Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - West Twyford

West Tywford Primary School, Twyford Abbey Road, Ealing, London NW10 7DN
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9.9 52 Reviews
Hungry Caterpillar Day nursery - West Twyford is based within West Twyford Primary School and Children’s Centre. It provides places for children aged 3 months to 5 years and the children's centre location gives families access to a range of services, support and a monthly activity programme.

Outdoor learning is encouraged at every opportunity and children love their regular Superstar sports programme each week, playing in the garden and visiting the school’s extensive play areas which allows them to build their explorations and learning, children enjoy musical movement sessions boogie mites and also take part in yoga and bucket time for their attention and listening, the outdoor environment allows children to broaden their views on the world around them.

The baby room aims to create a sensory experience where they children can use the senses to learn and explore. In the baby room, staff focus on the three prime areas of learning to ensure that children have a good foundation of knowledge to build upon whilst they progress through the nursery.

The nursery places great emphasis on its relationship with families. It wants them to be part of the nursery and keep in close contact with staff. Likewise, staff will make sure that your family is included in nursery life through daily feedback, termly progress reviews and many lovely organised events that you can attend. They also like to invite parents in to lead learning opportunities with the children. The nursery's greatest pride is the many testimonials it has from parents about how happy their children are at Hungry Caterpillars. Hungry Caterpillars West Twyford thrives on the Curiosity Approach and is a great believer that the magic happens through children's learning and the awe and wonder of the environment.
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Care Provided by Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - West Twyford

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Dion Williamson (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 10
  • Total Places for Children
  • 40
  • 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, Christmas & 5 training days

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Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - West Twyford Reviews (52)

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Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - West Twyford has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.861) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - West Twyford has 52 reviews.

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Review from Panna V (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Honest. United. Never give up. Great fun. Ready for laughter, yahoo.
Caring. Affectionate. Tremendous. Exciting. Reliable. Precious. Individuality. Love. Laughter. Artistic. Real stars.
My 2 kids have been at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - West Twyford and now my nephew has joined, on recommendations.

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

Thank you for your lovely review. This will be passed on to the team at West Twyford!


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Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful place for my little one! Everyone is really friendly and welcoming. Our son really likes the nursery and staff. They have lots of different activities for the children every day. Highly recommended.

Reply from Georgia Kerr, Deputy Manager at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - West Twyford

Thank you for your review, it means a lot to myself and the team.


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Review from S I (Father of Child) published on 26 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Firstly, I wish to commend each and every staff member at the West Twyford branch as they provide exceptional service when it comes to the care and development of my child.
Their communication both in person and via the app has been great. I regularly receive updates on how my child is doing over
the course of the day and each member of staff is warm and welcoming during pick up and drop off.
The manager has been exceptional in her professionalism, especially as we had some concerns due to our child being born during the lockdown. She made it clear to us that she would chase things with the necessary people and kept to her word, so a special thank you for that.
The nursery is a healthy environment with a mixture of different children from different backgrounds which I see as being a tremendous benefit in preparing my child for the future.
Keep up the fantastic work you do because it is very much noticed and appreciated!

Reply from Georgia Kerr, Deputy Manager at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - West Twyford

Thank you so much for your review. This means so much to myself and the team and it has been an absolute pleasure to be a part of your child's learning journey.


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Review from G J (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with the nursery and the staff. My daughter had a bad experience at her previous nursery but she settled well in a few weeks and is quite excited to go to the nursery every day.
Very thankful to the staff for making her feel at ease and happy.

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

Thank you for your lovely words. This will be passed on to the team at West Twyford!


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Review from Greta R (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our and our daughter's experience here at Hungry Caterpillar in West Twyford is simply amazing! I cannot be more proud of the staff for what they are doing and how supportive they are in our daughter's development and learning processes. I can truly see how she is happy about the place, the staff and
all the children around at the nursery. The best feeling is to see her happy and thats just proof of how much effort the staff put into these children's well-being and learning.
Also, as a first-time parent, I appreciate the staff's help by answering thousands of questions as well as guidance and support throughout all procedures of nursery and child's learning and development.
Sincere recommendations from our family!

Reply from Lisa Hennessy, Manager at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - West Twyford

Thank you so much for your lovely words this means a lot to me and my team, we really appropriate your comments.


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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am having an amazing experience with the nursery and staff members.
Easy to use app and upto date information helps a lot to track my child’s progress and daily activities.
I would absolutely recommend it to others.

Reply from Olivia Foley, Director at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - West Twyford

Thank you so much for taking time to share your positive comments. It means a lot to the team.


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Review from C V (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are fantastic and their communication is great. Since joining a few months ago my son has developed a lot. They were extremely supportive, helping him to settle in very quickly. He loves his nursery and so do I!

Reply from Lisa Hennessy, Manager at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - West Twyford

Thank you so much for your comment, it means a lot to me and my team.


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Review from Sahar A (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very nice and professional stuff. My daughter loves to go to the nursery.
Everything is fine with the nursery and I’m so happy with that. Would recommend to everyone.

Reply from Lisa Hennessy, Manager at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - West Twyford

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback it means a lot to myself and our team.


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Review from Sinead W (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can not recommend the nursery enough. I thank all the staff who work with my son. He’s changed so much in a short time of being with them, as my son started off at a different nursery. He wasn’t happy, crying every time he would go in, as a mum this was so stressful and I also didn’t recognise his
behaviour when dropping him off as it’s so unlike him. Now he is very happy to go in since we changed nursery. He loves being there and always talks about his favourite teacher. They are all amazing and so welcoming when dropping him off. 5* from me.
Thank you

Reply from Lisa Hennessy, Manager at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - West Twyford

Hello Sinead, thank you so much for your lovely comment, I am so happy that your child is happy coming to West Twyford it has been a pleasure looking after him.


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Review from Anita R (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The nursery offers a great environment and friendly staff who support your child to integrate well into the activities and routines which gives us reassurance as parents and provides comfort when we drop our children off. My daughter particularly loves nursery and she has progressed so much in her physical,
social and mental development. I am also impressed by the communication with parents, especially during the pandemic. My daughter is always ready for nursery and enjoys her days there.

Reply from Lisa Hennessy, Manager at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - West Twyford

Hello, Thank you so much for your kind and caring words towards the nursery it means a lot to us that we are providing the care that your child needs and she is having fun.


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Review from Dunia A (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Hungry Caterpillar nursery really do make it the great place it is!
My two children enjoy playing and learning here; it's their second home, and I feel super safe and reassured when I drop them off.

Reply from Lisa Hennessy, Manager at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - West Twyford

Thank you Dunia for your lovely and kind words, I'm very happy to know that your children are happy too coming to nursery.


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Review from Jessica I (Mother of Child) published on 14 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are fantastic and were amazing at helping our daughter settle in.
They ensured she had extra settling sessions to help prepare her as best as possible and continued to work with her confidence and independence.
She now loves going in to see everyone, and I know she has a great time whilst
she is there, which is such a comfort!
The communication by the app is fantastic, and I always know what is going on and what my child has been doing during the day. I love receiving photos of her activities.

Reply from Lisa Hennessy, Manager at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - West Twyford

Hello Jessica
Thank you for your kind comment, it means a lot to us to know that you and your child here are happy, we are always willing to help where we can. Thank you for supporting us.


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Review from Panna V (Mother of Child) published on 14 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Hungry Caterpillar West Twyford has been amazing during and current climate. The staff have taught my children the importance of hygiene and the virus. They work hard to educate and entertain all the children. Thank you.

Reply from Lisa Hennessy, Manager at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - West Twyford

Hello Panna. Thank you so much for your kind words and we are happy that you and your children are happy with us.


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Review from Alina P (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very satisfied with this nursery and its staff and I recommend it to everyone with confidence. I like the activities that the nursery staff carry out with the children and the children are in good hands and in great safety. It is a very well developed nursery and is suitable for all types of children,
so any child will easily adapt and the staff are very responsible and involved which reassures us, the parents, that our children are cared for and treated properly.

Reply from Olivia Foley, Director at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - West Twyford

Thank you for taking the time to review us, we really appreciate it.


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Review from Jana S (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery, my son has developed so much, thanks to the lovely staff. He really enjoys going in. He is being well looked after. We really feel that he is in safe hands. We love their app informing us how our son’s day going.

Reply from Olivia Foley, Director at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - West Twyford

Thank you for reviewing us, we really appreciate it.


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Review from Amina L (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great staff and good curriculum. I'm very pleased with my son's progress at West Twyford nursery and I like the Spanish lessons. I'm really hoping he learns Spanish and understands it soon. Aside from that, everything is very good with great staff.

Reply from Joyce Braimah, Manager at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - West Twyford

Thank you for your kind words and your support towards the setting we really appreciate it.


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Review from Mirela S (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent place, excellent staff, my daughter started in September and the settling was so easy with the help of the staff, now she is happy and she learned a lot of new things in a very short period of time. I recommend the nursery as I can see my daughter is happy. The communication with the manager
is very good, she is always involved and she keeps us updated.

Reply from Lisa Hennessy, Manager at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - West Twyford

Thank you so much for your kind words and comments towards our setting at West Twyford. It is a pleasure to see your child grow within a short time and her confidence is shining.


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Review from Olga L (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've had both our kids at the nursery, and they both have loved it and have been very happy there.
The staff are very attentive to children and parent's needs and very accommodating. We are most grateful to the Hungry Caterpillar team for taking such excellent care of our kids, make them feel special,
support them, boost their confidence, creativity, and create such a positive environment where our kids thrive.

Reply from Joyce Braimah, Manager at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - West Twyford

Thank you so much for your wonderful comments towards our setting.


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Review from Chika W (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has joined Hungry Caterpillar West Twyford since 2017. He loves his nursery friends and teachers. The space is not big but they provide lots of activities and playing area including outdoor space. We are happy to see their feedback, now we can check through an app on a daily basis. Before COVID-19,
they have lots of events such as Father's/ Mother’s Day, Halloween and Christmas party. We will miss it.
All staff and teachers are very kind and with positive vibes. Also, the value for money is excellent. We highly recommended.

Reply from Olivia Foley, Director at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - West Twyford

Thank you for reviewing our West Twyford Nursery, we are so glad your son enjoyed his time with us.


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Review from Chloe B (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 2-year-old son and 4-year-old daughter are attending this nursery happily every day. The staff are loving, energetic and professional. The team works great together and happy. Communication is always great. I feel lucky to have this nursery at my doorstep.

Reply from Lisa Hennessy, Manager at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - West Twyford

Thank you for your kind words and support; it has been our pleasure.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.861)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.861) out of 10 for Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - West Twyford is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 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 4.861 for Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery - West Twyford is calculated as follows: ( (157 Excellents x 5) + (21 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 180 Ratings = 4.861

  • 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 - West Twyford is based on 15 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 40 number of registered child places is 8, which has been reached with 15 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 (9)

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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Dion Williamson

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager at West Twyford.

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