# Kiddi Caru Nursery

Kiddi Caru Nursery is a full-day nursery at Matford Green Business Park, Exeter, EX2 8LB, in Alphington, Devon. It is registered for 114 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 8 reviews (October 2026). It is run by The Childcare Corporation Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-ey536795  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Matford Green Business Park, Exeter, EX2 8LB
- Registered places: 114
- Phone: 01392 823327
- Website: https://www.grandiruk.com/nurseries/exeter/kiddi-caru-exeter-matford-green/
- Run by: [The Childcare Corporation Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-childcare-corporation-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY536795

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536795

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2016 (Reference EY536795). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536795)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 August 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536795)
- Registered places: 114 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536795)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/947150)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Matford Green Business Park, Exeter, EX2 8LB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.697015,-3.514927

- Station: Marsh Barton, 0.6 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Riverside Valley Park, 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 Devon there are about 3.7 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matford Brook Academy | All-through | 2–16 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Countess Wear Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (October 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Alphington Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Wynstream Primary School Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Good (Improving) (November 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School |  | 5–16 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Exminster Community Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Jurassic Childcare (Exminster)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jurassic-childcare-exminster-2896017) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [First Steps NHS Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nhs-nursery-ey407433) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Ludwell Valley Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ludwell-valley-centre-ey482440) | Requires improvement |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Exminster Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/exminster-pre-school-106118) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Acorns Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-day-nursery-2688812) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Little Pearls Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pearls-nursery-limited-2743883) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Kiddi Caru Nursery Good at its inspection on 20 August 2021, 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 114 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?

Marsh Barton is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kiddi Caru Nursery?

You can call 01392 823327 and visit www.grandiruk.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536795)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kiddi+Caru+Matford+Green%2C+Exeter%2C+a+GrandirUK+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJYxF8Q7ymbUgR6KG7wedopYo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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