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my son has learnt so many skills being there! He loves the food also!Veronica M(Mother of Child)

An amazing day nursery! Fantastic and friendly staff and manager. Secure and safe environment.Sasha P(Mother of Child)


my son has learnt so many skills being there! He loves the food also!Veronica M(Mother of Child)

An amazing day nursery! Fantastic and friendly staff and manager. Secure and safe environment.Sasha P(Mother of Child)


Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery – Hanwell is based at Hanwell Children's Centre, Laurel Gardens, W7, providing a free-flow learning environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
The nursery has a well-equipped garden and staff actively encourage outdoor learning at every opportunity, including regular Forest School sessions for preschoolers.
Children also enjoy weekly French lessons, music and movement sessions, and regular community outings to broaden their understanding of the...
Funding & Fees
Fees vary depending on the child's age, hours and days required. Contact the nursery team directly for a personalised quote.
Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries accepts funded 15-hour and 30-hour entitlements for eligible 2, 3 and 4 year olds.
To find out more or check availability, phone or email the team.
Contact Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Hanwell to get a personalised quote:
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sahra Abdi (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 14
Total Places for Children
- 50
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 4 years 11 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening 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
- Bank Holidays, Christmas & 5 Training Days Per Year
Parking
- Roadside Parking
Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Hanwell Reviews (66)
Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Hanwell has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.701) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Hanwell has 66 reviews.
all nursery staff are very helpful and kind when ever I need help they are always there if I have problem with something or need they are there since my son started he he progress a lot thanks to hard working staff
Thank you for your kind words. We're so pleased to hear your son has made great progress since joining us. Our team is always here to support families and provide the best care possible.
It really helps that included is breakfast, lunch, snacks, nappies and creams.
Highly recommended!
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased to hear your child starts each day happily with us. Our team works hard to provide a caring, structured environment with engaging activities. We're glad you value the included essentials too. Your recommendation means a lot, and we truly appreciate your support.
The attention to care and development my child gets at Hanwell Hungry Caterpillars is outstanding. Not only that but the time and space Sahra and the team provide to me and my husband to ensure that our requests for our child is always welcomed. Sending your child to nursery is a big step for 1st time parents, it is even a bigger step if you child has special needs. The most important thing for us is the people taking care of your child and at Hanwell we truly feel our child is getting the best care. It is safe to say that the team here have taken extra special care to ensure our child is included, happy and gone to great lengths to support us with her development and extra support needed. All of this while making it a fun and lovely place. I genuinely look forward to dropping her in every morning as I know she loves it so much! Thank you Sahra, Mehan, Sagal, Amy and all the team! From two very happy parents
Thank you for your wonderful and heartfelt feedback. We're delighted your child feels happy, supported, and included with us. Our team is passionate about providing personalised care and working closely with families. It means so much to hear your experience as first-time parents has been positive. We truly appreciate your trust and kind word
The team were very flexible when he first started as we tried to work out the best sleep and feed schedule for him in his new environment, and were happy to try out different options and change up his routine until we found something that worked best for him.
Now that he's fully settled in, he seems to be thriving - always smiles on drop off and is really happy when we pick him up.
We always enjoy getting the updates on the app about him and about the Baby Room, and having the daily updates around his food, sleep and nappies is reassuring too.
We're definitely happy that we made the decision to enroll him at HC Hanwell, and think he is too!
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We're delighted your son has settled so well and is thriving with us. It's lovely to hear how much he enjoys his time, especially with his key worker. We're glad our flexibility and updates have been reassuring-your trust means so much to our whole team at Hanwell.
My complete experience with Hungry Caterpillars Hanwell has been faultless. The facilities and resources also continue to impress me and the staff are exceptional and truly embody the attributes of a caring and dedicated nursery workforce. Our son has thrived since attending and we are always welcomed with a happy smile at pick-up time.
Thank you for such positive feedback. We're delighted to hear your experience at Hungry Caterpillars Hanwell has been so strong. It's great to know your son is thriving and that you feel welcomed each day. We're proud of our team and facilities and truly appreciate your support.
Staff is friendly and helpful .
The nursery provides a good standard of food and nutrition for the children. Meals are well balanced and include a variety of fresh foods
The staff are kind and attentive creating a safe environment for the children to feel comfortable and valued
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We're delighted to hear that you value our clean facilities, outdoor space and nutritious meals. It's especially rewarding to know your child's learning has progressed so well. Our team takes pride in creating a safe, supportive environment for every child and their individual growth.
My son has been attending Caterpillars Hanwell since September 2025 and he's thoroughly enjoying himself. The staff are incredibly professional and my son has developed a lot since starting nursery.
However, I'm holding back on giving five stars because the nursery's update is quite limited. They usually upload pictures once a week but sometimes there aren't any picture of my son at all. This makes it difficult for parents like me to know what our children are up to. More consistent and frequent updates would give parents greater reassurance about their children's experiences.
Thank you for your review. We're so pleased to hear your son is enjoying nursery and progressing well and that you've found our team professional. We also appreciate your feedback regarding app updates and photos. We'll share this with the team to improve consistency and communication.
Our first son went to the nursery some years ago and it was an easy choise to stick with the same nursery for the younger one too. It is good to see how happily he always goes there. We also get regular updates and photos through an app, keeping us up to date what has been happening at the nursery.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted you chose to return to us for your younger son, and it's wonderful to hear how happily he comes to nursery each day. We're also glad you enjoy the regular app updates and photos. Thank you for your continued support!
My daughter started at Hungry Caterpillars when she was 11 months old and will stay there until she starts school in September. The staff at the nursery provide a home from home environment. I can drop my daughter and go to work with no worries. I highly recommend this nursery. My daughter can write her name, is articulate and confident. The nursery staff have worked well with me to support my daughter and I am so happy we found this nursery.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear how much your daughter has thrived at Hungry Caterpillars. Creating a home-from-home environment is our priority and it's fantastic to know you feel confident leaving her in our care. We truly appreciate your recommendation and kind words about our team!
We are so happy with Hungry Caterpillars Hanwell! We moved to the area and had to find a new nursery which was daunting as he was so settled at his previous setting, but the team really made an effort to get to know him, settle him in, and now I am so reassured when I see him excited to go in the morning, and happily playing on pick up. The team seem to genuinely care about the children, they do lots of fun activities, leaning in to what the children enjoy and take interest in.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear that your little one has settled in so well at Hungry Caterpillars Hanwell. Our team truly cares about creating a nurturing and fun environment and it's fantastic to know he's happy and excited each day. We appreciate your support!
Thanks our nursery. All the best wishes and bright future.
Thank you for your kind words! Were delighted to hear that both of your children have had such a positive experience with us. Your support means a lot, and were committed to providing the best care and environment for all our families.
We had to move our daughter to a new nursery at very short notice and we are so pleased we chose Hungry Caterpillar Hanwell. The team could not have been more kind and supportive through what was a very stressful time and did so much to help our daughter settle in. She absolutely loves it there and has formed such a good bond with the lovely staff in a really short time. We have been really impressed with the dedication of everyone there, the setting itself and how far our daughter has come in just a couple of months.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! Were so glad we could support your family during the transition and help your daughter settle in smoothly. Its heart warming to hear how much she loves nursery and has bonded with our team. We truly appreciate your kind words
Couldn't love the staff more! They are all professional and most importantly they genuinely care about the happiness and safety of the children. Through the activities they plan, the food they serve and the cuddles they give. My daughter loves to now walk through the door every morning met with a smile and cuddles.
Thank you for your heart warming review! It's wonderful to hear how much your daughter enjoys her time with us. Our team is truly dedicated to creating a caring, safe, and happy environment for every child. We appreciate your kind words and love being part of your little one's journey!
I can't recommend Hungry Caterpillar Nursery in Hanwell highly enough! From the moment my daughter started, she has absolutely loved it. The staff are incredible-so warm, caring, and genuinely passionate about what they do. They create such a nurturing and engaging environment, and it's clear how much effort they put into making each child feel happy, safe, and encouraged to learn. My daughter has grown in confidence since joining, and it's been great to see her develop new skills and make friends. The activities are thought out, and I love how they encourage creativity, independence, and a love for learning. The communication from the team is excellent-I always feel well-informed and reassured that she's in the best hands. Thank you to the wonderful staff for everything they do. It's such a joy to see my daughter so happy every day-she genuinely looks forward to going in! If you're looking for a nursery where your child will be cared for, supported, and inspired, this is the place
Thank you for your amazing review! Were so happy to hear how much your daughter loves her time at our Hanwell nursery. Our team is truly passionate about creating a nurturing and engaging environment, and its wonderful to know its making a difference. We appreciate your kind words and support!
My son has been happier here than he has ever been at previous nurseries. Staff communication has been fantastic. Parental engagement is also strong. The app makes keeping in touch with his day much easier.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! Were so happy to hear your son is thriving with us and enjoying his time more than ever. Were glad you find the staff communication and parental engagement valuable, and that the app makes staying connected easier. We truly appreciate your support!
Our daughter is very happy at Hungry Caterpillar Hanwell. She has been there for about a year now in the preschool room. Lots of lovely staff who seem to really care. Soon after we joined there was some staff turnover which unsettled things, but they dealt with it well and it now seems to be going really well. They are flexible with extra sessions and supportive of parents. Vegetarian food not as good as previous nursery but not terrible.
Thank you for your kind words! It is lovely to hear that your daughter is happy at nursery!
Since day 1, she has been cared for in the best possible way and you have helped make her the caring and loving girl you see today. Will be sad in September when she goes to school but she will go off knowing the love and support you all have given her.
Thank you all.
Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review! We really appreciate it.
I feel like it’s just not there, like today I walked in and just felt really awkward.
I also want to mention that I never see my son in the pictures uploaded. It’s like it’s been a whole month.
I am sure every parent would love to see their kid's pictures and what they are doing in nursery. Obviously not meaning every second but the weekly pictures, if they could cover all the children I think I would appreciate that.
Sometimes when I am asking a query I also feel rushed, I understand they have their hands full. I get told to check the app all the time. I am aware but to a certain extent, just say they had this but I don’t know how much intake he’s had please do check.
I don't normally want to know if he ate the full. I just want to know what he had.
I hope these things can be worked on. Surely not too much of an ask.
Thank you so much for taking the time to give feedback regarding your experience at the nursery. To ensure your experience is positive going forward, the nursery manager will be in contact to arrange a meeting with you. This will assist us in reviewing what we currently do and if necessary make improvements.
100% would recommend it, in fact,... I already did!
Thank you for your kind words. It is great to hear that your son loves going to nursery and you have had a great experience!
My daughter has attended the Hanwell Nursery for approx 18 months, and I couldn’t be happier with my choice. The staff are all friendly and amazing, both of her key persons have been/are fantastic, and all the staff in the baby toddler room are too. They are always happy to discuss her progress and her day and have provided great support and feedback during her time there; they were particularly great with her toilet training, always encouraging and giving me updates. My daughter is always happy when I collect her, the children are always participating in stimulating activities, and my daughter loves telling me about her day. The nursery has encouraged my daughter to be independent and confident, teaching her day-to-day tasks and has helped improve her social skills. She is currently transitioning to the preschool class, and again, the staff have been great, keeping me informed on her progress and ensuring she feels encouraged and safe going into a new class.
Thank you for your lovely review! It is great to hear you have had a good experience!
Child Vacancies
1 Child Vacancy
Posted: 11 June 2026Limited spaces available. Contact the nursery to find out more or arrange a visit.
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- Organiser: Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - HanwellDate: 25 June 2026
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- Recipient: Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries LtdDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
- Recipient: Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries LtdDate: Monday 31 Mar 2025
- Recipient: Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries LtdDate: Thursday 28 Mar 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Hanwell
What is the Age Range of Children that Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Hanwell accepts?
Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Hanwell accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 4 years 11 months.
What Days & Hours is Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Hanwell Open?
Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Hanwell is open: 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.
How many Children does Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Hanwell have capacity for?
Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Hanwell has capacity for a total of 50 Children.
How far is Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Hanwell to the centre of London?
8.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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