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Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Acton Park

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2024)
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4.5(26 parent reviews)
·Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery at Acton Park Children's Centre, Acton Park, LONDON, W3 7LJ · Ealing
Number of places
26 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2024
Local authority
Ealing

About this day nursery

Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries at Acton Park provides childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The nursery focuses on fostering a love for learning in children through engaging environments, extensive outdoor spaces, and a Forest School programme that encourages curiosity.

The dedicated team of educators, chosen for their passion in early years, create a happy and stimulating atmosphere. The nursery group is family-run, founded by parents who sought high-quality childcare for their own children, and this philosophy continues to underpin their approach to care and education.

They are committed to providing a supportive environment for both children and staff, offering numerous opportunities for professional development and career progression within the company.

Our ethos

Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries is committed to fostering a love of learning through engaging environments and a Forest School programme that encourages curiosity. As a family-run nursery, founded by parents, their philosophy underpins their approach to care and education, providing a supportive atmosphere for children and staff.

What it's like

The management team and staff provide a warm and welcoming environment where children confidently explore and make choices from the well-organised resources on offer. Staff provide effective settling-in and transition sessions to ensure all children feel safe and secure and therefore are ready to learn. The management team and staff plan an ambitious curriculum for children, encouraging curiosity and introducing activities to develop this.

Forest School programmeFamily-run nurseryExtensive outdoor areasFocus on staff development

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
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Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year

Age range

3 Months to 5 Years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Acton Park

Last inspected 15 August 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

The management team and staff provide a warm and welcoming environment where children confidently explore and make choices from the well-organised resources on offer. Staff provide effective settling-in and transition sessions to ensure all children feel safe and secure and therefore are ready to learn. The management team and staff plan an ambitious curriculum for children, encouraging curiosity and introducing activities to develop this.

Inspector highlights

  • The management team and staff have a good understanding of their curriculum and what they want children to learn.
  • Staff monitor children's development effectively and quickly identify any gaps in children's learning.
  • Children have a range of play opportunities to build their physical development.
  • Staff support children's communication skills well, introducing new vocabulary and asking questions to extend children's thinking skills.
  • The management team supports staff effectively, providing regular coaching, mentoring, and ensuring staff wellbeing.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff in developing their skills on how to extend children's learning even further
  • 2give children enough time to process their thoughts, to enable them to think and respond to questions and express themselves.
Inspection #10360824 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff monitor children's development effectively and quickly identify any gaps in children's learning. They provide extra support and work closely with other professionals and parents to ensure all children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

Outdoor space

Children have a range of play opportunities to build their physical development. Outside, children use tricycles and invite their friends on the back to explore the garden. Children demonstrate kindness to one another and behave well. They enjoy taking risks as they learn to balance on the boards with confidence.

Parent Reviews of Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Acton Park

4.5
(26)
Razana Kandi
9 months ago

Pushpa is such a lovely and caring key person. She is extremely thoughtful, always smiling, and makes every child feel special and important — something I truly appreciate. Leonar, on the other hand, feels very happy and excited to see and interact with her during his time at the nursery. He also enjoys spending time with his friends and speaks positively about each staff member. Devon, the manager, is very helpful and professional. I always find it easy and pleasant to deal with her whenever anything is needed. Hungry Caterpillar Nursery is overall a great place for children. The staff are kind, experienced, and know exactly how to care for and comfort little ones. I would give this nursery 4 stars, as I feel the classroom could look a bit nicer and be kept slightly cleaner. However, the kitchen is always spotless, and hygiene standards are consistently very high. Let me know if you’d like to add or remove any parts!

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Emiljana Locaj
a year ago

My son has been attending HUNGRY CATERPILLAR for the past 7 months, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. The staff are incredibly caring, patient, and professional. From the very beginning, they made him feel welcome and comfortable. The environment is bright, clean, and full of fun learning activities that keep him engaged every day. he has learned so much – his vocabulary has grown, and he has become more confident and social. I also appreciate the regular updates and photos they send, which give me peace of mind and show me how well he is doing. It truly feels like a second home for him. I highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a warm and supportive place for their little ones!”

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Ana-Maria Stoica
a year ago

My son has been attending this nursery since he was 11 months old . I was very anxious and afraid of sending my baby boy to nursery as it was with a very heavy heart that I had to make this decision as my maternity leave came to an end . Five months on, and it is the best decision I have made for my son’s development. On our first day at nursery, I met the wonderful Dora who is my son’s key person. She is really motherly and nurturing and she immediately put my mind at ease when I met her. Dora made me feel confident that I was leaving my son in very safe hands. Dora as well as her colleagues, are very friendly, gentle souls who work very hard, are dedicated to providing the best childcare and they all genuinely care about the children. They always greet us with a big smile in the mornings and they always take an interest in how we are. To me this means a lot. Joyce and Holly are two of the most wonderful managers. They are very professional, approachable and helpful. Also, the Famly app the nursery uses to share photos & updates on my son on the days he’s attending, helps me put my mind at ease . I am so happy my son attends this nursery and I highly recommend it!

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Emma Galal
a year ago

We have been at Acton Park for just over two months and are so happy with how quickly our baby has settled in! Holly and her team are loving, professional and genuinely care about the children and making sure that the transition into nursery is a positive one. Our son was allocated 2 key members of staff who have been amazing (huge thanks to both S &T!!) and that consistency has really helped our son settle and he now goes in with a big smile on his face, excited for his day! The app the nursery uses to share updates & pictures really puts your mind at ease - highly recommend :)

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Jaime Brennan
2 years ago

Our little girl has come on so much since starting at Acton Park and when you ask for skills to be developed the staff really take notice so that your child progresses swiftly. The atmosphere in the nursery is always buzzing and the children thrive under a varied curriculum focusing not only on the usual number and letter activities but social, emotional and physical skills woven into a multitude of play activities. The food provided is also nutritious and varied which we love and our daughter certainly does too. We also really appreciate the support we get from the staff as a family. We feel very lucky to have got a space at Acton Park.

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024

Date: November 2013

  • August 2024Good
  • January 2024Requires improvement
  • February 2018Good
  • November 2013Good

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