Opening hours
8am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Colyton Caterpillars Early Education
Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2022)
Number of places
28 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
Devon
About this day nursery
Colyton Caterpillars Early Education offers a nurturing and inclusive environment tailored to meet the individual needs of all children from birth up to 12 years old. The nursery is dedicated to providing engaging and joyful learning experiences, fostering critical thinking and creativity through a wide array of activities and resources.
With a strong belief in supporting the entire family unit, Colyton Caterpillars actively involves parents in their child's educational journey and leverages local community facilities to enrich learning opportunities. The highly qualified team at Colyton Caterpillars is committed to challenging, supporting, and fulfilling each child's unique development in an exciting and innovative manner, drawing inspiration from educational philosophies that value diverse possibilities to intensify motivation and enrich experiences.
What it's like
Children have strong, nurturing relationships with their key person, and they are happy and confident. Staff know children very well and plan the curriculum based on their next steps in learning alongside their specific interests. Staff identify if a child may need additional support from the outset, and they work very well with families and external agencies to ensure that the child progresses in their learning. Children make good progress in their learning and development.
Inclusive Environment0-12 YearsFamily-Centric ApproachCommunity-Engaged Learning
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
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Age range
0-12 years
Established
2010
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Colyton Caterpillars Early Education
Last inspected 3 October 2022 · Leanne Galloway
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 have strong, nurturing relationships with their key person, and they are happy and confident. Staff know children very well and plan the curriculum based on their next steps in learning alongside their specific interests. Staff identify if a child may need additional support from the outset, and they work very well with families and external agencies to ensure that the child progresses in their learning. Children make good progress in their learning and development.
Inspector highlights
- The setting provides additional experiences via external services and the local community, such as PE lessons and a forest-school teacher.
- Parents are very positive about the excellent partnerships established with them, describing the setting as 'caring' and 'kind.'
- Communication and support for parents is very good, with regular updates on children's progress and information on child development.
- Staff support children and families to adopt a healthy lifestyle, with activities focusing on good oral health and healthy food choices.
- Leaders provide strong leadership for the staff team, with a positive focus on improving practitioners' knowledge and professional development.
Areas to develop
- 1support all children, particularly those who are quieter, to develop their engagement and concentration even more
- 2continue to develop ways to engage parents in their child's learning to support their development even further.
Inspection #10257441 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents describe the setting as 'caring' and 'kind.'
Parents report that staff treat children as individuals and that the setting is supportive in accommodating their needs.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff identify if a child may need additional support from the outset, and they work very well with families and external agencies to ensure that the child progresses in their learning.
Outdoor space
Older children attend physical education lessons several times a week and a forest-school teacher attends the setting weekly. Opportunities to be physically active are provided; children engage in yoga sessions and use equipment to develop their strength and coordination.
Parent Reviews of Colyton Caterpillars Early Education
5.0
(11)
Natalie Claydon
3 years ago
A really lovely nursery. The staff are always friendly and clearly dedicated to their jobs and the children. My daughter loves going and has truly thrived with their support. You do not get constant photo updates about what your child is doing daily like some nurserys but actually I like this. It means the staff are properly interacting with the children rather than the children spending yet more time seeing adults on phones and gadgets which sadly we are all guilty of. They have a pet rabbit at the nursery which my daughter loves and they do a huge variety of activities. They never tell you off if you are late dropping your child off and always seem so relaxed and friendly. The staff are truly fantastic at their jobs and I cannot recommend them highly enough.
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E Josephine
3 years ago
Great childcare setting that provides wrap around care. Staff are always really helpful and friendly, my daughter comes home with so many lovely pictures, baking or craft that she has done in their care. Couldn’t recommend them enough, such a lovely setting!
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Becclum
3 years ago
Lovely pre school with lots of activities combining fun and learning. Our child enjoys going to school and loves each and every member of staff- As parents, what more could you want. The school has juggled with covid and been able to make and maintain a safe space for the children to go. The staff have been great. Helpful, friendly, approachable, caring, knowledgeable. We look forward to sending our latest little addition to join the other caterpillars!
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Rebecca Timmins
3 years ago
The staff are extremely caring and nurturing. They always go above and beyond. Both my girls have thrived at Caterpillars with their education including their social and emotional development. They offer many different activities and varied different opportunities for learning. Would definitely recommend!
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Sam Dashwood
3 years ago
Both my children are very happy at Colyton Caterpillars. The staff are so friendly and welcoming and I feel very comfortable leaving them in their care. I cannot fault it in anyway and feel lucky to have found such a lovely place to send my children.
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Inspection history
Date: September 2010
- October 2022Good
- February 2018Good
- January 2015Outstanding
- August 2014Inadequate
- September 2010Outstanding
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