--- title: "Beenham Caterpillars — Rated Good by Ofsted | Nursery Advice" description: "Beenham Caterpillars, a nursery in Reading — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Every single member of staff was utterly delightful & so engaging with my daughter. The senior members of staff were so informative & honestly made me feel like no question was stupid. My daughter is due to start in January & I can honestly say im happy & feel so comfortable with leaving my baby with the excellent staff at Caterpillars.\n\nOverall the new set up & surroundings at caterpillars is perfect, with a lovely edition of a totally separate dark room with allocated cots.\n\n10/10 nursery! Xxxx", "datePublished": "2024-11-13T21:30:47.411796Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Agnieszka Sadowska" }, "reviewBody": "Beenham Caterpillars are amazing - I can’t recommend them enough. From day 1 they have made us feel very welcomed and my little boy loves going there which is absolutely down to the great care, varied activities and lovely staff. 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Beenham Caterpillars # Beenham Caterpillars Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2025) · 4.7 (3 parent reviews) · Grange Lane, Beenham, Reading, RG7 5PX · West Berkshire Number of places 75 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2025 Local authority West Berkshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Our ethos Welcome to Caterpillars, where little hearts are nurtured, curiosity is celebrated, and every child is truly valued. We offer a safe, loving, and inspiring environment where children can grow, learn, and flourish at their own pace. We celebrate all cultures, religions, additional needs and backgrounds - everyone is welcome and we look forward to meeting you! What it's like As children arrive at the nursery, they receive warm and welcoming interactions from staff, who engage in conversations with them. Children form strong emotional attachments with staff, who get to know them well. This helps children to settle quickly and feel safe and secure. The curriculum supports children to develop a love of learning. Staff provide a range of exciting learning experiences, both indoors and outdoors, which fuel children's imagination, such as pretending to be dinosaurs. Nurturing Environment Play-Based Learning Inclusive Two Locations ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.caterpillarkids.co.uk/contact) ## Key facts Opening hours Year-round care (Beenham), Term-time care (Kennet Valley) Age range 3 months to 5 years (Beenham), 2-5 years (Kennet Valley) Term time / All Year All Year Food Unknown Staff Unknown Waitlist Unknown Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Beenham Caterpillars Last inspected 19 February 2025 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend As children arrive at the nursery, they receive warm and welcoming interactions from staff, who engage in conversations with them. Children form strong emotional attachments with staff, who get to know them well. This helps children to settle quickly and feel safe and secure. The curriculum supports children to develop a love of learning. Staff provide a range of exciting learning experiences, both indoors and outdoors, which fuel children's imagination, such as pretending to be dinosaurs. Inspector highlights - Children are becoming independent learners who confidently access activities and resources for themselves. - Leaders work closely with staff to role-model good practice and support professional development. - Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is carefully considered. - Children enjoy music and singing, which helps to develop their awareness of rhythm and rhyme. - Staffing arrangements meet the needs of all children and ensure their safety, including effective systems for food allergies. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to be consistent in their behaviour management strategies to support children to learn why their unwanted behaviour is not acceptable - 2 help staff in understanding how to extend and challenge children's curiosity and thinking skills even further. Inspection #10383352 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50271680) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Beenham Caterpillars Inspection date Feb 2025 Inspection no. 10383352 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50271680)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2734511) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](http://www.caterpillarkids.co.uk/) Grange Lane, Beenham, Reading, RG7 5PX Opening hours Year-round care (Beenham), Term-time care (Kennet Valley) [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.14614/51.40549/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Reading - [Day nurseries in Reading](/search?q=Reading) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=beenham-caterpillars-rg7-5px-2734511) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is carefully considered. Staff work closely with parents and professionals to help ensure that children receive continuous support and guidance. All children make good progress from their starting points. Outdoor space Staff support children in the outdoor area to help build their self-confidence as they have fun learning to navigate push along cars. Older children use their gross motor skills to transport equipment around the garden. Staff demonstrate that they prioritise children's well-being, for example, by checking that children are dressed in suitably warm outdoor clothing for outdoor play. ## Parent Reviews of Beenham Caterpillars 4.7 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIHRV40u9e8guQUfMGJwWWLZuPfT_fgYRq29fL35JE3TKqRTQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) nicole osborne a year ago Having visited many nursery’s & settings I was so impressed with Beenham Catapillars. Every single member of staff was utterly delightful & so engaging with my daughter. The senior members of staff were so informative & honestly made me feel like no question was stupid. My daughter is due to start in January & I can honestly say im happy & feel so comfortable with leaving my baby with the excellent staff at Caterpillars. Overall the new set up & surroundings at caterpillars is perfect, with a lovely edition of a totally separate dark room with allocated cots. 10/10 nursery! Xxxx [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQzc3J1YWd3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4876a1bee233dd17:0x75ce4abbdbf436f2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWsKaLb2GA1jztaFgF_IdgP_hi9U-EezEG8grOw05X5dVYuUYI_=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Agnieszka Sadowska 2 years ago Beenham Caterpillars are amazing - I can’t recommend them enough. From day 1 they have made us feel very welcomed and my little boy loves going there which is absolutely down to the great care, varied activities and lovely staff. Every morning and evening you are greeted with smiling faces, Beenham Caterpillars is a very special place! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNOMDd1YlFnEAE!2m1!1s0x4876a1bee233dd17:0x75ce4abbdbf436f2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIsgnf0f0iOZLdow6nh8S1AnS-W_xfBE3a5ByywThk1iVXDKA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Erik Brignall a year ago Staff friendly, daughter enjoyed her time there. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR0Nzd6bDN3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4876a1bee233dd17:0x75ce4abbdbf436f2) Reviews from Google for Beenham Caterpillars. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8488804518349518578&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: February 2025 - March 2025 Good - February 2025 Good ## Frequently asked about Beenham Caterpillars ### What is Beenham Caterpillars' Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find information on fees for Beenham Caterpillars? ### What age range does Beenham Caterpillars cater for? ### What are the opening hours at Beenham Caterpillars? ### Does Beenham Caterpillars encourage outdoor play? ### What is the atmosphere like at Beenham Day Nursery? ### Does Beenham Caterpillars support children with special educational needs? ### How can I contact Beenham Caterpillars? ## About the setting Beenham Caterpillars registered in 2023. The nursery is open Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round. The nursery receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged under two, two, three and four years. The nursery employs six staff, three of whom hold qualifications at Level 3. 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