Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Academy Gardens

1 Academy Gardens, Northolt UB5 5QN
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Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Academy Gardens cares for children aged from three months to five years.

Academy Gardens is an award winning setting. The Nursery has won many amazing awards over the years which include nursery of the year in 2018, 2019 and 2020 as well as Nursery team of the year in 2019, SEN Nursery of the year in 2020 and Top 20 nurseries in 2021 and 2022.

Due to their 5 days of training a year, staff are able to keep up-to-date with the current curriculum and care for and teach the children to the highest standard. The knowledgeable, long-standing and diverse staff team are extremely passionate about helping children grow and develop and help assist them to prepare for ‘big school’.

The entire staff team pride themselves on their excellent partnership they have with parents and feel very strongly about being able to help support many families within the community through their inclusive approach.

The Nursery has a beautiful and adventurous garden which allows the children to develop their imaginations as well as a creative indoor environment. The beautiful unique setting and authentic resources provides many opportunities to inspire curiosity, awe and wonder.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Siobhan Donohoe (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 12

Total Places for Children

  • 64

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Request a brochure to see all important information including fees!
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  • 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, Training Days & Christmas

Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Academy Gardens Reviews (86)

9.9

Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Academy Gardens has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.929) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Academy Gardens has 86 reviews.

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Review from Ramona T (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are really very happy that we found such a good nursery. We have found the staff to be caring and patient, our child has only recently started nursery for the first time. A big thank you to all of them.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Academy Gardens
Thank you for your lovely review. This will be passed onto the team at Academy Gardens!
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Review from Vanessa P (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are excellent, you can see the passion they have for their roles! I am very content with my daughter attending this nursery and I would highly recommend it! She also really loves it there! Thank you for all the love, care and support you give to my child.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Academy Gardens
Thank you for your lovely review. This will be passed onto the team at Academy Gardens!
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Review from Sadio N (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has enjoyed going to the nursery. Now, he's more confident and excited to be there. The staff are taking care of him very well. The place is always clean.
For any information or help, they are always available and the application is very well organized.
Reply from Siobhan Donohoe, Manager at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Academy Gardens
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am glad your child is enjoying the nursery and you can see a change in him.
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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely brilliant nursery! The staff are so kind and caring and after shielding due to Covid for a year they were brilliant with both of my children. They have learnt so much and most importantly my children come out happy every day. I knew it was the right nursery for us as soon as I walked through
the door!
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Academy Gardens
Thank you for your kind words. We are glad to hear your children are happy at our nursery.
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Review from Evelyn S (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Good nursery, great outdoor space, friendly staff healthy, food options. Great app to keep parents updated.
I would love more one on one time with the keyworker for my daughter, I understand staff have to travel to other sites but I think the consistency helps the children.
Would love more artwork
sent home so I could put it on our fridge.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Academy Gardens
Thank you for your lovely review. This feedback will be passed onto the team at Academy Gardens
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Review from Tina S (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Hungry Caterpillars (Academy Gardens) is the best choice we made for both of our children. My eldest is now seven and because of the brilliant experience he had there, we have now sent our two year old there! The staff are so friendly. It is so nice to see them greet the children and the parents with
smiles on their faces everyday ad actually take a few minutes out to have a chat with parents too. They genuinely care about the children and you can tell they enjoy what they do. The management is amazing and so much better since there has been a change of hands. There are always an array of activities which take place on a daily basis to ensure children are always kept busy and entertained! The food served is nutritious and cooked fresh every day. Compared to other nurseries, Academy Gardens has a homely feel to it which is nice for the children. I will always rave about Academy Gardens and will always recommend it to anyone looking for a nursery place!
Reply from Siobhan Donohoe, Manager at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Academy Gardens
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We really appreciate the kind words. I am glad to hear our team are providing excellent care.
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Review from Alexandra B (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with the nursery, the staff is very friendly, my daughter has settled now and she likes all the staff as well. They take good care of our children and I really could see very quick improvements in regards with my daughter. I really like that they provide a lot of information about what
they do daily and weekly posts on the app.
Reply from Siobhan Donohoe, Manager at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Academy Gardens
Thank you so much for your lovely review - It is really appreciated
I am happy to hear that our staff a providing great care.
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Review from Linda U (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thank you for being amazing. Our daughter loves the nursery and we love her being so happy in there. All staff are incredibly friendly and are looking after the children with lots of care and love. My daughter has many friends and is full of stories when coming home from the nursery. She loves all the
games they play, the reading and singing. She enjoys the food as well. We were extremely lucky to find this nursery as they are connected with us every day through a application. We can see our daughter playing and creating crafts every day. We love that and we know what is going on in her day. The manager is incredible and has always everything under control. Thank you, thank you and thank you.
Reply from Michelle Sexton, Manager at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Academy Gardens
Thank you so much for taking time to complete such a lovely review. I am so pleased that your daughter enjoys nursery and all the activities we provide and that you are happy with our service. I…read more
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Review from G B (Father of Child) published on 14 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter loves two of her main nursery teachers, likes most of them, there is only one who appeared and my daughter cried and did not want to enter the nursery. Generally my daughter likes to be in the nursery. In my perception, she repeatedly gets good attention and activities tailored to her needs.
I'm not impressed by the managers, I expect them to talk to parents as respected business partners rather than as subjects of the systems of the nursery but I'm ready to ignore these while my daughter is treated well. Apart from poor communication with parents the management appears to run the nursery itself well.
Reply from Michelle Sexton, Nursery Manager at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Academy Gardens
Thank you for your feedback, we are sorry to hear that your daughter has not connected with all of the staff in the room. But we are delighted that your daughter loves the teachers who are with her…read more
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Review from Bilgen T (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have my child going this nursery and we as parents are happy that he has been settled well and likes his teachers very much. Very lovely, kind and caring staff. I am so grateful that my son goes to Hungary Caterpillar Day Nursery - Academy Gardens. Thank you for all your support and taking care of
our child.
Reply from Michelle Sexton, Manager at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Academy Gardens
Thank you so much for a lovely review. I will pass on your comments to the staff team.
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Review from Savannah D (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I absolutely love the staff at Hungry Catepillar Day Nursery - Academy Gardens. My daughter is my first child, so I was extremely anxious about sending her to nursery. However, the staff has been super accommodating of my calling and emails in the first few weeks. The staff always keeps me updated on
my daughter's progress and my daughter just absolutely loves her time there. Within the first two weeks of attending, she started waving bye to me as we approached the door, which is such a comforting feeling. I know my baby is safe and learning so much and I just can’t thank the staff enough for their care of my child. Additionally, the staff always have fun and educating activities for my baby! I cannot recommend this place enough! Thank you all so much, you have definitely eased a new mother’s anxiety with nursery.
Reply from Michelle Sexton, Manager at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Academy Gardens
Thank you so much for taking the time to complete such a lovely review.
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Review from Daniel C (Father of Child) published on 7 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery, the team is great and my daughter loves it. Throughout the current pandemic the communication and updates have been really good. I feel comfortable leaving her at nursery several times a week. Highly recommended.
Reply from Michelle Sexton, Manager at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Academy Gardens
Thank you very much for taking the time to complete such a lovely review.
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Review from Shiela B (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery and lovely teachers.
Would definitely recommend.
Reply from Olivia Foley, Director at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Academy Gardens
Thank you for leaving us a review, we really appreciate it.
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Review from Dishita D (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child is very happy to go to this nursery. All the staff members are very kind and supportive. The manager is good and understanding too. I am very happy to send my child to this nursery. I recommend this nursery. Thank you.
Reply from Olivia Foley, Director at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Academy Gardens
Thank you for reviewing us, we are so glad that your child is enjoying their time with us.
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Review from Nidhi G (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really good management and staff take good care of kids and their learning. Also, keep good safety measures in place too. Communication is very good and the staff keep parents updated on daily activities. Teaching side is good too and kids progress is good and gets monitored well. Good events too -
they plan on occasions and the child takes away good learning and enjoys.
Reply from Olivia Foley, Director at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Academy Gardens
Thank you for reviewing us, we are so glad that your family is enjoying your time with us.
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Review from Hemanshu M (Father of Child) published on 25 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Hard-working staff, very polite and positive attitude. My son enjoys and looks forward to going to the nursery. Very hardworking staff and Manager. I would recommend this nursery to others. Thank you for all your hard work.
Reply from Olivia Foley, Director at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Academy Gardens
Thank you for reviewing us, we are so glad that your son is enjoying his time with us.
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Review from Sherryn J (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery, my child always comes home happy and full of energy and has lots to tell me. Teachers are very polite and welcoming. Very organised, very clean, just absolutely amazing with everything they plan and do with the children.
Reply from Olivia Foley, Director at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Academy Gardens
Thank you for reviewing us, we are so glad your child is enjoying their time with us.
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Review from Gabriel I (Father of Child) published on 25 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
More than happy with the nursery that my daughter attends. Professional and very well trained staff, great channels of communication with parents, excellent in one word. Especially through the pandemic, they managed to be Coronavirus-free the longest period around the nurseries and schools in our area
and to keep the children safe. My daughter improved her language and developed plenty of skills with the great support of the amazing teachers. I happily recommend Hungry Caterpillars Academy Gardens.
Reply from Olivia Foley, Director at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Academy Gardens
Thank you for reviewing us, we are so glad that your daughter is enjoying her time with us.
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Review from Selina R (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My older daughter went to this nursery and I found it to be very nurturing, so when it was time for my two younger children to start nursery, I knew I wanted them to join here too. The staff are amazing, very caring and happy to give me updates on how my babies are each day. This nursery has a very
good ethos for educating children and I have noticed my 2-year-old's speech and language improving each week. The staff are always polite and even when I'm sure they must be tired after a long day, they always greet me with a smile and seem genuinely happy. I feel they really take pride in their roles and (as a nervous mum) I am lucky to have found a nursery where I can really trust the staff and the environment. The manager also is lovely and is always willing to discuss any matters, very approachable. The nursery setting itself is great with nice big spaces, always clean and the gardens, in particular, are very well kept and encourage play. Food is cooked fresh on-site each day and is always healthy.
Reply from Olivia Foley, Director at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Academy Gardens
Thank you for taking your time to leave us such a lovely review.
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Review from Victoria O (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great settling in procedures. Great staff.
Helpful. Friendly. Overall a good experience. Well maintained and covid aware. Current restrictions are difficult to work with but the nursery have adjusted very quick and efficiently.
Reply from Michelle Sexton, Manager at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Academy Gardens
Thank you very much for taking the time to review the nursery we really appreciate it.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.929)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.929) out of 10 for Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Academy Gardens is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 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 4.929 for Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Academy Gardens is calculated as follows: ( (222 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 238 Ratings = 4.929
  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 - Academy Gardens is based on 20 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 64 number of registered child places is 12.8, which has been reached with 20 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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