Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Matford Green, Exeter

Curriculum

At Kiddi Caru Nursery, we offer a thoughtfully blended curriculum that combines the child-centred philosophy of the Reggio Emilia approach with the cosy, nurturing principles of the Hygge ethos.

The Reggio Emilia Approach encourages creativity, exploration, and collaboration, allowing children to take an active role in their own learning. The Hygge Approach creates a warm and calming atmosphere, promoting well-being, comfort, and a strong connection with nature.

Alongside these enriching approaches, we incorporate our key education programmes to provide a well-rounded and inspiring early learning experience for every child.

Team

Our amazing staff is made up of a dedicated team with extensive experience in Early Years education. We are fortunate to have long-standing team members, who have contributed to the consistency of care for our children and families.

The manager has worked for the company for over 20 years, and many key staff have been with the nursery since its inception. We have also successfully nurtured apprentices who have progressed into senior roles, further strengthening our team’s expertise and commitment.

Many of our staff are Level 3 qualified, and we continuously invest in their development, including first aid training and professional growth. We celebrate every success, big or small, and ensure our staff feel supported, happy, and valued in their roles.

Parent Partnership

We believe in building strong partnerships with our families, maintaining open communication through our nursery app, regular parents’ evenings, and our open-door policy. We also offer a variety of engaging activities and resources for families at our setting, including stay and play sessions, borrow a book for bedtime reading, support groups for families, open days, Santa’s Grotto, and graduation celebrations for school leavers.

Facilities

Our nursery offers a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for all children. Key features include a spacious foyer with seating and a lending library, a disability access lift to the upper floor, and a well-equipped sensory room. We have five playrooms designed for different age groups, with younger children upstairs and older children downstairs. The nursery also benefits from air conditioning, underfloor heating, and a modern kitchen, ensuring comfort and convenience for all.

Playrooms

Our playrooms are designed to cater to your child’s needs and offer a supportive environment equipped with carefully selected resources that support their development at every stage, to enable children to progress to new rooms when they are ready.

Our Owl Room features a balcony area, creating a calm and nurturing space for our youngest children. The Peepo Room offers a warm environment for children to explore and grow, with plenty of opportunities for sensory play and discovery. In the Gruffalo Room, we focus on supporting children as they take their first steps into becoming more independent learners. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Room is designed to encourage curiosity and creativity, with direct access to the garden for outdoor exploration. Hairy Maclary Room caters to our preschool children, offering a space where they can develop their skills and enjoy direct access to the garden for physical play and learning.

Outdoor Space

Our garden area is one of the most loved features at the nursery. We are always developing this space to offer enriching outdoor experiences and learning opportunities. Children enjoy digging in the garden and exploring the lookout tower. There’s a vegetable patch, water feature, and a walk-in sandpit for hands-on fun. The garden is surrounded by beautiful trees, giving the space a natural, calming atmosphere.

Activities

Our nursery offers a variety of engaging activities, including Sing and Sign and Boogie Mites. We also incorporate fun activities from our key education programmes, Make and Bake, Sow and Grow, Move and Groove, Health and Self, and Innovate and Investigate—all designed to nurture essential Early Years skills.

Community Outings

Our nature walks at Exeter often take us to the nearby river, where children can learn, explore and connect with nature and the outdoors.

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Our Nursery at a Glance