# Kiddi Caru Nursery

Kiddi Caru Nursery is a full-day nursery at 7 Holme Street, Bedford, MK42 9AU, in Bedford. It is registered for 95 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.8 from 22 reviews (October 2026). It is run by The Childcare Corporation Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-ey217012  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 7 Holme Street, Bedford, MK42 9AU
- Registered places: 95
- Phone: 01234 272262
- Website: https://www.grandiruk.com/nurseries/bedford/kiddi-caru-bedford/
- Run by: [The Childcare Corporation Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-childcare-corporation-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY217012

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 8 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY217012

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2002 (Reference EY217012). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY217012)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY217012)
- Registered places: 95 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY217012)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/123184)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 7 Holme Street, Bedford, MK42 9AU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.130964,-0.468919

- Station: Bedford St Johns, 0.1 miles
- Station: Bedford, 0.6 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St Mary's Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bedford there are about 3.6 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: 3.8 out of 5 from 22 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Pan Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Cauldwell School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Cherry Trees Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Priory Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Shackleton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St John's School |  | 2–19 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Polam School |  | 1–9 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Castle Newnham School | All-through | 4–16 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [HopeWorks Creche (Bedford)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopeworks-creche-bedford-2870241) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Aristotots Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aristotots-nursery-school-219230) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Lavenders Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lavenders-day-nursery-219220) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Polam School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/polam-school-nursery-2871398) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Keep Guard Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/keep-guard-day-nursery-ltd-2885761) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Blue Orkids @ Queens Park Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blue-orkids-queens-park-community-nursery-2733407) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kiddi Caru Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kiddi Caru Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 8 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kiddi Caru Nursery take?

Kiddi Caru Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 95 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kiddi Caru Nursery?

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

### What is the nearest station to Kiddi Caru Nursery?

Bedford St Johns is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kiddi Caru Nursery?

You can call 01234 272262 and visit www.grandiruk.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY217012)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kiddi+Caru+Bedford%2C+a+GrandirUK+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ07UtEca2d0gRwlkqM6NCYm4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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