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 Pam J (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Good nursery, I would recommend it. Initially had some teething problems as you do when you're settling your child into a new environment but the once settled it was all fine. Management is good and really responsive.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
Thank you very much for your review. This will be passed on to the team at High Wycombe.
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Review from Marta G (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn’t have chosen better nursery for our daughter. She’s being treated like a part of a family, the caregivers are very caring and affectionate with her. Every morning she’s very excited to go to nursery and she has developed so much since joining in September. I would highly recommend Hungry
Caterpillar Day Nursery to everyone.
Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
Thank you so much for taking the time to review the nursery. We are very glad to hear how well your daughter is developing and that she is excited to attend nursery every day!
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Review from E D (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely love this nursery, my child always comes home happy and full of stories of what they’ve done with their day.
The staff are very professional and always happy to help answer and questions or queries.
Reply from Emma Bryant, Manager at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
Thank you so much for taking the time to review the nursery at High Wycombe. We are delighted that your experience is so positive.
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Review from J G (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attends full-time and absolutely loves nursery! The nursery rooms are clean, spacious, bright and the meals are nutritious. They provide daily updates in real time so you know exactly what is going on with your little one. They have fun and educational themed weeks for the kids and encourage
them to explore activities that are new to them. They provide detailed weekly reports and periodically keep you informed on your little ones milestones. My son has formed such a great bond with his key worker it gives me peace of mind and allows me to get on with my day without worrying.
I also have to commend the app used. You can do everything in one place - messages, view updates, photos, attendance and invoice admin, everything.
I am glad we went with Hungry Caterpillar High Wycombe but most importantly my son loves it there. Highly recommended!
Reply from Olivia Foley, Director at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our nursery. The team are delighted that your experience and that of your sons is so positive. We love that he loves nursery!
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Review from Norbert G (Father of Child) published on 7 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son only started a couple of months ago but he already loves going there. He settled in fast, he's already excited in the mornings when we're leaving for the nursery. The staff is brilliant, really helpful and they know how to handle kids (sometimes better than we do).
They are well organized and
I love following him through the frequent updates in the app.
Highly recommended.
Reply from Emma Bryant, Nursery Manager at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
Thank you for your kind review- the staff have seen your little one grow in confidence in such a short space of time, Glad he loves nursery as much as we love having him here
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Review from Hannah H (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Nursery since January 2020 and as soon as he started at the nursery developed so much. The staff are wonderful, give good handovers and my son loves his time at Nursery. I would recommend the nursery to others and feel safe leaving him there when I go to work. The app and pictures
sent to update on his days at Nursery are brilliant also.
Reply from Emma Bryant, Nursery Manager at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
Thank you so much for your review. It has been a pleasure watching your son develop during his time with us, now a chatty and very confident little boy.
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Review from R H (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child loves the nursery teachers and her social skills have been developed a lot thanks to the teachers. Every morning when she sees the teachers she is so happy and smiling at them. It makes us to feel really good and comfortable with the nursery. They provide also various activities for children
which help them to gain various skills.
Also, they provide fresh organic food.
Reply from Emma Bryant, Nursery Manager at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
Thank you for your lovely review. The staff have thoroughly enjoyed watching your little one develop during her time with us. She always makes us smile when we see her happy face at the door each…read more
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Review from Richard G (Father of Child) published on 7 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at Hungry Caterpillars in High Wycombe through all of the rooms. We always feel well supported by the excellent staff. The app is superb and gives you a real insight into your child's day, we look forward to the pictures and videos. Feedback on his progress is regular and insightful
and we really do feel like the nursery supports us with his progress. We've seen him develop all kinds of skills and confidence and there's no doubt that the nursery environment has been brilliant for his development. We looked at a few others before choosing Hungry Caterpillars and made the decision at the time because it was brand new, purpose built and well equipped. I'm very pleased to advise that they really have maintained the facility to the highest of standards and it looks as good today as when it opened. Finally, the food menu is superb and our son always seems to enjoy whatever he's given.
Reply from Emma Bryant, Nursery Manager at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It means so much to us to hear how much parents appreciate our hard work. The best thing for us has been to watch your little one grow in confidence to become…read more
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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We’re very pleased with the level of care our son has received with Hungry Caterpillars Day Nursery in High Wycombe. We, like most parents of ‘lockdown babies’, we’re concerned that he would struggle in the nursery environment but he’s settled in very quickly. He’s developed so much in the short time
he’s been at nursery and we know he’s getting the stimulation and variety of experience he needs. The staff offer great communication and we trust that the nursery provides a safe and happy environment.
Reply from Emma Bryant, Nursery Manager at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It has been great to see your little one settle in so quickly with us, he is becoming more confident by the day!
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Review from Natasha S (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending the nursery since September. He took a little while to get settled and would cry going in every time. The staff were amazing and always reassured me as a first time mum it was hard for me. Now he goes running in and has the best time. They keep me updated through the day in
what he is doing and what he is eating etc. Would highly recommend this nursery to anyone else.
Reply from Emma Bryant, Nursery Manager at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
Thank you for your kind review. It has been a pleasure watching your little one grow in confidence, our priority is always to make you as parents feel as comfortable as the children, so I am really…read more
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Review from Shakila B (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child loves nursery and is always happy to go in. All the staff are really friendly and helpful. The baby room staff always give excellent hand overs about my daughters day. I also get regular observations and beautiful photos. At pick up time my daughter always seems really happy like she’s had
a wonderful day.
Reply from Olivia Foley, Director at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
Thank you for leaving us a lovely review of our nursery, we really appreciate it.
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Review from Eunica D (Mother of Child) published on 8 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My child has been going to this nursery since 2019 and he has developed a lot of communication and social skills. He loves going to nursery and is always happy to go in when I drop him in the morning.
Reply from Olivia Foley, Director at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
Thank you for leaving a review for our High Wycombe nursery.
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Review from Sairah K (Mother of Child) published on 8 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to this nursery since last September. They have been absolutely fabulous with her as she has many allergies, which I worry about and the nursery were brilliant in handling any kind of care she may need, such as alternative food at tea time to suit her needs. The app is brilliant
as it updates you with what your child has been doing in their day and pictures of the children, which is a bonus so you can rest assure your child is having fun and is in the safest hands. During the pandemic I haven't taken my daughter to nursery which is a personal decision for me to make, I was surprised even during this time that they have had regular catch ups with us on the phone and video, to see how we are getting along. I would definitely recommend this nursery, the staff are brilliant and attentive.
Reply from Olivia Foley, Director at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
Thank you for leaving us such a lovely review of our High Wycombe nursery.
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Review from Farooq H (Father of Child) published on 20 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attends the nursery full time and absolutely loves it here. As soon as she arrives she points to the door. All staff are very helpful and give daily feedback on her day every day. The family app is brilliant, which means I can check to see if she’s eaten well and slept. I get lovely observations
of my child and great to see photos of what she’s been up to. I would highly recommend this nursery.
Reply from Olivia Foley, Director at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
Thank you for taking your time to leave us such a lovely review.
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Review from James J (Father of Child) published on 14 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son is happy at nursery, that is what is most important. The staff know him and enjoy their time with the children. It is easy to speak with the staff and the manager if we want any more information or to talk about our child. We joined when the nursery opened, and they have developed over the last
year or so, and everything seems settled.
Reply from Olivia Foley, Director at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
We are so glad your son has settled so well into the nursery. Thank you for such a lovely review.
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Review from Leigh E (Father of Child) published on 14 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl loves coming to nursery and enjoys her time here! The staff are very good and responsive, and in the current situation we find ourselves in, they go above and beyond to communicate to the parents, whether it be through the app or phone call. Highly recommended to anyone who is looking
for a nursery for their child.
Reply from Olivia Foley, Director at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
Thank you for taking your time to leave us such a lovely review.
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Review from Divia P (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would really recommend Hungry Caterpillar, my son started there when he was 10months and he has developed so much. They are always accommodating and always leave updates and photos on what he has been eating, drinking and doing. They also work with me on what suits my boy in terms of routine. They
are super thorough and always call if he has fallen over.
Reply from Olivia Foley, Director at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
Thank you for leaving us such a lovely review. We're are happy to help in any way we can.
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Review from Lydia (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending since just before he turned one. He settled in very quickly and really loves all the staff.
Always comes home with a smile on his face and the development reports and photos that are sent through fairly regularly are lovely!
Also the app they use works really well and keeps
us updated day to day with meal and naps and thing like that.
Reply from Olivia Foley, Director at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
Thank you for leaving us a lovely review. It's great to hear you are happy with the Famly app too.
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Review from Jordanna W (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is great, my son loves attending. He talks to me about his friends, the staff members that he has spent the day with and he has a very good relationship with his key workers. They are a very caring team and I would definitely recommend.
Reply from Olivia Foley, Director at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
Thank you for such a great review of the nursery. The staff will really appreciate the kind words.
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Review from Amy C (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been extremely impressed with this nursery. The staff take amazing care of my 18-month-old and all of them will wave and interact with her during the day. They all smile and encourage her to do new things and laugh. They also often send through developmental observations which I find so helpful,
as it explains what she is mastering and what they are working on with her to improve her development. Also, their family app that they use to communicate with parents is easy to use and is perfect for the modern-day and for those who are busy, to be able to check in on what is happening and what my daughter is up to during the day - from what she eats, pictures, nap times, nappy changes and how much food she has. But, most importantly - she always has fun and wants to go back.
Reply from Olivia Foley, Director at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - High Wycombe
Thank you for reviewing us, we really appreciate it.
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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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