Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · New Forest
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Pre-School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Pre-School was inspected on 14 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in New Forest score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all New Forest ratings →
Address: Units 1 and 2, Salisbury Road, Ower, SO51 6AG
How this rating has changed
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Pre-School was re-inspected on 14 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Pre-School among the 1,172 places in New Forest holding top marks, 81% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,172 | 81% | ← Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 146 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Pre-School none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paultons Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Premier Inn Southampton West Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2025 |
| Cedars Cafe Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2026 |
| Mcdonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| Forest Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Ashford House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2026 |
| Austen House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2026 |
| Hampshire & Iow Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
Questions about Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Pre-School
What is Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 14 July 2026.
Is Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Pre-School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Pre-School last inspected?
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Pre-School was last inspected on 14 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by New Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Pre-School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Pre-School compare to other places in New Forest?
81% of the 1,441 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Pre-School and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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