Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Hanwell

Hanwell Children's Centre, 25a Laurel Gardens, Hanwell, London W7 3JG
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9.8 58 Reviews
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Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Hanwell provides an engaging learning environment where children can enjoy free-flow play.

The nursery has a garden area and staff encourage children to participate in outdoor learning at every opportunity, while the nursery also runs regular Forest School sessions for pre-school age children.

Children can enjoy weekly French lessons and music and movement session, as well as regular outings in the community to help widen their understanding of the outside world.

The staff at the nursery work in partnership with parents and run a parent forum where families can share comments and make suggestions and feel part of the nursery.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Rohini Takhar (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 14

Total Places for Children

  • 50

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Funding & Fees

  • Request a brochure to see all important information including fees!
    This will be stated more clearly in our prospectus

  • Request a brochure to see all important information including fees!
    This will be stated more clearly in our prospectus

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

  • Bank Holidays, Christmas & 5 Training Days Per Year

Parking

  • Roadside Parking

Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Hanwell Reviews (58)

9.8

Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Hanwell has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.753) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Hanwell has 58 reviews.

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Review from Pilar J (Mother of Child) published on 8 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very helpful and caring professionals, always willing to provide useful tips and advice when needed. They are very inclusive and have great activities for parents as well as children, such as Mother's and Father's Day and Easter egg hunts. Very good facilities and outdoor space for the children to use.
Reply from Olivia Foley, Director at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Hanwell
Thank you for leaving us a review about our Hanwell team - we really appreciate it.
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Review from Nabil (Father of Child) published on 16 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent Nursery and my daughter likes her nursery and enjoys it there.
The staff and the manager doing well with perfect service and support for my daughter.
I would like to say thank you for everyone in Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Hanwell branch.
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Review from Natalie G (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn’t be more pleased with Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Hanwell and couldn’t recommend it more to anyone looking for a nursery in the area. Our son has been attending the nursery for 6 months now and seems to really enjoy his time there. The staff are super friendly and have a great rapport
with the children. The communication with parents is fantastic and staff always take the time to provide some feedback at the end of the day. Our son seems really happy at Hungry Caterpillar and we feel very lucky to have found such a wonderful nursery.
Reply from Olivia Foley, Director at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Hanwell
Thank you for leaving us such a lovely review. We are so glad your son has settled into the nursery life and have created those great relationships with the staff.
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Review from Jasmine H (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend this nursery enough. It is probably the best one if not one of the best in Hanwell. The staff are brilliant, like an extended family. The level of care is superb and facilities for the children excellent. They have a lot of indoor space, outdoor gardens are lovely and activities plus
year-round events for the children. The meals are great and you are kept up to date with your child’s progress during the day through the online portal. Both of my children gained confidence and social skills here and absolutely loved it. Highly recommended!
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Review from Nura L (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It’s the best nursery and the manager is so nice and helpful. All the staff are nice and my son learns quickly because they are very good.
The manager is nice and a good person - helpful and understanding.
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Review from Yvette M (Mother of Child) published on 14 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love the nursery. The staff are so friendly and helpful. My kids love the nursery. They keep me informed of what's going on with my kids like what activities they have been doing and what they have eaten. I couldn't ask for a better nursery.
Reply from Olivia Foley, Director at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Hanwell
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review.
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Review from Nehal A (Mother of Child) published on 14 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would like to recommend Hungry Caterpillar nursery, especially Hanwell branch to everyone.
Really, they are excellent and professional, giving my daughter all support and care. My daughter, she likes her nursery and enjoying it there.
Thank you, to the manager and all your staff.
Reply from Olivia Foley, Director at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Hanwell
Thank you for taking time to leave the nursery and the staff such a lovely review.
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Review from Nicola D (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child absolutely loves Hungry Caterpillars Hanwell, and so do we. The staff are great, approachable and very friendly, be it just for a chat or discussing details of our child's development. Our child has built great bonds with both the staff and other children within the nursery and loves taking
part in all the activities that they put on and exploring the large garden.
Pre-Covid the nursery put on several events throughout the year for parents to come along and get involved with their kids for an afternoon and we are looking forward to these returning once Covid restrictions ease. I also have to say the nursery's response to the initial lockdown and the level of communication we had around what was happening, and the opportunity to feedback on was fantastic.
This really is a great nursery with fantastic hardworking staff.
Reply from Olivia Foley, Director at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Hanwell
Thank you for taking the time to review the nursery. We really appreciate the kind words.
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Review from Deqa (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So happy with this nursery and the level of childcare they provide. As a very anxious mum, I was worried about sending my son to nursery so young but he loves it there. The staff are so nice and always make time to update me on my son's development and answer my questions.
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Review from Nandini S (Mother of Child) published on 11 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall the nursery is good and a nice environment, supportive and nurturing. The caregivers can be little proactive to children’s needs.
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Review from D S (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has settled so well at Hungry Caterpillar Hanwell and really looks forward to going despite being quite a clingy child. It is such a relief to know that the team make him feel welcome and supported. He loves the outside space and I am encouraged that the children go out to play in the garden
in most weather.
A really caring team.
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Review from Emma H (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good preschool. My child has been going here for a year and I am very happy with the preschool. My child is encouraged to get involved in many activities.
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Review from Ola A (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very friendly staff with good professional attitudes.
Staff always report child's progress on a weekly basis.
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Review from Kiran D (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have been satisfied with sending my son to Hanwell Hungry Caterpillar. He settled extremely quickly with the support of all staffs who are lovely, patient and dedicated to their role. There are always a variety of activities available for the kids. They have good access to toileting facilities adapted
to their needs. The little ones have been enjoying daily freshly cooked meals. The outdoor play area, the sensory garden and variety of plants/ shrubs in the garden are awesome. The kids regularly have the opportunity to access local library, the Bunny Park and other local amenities.
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Review from A N (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery. My children love going there. They have built a great bond with the nursery assistants who are very friendly and professional. The nursery is spacious, bigger than most I have been to, has a lovely outdoor play area. Would recommend as my children have settled in really well.
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Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very good nursery. Very pleased with how well my daughter had settled in. Staff are brilliant, very professional and friendly. Staff keep you informed on the progress of your child. The nursery is very spacious with great facilities and outdoor play area. Great activities are provided for the children
and various toys and play areas where they can role play, dress up and use their imaginations, which in turn enhances learning.
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Review from Katie L (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I really like the nursery and the staff as the nursery itself has a lot to offer for the children, lots for them to do - singing, painting, drawing, sensory play, indoors and outdoors. All the staff are lovely, very friendly and kind and welcoming and you can see all the children really love them and
being here.
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Review from D A (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
For months I have been looking for a good nursery which my son will like and be happy there. I moved recently to Hanwell town and I was worried that I would find a nursery near my home. I found Hungry Caterpillar Hanwell it is a really wonderful nursery. I recommend all mother's in Hanwell to take place
for their children in that nursery. They are very welcoming, the staff are honest and professional. I am really impressed. They give a lot of help and support to my child.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.753)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.753) out of 10 for Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Hanwell is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 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 4.753 for Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Hanwell is calculated as follows: ( (133 Excellents x 5) + (25 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 166 Ratings = 4.753
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Hanwell is based on 13 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 50 number of registered child places is 10, which has been reached with 13 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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Rohini Takhar

Job Title: Manager

Nursery Manager at Hanwell

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