Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Bedford

Curriculum

We believe that each chid is unique and we work closely with each child to understand their needs, interest and learning styles.

Using a mixture of various teaching methods and activities including sensory experiences, play-based activities, and interactive games, we’re able to learn and support all children in their growth and development during their early years.

At our day nursery and preschool in Bedford we follow Pathways to the Foundations programme which is designed for children under two and our Foundations for the Future programme for children aged two to five.

Our child-led learning approach incorporates our various programmes such as sow and grow, make and bake, move and groove, health and self and innovate and investigate. Activities are set to match each age group.

We give room to a child’s curiosity so that they can flourish every day!

Team

We have a dedicated team with many years of experience of working in early years. A handful of staff have over 15 years service and over 90% are qualified whist others are training for their level 2 and 3 certifications.

At the nursery we are fortunate to have highly trained and experienced staff. Our team is also very diverse and this something we celebrate, we’re lucky to have a number of team members that speak other languages including Spanish, Welsh, Punjabi, Polish, Urdu, Gujarati, Hindi, Portuguese and Italian.

Parent Partnership

Our nursery app keeps parents connected with their child’s daily experiences, providing updates on meals, naps, activities, and milestones, along with photos and important nursery announcements.

Our family engagement is essential to a child’s learning and we actively provide regular home learning opportunities. These include our home learning bags, monthly family events in nursery and preschool, and our dedicated ‘Parent Hutch’ where we provide advice and support.

We also have several lending libraries where we provide catalogues for parents to choose games, books and activities to support areas of learning at home. Our nursery also has a designated family room for use during inductions, meetings and settling-in sessions.

Facilities

Playrooms

Our Koala Room provides a nurturing space for our youngest children, featuring a designated area for non-mobile babies to explore safely and comfortably, this area is also equipped with a baby-specific milk kitchen.

In our Kookaburra Room, toddlers engage in activities that support their growing knowledge, skills, and social development, helping them build confidence and independence.

The Kangaroo Room is designed for our preschool children, offering a stimulating environment that encourages school readiness through structured learning, play-based exploration, and the development of essential life skills.

Children transition between rooms based on their individual readiness, ensuring they feel confident and supported at every stage of their development.

Our nursery also features a sensory shed equipped with a range of light and sound activities to meet children with sensory needs.

Garden

We are so lucky to have a large outdoor garden where children can explore their interests, dive into the natural world around them and become great eco warriors to help them to achieve their full cultural capital.

Our garden provides a safe space for children to have fun, engage in play, develop new skills, whilst encouraging teamwork and problem-solving.

Our herb and growing garden is very popular with the children and they get to observe how plants grow and learn about where some food they eat comes from.

Outdoor time is a blend of planned activities and free play providing both structure and the freedom to explore at their own pace.

Activities

At our nursery, we provide a variety of engaging activities to support children’s development and school readiness.

Our children are busy bees, enjoying many fun activities including our Boogie Mites programme which helps prepare children for school.

Our children learn to be confident communicators with our Lift Off to Language and Talk Boost sessions which helps to enhance their communication skills.

We also offer the Sail into Sounds programme and Sing and Sign sessions to promote early language development.

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Our Nursery at a Glance