Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe

Anglepoint House, Marlow Hill, High Wycombe HP11 1TJ
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Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe offers an exciting learning environment for children.

The nursery cares for around 90 children from babies through to school age. Children are offered weekly Spanish classes where they learn new words through songs and group times and weekly music sessions exploring through music and movement across all three rooms.

The children in the pre-school room are offered another extra curriculum, a weekly sports sessions where the children learn new skills and try out many different sports. The onsite chef freshly prepares and cooks nutritious meals for the children.

The nursery provides an environment both indoors and outdoors that promotes curiosity, awe and wonder in children. The highly trained staff provide engaging and fun learning opportunities for all.

The nursery was rated GOOD from Ofsted in February 2022.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Emma Bryant (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 12

Total Places for Children

  • 90

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 & over Christmas

Parking

  • They have some parking next to the nursery. The nursery is close to the park & ride which you can also use.

Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe Reviews (89)

9.9

Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.865) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe has 89 reviews.

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Review from Karen V (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I moved my child from another nursery, this in itself made me very anxious. But the team at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery could not have made my journey any better. They offered me flexible settles and really took the time to get to know my child and his needs.
The communication we get is brilliant,
we get regular updates on an app about their day and development and I receive regular observations that clearly show how well they know my child.
The team are all so passionate and friendly, they clearly love working there.
The environments are clean, beautifully designed and well-resourced.
My child’s key person is fabulous! She has made my child’s transition so easy and I can go off to work knowing he is in the best hands!
The management team are always so helpful and accommodating and are always available to talk to.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Highly recommend Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe to anyone that is looking for a nursery. My son has been going from age 2 and loves it there. The environment is lovely, the staff have been amazing with myself and my son. The care and learning opportunities have been amazing. I am looking
forward to watching him grow there this year.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our daughter loves going to nursery, she is a busy little girl and enjoys all the activities. She loves playing outside in the garden and dancing to the songs.
Everyone welcomes her as she enters the nursery, a very friendly environment.
We also have great communication with the nursery staff.
She
eats much better now and we’ve seen an improvement at home.
She’s also grown in confidence and starting to talk which is great! We love this nursery and have recommended it to all our friends with little ones.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
Thank you for your lovely review! We really appreciate it!
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Review from Essie W (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely no complaints whatsoever about this nursery. Our little girl loves it here. All of the team are very personable, and you can tell they love children, which isn't always obvious in some nurseries. They keep you updated every day on how the day has been, and you also get a weekly summary. Couldn't
recommend the nursery enough; they are brilliant!
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
Thank you for your lovely review! It is great to hear that your daughter loves nursery.
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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my kids have loved being at Hungry Caterpillars. The staff are amazing and always so warm and caring. The activities they design for the kids are imaginative and varied. My son loved the Spanish lessons and weekly sports lessons. When he graduated from nursery before starting school, I felt sad
he was leaving such a brilliant environment but the experiences he had there have given him a head start at school. My daughter has been at home there since day 1 and loves playing with her friends and all the activities. We love the family feel and, having had at least one child there for the last 4 years, we’ve never had any concerns or come across a staff member that wasn’t lovely!
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review! We are happy to hear that both of your children loved attending our nursery.
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Review from Melissa S (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have just enrolled my third child at Hungry Caterpillar High Wycombe and love the bonds our children make with the staff! If we had any more children I wouldn’t hesitate to enrol them too! The log throughout the day gives us a huge piece of mind!
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Review from Gemma T (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm so glad we chose Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery for our two boys! They love going to nursery and have such a lovely relationship with their key carers but what's also lovely is that all the other nursery teachers know them just as well!
The handovers at pick-up are so detailed we know exactly
what they have been doing each day - makes us worry less! The activities they put on are great, they even had the local fire brigade come in and talk about the dangers of fire and also let them have a go with the water hose - My son's best day ever!
My son is due to start school in September and they have done such a good job prepping him (and us) for the big move! Loves his jolly phonics and always mentions how his key carer has shown him all the actions to the song too!
My other son has just thrived since he started, loves the messy play activities that are put on and is really coming along with his speech - it's amazing!
The manger and the team are doing such a great job!
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
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Review from Raj M (Father of Child) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am pleased to say that my experience with the Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery in High Wycombe has been fantastic. The staff are incredibly friendly and professional and they genuinely care about the children they work with. I have been very impressed with the level of care and attention my daughter
has received while attending this nursery.
The facilities are top-notch, with bright, spacious classrooms that are well-equipped with a variety of toys and learning resources. The outdoor play area is also excellent, with plenty of space for the children to run around and play, as well as a variety of playground equipment to keep them entertained.
The staff do an excellent job of engaging the children in a range of activities that are both fun and educational. My daughter has learned so much since starting at this nursery and I am thrilled with the progress she has made. Overall, I would highly recommend the Hungry Caterpillar nursery to any parent.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
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Review from Chelon L (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter recently joined Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery and we are so pleased with the nursery and our daughter’s progress. Her key worker is amazing and friendly and I know she takes good care of my daughter. Other members of staff and management are also so lovely and easy to communicate with.
I am so happy that I am given daily and weekly updates (including pictures) on how my daughter is doing. I strongly recommend this nursery and I am so pleased we chose this nursery for our baby girl.
Thank you Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad to hear you are happy with your daughter's progress!
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Review from Moses K (Father of Child) published on 24 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We have had a good experience with the nursery with caring staff. Especially giving a daily update about how the child's day has gone. The app is very user-friendly and updated with useful information about the child and upcoming events. Lastly, they try to have one or two staff dedicated to the child's
well-being and development which gives consistency.
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Review from Paula N (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The warmest, most welcoming and friendly environment to raise a child. My son loves it at Hungry Caterpillars and has so much fun doing all the activities they set up every day. His key worker is absolutely lovely and I know that she takes great care of my son and that he is in safe hands. He talks
about lots and I couldn’t wish for anything more from a nursery. I know that he is having fun, but more importantly that he is safe and nurtured. Thank you Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
Thank you for your kind words. We are so happy to hear your son loves going to nursery!
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Review from Bruno D (Father of Child) published on 24 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending this nursery since he turned 2. It's been an absolute pleasure to see how comfortable he feels attending the nursery and how the staff takes care of him. We receive constant feedback and regular updates on his progress and what he has been up to in the nursery. They have very
good & modern facilities as well.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad to hear your child feels comfortable at nursery!
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Review from Rose B (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been going to Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
for over a year now and he loves it. I have noticed a big difference in him and he can’t wait to run in at drop-off.
The staff are always welcoming and friendly. Would highly recommend.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
Thank you for your kind words! It is great to hear your son loves nursery and he is making amazing progress in his growth and development!
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Review from Toni-jade R (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy joined the nursery back in October 2022 since then the progression I have seen in his behaviour has been amazing. He was once at a nursery before this and really struggled with transitioning and expressing himself, since joining the butterfly room he has come out of his shell made loads
of friends, his speech has drastically improved and he’s begun to use his imagination and overall he’s become so creative.
I love how the staff set up learning opportunities and how often I receive paintings and pictures and feedback on his week.
My little boy has also started to explore new foods and get out of his beige food pattern, I often drop him off and compliment the smell of the kid's lunch as it’s clear they are supplying tasty healthy food options.
I also love the use of the app as it gives you the opportunity to communicate with the parents of your child’s best friend and I love seeing the forums of how much fun the children have had on a weekly basis.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
Thank you for your lovely review! it is great to hear your child is doing amazingly at nursery and is progressing in his growth and development!
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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son joined recently the nursey and his key worker is keen to help him in any way possible on his journey to be ready for school in September. Our son is happy to go to the nursery daily, he is stimulated and eager to tell us the new things that he has learnt.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad to hear that your son is happy going to nursery!
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Review from Karen D (Grandmother of Child) published on 18 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The progression that we've seen in our little girl (3 years old) during her time at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe has been astronomical. She is happy, confident, expressive, and the vocabulary and learning each week is incredible. We have not hesitated to enrol her baby sister (5 months
old) and again we're seeing dramatic results in development in a short time. The facilities are fabulous and the team is terrific with the children.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
Thank you for your kind words. It is amazing to hear that your children have been developing and progressing whilst being at nursery!
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Review from Sally C (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is a wonderful safe, clean and friendly space. The staff are always smiling and so welcoming to all the children.
The children participate in holiday activities as well as charity events.
The variety of resources available to the children is wide.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
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Review from Jade T (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started in December at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe. He loves going to see his little friends and the staff. It makes me feel at ease when dropping him off that he’s in good hands.
The staff are friendly and welcoming, easy to talk to and super helpful.
I’ve really
noticed the difference in my little one since he started going there.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
Thank you for your kind words. It is lovely to hear your child loves going to nursery to see his friends!
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Review from R H (Father of Child) published on 31 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care and support provided by staff has been exemplary. We get regular and detailed updates on our daughters activities and development which is great. When our daughter was behind in her speech the nursery created extra measures to encourage her development.
They also have added Spanish lessons
once a week which we as parents love the idea of.
I couldn't recommend them enough.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
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Review from Visagn K (Father of Child) published on 31 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Good care and effective communication. My son really enjoys going to the nursery. Facilities are good and a safe environment for kids. Lots of garden space which most kids enjoy. Food menu has a good choice for kids not to get too bored with a repetitive menu.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
Thank you for your kind words. This will be passed on to the team at High Wycombe!
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.865)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.865) out of 10 for Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe 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 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 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 4.865 for Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe is calculated as follows: ( (279 Excellents x 5) + (26 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (2 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 310 Ratings = 4.865
  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 - High Wycombe is based on 25 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 90 number of registered child places is 18, which has been reached with 25 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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