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The Caterpillar Club # The Caterpillar Club Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Mar 2025) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · c/o Ferndown First School, Mountbatten Drive, FERNDOWN, BH22 9FB · Dorset Number of places 22 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2025 Local authority Dorset About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Caterpillar Club is a pre-school located in Ferndown, situated within the grounds of Ferndown First School. Catering to children aged two years until they transition to reception class, the club strives to create a joyful, secure, and stimulating atmosphere where young learners can engage in play-based learning. As a registered charity, all proceeds are reinvested into the club to enhance its offerings. The pre-school operates during term time from Monday to Friday, between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm. They follow the Early Years Foundation Stage framework to deliver an engaging and enjoyable curriculum. The club emphasises a partnership with parents, recognising their crucial role as primary educators, and encourages their involvement in their child's development. The Caterpillar Club is also a member of the Pre-school Learning Alliance, an organisation dedicated to supporting pre-schools in early childhood care. Our ethos The Caterpillar Club focuses on 'play-based learning' in a 'joyful, secure, and stimulating atmosphere'. They follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and emphasise a strong partnership with parents, viewing them as crucial partners in their child’s development. What it's like Children thrive in this highly inclusive and nurturing setting, eager to start their day and engage in a wide variety of activities. Staff are attentive and welcoming, creating a language-rich environment that supports children in acquiring and using language, making them excellent communicators. Children show respect, play cooperatively, and confidently ask for support, demonstrating excellent behaviour and strong emotional well-being. Charity-run Play-based learning EYFS curriculum Located within school grounds ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged at an hourly rate or per session, with options for mornings, afternoons, and full days. Registration fees apply only to fee-paying children under three years old. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Fees must be paid for holidays and sickness absences. - Registration fee applies to fee-paying children under 3 years old. - No registration fee is charged for grant funded children. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 8.30am – 3.30pm (term time only) Session types Morning session, Morning session and lunch, Lunch and afternoon session, Afternoon session, All day Age range 2 years to reception class Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Caterpillar Club Inspection date Mar 2025 Inspection no. 10388594 Lead inspector Chris Langdon-Casey Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50275526)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144322) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-caterpillar-club-bh22-9fb-144322) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Caterpillar Club Last inspected 26 March 2025 · Chris Langdon-Casey Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children thrive in this highly inclusive and nurturing setting, eager to start their day and engage in a wide variety of activities. Staff are attentive and welcoming, creating a language-rich environment that supports children in acquiring and using language, making them excellent communicators. Children show respect, play cooperatively, and confidently ask for support, demonstrating excellent behaviour and strong emotional well-being. Inspector highlights - The curriculum intent is extremely clear and carefully planned to support children to make the best possible progress. - The setting provides staff with highly reflective supervision sessions and coaching, leading to consistently high-quality practice. - The setting has high expectations of children, and children behave exceptionally well, demonstrating empathy and kindness. - Parents speak very highly of the setting, praising staff who go 'above and beyond' and highlight robust communication. - Children access the newly refurbished sensory area outdoors, experimenting with resources to develop creativity, resilience, and perseverance. Inspection #10388594 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50275526) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak very highly of the setting. > They praise the staff, who go 'above and beyond' to care for and educate their children. > Parents particularly highlight the robustness of communication and feel well informed regarding their children's learning and development and how this can be supported at home. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The language-rich environment created by staff supports all children to acquire and use language, and they are excellent communicators. For example, staff use visual prompts consistently to help children who find verbal communication more difficult. Assessment processes are robust and any gaps in children Outdoor space Children access the newly refurbished sensory area outdoors, experimenting with a range of resources and materials to develop their creativity. Staff encourage children to test their ideas and problem solve independently and with their peers, for example, using a 'mixing truck' to make 'cement' to build a house, adding sand and water. ## Parent Reviews of The Caterpillar Club 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJqgS8lj-r-Z6ck2kw7Ie7qVwrmwpabWHJS1y59i_WB2AZ4R4k=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Andrii Shchutskyi 5 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21sVkxWWjBXVUZQYWkxZlNsUnZjSE5GYUhCUmMyYxAB!2m1!1s0x4873a2e9289077cb:0xd3af1ea36907154a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIuPyMS6uGKaJiL9iPFhkX-fPXovwCX0nOBnQeEZ8M0-5nH8A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Charlene Bond a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURBNmVlOUpBEAE!2m1!1s0x4873a2e9289077cb:0xd3af1ea36907154a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUqOHYYtKgYVgwBw7yez6mmzp4XTfDgAxiH6NwD4yCvi_HX5fq0=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kyerien Dyer 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNzcXVUaGN3EAE!2m1!1s0x4873a2e9289077cb:0xd3af1ea36907154a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLYkvWov4UKrMcvKEhtC8PFeKcDBYEZPK9SKQ7qrtNGUvkJoQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Poppy Norman 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMwdnRudXhBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4873a2e9289077cb:0xd3af1ea36907154a) Reviews from Google for The Caterpillar Club. 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