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[Home](/) 2. · 3. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 4. · 5. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 6. · 7. Caterpillar Pre-School of Battle Baptist Church # Caterpillar Pre-School of Battle Baptist Church Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2024) · Battle Baptist Church, Mount Street, BATTLE, TN33 0EG · East Sussex Number of places 28 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2024 Local authority East Sussex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this early years setting Caterpillar Pre-School, located within Battle Baptist Church, provides early years education for children aged two and above. Operating during term time, the pre-school offers sessions from Monday to Friday, between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. Additionally, an After School Club runs Monday to Thursday from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm, catering to both pre-schoolers and children from Battle and Langton School. The setting prides itself on being inclusive, welcoming children with diverse needs, and collaborating with various professionals to ensure all children receive appropriate support. The pre-school fosters a nurturing environment where children can thrive and engage in enriching activities. Parents are encouraged to contribute fresh fruit weekly for snack time and provide nappies and wipes daily to support the continuous engagement of children in all activities, including various learning and development opportunities. What it's like Children and their parents are warmly welcomed at this family focused setting. Staff greet children with smiles and cuddles, supporting their emotional well-being. Older children settle quickly into daily 'squiggle' sessions, encouraging physical skills through mark-making. Term-time only Inclusivity focused After School Club ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare - Session (2-3 years) £20.70 / session - Hourly (2-3 years) £6.90 / hour - Full day (2-3 years) £41.40 / day - Session (3+ years) £18.90 / session - Hourly (3+ years) £6.30 / hour See 3 more ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm (Pre-School); Monday to Thursday, 3:00pm - 5:30pm (After School Club) Session types Morning session (3 hours), Afternoon session (3 hours), Whole-day (6 hours), After School Club Age range 2 years and above Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Caterpillar Pre-School of Battle Baptist Church Inspection date Sept 2024 Inspection no. 10360209 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260222)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446923) 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 [ Visit website ](https://www.caterpillarpreschool.org.uk) Battle Baptist Church, Mount Street, BATTLE, TN33 0EG ## Explore day nurseries near BATTLE - [Day nurseries in BATTLE](/search?q=BATTLE) - [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=caterpillar-pre-school-of-battle-baptist-church-tn33-0eg-ey446923) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Caterpillar Pre-School of Battle Baptist Church Last inspected 25 September 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 and their parents are warmly welcomed at this family focused setting. Staff greet children with smiles and cuddles, supporting their emotional well-being. Older children settle quickly into daily 'squiggle' sessions, encouraging physical skills through mark-making. Inspector highlights - Children with SEND are supported well, with staff responding immediately to their needs, using sign language and cue cards. - Children benefit from staff who extend their learning about the world, including using a didgeridoo and discussing friends' origins on a world map. - Staff promote children's mathematical skills, using language like 'segments' and encouraging counting and number recognition. - Staff promote children's physical skills effectively, offering large physical play opportunities in the church next door and encouraging walks to the allotment. - Managers are hardworking and proactive, with effective oversight of the setting's strengths and areas for development, and strong relationships with local schools. Areas to develop - 1 review and improve daily routines and staff deployment more efficiently so that children do not become unsettled during these times. Inspection #10360209 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260222) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection “ > Parents appreciate the opportunities to come into the setting and to borrow toys and books to help their children at home. “ > They talk highly of staff and how supported they are as parents. “ > They report how happy their children are. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well. Staff immediately respond to their needs, for example, using sign language and cue cards to help their understanding. Children with SEND make good progress, and staff liaise effectively with outside agencies and other professionals to support families, using funding to provide additional support such as staff training for children who are deaf. Outdoor space Staff promote children's physical skills effectively. They access space in the church next door to provide children with large physical play opportunities. Children talk excitedly about walking to the allotment to plant fruits and vegetables. Inspection history Date: January 2013 - September 2024 Good - July 2019 Outstanding - January 2013 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Caterpillar Pre-School of Battle Baptist Church ### Does Caterpillar Pre-School of Battle Baptist Church accept funded hours? ### What are the fees at Caterpillar Pre-School of Battle Baptist Church? ### What is the setting working on improving? ### Is Caterpillar Pre-School of Battle Baptist Church suitable for under-twos? ### How did Caterpillar Pre-School of Battle Baptist Church do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### How can Caterpillar Pre-School of Battle Baptist Church be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in BATTLE Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Caterpillar Pre-School of Battle Baptist Church. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Battle Pre-School Playgroup Battle · TN33 0HP ](/nursery/battle-pre-school-playgroup-tn33-0hp-109386) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Claverham Day Nursery Battle · TN33 0HT ](/nursery/claverham-day-nursery-tn33-0ht-508991) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.8 mi ### Countryways Nursery Sedlescombe · TN33 0SD ](/nursery/countryways-nursery-tn33-0sd-ey399786) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.0 mi ### Crowhurst Preschool Battle · TN33 9AY ](/nursery/crowhurst-preschool-tn33-9ay-ey562122) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.4 mi ### Claremont Nursery St. Leonards-on-Sea · TN37 7PW ](/nursery/claremont-nursery-tn37-7pw-ey286277) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.5 mi ### Muddy Boots ' Sunshine Room' Ninfield · TN33 9JW ](/nursery/muddy-boots-sunshine-room-tn33-9jw-2574136) [See all nurseries in BATTLE →](/search?q=BATTLE) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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