Caterpillar Pre School

About this early years setting

Caterpillar Pre School is a term-time setting in Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, for children aged two to four. It operates on Mondays from 9am to 1pm, and from Tuesday to Friday between 9am and 2.30pm. The pre-school was inspected by Ofsted in March 2024 and received an overall judgement of Good. The inspector noted that staff warmly welcome children, who form secure attachments and are eager to explore.

The environment is set up to spark children's curiosity, and the curriculum is designed to prepare them for school. Children can play indoors or outdoors, where they can practise physical skills like balancing and explore activities with sand. Ofsted found that staff are good role models, reinforcing expectations of kindness and respect. The report also highlighted the effective key-person system, which helps staff to build strong bonds with children and gain an in-depth knowledge of their individual needs.

Our ethos

Caterpillars Pre-School is committed to providing a nurturing, secure, and engaging environment where learning is centred around play and individual development. They pride themselves on fostering a collaborative learning atmosphere where children explore their curiosities at their own pace.

What it's like

Staff warmly welcome children to the pre-school, where they form secure attachments and are eager to explore and reconnect with friends. Children are encouraged to follow simple rules and are well-behaved, using manners and choosing where they want to play, both indoors and outdoors. They show good progress and especially good physical skills, with staff providing gentle support during activities like balancing.

Pricing & funding