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Caterpillars Montessori Nursery School # Caterpillars Montessori Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Strong standard · APPLETON HALL, WEST GREEN ROAD, HOOK, RG27 8RE · Hampshire Number of places 40 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2025 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this early years setting Caterpillars Montessori Nursery School, registered with Ofsted in 1996, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 2 to 4 years in Hook, Hampshire. The setting operates with a child-centred approach, fostering an atmosphere of fun, happiness and enthusiasm, as noted in its latest Ofsted inspection. The dedicated staff, alongside strong leadership, ensure that each child thrives in their learning and development, with a particular focus on personal, social and emotional skills. The provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is exceptionally well-orchestrated, with staff working closely with parents and external professionals to provide tailored support. Children benefit from a rich curriculum that includes weekly Spanish sessions and enriching extra-curricular activities like trips to the woods, allowing them to explore and develop a keen sense of achievement. Outdoor learning is a highlight, offering children opportunities to make independent, well-judged decisions, even during playful activities like negotiating snowy garden spaces. Our ethos Caterpillars Montessori Nursery School follows the Montessori approach, fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment. They focus on personalised attention through high adult-to-child ratios, developing strong relationships, and preparing children for primary school. The curriculum is enriched with extracurricular activities and outdoor learning. What it's like There is an atmosphere of fun, happiness and enthusiasm at this inclusive and nurturing setting. Children arrive eagerly, ready to start their day. They quickly settle as they engage in a wide range of stimulating activities, prepared by caring and attentive staff. They form trusting and affectionate bonds with their key person. Children's behaviour is exemplary, and they show confidence, resilience, and independence in abundance. Child-centred Approach Exceptional SEND Support Outdoor Learning Impeccable Behaviour Strong Independence Skilled Staff ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare 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.caterpillarspreschool.co.uk/fees) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm, 47 weeks a year Age range 2+ years Session types Full day, Term time only, Holiday clubs Registered with Ofsted 1996 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Caterpillars Montessori Nursery School Inspection date Nov 2025 Inspection no. 10380319 Lead inspector Sonia Panchal Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50294309)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110247) 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 ](https://www.caterpillarspreschool.co.uk) APPLETON HALL, WEST GREEN ROAD, HOOK, RG27 8RE ## Explore day nurseries near HOOK - [Day nurseries in HOOK](/search?q=HOOK) - [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=caterpillars-montessori-nursery-school-rg27-8re-110247) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Strong standard Last inspected Nov 2025 Headline: Strong standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard — Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Strong standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Strong standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 2 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted report for Caterpillars Montessori Nursery School Last inspected 19 November 2025 · Sonia Panchal Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend There is an atmosphere of fun, happiness and enthusiasm at this inclusive and nurturing setting. Children arrive eagerly, ready to start their day. They quickly settle as they engage in a wide range of stimulating activities, prepared by caring and attentive staff. They form trusting and affectionate bonds with their key person. Children's behaviour is exemplary, and they show confidence, resilience, and independence in abundance. Inspector highlights - All children excel in their learning, development, health and well-being. - Children consistently demonstrate impeccable behaviour throughout the setting. - Leaders and staff ensure rigorous processes are firmly embedded to promote children's welfare, well-being and mental health. - Staff implement a child-centred approach to learning that prioritises children's health and happiness. - Provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), is extremely well orchestrated. - Children show a keen sense of achievement and proudly share what they have learnt, such as Spanish vocabulary related to the cold weather from their weekly Spanish sessions. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders and those responsible for governance should sustain their work to ensure continued improvement and high standards. They should focus on creating a transformational impact on the outcomes and experiences of disadvantaged children, those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, those who are known (or previously known) to children's social care, and those who may face other barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing. Inspection #10380319 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50294309) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is extremely well orchestrated. Leaders and staff work tirelessly with parents, external professionals and other settings, to ensure children's needs are quickly and precisely identified and provide the tailored support necessary to enable all children to fully engage in planned activities. Outdoor space Outdoor learning is a particular favourite for children. During snowfall, children learn to negotiate the garden space around them, with staff allowing them the time and confidence to make their own sensible, well-judged decisions, even when treading carefully across snow and testing climbing frames. Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Strong standard in 2025 Date: February 2009 - November 2025 Strong standard - March 2025 Requires improvement - June 2019 Good - May 2015 Outstanding - February 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Caterpillars Montessori Nursery School ### How many places does Caterpillars Montessori Nursery School have? ### What is the nursery working on improving? ### Which funded hours does Caterpillars Montessori Nursery School accept? ### What stands out about Caterpillars Montessori Nursery School? ### How does Caterpillars Montessori Nursery School support children with SEND? ### Where is Caterpillars Montessori Nursery School located? ## Nearby day nurseries in HOOK Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Caterpillars Montessori Nursery School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Oakwood Community Pre-School Hartley Wintney · RG27 8DW ](/nursery/oakwood-community-pre-school-rg27-8dw-509561) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Angels Academy Nursery and Pre School Hook · RG27 8HR 4.8(26 Google reviews) ](/nursery/angels-academy-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-rg27-8hr-2795584) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### James Farm Day Nursery Hook · RG27 8JL ](/nursery/james-farm-day-nursery-rg27-8jl-2814508) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mi ### The Forest Approach Hartley Wintney · RG27 8AE 5.0(5 Google reviews) ](/nursery/the-forest-approach-limited-rg27-8ae-2712303) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Hartley Wintney Hook · RG27 8AG ](/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-hartley-wintney-rg27-8ag-ey497493) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Pumpkin Patch Pre School Hook · RG27 8LA ](/nursery/pumpkin-patch-pre-school-rg27-8la-ey434971) [See all nurseries in HOOK →](/search?q=HOOK) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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