# Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at 473 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN3 3HN, in Abington, West Northamptonshire. It is registered for 100 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The Childcare Corporation Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-2638089  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 473 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN3 3HN
- Registered places: 100
- Phone: 01604 712098
- Website: https://www.grandiruk.com/nurseries/northampton/kiddi-caru-abington-park-northampton/
- Run by: [The Childcare Corporation Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-childcare-corporation-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2638089

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2638089

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2021 (Reference 2638089). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2638089)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2638089)
- Registered places: 100 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2638089)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/2004538)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 473 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN3 3HN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.250070,-0.864288

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Abington Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Brookland Pocket Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In West Northamptonshire there are about 3.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Bridgewater Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Weston Favell CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Stimpson Avenue Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Barry Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Abington Vale Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Eastfield Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Wallace Road Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kiddies@home](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddies-home-2548276) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Parade Day Nursery ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-parade-day-nursery-ltd-ey403458) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [St Matthews Nursery and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-matthews-nursery-and-pre-school-ey349315) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Owls Nest Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/owls-nest-nursery-2542692) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-2638081) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Samuels Christian Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/samuels-christian-nursery-2509750) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 18 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool take?

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 100 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool?

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool is run by The Childcare Corporation Limited, which runs 56 nurseries.

### How do I contact Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 01604 712098 and visit www.grandiruk.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2638089)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kiddi+Caru+Abington+Park%2C+Northampton%2C+a+GrandirUK+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJG98rsjcJd0gRbA04OPedRf8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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