# Kiddi Caru Nursery

Kiddi Caru Nursery is a full-day nursery at Writtle College, Foxburrows Lane, Writtle Chelmsford, CM1 3SS, in Writtle, Essex. It is registered for 118 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 7 reviews (October 2026). It is run by The Childcare Corporation Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-ey334078  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Writtle College, Foxburrows Lane, Writtle Chelmsford, CM1 3SS
- Registered places: 118
- Phone: 01245 421341
- Website: https://www.grandiruk.com/nurseries/chelmsford/kiddi-caru-writtle/
- Run by: [The Childcare Corporation Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-childcare-corporation-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY334078

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 January 2022, 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/EY334078

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2006 (Reference EY334078). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY334078)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 January 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY334078)
- Registered places: 118 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY334078)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/18402)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Writtle College, Foxburrows Lane, Writtle Chelmsford, CM1 3SS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.735340,0.431665

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex there are about 2.9 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writtle Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Writtle Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Westlands Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Kings Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Parkwood Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (July 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Maltese Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Duckling Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-duckling-nursery-ey535765) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Writtle Green Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/writtle-green-pre-school-650172) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-ey268807) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Beaches Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beaches-pre-school-2837763) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Carealot Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carealot-day-nursery-402191) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Aspen Tree Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aspen-tree-childcare-2721405) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Kiddi Caru Nursery Good at its inspection on 20 January 2022, 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 118 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?

Chelmsford is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kiddi Caru Nursery?

You can call 01245 421341 and visit www.grandiruk.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY334078)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kiddi+Caru+Writtle%2C+Chelmsford%2C+a+GrandirUK+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJFQ5B1afr2EcR1RBnOHFp6OA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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