Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Northolt

Pure Gym, Rowdell Road, Northolt UB5 6AG
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9.8 85 Reviews
Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Northolt is a beautifully designed nursery set within Pure Gym Fitness Club.

It offers a range of flexible sessions for children from 3 months to 5 years, with funded sessions also available.

The nursery is always buzzing with life and is a really happy place for all that attend.

The nursery is situated opposite a fantastic park, so in addition to the nursery garden the children make lots of visits there too.

Outdoor learning is encouraged at every opportunity and the children have regular Forest School sessions where they have the opportunity to explore nature, grow fruit and veg and play in a mud kitchen.

Children also enjoy musical movement sessions and local outings which broaden the children’s experiences of the world.
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Care Provided by Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Northolt

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Chelsey Gilder (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 12
  • Total Places for Children
  • 45
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • 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, 1 week at Christmas & 5 training days

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Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Northolt Reviews (85)

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Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Northolt has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.835) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Northolt has 85 reviews.

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Review from I B (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I've been sending my daughter to Hungry Caterpillar Northolt for almost three years now, and I have nothing bad to say about them. The team is amazing-loving, caring, friendly, and very accommodating. The activities are well-structured, the food is great, and they do a fantastic job teaching kids good
manners and habits. The children always wash their hands, tidy up their toys, and the space is always spotless. I'd recommend this nursery a million times-such a great experience!

Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Northolt

Thank you for your amazing review! We're so grateful for your kind words and thrilled that you've had such a positive experience at Hungry Caterpillars Northolt. Our team is dedicated to creating a loving, structured and nurturing environment, and it's wonderful to hear that it shines through.


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Review from R H (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery, great staff (some more friendly than others). Outside space and some facilities could be updated/worked on. My child enjoys going to nursery and although it's been challenging from moving rooms the nursery have been accommodating to my child's needs.

Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Northolt

Thank you for your feedback! We're so glad to hear that your child enjoys nursery and that our team has been accommodating during transitions.


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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son absolutely loves nursery, what makes it better is the bond he's created with certain members of staff. When he first started I was a very anxious mum having to leave him but the staff made it so much easier during the settling in sessions for me. I love going on the app to see what he's eaten
throughout the day and also the picture updates we receive. Would highly recommend Northolt hungry caterpillars!

Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Northolt

Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear that your son loves nursery and has built strong bonds with our team. It's wonderful that our settling-in sessions helped ease your worries. We love keeping you updated and truly appreciate your recommendation.


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Review from N F (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good staff and my daughter has been learning a lot, saying words, expressing herself and so much more. Everyone is always there when you need them with questions or anything and they are very organised.

Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Northolt

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that your daughter is learning and growing with us. Our team is dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment, and its great to know you appreciate their efforts. We truly value your support and trust in our nursery!


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Review from Kirandeep K (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Hungry caterpillars has really helped my little one in so many ways. From being so apprehensive in leaving my daughter to now being so confident in dropping her off with amazing staff has truly been a wonderful experience. The staff are really supportive and understanding and have helped my little one's
development so much. Seeing happy and welcoming faces each day gives you that reassurance that your child is in the best care with the best teachers. Keep up the good work and dedication you give as well as the love and fun!

Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Northolt

Thank you for your kind words! Its amazing to hear how much your little one has grown in confidence and development with us. Our team is truly dedicated to creating a warm, supportive environment, and were so glad you feel reassured. We appreciate your support and look forward to more wonderful experiences!


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Review from K T (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my boys went to Hungry Caterpillar Northolt. Amazing staff who make the children happy, organize activities and great fun for them. My kids learned so much there!
A massive thank you to the whole team!

Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Northolt

Thank you for your kind words! We're so happy to hear that both your boys had a wonderful experience at Hungry Caterpillar Northolt. Its our pleasure to create a fun, nurturing environment where children can learn and thrive. We truly appreciate your support and gratitude for our team!


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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such an excellent nursery, all the staff are so friendly and polite. I feel very reassured leaving my child in their care. Any question I ever have the staff are always happy to help and answer anything. Overall lovely nursery and lovely staff.

Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Northolt

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you feel reassured leaving your child in our care and that our team has been friendly, polite, and supportive.


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Review from Rachel A (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The main asset for Northolt nursery is definitely the staff! They're very attentive and were really supportive with settling our daughter. They know our daughter so well and their influence on her personal and social development is very apparent. We are confident that our daughter will meet her developmental
milestones in their care. She loves going to nursery each day, having formed genuine bonds with the practitioners. The staff's engagement with us as parents is also amazing. We feel very much involved in her nursery experience and greatly appreciate the regular updates on the Famly app. It's a highlight of my lunch to see what my child has eaten or to see photos/videos of how she has spent her day. From the activities our child enjoys in nursery, it has given us more insight into the kinds of activities we should try with our daughter, even when we thought she was too young to explore them. We can see our daughter is delighted with the learning opportunities she experiences!

Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Northolt

Thank you for your wonderful review! Were so happy to hear how much your daughter enjoys nursery and that our team has made such a positive impact on her development. Its great to know you feel involved through our updates we love sharing those special moments! We truly appreciate your support.


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Review from Lea T (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a new mother, sending your 7-month-old baby to nursery for the very first time was challenging. The staff at Hungry Caterpillar Northolt have been brilliant with both a very nervous and anxious mum and a very young baby.
My son is developing and growing so well as a lovely little human whilst attending
the nursery, he is always happy to be dropped off in the morning and is obviously fond of all the staff that care for him.
The environment is super clean and safe and not overly large. We love looking at the app during the day to keep up to date on what he has been up to.
Highly Recommended.

Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Northolt

Thank you for your kind words! It is lovely to hear that you have had a good experience.


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Review from A A (Father of Child) published on 12 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Caring and attentive staff, my son started at this nursery and they made him feel very welcomed so fast, they listen to you and support you, and positive and very friendly. Thank you Northolt Hungry Caterpillar.

Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Northolt

Thank you for your lovely review! We are glad to hear that you have had a good experience!


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Review from Anooj J (Father of Child) published on 3 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Rather than giving a detailed review, I would like to add the most important thing. "My kid is happy going to the nursery and he is having a good time there".
Please keep continuing the same dedication and care.

Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Northolt

Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review! We are glad to hear that your child is happy and enjoys nursery.


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Review from R P (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I absolutely love the opportunities my son experiences at Hungry Caterpillar Northolt!
He started at this nursery in September 2023 and has developed and grown so much since! My son has learnt so much about his environment, his confidence has grown immensely and he has so much adoration and gratitude
to all the staff, it really feels like extended family!
As a parent, I am so appreciative of all the staff and the care they show to all the children. The use of the app is fantastic and I can see that the children love playing and learning with each other. I really enjoy all the updates and activities they put on to include families.
The inclusion of all backgrounds, beliefs and values are present in the activities, food and events and gives all the children an opportunity to learn about different cultures. I feel confident that children graduating from Hungry Caterpillar Nurseries will be well-versed children ready for their big adventures to come!
I would 100% recommend!

Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Northolt

Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review! it is great to hear that your child has had a big improvement in their growth and development since they started with us!


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Review from U K (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot express how happy I am with this nursery - from their standards of care, the level of patience and kindness of the members of staff towards my child and myself, up to the time given to us to maximise and reassure our child’s learning journey. Honestly, the team here are commendable! I’ve always
found every member approachable when I have a query, and I have many! They have always provided lots of information and transparency in our best interests. My son went from struggling to make his first words after 2 years old to continuous chat within 6 months and we have everyone here to thank for accommodating and encouraging him to gain confidence, always to grow and do better. I have never felt any tension in this positive environment and this reflects my son’s experience. The environment is accepting and multicultural which has been a pleasant experience for us. Thank you again everyone for everything and for setting him up for success at the beginning of his life.

Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Northolt

Thank you for your lovely review! It is great to hear how your son has grown and developed since he has been attending our nursery!


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Review from Gavin G (Father of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great staff, very friendly and reassuring to a first-time parent. Have never applied for a nursery or school and the management helped me through the process which took a lot of pressure off. Loving the information given via the app and having that communication with the nursery while away.

Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Northolt

Thank you for your lovely review! We are happy to hear that you have had a great experience!


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Review from C J (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are all very friendly, keep me informed with everything I need to know. Settling weeks were stress-free due to the staff understanding my child’s needs. Would recommend the nursery to others in the future.

Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Northolt

Thank you for your kind words. It is great to hear that you have had a good experience!


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Review from A A (Father of Child) published on 11 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery! My daughter attends it and really loves it here.
Lots of activities for the children, painting, colouring, messy play. The staff are very caring and accommodating to her needs.
Highly recommended.

Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Northolt

Thank you for your kind words. It is great to hear that your daughter loves nursery!


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Review from Jordan R (Father of Child) published on 6 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Hungry Caterpillar Nursery is a wonderful place where my son attends. The staff is caring and attentive to my child and we have seen him grow as a person as well as learn many key skills preparing for when he moves into a school environment. The facilities are clean and well-maintained, with a variety
of activities that stimulate creativity and development. I highly recommend Hungry Caterpillars Nursery to any parent looking for a safe and enriching place for their child to thrive. Well maintained.

Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Northolt

Thank you for your lovely review! We really appreciate the time you have taken to write this.


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Review from Mellissa P (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child recently started the nursery. I’m impressed with how attentive the staff are and how friendly they are.
My child settled very well and the staff really made the transition period for me easy.
The pictures, handover and weekly updates regarding the children’s progress make me feel reassured
that my child is learning in the correct environment.

Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Northolt

Thank you for your kind words. This will be passed on to the team at Northolt.


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Review from K L (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 8-month-old absolutely loves going to the nursery. Their development and eating has massively advanced since starting there. The staff are lovely and there are plenty of activities. The outdoor space is great too. The communication is also very good, with regular updates on what they have been doing.

Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Northolt

Thank you for your kind words! It is amazing to hear that you have seen progress in your child's development since they started at nursery!


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Review from Jade B (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Hungry Caterpillar is such a lovely environment. The staff are absolutely amazing and they always meet my child’s needs. The communication between the staff and myself is fantastic, I am always very reassured when my child is at nursery.

Reply from Daisy Sanders, Marketing at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Northolt

Thank you for your kind words. It is lovely to hear that you feel reassured by our staff team that your child is in good hands whilst they are at nursery.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.835)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.835) out of 10 for Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Northolt is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.835 for Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Northolt is calculated as follows: ( (263 Excellents x 5) + (44 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 310 Ratings = 4.835

  • b) 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 - Northolt is based on 26 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 45 number of registered child places is 9, which has been reached with 26 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Awards / Recognitions (11)

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2024

Recipient: Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries Ltd

Date: Thursday 28 Mar 2024 More details

25 Year Anniversary

Recipient: Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries Ltd

Date: Monday 01 Jan 2024 More details

NMT Awards Finalists 2023

Recipient: Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries Ltd

Date: Saturday 25 Nov 2023 More details

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Meet the Team (1)

Chelsey

Chelsey Gilder

Job Title: Manager

Nursery Manager at Northolt

Frequently Asked Questions about Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Northolt

What is the Age Range of Children that Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Northolt accepts?

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

What Days & Hours is Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Northolt Open?

Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Northolt is open: 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.

How many Children does Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Northolt have capacity for?

Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Northolt has capacity for a total of 45 Children.

How far is Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - Northolt to the centre of Northolt?

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

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