Beenham Caterpillars Day Nursery

Grange Lane, Beenham, Reading RG7 5PX
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Funding & Fees

We offer 30 hours Childcare for eligible working families for children from 9 months old, universal 15 hours funding for 3-4 years old, and 15 hours funding for disadvantaged 2-year-olds*- Eligibility will be required*

We accept all government funding (universal, supported, & working families) as well as tax free childcare payments and childcare vouchers. Private payments for additional sessions are also welcomed.


Please contact us to discuss your individual circumstances.

Contact Beenham Caterpillars Day Nursery to get a personalised quote.

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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Gemma Dalfsen (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 10

Total Places for Children

  • 75

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 2 weeks over Christmas
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Beenham Caterpillars Day Nursery Reviews (6)

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Beenham Caterpillars Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.0 (8.950) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Beenham Caterpillars Day Nursery has 6 reviews.

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Review from Zoe W (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved our daughter to Beenham Caterpillars Day nursery in December 2025 following a house move. We were nervous to see how she'd get on and we are beyond delighted with how she has settled in. The staff are amazing, consistent, caring and take the time at pick up to talk about the day and happy to
discuss any changes in routines we've had. Our daughter is excited to go on every day and even took her nursery bag to the door over the Christmas break as she was missing being there. I feel so lucky to have such a stable, caring and happy nursery so local and I can't thank the staff enough!
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Review from P T (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The setting of the nursery is great, the staff are all so friendly, there great at understanding . I cant recommend this nursery anymore then i do. My child comes out bursting with smiles and new things to tell every time. They always change up play/learning which is amazing!
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Review from Ivett N (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a first-time mum, choosing a nursery was a very emotional decision, especially as I had to return to work when my daughter was just one year old. I was extremely nervous, but choosing Beenham Caterpillars Day Nursery was the best decision I could have made.
The staff are kind, caring, and incredibly
supportive, which instantly put my mind at ease. My daughter is always happy, settled, and excited to attend nursery. The activities and weekly themes are well planned and engaging, and it's clear how much effort goes into every day. I am so proud that my daughter attends such a wonderful nursery and would highly recommend it to any parent.
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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Beenham caterpillars have been so supportive and caring to my son who has ASD. His nursery closed unexpectedly and they took him on asap as he attended previously before i changed jobs. They have have prompted and quick to get his ehcp support and have been amazing keeping me updated. I highly recommend
them to anyone
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Review from Zara M (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to Beenham caterpillars for just over a year now. She absolutely loves it, the staff are all amazing at what they do and without them I don't think my daughter would be the person she is growing into.
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Review from Leah P (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has flourished since being a part of this nursery. She is sociable and her speech has come along so well!
The team are incredibly friendly and hold many different activities for all ages that the children are learning so many key skills for their futures.
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far my daughter has come since starting beenham and this is purely down to the care and attention they provide to each child and always encouraging them to take part and explore.
Reply from Emma Webb, Deputy Manager at Beenham Caterpillars Day NurseryThank you so much Leah for your lovely words, honestly we really appreciate it! Your daughter is a delight to care for and we love watching her develop new skills every time she is in!
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Current Review Score: 9.0 (8.950)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.0 (8.950) out of 10 for Beenham Caterpillars Day Nursery 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 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.0 out of 5 from 6 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 5.000 for Beenham Caterpillars Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (72 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 5
  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 3.95 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Beenham Caterpillars Day Nursery is based on 6 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 = 3.55
    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 75 number of registered child places is 15. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 15 = 0.4
  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 Beenham Caterpillars Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Beenham Caterpillars Day Nursery accepts?

Beenham Caterpillars Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Beenham Caterpillars Day Nursery Open?

Beenham Caterpillars Day Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Beenham Caterpillars Day Nursery have capacity for?

Beenham Caterpillars Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 75 Children.

How far is Beenham Caterpillars Day Nursery to the centre of Reading?

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

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