Business Details
41 Years
experience
Trusted Child Care & Early Education in Leamington Spa
Caterpillar Nursery has been dedicated to providing quality childcare and education in a safe, stimulating environment since 1985. As a not-for-profit charity, we prioritise reinvesting resources into our facilities and programmes to ensure continuous improvement. Our small, family-focused setting accommodates 20 children per session, allowing our experienced team to deliver tailored care and education. With a strong partnership with Brookhurst Primary School, we bridge early years learning with mainstream education, fostering confidence and curiosity. Our staff, some of whom have been with us for over 14 years, undergo regular training to stay updated with childcare best practices.We maintain close collaboration with families, ensuring consistency between home and nursery. Recognised for our inclusive approach, we celebrate individuality and nurture each childs development through play and structured learning. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our Ofsted-rated provision and testimonials from satisfied parents. By hosting regular fundraising events, we engage the community while enhancing resources for our children. Caterpillar Nursery remains a trusted choice for families in Leamington Spa seeking a warm, enriching start for their little ones.
Services
Early Years Childcare
Outdoor Learning Activities
Key Worker Support
Transition to Primary School
Parent Partnership Programmes
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We are a not-for-profit charity reinvesting profits into child development resources.
- Our small class sizes ensure personalised attention for every child.
- Experienced team with staff tenure of up to 14 years.
- Strong partnership with Brookhurst Primary School for seamless education transitions.
- Regularly updated curriculum aligned with latest childcare initiatives.
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
What people say
Lovely atmosphere
Staff very friendly
Highly recommended
Confidence building
Smooth school transition
Services
Early Years Childcare
Our Early Years Childcare programme nurtures children aged 2+ through structured play and educational activities. With a 20-child capacity per session, we ensure individualised attention. Our Ofsted-registered provision follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, fostering social, emotional, and cognitive development in a safe, stimulating environment.
Outdoor Learning
Outdoor Learning sessions utilise our expansive grounds to develop physical coordination and environmental awareness. Children engage in gardening, sensory exploration, and imaginative play. These activities promote teamwork, risk assessment skills, and a connection with nature, all supervised by our trained childcare professionals.
Key Worker System
The Key Worker System assigns each child a dedicated staff member responsible for their development journey. This professional maintains communication with families, documents progress, and tailors activities to individual needs. The system ensures continuity of care and strengthens home-nursery partnerships for consistent child development.
School Transition Programme
Our School Transition Programme partners with Brookhurst Primary School to ease children into formal education. Through joint activities and familiarisation visits, children build confidence in classroom environments. Staff collaborate with teachers to align curricula, ensuring foundational literacy, numeracy, and social skills are established before school entry.
Parent Engagement
Parent Engagement initiatives include regular meetings, progress updates, and collaborative workshops. We encourage family participation in fundraising events and curriculum planning. Our online portal provides access to learning resources and communication channels, strengthening the home-nursery partnership to support each child's holistic development.
Questions
What age range do you accept?
We accept children from age 2 upwards during term time, with sessions running 07:50-17:50 Monday to Friday.
Are your staff qualified?
Our team includes fully qualified early years educators with paediatric first aid training, some having worked with us for over 14 years.
How do you support school readiness?
Through our partnership with Brookhurst Primary School, we offer transition visits, joint activities, and curriculum alignment for smooth educational progression.
Do you offer funded childcare places?
Yes, we provide government-funded childcare hours. Contact us directly for current eligibility criteria and booking arrangements.
What safety measures are in place?
We maintain Ofsted-compliant safeguarding protocols, including secure premises, staff DBS checks, and regular safety drills.
