--- title: "Caterpillars Pre-School (Sussex), Crawley | Ofsted: Good" description: "Caterpillars Pre-School (Sussex) in Crawley — rated Good by Ofsted and 3.5/5 from 10 reviews. See fees, opening hours and photos. Compare nearby nurseries." 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, Google 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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Our eldest son, started at West Green when he was 1 and half years old. The staff have cared and nurtured our son for the last 3 years and we class the Caterpillars staff as our family. We moved over to Southgate when the nurseries merged together, these changes meant the best staff have been retained. Even though there were establishments that are closer to us, we chose to drive further out to drop our child where we know that he is loved and cared for. We trust each and every member so much that our youngest boy, one and half years old now attends Caterpillars. We get updates on an app which tells us how he is doing during the day, I get update when I collect him and I have a lovely relationship with the people that we put our trust in to care for our child whilst we are working.\nHighly recommend.", "datePublished": "2025-10-08T19:56:09.998941352Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 2, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "kandice196" }, "reviewBody": "Really tried not to review this place as I also work in the sector but OMG!\n\nthe show around is very brief with no introductions or talking really.\n\nDid not know who the manager was until I asked someone who kept talking to me if they were, as I had a issue with someone taking my child's coat.\n\nBad communication!\n\nLunch items get lost and not put back in child's bag.\n\nLied about how long my child would be asleep for as one person would say within the time I asked and another said over 2 hours.\n\nLied about my child having an accident, when I definitely know she did.\n\nLied about my child eating when I asked about nothing in her lunch bag was opened to then be told she didn't want anything the following day.\n\nCollected my child a few times with snot running down her face, and I know exactly how long someone hasn't paid attention to her as I have to constantly keep checking her, which is awful!\n\nInappropriate and confidential questions being asked in front of everyone that shouldn't be asked at all. Very unprofessional!\n\nAttempted to charge me for a day THEY decided to close and hold their nativity on eventhough she wouldn't have used all her funded hours and even if she did the children who only use funded hours still got invited to the nativity free of charge. They still can't tell me why they're attempting to charge me!\n\nReal shame as my daughter enjoyed her time there and settled fairly quickly and there are definitely a few great staff here but it's not the leadership team, at all!", "datePublished": "2024-12-10T15:19:32.499232Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 1, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Marie inHolland" }, "reviewBody": "The first impression was generally positive: the viewing was brief but warm and informative. However, the initial interaction was quite different. The person who opened the door was friendly, but when she called the manager , her demeanor was quite cold. She didn't introduce herself (I still don’t know her name),No hello, just proceeded talking vaguely without making eye contact. As someone from the Netherlands with over 30+ years old I have never seen this, maybe because I am small and she think that I am a teenager Perhaps\n\nLater, when picking up my child in the afternoon, the person who opened the door I believe called her and she stood by the door to inform me that everything had gone well with the little one while I was still some distance away retrieving the little ones bags and jacket. (I could only see her head)This felt off and somewhat weird . I hope things gets better as me and little one are settling", "datePublished": "2024-09-16T15:22:25.857250Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Jenny Carey" }, "reviewBody": "Both my boys have attended the Caterpillars Southgate and West Green settings from the age of 1 to 5. Although there have been a few changes over the years as to be expected, many of the core staff have remained the same. The managers really do care about the children and parents, whilst ensuring the business can continue to operate under very restricted government funding.\n\nThey regularly put on activities and events for the children and parents (Easter, Jubilee & Christmas parties, Nativity, Graduation Ceremony for school leavers, parents sessions, baking, crafts and face painting etc) and never ask for contributions towards the cost of these. They also provide extended hours and holiday clubs, and even offer a breakfast and after school option for children at Hilltop Primary. They are extremely flexible and understanding of the needs of working parents.\n\nBoth my boys have thrived here - running in happily every day, being encouraged to use the potty, wash their hands and eat healthily, and having lots of outdoor play as well as lots of learning through play. I definitely recommend arranging a viewing with Cathie, and sending your children to Caterpillars.", "datePublished": "2023-04-17T15:52:17.996642Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 1, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Amy Mishkin" }, "reviewBody": "I had high hopes for this pre-school but they’re unprofessional, chaotic and understaffed. They lack communication, had no routine or structure for the child’s day and seemed the children are just left to run riot. At the end of each day collecting my child was a mission. One day we were allowed in to rummage threw the mass amount of belongings that are everywhere to find our child’s stuff, and then the next day they’ll bring them to the door, usually with half their stuff missing. There is no routine and this isn’t good for the children either. They never updated tapestry so I never knew what my child had been up to or their progress. It wasn’t a great over all experience. I didn’t even get introduced to my child’s key worker or learn the member of staffs names.", "datePublished": "2023-04-01T11:45:13.886786Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/caterpillars-pre-school-sussex-limited-rh11-8ql-ey496854#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "South East", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=South%20East" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Caterpillars Pre-School (Sussex)", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/caterpillars-pre-school-sussex-limited-rh11-8ql-ey496854" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/caterpillars-pre-school-sussex-limited-rh11-8ql-ey496854#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What outdoor space does Caterpillars Pre-School (Sussex) use?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Children spend much of their time in the garden. 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Caterpillars Pre-School (Sussex) # Caterpillars Pre-School (Sussex) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2022) · 3.5 (10 Google reviews) · Community Centre, Ditchling Hill, CRAWLEY, RH11 8QL · West Sussex Number of places 52 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2022 Local authority West Sussex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this early years setting Caterpillars Pre-School offers a nurturing environment where children from 9 months to 5 years old can grow, learn, and play at their own pace. The preschool is dedicated to providing a rich and stimulating setting, both indoors and outdoors, which fosters exploration and development while ensuring safety and security. With a focus on individualised learning, each child is assigned a key person who maintains a 'Learning Journal' documenting their progress through observations, photographs, and examples of their work. This information is then used to plan tailored activities and opportunities that support children in reaching their next developmental milestones. The preschool values parental involvement, conducting termly consultations to ensure a holistic approach to each child's learning journey. Caterpillars Pre-School aims to make life easier for parents by providing a free book bag and water bottle upon registration, and by not charging for snacks or wipes. They also accommodate childcare voucher schemes and accept various government funding entitlements. Our ethos Caterpillars Pre-School focuses on individualised learning, with key persons creating 'Learning Journals' to document and plan tailored activities that support each child's developmental milestones. They are committed to fostering exploration and development in a rich, stimulating indoor and outdoor environment, valuing parental involvement through termly consultations for a holistic approach. What it's like Children enjoy their time at the pre-school and become completely engrossed in their pretend play, where staff weave in what children need to learn next. Children relish outdoor play and choose to spend most of their time in the garden, confidently explaining what they are doing. Mealtimes are social events where all children and staff sit together, helping the youngest children to develop good social skills and talk about healthy eating. No registration fees No deposit required Individualised learning journals Indoor and outdoor play ## Pricing & funding The nursery offers morning, afternoon, and full-day sessions with options for term-time or all-year-round care. Fees include snacks and wipes, and a complimentary book bag and water bottle are provided upon registration. Government funding for eligible children from nine months to four years old is accepted. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) - AM SESSION £24.00 / session - PM SESSION £24.00 / session - FULL DAY £48.00 / day - FULL WEEK £240.00 / week - Additional hours to term time sessions £8.00 / hour Good to know - • Fees include snacks and wipes. - • Free book bag and water bottle provided upon registration. - • Additional hours outside standard sessions are charged hourly. - • Offers both term-time and all-year-round care options. - • Accepts 15 and 30 hours funding for eligible children aged 9 months to 4 years over 38 weeks. - • Childcare voucher schemes are accepted. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Caterpillars Pre-School (Sussex) Inspection date Mar 2022 Inspection no. 10213396 Lead inspector Helen Penticost Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50181999)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496854) 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.caterpillarspreschool.net) Community Centre, Ditchling Hill, CRAWLEY, RH11 8QL ## Explore day nurseries near CRAWLEY - [Day nurseries in CRAWLEY](/search?q=CRAWLEY) - [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-pre-school-sussex-limited-rh11-8ql-ey496854) ## Key facts Opening hours Morning Sessions: 08.45 till 11.45, Afternoon Sessions: 11.45 till 2.45 Age range 9mths-5 Term time / All Year Mixed Food Snacks included Registered with Ofsted 2013 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Caterpillars Pre-School (Sussex) Last inspected 21 March 2022 · Helen Penticost 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 enjoy their time at the pre-school and become completely engrossed in their pretend play, where staff weave in what children need to learn next. Children relish outdoor play and choose to spend most of their time in the garden, confidently explaining what they are doing. Mealtimes are social events where all children and staff sit together, helping the youngest children to develop good social skills and talk about healthy eating. Inspector highlights - Children show great delight and enthusiasm in engaging staff in their chosen imaginative play experiences. - Children relish outdoor play and choose to spend most of their time in the garden. - The manager has clear ambitions for the care and learning of all children and shares these readily with staff. - Children who speak more than one language receive good levels of support. - Staff celebrate children's new-found skills, enhancing children's well-being and involving parents in achievements. Areas to develop - 1 increase staff's understanding of how to embrace children's cultural backgrounds and how to plan more effectively for this - 2 explore different ways to enable children to learn more about managing turn taking independently. Inspection #10213396 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50181999) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection “ > Parents comment positively about the setting and feel that their children have developed good levels of confidence and have improved communication skills. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff actively seek support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This enables early diagnosis and support plans to be implemented without delay so gaps in learning can be closed swiftly. Staff use additional funding children receive successfully to support each child's individual needs. Outdoor space Children relish outdoor play and choose to spend most of their time in the garden. They become fully involved in developing their car wash, which staff support to great effect. ## Google Reviews of Caterpillars Pre-School (Sussex) 3.5 (10 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJRDllQQYgfhZ0QlntjiJPOSIiVCZmYVp_KcjTGCz4Amq8LZw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) sabrina khan 7 months ago My husband and I took time and care looking for the right nursery/preschool for our child to attend. Our eldest son, started at West Green when he was 1 and half years old. The staff have cared and nurtured our son for the last 3 years and we class the Caterpillars staff as our family. We moved over to Southgate when the nurseries merged together, these changes meant the best staff have been retained. Even though there were establishments that are closer to us, we chose to drive further out to drop our child where we know that he is loved and cared for. We trust each and every member so much that our youngest boy, one and half years old now attends Caterpillars. We get updates on an app which tells us how he is doing during the day, I get update when I collect him and I have a lovely relationship with the people that we put our trust in to care for our child whilst we are working. Highly recommend. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2kxdk1tdHlTMHA2TW13NVNGbDZaRkkzVld3MkxWRRAB!2m1!1s0x4875ee04da653387:0x80daf143af0cf97d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWeRWyLt-mc-0yep3PDQf3qDUVNezyesMXmWhtbYasG-8x7OZfQ6A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) kandice196 a year ago Really tried not to review this place as I also work in the sector but OMG! the show around is very brief with no introductions or talking really. Did not know who the manager was until I asked someone who kept talking to me if they were, as I had a issue with someone taking my child's coat. Bad communication! Lunch items get lost and not put back in child's bag. Lied about how long my child would be asleep for as one person would say within the time I asked and another said over 2 hours. Lied about my child having an accident, when I definitely know she did. Lied about my child eating when I asked about nothing in her lunch bag was opened to then be told she didn't want anything the following day. Collected my child a few times with snot running down her face, and I know exactly how long someone hasn't paid attention to her as I have to constantly keep checking her, which is awful! Inappropriate and confidential questions being asked in front of everyone that shouldn't be asked at all. Very unprofessional! Attempted to charge me for a day THEY decided to close and hold their nativity on eventhough she wouldn't have used all her funded hours and even if she did the children who only use funded hours still got invited to the nativity free of charge. They still can't tell me why they're attempting to charge me! Real shame as my daughter enjoyed her time there and settled fairly quickly and there are definitely a few great staff here but it's not the leadership team, at all! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN2cHBPeFN3EAE!2m1!1s0x4875ee04da653387:0x80daf143af0cf97d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIW6X17LW93GXKpTXqNTkpD-oaMgecbM4i0QETorxqwdCQhrHA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Marie inHolland a year ago The first impression was generally positive: the viewing was brief but warm and informative. However, the initial interaction was quite different. The person who opened the door was friendly, but when she called the manager , her demeanor was quite cold. She didn't introduce herself (I still don’t know her name),No hello, just proceeded talking vaguely without making eye contact. As someone from the Netherlands with over 30+ years old I have never seen this, maybe because I am small and she think that I am a teenager Perhaps Later, when picking up my child in the afternoon, the person who opened the door I believe called her and she stood by the door to inform me that everything had gone well with the little one while I was still some distance away retrieving the little ones bags and jacket. (I could only see her head)This felt off and somewhat weird . I hope things gets better as me and little one are settling [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURIX3IzRUZREAE!2m1!1s0x4875ee04da653387:0x80daf143af0cf97d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUJlobTjERisQp8Pv7IryPXkfymlKrpKBMzxe_oacEOaUQ-y8KK=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jenny Carey 3 years ago Both my boys have attended the Caterpillars Southgate and West Green settings from the age of 1 to 5. Although there have been a few changes over the years as to be expected, many of the core staff have remained the same. The managers really do care about the children and parents, whilst ensuring the business can continue to operate under very restricted government funding. They regularly put on activities and events for the children and parents (Easter, Jubilee & Christmas parties, Nativity, Graduation Ceremony for school leavers, parents sessions, baking, crafts and face painting etc) and never ask for contributions towards the cost of these. They also provide extended hours and holiday clubs, and even offer a breakfast and after school option for children at Hilltop Primary. They are extremely flexible and understanding of the needs of working parents. Both my boys have thrived here - running in happily every day, being encouraged to use the potty, wash their hands and eat healthily, and having lots of outdoor play as well as lots of learning through play. I definitely recommend arranging a viewing with Cathie, and sending your children to Caterpillars. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURSMkstQ2NREAE!2m1!1s0x4875ee04da653387:0x80daf143af0cf97d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ5PtUjEQUyJ7w_cLjvQUlTEBtgyHO-qIk6Ixst4HDfmifDQg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Amy Mishkin 3 years ago I had high hopes for this pre-school but they’re unprofessional, chaotic and understaffed. They lack communication, had no routine or structure for the child’s day and seemed the children are just left to run riot. At the end of each day collecting my child was a mission. One day we were allowed in to rummage threw the mass amount of belongings that are everywhere to find our child’s stuff, and then the next day they’ll bring them to the door, usually with half their stuff missing. There is no routine and this isn’t good for the children either. They never updated tapestry so I never knew what my child had been up to or their progress. It wasn’t a great over all experience. I didn’t even get introduced to my child’s key worker or learn the member of staffs names. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNSdHFDVVNBEAE!2m1!1s0x4875ee04da653387:0x80daf143af0cf97d) Reviews from Google for Caterpillars Pre-School (Sussex). 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