 288 Ratings = 4.691

  • 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 Fareham 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 75 number of registered child places is 15, 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Fareham

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

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Fareham accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 4 years 11 months.

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

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Fareham 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 Fareham have capacity for?

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Fareham has capacity for a total of 75 Children.

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

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