# Kiddi Caru Nursery

Kiddi Caru Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Willows, Nicholson Road, Torquay, TQ2 7AZ, in Hele, Torbay. It is registered for 105 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.4 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The Childcare Corporation Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-ey346415  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Willows, Nicholson Road, Torquay, TQ2 7AZ
- Registered places: 105
- Phone: 01803 615400
- Website: https://www.grandiruk.com/nurseries/torquay/kiddi-caru-torquay/
- Run by: [The Childcare Corporation Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-childcare-corporation-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY346415

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 July 2024, 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/EY346415

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2006 (Reference EY346415). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346415)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346415)
- Registered places: 105 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346415)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Willows, Nicholson Road, Torquay, TQ2 7AZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.486754,-3.551837

- Station: Torre, 1.0 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kitson Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Torbay there are about 5 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: 3.4 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Barton Hill | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Shiphay Learning Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Torre Church of England Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Sherwell Valley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Margaret's Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Homelands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rainbow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-139435) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Peekaboo Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peekaboo-childcare-ey500121) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Holy Angels Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holy-angels-pre-school-ey425658) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Mama Bear's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mama-bears-day-nursery-ey450381) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [St Marychurch Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marychurch-pre-school-139478) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Hatfield Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hatfield-nursery-2591325) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Kiddi Caru Nursery Good at its inspection on 23 July 2024, 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 105 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?

Torre is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kiddi Caru Nursery?

You can call 01803 615400 and visit www.grandiruk.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346415)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kiddi+Caru+Torquay%2C+a+GrandirUK+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJl57oGZAPbUgR4RbiIqE9PQU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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