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

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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 Faran K (Father of Child) published on 27 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very safe environment for our children who have been coming here for many years. We trust them with our children's safety and know they are well taken care of as they always leave and arrive with a smile.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton ParkThank you for your lovely review. This will be passed on to the team at Acton Park!
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Review from D K (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The team at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton Park are the reason I chose to send my son there. Their care and attention, allowing him to feel safe and secure to explore has allowed his confidence to blossom. I'm grateful that the team are like a second family to him, and what more can we ask for
since, as we know, it takes a village to raise a child. I'd highly recommend the nursery. Thanks so much.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton ParkThank for your lovely review. This will be passed onto the team at Acton Park!
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Review from A F (Father of Child) published on 24 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has settled in extremely well. The staff are always very friendly and approachable and my partner and I are extremely happy with the choice of nursery. At pickup, I'm given a full list of what was done during the day and staff are very knowledgeable.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton ParkThank for your lovely review. This will be passed onto the team at Acton Park!
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Review from Kelli E (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Acton Park nursery is a lovely, intimate nursery. My daughter loves attending everyday, and enjoys all the different activities she is able to do. She especially loves the spacious garden area to run and play. The staff members are all caring and work hard to make the nursery a welcoming, exciting learning
space for all children.
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Review from Mariam V (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton Park have been a part of our family for three years now. The manager of the nursery who is the jolliest happy lady who you cannot help but smile and laugh with. She fills my children with giggles and love and takes her job very seriously. The duty manager who makes
sure every child has the best care whilst they're at nursery. She makes them warm with her cuddles. The room leader who runs the whole nursery and teaches the children the best of manners makes sure that they are all included in activities changes everything up to keep their little minds occupied. One staff member is someone who updates you about your childs day. Another is a valued person who plays a big part in calming children after drop off. Everyone at this nursery is special but these people have been there from the beginning of my children's journeys and have always gone above and beyond. You guys have made our family proud and more importantly played a big part in our children's journey of life. Thank you.
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Review from Sinead P (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son recently started at the nursery and has learnt so much in such a small space of time. The children do different activities everyday and staff really get involved in playing games with them! They are so patient and have been really good settling him in.
He also eats really well at nursery and
has tried lots of new things. Also the big outdoor space is a massive plus!
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Review from A K (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot fault the team at Hungry Caterpillars, Acton Park. Our little boy has a wonderful time with them. They are so engaged and caring with all of their children. We are so happy to have found such a great nursery in Acton Park.
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Review from Cassey S (Mother of Child) published on 12 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton Park is an amazing nursery. The location is perfect, inside a big park. There is a huge outdoor area that is utilised often. The food is varied and delicious. They keep parents very up to date one everything. Staff are all amazing, attentive and friendly. One staff
member, in particular, is the absolute best member of staff there. She is always organised, takes charge, and cares so much about the children. Would absolutely recommend this nursery.
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Review from G L (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son likes the nursery so much. He is always looking forward to going there and has a lot of fun. They have different activities, and from time to time, he brought his artwork back home. The teachers are caring and nice. I also like that they let us bring one book home each week. I would recommend
Hungry Caterpillar.
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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son is very happy at Hungry Caterpillars and we feel so pleased to have chosen this as his nursery. It took him a little while to settle in, but we were guided every step of the way and felt very supported and reassured throughout. Our favourite thing about Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton
Park is the family atmosphere - it's quite small and really does feel like a home-from-home, the staff are warm and funny and clearly love the babies and children in their care. Our baby adores them like his own family and gets all the cuddles he needs! We also like the spacious outdoor area and that they spend plenty of time in the fresh air, whatever the weather. The meals are freshly prepared on-site and interesting, diverse and nutritious. Would love to see more photos posted on the app.
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Review from Israa Q (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child had absolutely no problem warming up to all the teachers including the chef. I highly recommend this nursery to anyone who is looking for a safe and reliable place to leave their kids. Absolutely amazing.
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Review from Simona M (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been with the wonderful team of Hungry Caterpillar in Acton Park until mid September, when she left to go to primary school.
She's been there since she was 2 years and 8 months old, and I have to be honest, it has been an amazing experience. The staff has been always helpful, present,
caring, sweet and joyful, we are not British and our families are abroad, and my daughter has found a safe place where she received love and attention, a place which could replace our families living so far.
She has great memories and favourite people, but we'll always be thankful to the current staff and all the others.
Amazing place.
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Review from H J (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child loves the nursery, she has flourished so much in the short time she has been there. The staff are wonderful and caring, she has learnt so much in the short time she has been there. We are glad we chose Hungary Caterpillar.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton ParkThank you for your lovely words. We are glad your child loves the nursery.
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Review from E K (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two daughters have attended this nursery and I cannot describe how amazing the staff is the care they give the kids is unmatched.
Shout out to on member of staff who has been there for a very long time and is always full of energy and always dedicated to the kids.
Thank you.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton ParkThank you for your kind words. We really appreciate you taking time to write this review
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Review from Y C (Father of Child) published on 27 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Lovely environment with patient teachers/educators, my son got adapted to the new environment so easily and quickly thanks to their professional helps!
Highly recommend to every family who is looking for a wonderful nursery.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton ParkThank you so much for your lovely review! We will pass this on to the staff at the nursery.
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Review from Sophy M (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Hungry Caterpillars Day Nursery - Acton Park is such a wonderful nursery. Our daughter has been attending for about 2 years and we couldn't be happier. The staff are fantastic and as parents you get to know them so well and they have lovely relationships with the children. Staff members always take
the time to tell you personally how your child's day has gone and what they have been up to. The nursery itself is a lovely setting with different areas to explore and an adventure garden fully equipped with an obstacle course and mud kitchen. There is always something creative going on and all holidays and festivals are celebrated which gives the children amazing rounded knowledge at an early age. Thank you Hungry Caterpillars Acton Park!
Reply from Olivia Foley, Director at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton ParkThank you so much for taking time to review and give feedback on the nursery. The manager and team really appreciate it.
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Review from Leah C (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with the Hungry Caterpillar Nursery at Acton Park. My son has been going for nearly two years and he is always happy to go in. The staff are caring and make the days fun and enjoyable. It will be a shame when he has to leave to go to big school.
Reply from Olivia Foley, Director at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton ParkThank you so so much for taking time to review the nursery. The manager and team really appreciate your feedback.
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Review from Jason A (Father of Child) published on 8 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are very professional and nice. They update the app constantly so is easy to monitor our child's development. My son looks happy every day he goes there and he adapts fast, regardless that he only goes in half of the time. I'm very happy to have him at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton
Park. Well done everyone.
Reply from Olivia Foley, Director at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton ParkThank you for taking the time to review our Acton Park nursery, we really appreciate it.
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Review from Leonie R (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter moved to Acton Park after her previous nursery closed. Acton Park is a very friendly and very professional nursery. They make me feel at ease with leaving my daughter in their care. They keep me informed and communicate with me.
Reply from Olivia Foley, Director at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton ParkThank you for taking the time to leave us a great review. We are happy that we can make you feel so at ease while your daughter is in our care.
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Review from Irene D (Mother of Child) published on 14 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I like the location of the nursery within the park and their outdoor garden; it has a nice room indoor and a home feeling. The staff is all lovely and caring, and I can tell they’re looking after my little girl in a loving way. My child loves going there and always talks about the staff and nursery
when she’s at home. I’m really happy and grateful that I’ve found this nursery and I know that my little girl is in good hands while I’m at work.
Reply from Olivia Foley, Director at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Acton ParkSuch lovely words. Thank you for leaving us a really nice review.
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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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