# Caterpillars Childcare

Caterpillars Childcare is a full-day nursery at Unit 2, Cotsbrook, Higford, SHIFNAL, TF11 9ES, in Shifnal Rural, Shropshire. It is registered for 35 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caterpillars-childcare-2647838  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 2, Cotsbrook, Higford, SHIFNAL, TF11 9ES
- Registered places: 35
- Phone: 01952 730222
- Website: http://www.caterpillars-childcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2647838

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 13 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2647838

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2021 (Reference 2647838). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2647838)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2647838)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2647838)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 September 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1767682)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 2, Cotsbrook, Higford, SHIFNAL, TF11 9ES

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.602467,-2.365126

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Shropshire there are about 3 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Options Higford |  | 5–19 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Beckbury Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Twiggys Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twiggys-day-nursery-ltd-2620902) | Good |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Club 0-5 limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/club-0-5-limited-ey338012) | Good |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Kaleidoscope](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kaleidoscope-ey267474) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [Halesfield Day Nursery Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/halesfield-day-nursery-centre-208203) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [RAFA Kidz Cosford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rafa-kidz-cosford-2782632) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Chec Mates Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chec-mates-day-care-208180) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Caterpillars Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Caterpillars Childcare Outstanding at its inspection on 13 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Caterpillars Childcare take?

Caterpillars Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Caterpillars Childcare?

You can call 01952 730222 and visit www.caterpillars-childcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2647838)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Caterpillars+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJzZ-wHMmBcEgR0A1A0s1WHg8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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