
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Colchester
A warm welcome to our Colchester nursery!
- 01206 871700
Mon to Fri: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Maria Court, Hythe Quay, Colchester, CO2 8JB
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Welcome to our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Colchester

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Our wonderful nursery in Colchester, Essex, offers a nurturing environment for babies, toddlers and preschool children. With bright playrooms, a vibrant garden, a sensory room, and daily outdoor adventures, children receive exceptional care and enjoy hands-on learning, imaginative play, and physical development.
Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, our nursery provides outstanding childcare and early years education in a welcoming, home-like setting.
Book a personal tour to explore our facilities and meet our friendly team.
Our location
Conveniently located near the Town Centre, our setting is easily accessible via Hesper Road behind the pharmacy. Our fantastic nursery offers plenty of allocated parking for families, making pick-up and drop-off stress-free.
Please note satellite navigation may guide you to the main road, so look out for our welcoming entrance!
About Our Nursery
Curriculum
Our curriculum is designed to inspire and engage children through a Hygge Approach, and our unique education programmes, which are specially designed for children aged 2-5. Our experienced team supports children of all ages, fostering a love for learning, school readiness, and a strong foundation for their educational journey.


Team
Our experienced nursery team provides outstanding childcare and early years education in a nurturing and stimulating environment. Each key person supports children’s development, building their confidence and preparing them for future learning journeys, such as primary school.
Led by our passionate SENCo and Designated Safeguarding Lead, we ensure every child’s individual needs are met. Working closely with families, our lovely staff create a warm, collaborative atmosphere where every child can thrive.
Download our welcome pack to find out more about what makes our nursery teams so special.
Parent Partnership
Our dedicated Kiddi Caru nursery Colchester team also works closely with families, ensuring open communication and collaboration every step of the way. Through our nursery app, families receive frequent updates on their child’s day at nursery, ensuring they feel connected and informed. `
Additionally, we offer a food swap area where families can exchange healthy snacks and meals in a dedicated space, promoting a sense of community and shared values.
Alternatively, our book lending library encourages a love for reading, allowing families to explore new stories together – we’re always looking for new ways to support families.
Facilities
We have a range of carefully designed, wonderful facilities, which make our familiar home-from-home environment even more beneficial to children’s well-being and development.
Playrooms
Inspired by the principles of Hygge, our baby and toddler rooms are designed to be warm and relaxing spaces where children feel comfortable and secure, allowing them to explore their curiosity through play-based learning with natural resources. Each room has its own outdoor space, creating a stimulating environment that supports learning and prepares children for school.
We also have a dedicated sensory play room, providing a unique space and inclusive environment for exploration and play.
Garden
Our nursery garden is a vibrant and engaging outdoor space where early years children can explore and play like busy bees to their heart’s content. Each garden also features a dedicated mud area, encouraging hands-on experiences that promote creativity, role play and sensory exploration.

Activities
Our Colchester day nursery offers a variety of enriching activities that support early years learning and build confidence and development. Children enjoy Sing and Sign sessions to build communication skills, PE classes that promote physical activity and teamwork, and exciting new experiences each term to broaden their confidence and cultural awareness.
Community Outings
Whether it’s a stroll to the Wivenhoe trail to spot ducks or a trip to the shops to gather ingredients for our Make and Bake activities, we love including regular community outings in a child’s day. Each outing not only allows the children to engage with the world around them but also encourages curiosity and teamwork as they share these special experiences together.
Ready to get in touch?
We would love to show you our lovely Kiddi Caru Day Nursery, Colchester.
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If you’re not quite ready to book a visit yet, simply choose ‘Ask Us a Question’ and send us your query and our helpful Parent Engagement Team will get back to you as soon as possible.
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