# Kiddi Caru Nursery Kiddi Caru Nursery is a full-day nursery at Blackbrook Park Avenue, Blackbrook, Business Park, Taunton, TA1 2PX, in Halcon, Somerset. It is registered for 128 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 10 reviews (October 2026). It is run by The Childcare Corporation Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-ey346416 Last checked 30 October 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Blackbrook Park Avenue, Blackbrook, Business Park, Taunton, TA1 2PX - Registered places: 128 - Phone: 01823 444194 - Website: https://www.grandiruk.com/nurseries/taunton/kiddi-caru-taunton/ - Run by: [The Childcare Corporation Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-childcare-corporation-limited) - Ofsted URN: EY346416 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 25 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Expected standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Strong standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346416 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2006 (Reference EY346416). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346416) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346416) - Registered places: 128 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346416) - Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 18 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/145970) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Blackbrook Park Avenue, Blackbrook, Business Park, Taunton, TA1 2PX Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.014077,-3.068003 - 7 bus stops within 400 m - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 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. When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery ## Ratings - Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 30 October 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Blackbrook Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | | 0.3 miles | | Minerva Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Holway Park Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Some aspects not as strong (February 2025) | | 0.6 miles | | Willow Vale School | | 5–16 | School remains Good (May 2024) | | 0.7 miles | | Ruishton Church of England School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles | | St James Church School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles | | Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles | | St George's Catholic School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | | 1.3 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Little Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-day-nursery-and-preschool-2686514) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [YMCA Taunton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-taunton-pre-school-ey501334) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Tops Day Nurseries - Mini Mariners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-day-nurseries-mini-mariners-ey343441) | Report card Apr 2026 | | | 0.6 miles | | [Spring Hollies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-hollies-2711634) | Good | | | 1.0 miles | | [Chuggers Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chuggers-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey467521) | Good | | | 1.2 miles | | [St George's Pre-School (Taunton)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-georges-pre-school-taunton-ey474983) | Good | | | 1.3 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Kiddi Caru Nursery's Ofsted rating? Kiddi Caru Nursery was inspected on 25 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Kiddi Caru Nursery take? Kiddi Caru Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 128 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? Taunton 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 01823 444194 and visit www.grandiruk.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346416) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kiddi+Caru+Taunton%2C+a+GrandirUK+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJoe9I9Z_1bUgRpemvcbUNP3Y) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.