Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Chalfont St Peter

29 High Street, Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross SL9 9QE
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Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries is housed in a lovely character building set in the heart of the village. Previously a public house, The Chalfont Phoenix has been completely renovated from inside to outside and transformed into a fantastic nursery for local families. The nursery caters for around 65 children from babies through to school age and also offers a range of parenting classes for families attending and the wider community.

Hungry Caterpillar’s Chalfont’s on-site chef will be cooking nutritious meals for the children using locally sourced produce. Chalfont will also see the launch of ‘Caterpillar Parent Services’ which will enable busy working parents to use the nursery as a one-stop shop for emergency supplies, dry cleaning and local errands. The aim is to ensure local business’s benefit from the nursery and parent’s lives are made easier.

The nursery will run regular Forest School sessions for the children taking full advantage of their wonderful garden area and local green belt. Children will also have the opportunity to access weekly Yoga sessions, French classes and music sessions.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sarah Hemmins (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 70

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

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Opening Times

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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • There is free parking for one hour in Market Place car park.

Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Chalfont St Peter Reviews (43)

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Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Chalfont St Peter has a Review Score of 10 (9.969) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Chalfont St Peter has 43 reviews.

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Review from Preeti K (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery holds a special place in our hearts, they've looked after both my children who started after their first birthday and left just before starting school. My kids have made some fantastic memories from their time there. The staff are caring, the food is made fresh (which they always ate!),
and they took part in many engaging activities over the years. They always rang to flag any issues so I was always kept up to date. Thank you for looking after both of my children and being their safe space for many years, we will miss the nursery dearly.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Chalfont St Peter
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review. We're delighted to have been part of your children's early years and to know they felt safe, cared for and happy here. Your kind words about our staff,…read more
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Review from I M (Father of Child) published on 26 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn't be happier sending my son to Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Chalfont St Peter. The support from the practitioners is amazing and he has such a lovely time there, already learning new skills which is so nice to see.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Chalfont St Peter
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! Were delighted to hear that youre so happy with our Chalfont St Peter nursery and that your son is thriving. Its great to know he enjoys his time with us and is…read more
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Review from John M (Father of Child) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our children started here in September and they have had a very loving and attentive transition. Our son in particular has received a lot of rewarding focus on the areas of development where he was lagging and we have seen vast improvements here and elsewhere. The staff are always receptive
to queries and the updates on the children's progress is regular and well documented. We are very happy with the setting and hope that both kids remain in their care for the entirety for their nursery journey.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Chalfont St Peter
Thank you for your thoughtful review! Were so pleased to hear that your children have had a smooth and supportive transition with us. Its wonderful to know our teams dedication to their development is…read more
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Review from G L (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery. My son loves going to nursery and thanks to the amazing team at Chalfont St Peter. He has developed tremendously and I'm so excited to see his growth! The staff are so caring and loving and it feels like a home away from home when my son goes to nursery. Can't recommend them enough.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Chalfont St Peter
Thank you for your kind words! Were delighted to hear how much your son enjoys nursery and that you feel its a home away from home. Our team at Chalfont St Peter is dedicated to creating a nurturing…read more
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Review from Elizabeth M (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery with very caring staff. They keep you in the loop with important updates and communication throughout the week is good. They provide many activities for the children throughout the day, as well as a lovely menu! Would recommend.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Chalfont St Peter
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so pleased to hear that you appreciate our caring staff, regular communication and engaging activities. Providing a nurturing environment with a great menu is…read more
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Review from M M (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff at the Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Chalfont St Peter are extremely helpful, caring and supportive. My son absolutely loves going to nursery and regularly talks about all the lovely staff that look after him.
Everyone from the management, teachers and kitchen staff are all so friendly
and welcoming.
I feel very grateful that my son is growing up in such a wonderful place. The nursery is always clean and tidy with lots of fun, educational and varied things going on.
Both my husband and I have been very happy with the service from the start (August 2024).
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Chalfont St Peter
Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that your son loves coming to nursery and that you've had such a positive experience with our team. Providing a caring, supportive, and…read more
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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are all very friendly and professional. The team looking after my son are all very warm and make sure he's learning and looked after properly. His key worker is very invested in his development, happiness and welfare.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Chalfont St Peter
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review! We really appreciate it.
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Review from Amanda N (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was so nervous about my little one going to nursery and me returning back to work! Hungry caterpillars have made this experience so easy for me. The team have great communication via the famly app. If you have any concerns on the day, you can send them direct messages and they'll respond very quickly!
My little one comes home smiling and very happy, which is lovely to see. All the staff are very pleasant and happy to answer any questions. Lastly, the food options provided daily sound very healthy and lots of variety each week. Thank you so much!
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Chalfont St Peter
Thank you for taking the time to write a review! We are pleased to hear that you have had a good experience!
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Review from K G (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a great nursery. The staff are very friendly and genuinely care about the children. The staff really helped to settle our son into the nursery and continues to ensure he was happy. The management of the nursery is brilliant, which means the staff in each room can concentrate fully on the children.
The weekly topics are engaging, and the staff try to ensure the topics spark the children’s interest in new ways.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Chalfont St Peter
Thank you for your lovely review! It is great to hear you have had a good experience!
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Review from Tara E (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had a positive experience with this nursery. All staff members are approachable and caring and have made our child feel at home there. He settled in quickly, and daily communication and updates from the nursery are great. Would recommend.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Chalfont St Peter
Thank you for your lovely review! It is great to hear you have had a good experience!
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Review from R A (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is really clean. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Personally, I like the place. Because of big and clean outside play area. Lots of learning toys. Kids become very independent.
The only issue is the car park. Nothings else. I highly recommend it.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Chalfont St Peter
Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review! We really appricate it!
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Review from C P (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter recently started at Hungry Caterpillars and has become really settled there thanks to the care from the staff. They offer a variety of lovely activities, provide delicious lunches, keep you updated with everything you need to know through the app and have been a great support throughout
the transition.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Chalfont St Peter
Thank you for your lovely review! We really appricate it!
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Review from Ashi O (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Friendly members of staff who are always keen to accommodate for your child/children. My twins started at 9 months and only took 3 weeks to fully settle in with the help of the lovely staff. We get updates on their daily routine whilst in the nursery as well as weekly updates with photos of what the
children have been up to. Activities seem really fun and interest them. They always seem to be so excited when going to nursery and we can see how happy they are when we collect them at the end of the day. They have learnt a lot by attending Hungry Caterpillars Chalfont St Peter. Three members of staff in particular have been great, they have definitely exceeded our expectations.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Chalfont St Peter
Thank you for your kind words! This will be passed on to the team at Chalfont
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Review from Isra Y (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have nothing but praise for this outstanding nursery. The manager is a very kind and accommodating manager and the environment is homely, stimulating and inspiring for the children. The best thing however is the dedicated, hard-working and incredibly nurturing staff. My daughter has been there for
the last three years and has bonded so well with all her key workers through the different rooms. I wish I had another child just to stay in touch with them all.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Chalfont St Peter
Thank you for your lovely review! This will be passed on to the team at Chalfont St Peter. We are happy to hear you have had a great experience.
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The love for our children is so fierce and so strong that leaving them with other people can be hard. Our son has been at Hungry Caterpillar, Chalfont St Peter, for almost 6 months now. We feel so truly blessed to have such a contented comfort knowing he is there in their wonderful hands. We moved house
and area, so lots of change for our family. We worried we’d never find a nursery as brilliant as our last one - but now feel so happy that Hungry Caterpillar feels totally the right fit. His key workers are exceptional. The most wonderful people. We feel so grateful and so happy with where he is. The communication is fantastic, the app is constantly updated so we feel in the loop and included in what he gets up to. The kindness and professionalism of all the staff there (across all rooms, not just our experience of the baby room) are outstanding. The nurturing care, the exciting activities and all the opportunities to learn and develop are endless. It’s one in a million!
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Chalfont St Peter
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review! We are glad to hear that once you moved house you found a nursery that feels like a right fit meaning it has been a smooth transition for…read more
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Review from Jamie F (Father of Child) published on 15 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has had a fantastic experience at the Hungry Caterpillar Nursery in Chalfont St Peter, significantly enhanced by the nurturing staff. One staff member in particular's warmth and kindness have made a notable difference, helping my daughter feel secure and excited about her nursery days. The
engaging learning activities have sparked her curiosity, which provides a stimulating environment, making her nursery experience exceptionally positive.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Chalfont St Peter
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review! We are happy to hear you and your family have all had an exceptional and positive experience at our nursery.
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Review from M N (Father of Child) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our children are very happy at the nursery. They bounce in in the morning and one is often disappointed not to be picked up later than he is!
We are confident that they are well cared for and that the staff genuinely care about the development and well-being of the children.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Chalfont St Peter
Thank you for your lovely review! We are glad to hear that your children are happy at the nursery!
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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been so happy having my daughter at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery. My daughter has come on such a lot and she thoroughly enjoys it. I have found that the staff (especially the manager) have been hugely supportive and sensitive to making sure my daughter has been supported after bereavement.
They have put in place several measures to make things comfortable for us both, for which I am hugely grateful. I will be sad to see her leave when she starts school in September.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Chalfont St Peter
Thank you for your lovely review! We are glad to hear your daughter enjoys going to nursery!
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Review from Emma O (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a wonderful nursery! Our daughter loves attending and is so happy there. She often sprints up to her favourite practitioners at drop off, which is always a joy to see. The facilities are modern, clean and bright and the staff (management and nursery team) are always welcoming. The nursery is very
secure, which was at the top of our priorities when choosing a setting. One of the best things about the nursery is the updates we receive via the app about our daughter’s day (food, naps and etc.), as well as the in-depth progression reports. You can tell the staff are really invested in the children’s development. They offer a lovely selection of activities for the children to do, including sessions run by external companies, and always make an effort to invite parents in on special occasions. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the nursery.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Chalfont St Peter
Thank you for your lovely review. It is amazing to hear that your daughter loves attending nursery and is happy here!
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Review from J R (Grandmother of Child) published on 24 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Granddaughter loves going to nursery. Smiles at the staff that opens the door to her. Heads straight into breakfast, which is a great incentive to leave me. I love the App updates. I am full of admiration for the fun educational group activities that staff lead each session.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Chalfont St Peter
Thank you for your lovely review! We are glad to hear that your granddaughter loves going to nursery!
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.969)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.969) out of 10 for Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Chalfont St Peter 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 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 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 4.969 for Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Chalfont St Peter is calculated as follows: ( (186 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 192 Ratings = 4.969
  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 - Chalfont St Peter is based on 16 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 70 number of registered child places is 14, which has been reached with 16 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Chalfont St Peter

What is the Age Range of Children that Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Chalfont St Peter accepts?

Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Chalfont St Peter accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Chalfont St Peter Open?

Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Chalfont St Peter is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Chalfont St Peter have capacity for?

Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Chalfont St Peter has capacity for a total of 70 Children.

How far is Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Chalfont St Peter to the centre of Gerrards Cross?

1.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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