Kiddie Capers Childcare – the perfect place for your little ones to learn, grow, and have some fun! Owned and operated by two local families, our children’s nurseries are designed with your child’s happiness and safety in mind. At Kiddie Capers Childcare, we create a fun and supportive learning environment where your child can thrive and grow.
To provide a truly enriching early years education, where every child’s potential is reached, and individuality is celebrated.
Lovely nursery, my daughter always enjoys herself and the staff look after her very well. They make great use of their app and share lots of pictures and updates about what the kids have been doing, what they have eaten and precise timings of sleep. 10/10 would highly recommend
Choose the care and location that works for you.
Our opening hours range from 7am – 6pm, check individual sites for exact hours
Our Early Years curriculum supports children from aged 0-5
Immediate starts available at most locations. Emergency childcare also available - call to find out more
All types of governmental Early Years funding accepted
Julie BeardsleyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My 2 kids have been coming here for just under a year and they absolutely love the nursery and the staff. The staff are supportive, open and have such good communicate. I cannot fault the setting or the staff. Jessica “seekasica” DomondonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our son has been attending Merlin House since turning 1 year old. The staff are so lovely and provides informative feedback of his day. The setting have great facilities with soft play room, sensory play, big outdoor space and they incorporate different kinds of activities too. Highly recommended as my son loves going to Merlin House to see his friends! Sarah SmolinskiTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I cannot recommend Merlin House enough. My daughter has been going to this nursery since May 2025. She absolutely loves going in, saying hello to her nursery teachers and seeing her friends. I have been very happy with the communication on the famly app as it keeps us updated with what food she has eaten, how long she has slept for and what activities she has taken part in. I particularly liked the opportunity to go into her room for a stay and play. It was really lovely to see her with her friends, meet the staff I may not have met before and to join in with the activities she enjoys the most. This nursery has allowed my partner and I to go to work each day knowing our daughter is being cared for so well. Thank you to all the team at Merlin House! Connor ChatterjeeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Merlin House provides an exceptionally well-run, safe, and nurturing environment. The staff are highly competent, consistent, and maintain excellent structure, which has been extremely beneficial for my twin daughters, Poppy and Willow. The communication from the team is consistently clear, professional, and detailed, ensuring I am kept accurately informed of their daily progress through the Famly App. The regular updates, including photos, observations, personal care records, and details of food and drink intake, provide valuable insight into the girls’ experiences and development. As a childcare professional myself, the most important aspect for me is observing how staff interact with the children and how effectively they create a child-focused Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) environment. Merlin House consistently demonstrates a strong understanding of children’s needs, promoting their learning, independence, confidence, and social development. The girls benefit from nutritious and enjoyable meals, a consistent staff team, and the absence of reliance on agency workers, which provides them with familiar and secure relationships with the adults caring for them. This consistency is particularly important for young children and supports their sense of safety and belonging. The opportunities provided beyond the nursery setting are also excellent. Regular visits to the local library and participation in additional activities support the girls’ wider development, including their communication skills, social awareness, independence, and understanding of the world around them. Rebecca RichardsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brilliant nursery, wonderful staff. Our child is very happy there and has developed so much since attending. Adam HallTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Lovely nursery, my daughter always enjoys herself and the staff look after her very well. They make great use of their app and share lots of pictures and updates about what the kids have been doing, what they have eaten and precise timings of sleep. 10/10 would highly recommend Gemma WarnerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Both our daughter attend Kiddie Capers after moving our eldest from another setting we were not happy with. Our eldest is absolutely thriving and our youngest has just had her first week in the baby setting and has done a lot better than I could imagine! The staff are genuinely caring and Jess and Tracey are particular favourites of our eldest daughter in the pre school! Thank you all for your ongoing hard work and dedication to all the children who attend the nursery/preschool. Sophie Hewett-JonesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have just started our son here and it’s going really well so far! Lovely setting