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Caterpillar Day Care

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2024)
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5.0(2 parent reviews)
·32 Stansfield Road, Todmorden, OL14 5DL · Calderdale
Number of places
36 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2024
Local authority
Calderdale

About this day nursery

Caterpillars Day Nursery, established in 2006 by Claire Robinson, offers high-quality, affordable childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years in Todmorden. The nursery prides itself on its strong reputation, excellent Ofsted ratings, and a dedicated team that provides a nurturing, home-like environment.

They focus on individual needs and children's well-being, ensuring each child feels safe, happy, and secure. The curriculum aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), emphasising play-based learning and continuous provision to foster progress in all areas of development.

The nursery maintains a strong partnership with parents, encouraging involvement through consultations and shared observations, and uses Tapestry for electronic tracking of children's progress. They cater to a diverse range of needs, providing nutritious meals and outdoor learning opportunities within a secure environment.

Caterpillars aims to offer an inclusive service, supporting anti-discriminatory practices and promoting equality of opportunity for all.

Our ethos

The nursery's curriculum aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), emphasising play-based learning and continuous provision to foster progress in all areas of development. They aim to offer an inclusive service, supporting anti-discriminatory practices and promoting equality of opportunity for all.

What it's like

Children are happy and confident at this home-from-home nursery. Kind, caring and friendly staff greet children and families warmly. Staff create an environment where children can be sociable and enjoy each other's company. Children happily play with their friends and adults. They are confident to speak with adults and share their knowledge and ideas. Children's behaviour is good. They feel safe and secure.

Established 2006EYFS CurriculumPlay-based LearningOutdoor PlayParent Partnership

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Food

Nutritious cooked meals are provided; light tea for longer afternoon sessions. An additional fee may apply for funded childcare.

Opening hours

7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2003

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Caterpillar Day Care

Last inspected 25 March 2024

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

Children are happy and confident at this home-from-home nursery. Kind, caring and friendly staff greet children and families warmly. Staff create an environment where children can be sociable and enjoy each other's company. Children happily play with their friends and adults. They are confident to speak with adults and share their knowledge and ideas. Children's behaviour is good. They feel safe and secure.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff support children's language and communication development very well.
  • Staff plan activities for children to develop their physical skills.
  • Children enjoy doing things for themselves.
  • Leaders and managers plan a range of experiences for children to explore the wider world.
  • Leaders and managers communicate well with parents.

Areas to develop

  • 1plan further ways to allow children to consistently develop their independence skills, particularly during mealtimes and snack times
  • 2consider how children can develop their imaginations and creativity skills during planned activities.
Inspection #10317091 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

their children enjoy attending the nursery

children have 'come on leaps and bounds' since attending the nursery

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Managers work with health visitors to identify any support that children and families may need. They work with outside agencies to ensure that children receive the support they need.

Outdoor space

Children run around the outdoor area. They enjoy racing on scooters and ride-on toys.

Parent Reviews of Caterpillar Day Care

5.0
(2)
Rosie Dempsey
6 years ago

This nursery has to be the best in the todmorden area both my children have attended this amazing nursery and have loved their time there. The staff are fantastic they have helped my self and family with so much their funny kind caring and they make you feel so welcome. Good luck for the future guys thank you for everything.!!

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Andrew Pattison
9 years ago

Brilliant nursery both my children loved their time here

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Inspection history

Date: July 2014

  • March 2024Good
  • May 2018Good
  • December 2014Good
  • July 2014Inadequate

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