Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool
Day nursery in Northampton, NN1. Part of the West Northamptonshire council area.
54 Abington Grove, Northampton, NN1 4QUWhat Ofsted found
Good Inspected 23 August 2023
| Judgement | Grade |
|---|---|
| Overall effectiveness | Good |
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
The second of the four grades: a good standard of care and learning. Ofsted now gives report cards instead, so this grade stays until the next inspection.
What a place could cost
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool sets its own prices. These are the averages for day nurseries in East Midlands, for 50 hours a week in term time once the 30 funded hours are taken off.
| Child's age | You pay a week | About a month |
|---|---|---|
| From 9 months to 2 | £128 | £404 |
| 2 years old | £130 | £411 |
| 3 to 4 years old | £123 | £389 |
A month here is 38 term-time weeks spread over 12 months. Work out your own hours or check your free hours.
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool against Northampton
| Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool | Northampton average | |
|---|---|---|
| Places | 59 | 58 |
| Ofsted outcome | Good | 90% rated Good or better |
Other nurseries close by
- Nene Valley Day Nursery Outstanding, 105 places, NN1 5HL
- Little Learners Childcare Outstanding, 105 places, NN1 5BE
- The Parade Day Nursery ltd Good, 60 places, NN1 4EY
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool is run by The Childcare Corporation, which has 55 nurseries in England and 2 rated Outstanding. See its nurseries in Northampton.
Questions parents ask about Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool
- What Ofsted grade does Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool have?
- Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool was rated Good at its inspection on 23 August 2023, under the grading Ofsted used before report cards.
- How many children can Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool take?
- Ofsted registers Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool for 59 places at any one time. The average day nursery in Northampton has 58.
- How much does Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool cost?
- Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool sets its own fees, so ask it for a price list. As a guide, the average nursery in East Midlands charges £165 a week for 25 hours for a child under 2, before any free hours.
- Does Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool offer 30 hours free childcare?
- Any nursery on the Ofsted Early Years Register can offer the funded hours, but each one chooses how many funded places it has and what it charges for meals and extras. Ask Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool how it offers them.
- When was Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool last inspected?
- Ofsted last inspected Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool on 23 August 2023. The full report is on the Ofsted website.
- Is Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool part of a nursery group?
- Yes. Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool is one of 55 day nurseries in England run by The Childcare Corporation.
Nursery list and inspection outcomes from Ofsted's register of childcare providers, as at 30 June 2026.
Fees shown are regional averages from the Coram Family and Childcare Survey 2026, not any one nursery’s price. Confirm with the nursery before enrolling.
Eligibility rules are the government’s (childcarechoices.gov.uk). Whether a nursery offers the funded hours, and what it charges for meals and consumables, is the nursery’s decision; ask for its funded-hours terms in writing.