Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton Park

Acton Park Children Centre, East Acton Lane, Acton Park, London W3 7LJ
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Acton Park nursery is based within Acton Park’s Children Centre. It is one of the group's smaller nurseries offering places for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The small size enables the team to provide truly personal care in a cosy and homely environment. The children centre's location gives families access to a range of services, support and a monthly activity programme. They also have great links to all local feeder schools supporting children with transition.

A fantastic feature of the nursery is its location in the middle of the park, providing exciting outdoor learning right on the doorstep. The children take full advantage of this wonderful resource during nature walks and planned park activities which include regular Forest School sessions for Pre-schoolers. In addition, the nursery garden is full of exciting and engaging opportunities with large sandpits, dens and a vegetable garden.

Children also enjoy weekly French lessons, musical movement sessions and local outings which broaden the children’s view on the world.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Lisa Hennessy (Nursery Manager)

Admission Information

  • None

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 6

Total Places for Children

  • 31

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Christmas & 5 training days per year

Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton Park Reviews (72)

9.9

Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton Park has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.903) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton Park has 72 reviews.

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Review from Annick S (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is a wonderful community of dedicated practitioners who put the interests of the children at the heart of everything they do. It's a small nursery where everyone knows every child and although activities are tailored to different age groups there is also some interaction between the groups
which allows older and younger children to learn from each other and play together. The nursery has a wonderful garden area bordering on to Acton Park, and children are outside every day (weather permitting). The activities include lots of opportunities for messy or water play, which is wonderful for the children's sensory development and means I don't have to get my house messy as much! The staff are open, accommodating and non-judgemental to parents' choices, e.g. for extended breastfeeding or dietary choices.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton ParkThank you for your lovely review! It is great to hear you have had a good experience!
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Review from Ioana V (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Just wanted to say a big thank you to all for making (our child) have a lovely time at nursery. She has had lots of fun and her confidence has come on so much. Thank you so much for all your hard work and for being such lovely, caring preschool teachers to (our child) over the last months.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton ParkThank you for your lovely review. It is great to hear that your child has had a lovely time at nursery!
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Review from T S (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Someone told me that when we found the right nursery we would just ‘know’ and that is so true. From meeting the team, we knew our child would be well cared for. There are so many different personalities and that’s why we love it; this inclusive nursery is exactly what we want for our child. Kindness
and care are prioritised. We get daily updates about what our child has been up to at the end of each day. Any feedback is well received and we work together, we joke that they are the third parent but it’s true! Our child is really happy at this nursery and really enjoys her day, she loves the staff very much. We would not want her anywhere else. Babes are happy and loved. We trust them to provide great care and this has been demonstrated time and time again to us.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton ParkThank you for your lovely review! We are so happy to hear you have had a great experience and we really appreciate the time you have taken to write this review.
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Review from Linda B (Grandmother of Child) published on 13 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
There’s such a fantastic atmosphere at the nursery. The staff are all amazing, and the children seem so happy - especially my granddaughter - she loves it. The children are learning important social skills, as well as enjoying a wonderful range of learning activities. When the time comes, I think they’re
all going to be very well-equipped to move on to full-time school.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton ParkThank you for taking the time to write a lovely review! It is great to hear you have had a good experience!
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Review from Alex B (Father of Child) published on 15 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Hungry Caterpillar Acton Park is a home-from-home for our little girl. The manager and the entire team are nothing short of incredible - not only are they are so caring, our daughter learns so much with them. She has really developed her language and creativity as well as learning practical skills like
putting on clothes unaided (which we hadn’t started to teach her at home yet!). Our daughter goes into nursery with a smile and leaves with a smile, and that’s down to the amazing team.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton ParkThank you for your kind words! It is great to hear your daughter is learning so much whilst attending our nursery!
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Review from Joseph D (Father of Child) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy has been attending Hungry Caterpillar, Acton Park, for almost two years and the impact on his development and social skills has been fantastic! The welcoming and caring staff team have always made us feel well supported; we've always felt we're working with them on everything. I'd highly
recommend it.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton ParkThank you for your lovely review! We are glad you have seen a difference in your child's development and social skills!
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Review from Muamer V (Father of Child) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Perfect stuff for my 4 children, I have sent them to the same school. I’m happy with everything you have done. I’m very pleased, I know if I send them to another school, my kids are gonna be good thank you.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton ParkThank you for your kind words. This will be passed on to the team at Acton Park.
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Review from E F (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son recently started at the nursery for the first time. The staff really helped both of us with the process, they are so friendly, approachable and loving and after a few days, he settled in perfectly. He loves going to nursery and enjoys it so much which made going back to work after maternity leave
for me so much easier. They always go above and beyond and I am so pleased I chose Hungry Caterpillars!
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton ParkThank you for your lovely review! We are happy to hear you feel like you made the right choice choosing Hungry Caterpillars and it is amazing to hear your child loves going to nursery!
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Review from Aleksandra B (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery, great place to learn, explore and have fun. The staff are fantastic, kind, always friendly, and hardworking. I feel very good and happy to leave my son in good hands. Thank you Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton Park. Would thoroughly recommend it.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton ParkThank you for your kind words! This will be passed on to the team at Acton Park!
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Review from Aisha A (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Love this nursery. I was feeling guilty at the beginning when I was taking my son to nursery, but after that everything went smoothly. The staff communication was amazing and I had nothing to worry about.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton ParkThank you for your review! This will be passed on to the team at Acton Park!
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Review from E V (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton Park has been an excellent fit for my daughter. The staff are fantastic - kind, thorough and attentive. There is a genuine feeling of care and a great energy from staff whenever you drop off/pick up. The menu is varied, healthy and caters for all needs. My
daughter has settled in well and loves attending.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton ParkThank you for your lovely review! We are glad Acton Park is an excellent fit for your daughter!
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Review from Kirsty S (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attends this nursery. Incredibly supportive, attentive, and hardworking staff and she just loves it there! Always nutritious and well thought out meals and snacks, plus total nursery environment is nurturing and homely - Very comfortable leaving her there and knowing she is in safe hands.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton ParkThank you for your kind words. We are happy to hear your daughter loves it at nursery!
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Review from Maryte B (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff is amazing, caring and welcomes my baby with a smile. I love that they are patient and answer all my questions/concerns. The environment is baby friendly and it is always buzzing with great energy.
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Review from P G (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a fun and loving team! My son loves going to nursery to see all of his friends and has the best time when he is there!
He has grown in confidence since he has started.
He loves playing outside and having such a lovely spacious garden is such a winner.
Thank you Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery
- Acton Park!
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton ParkThank you for your kind words! We are so happy to hear your child has the best time at nursery and enjoys seeing all his friends!
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Review from Lily H (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started nursery in January and I couldn’t have had a better experience with a nursery. The places I visited before were unwelcoming and staff didn’t seem close with the children. My experience at Hungry Caterpillars Acton Park couldn’t have been any different. Every single staff member has
a genuine care and interest in my daughter, making her feel welcome and happy from the first day she attended. She took a liking to them straight away. They were able to bypass any potential worries I might’ve had like potentially not napping, not eating properly etc. She slept her normal nap time comfortably from the first day and enjoys all of the food. The environment is always clean and organised which is great given the worries since Covid. My daughter is fifteen months and can’t stop talking about her friends and going to nursery. I honestly couldn’t say enough good things about this nursery I am so happy that my daughter attends. 10/10
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton ParkThank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We are happy to hear that you are happy your daughter attends and your daughter enjoys going to nursery! Thank you for choosing Hungry Caterpillars!
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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is such a warm and welcoming place to drop our little girl into every morning. She's growing up so fast and it's great to know she is being nurtured and educated so well by the staff. And so well fed. I have a feeling she has made some friends for life already too. As another reviewer has
said, it would be great to access the wonderful park on the doorstep with 'forest school' activities at some point in the future, which I understand might be happening once staffing provision/training is settled and in place. Overall would thoroughly recommend it.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton ParkThank you for taking time to share your thoughts. Your comments have been taken on board and will be passed on to the team at Acton Park!
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Review from G G (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been loving her time at the nursery. All the staff have been lovely. The manager has been very flexible and supportive with the all the changes in the days we need to take our daughter to the nursery.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton ParkThank you for your lovely review! We are glad that your daughter is loving her time at nursery!
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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All of the team at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton Park go above and beyond to make your little person feel welcome and happy every day. Our little girl comes home singing new songs each week and they develop vocabulary in such an amazing way that she is making leaps and bounds with her speech.
The food served is diverse and delicious and she enjoys her meals. The team give great advice, take on board your child’s areas for development and they just make your family feel so special. We love it there.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton ParkThank you so much for your lovely review. This will be passed on to the team at Acton Park!
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Review from Fred K (Father of Child) published on 9 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been really happy with the nursery. Our child comes home knowing more and more things and continues to surprise us. The other day she named all the numbers on the buildings on the way home! Also our child absolutely loves going here. It's what gets her out of bed in the mornings! (Weekends are
tricky)
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton ParkThank you for your lovely review Fred. We are glad your daughter loves coming to nursery!
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Review from M O (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
A really homely nursery where our son is loved and cared for. Staff are genuine and take an interest and there is a lovely atmosphere in the nursery despite a lot of staff changes over the past 12 months. Daily food options are terrific, variable and nutritious. Would be great if the kids could access
Acton Park but we are very happy with the nursery.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.903)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.903) out of 10 for Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton Park is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.953 for Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton Park is calculated as follows: ( (205 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 215 Ratings = 4.953
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.95 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton Park is based on 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.95
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 31 number of registered child places is 6.2, which has been reached with 18 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Job Title: Nursery Manager

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