# Caterpillars Pre-School (Sussex) Limited

Caterpillars Pre-School (Sussex) Limited is a full-day nursery at Southgate Community Centre, Ditchling Hill, CRAWLEY, RH11 8QL, in Southgate, West Sussex. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.5 (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caterpillars-pre-school-sussex-limited-ey496854  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Southgate Community Centre, Ditchling Hill, CRAWLEY, RH11 8QL
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 07928 128158
- Website: http://www.caterpillarspreschool.net/
- Ofsted URN: EY496854

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Inspection history:

- 21 March 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 18 October 2021: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496854

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2016 (Reference EY496854). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496854)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 21 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496854)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496854)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Southgate Community Centre, Ditchling Hill, CRAWLEY, RH11 8QL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.105431,-0.193509

- Station: Crawley, 0.6 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Goff's Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Rackham Close Play Area, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In West Sussex there are about 2.7 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: 3.5 out of 5 (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Southgate Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Broadfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Desmond Anderson Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Atelier21 Future School |  | 4–16 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Seymour Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The Oaks Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Premier Education - Hilltop Primary School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/premier-education-hilltop-primary-school-2838540) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Rainbow Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-ey410705) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Rainbow Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-preschool-2700516) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Friary Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/friary-preschool-2744744) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kids Capers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-capers-day-nursery-ey475872) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Happy Hours Pre-School Crawley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-hours-pre-school-crawley-113510) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Caterpillars Pre-School (Sussex) Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Caterpillars Pre-School (Sussex) Limited Good at its inspection on 21 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Caterpillars Pre-School (Sussex) Limited take?

Caterpillars Pre-School (Sussex) Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Caterpillars Pre-School (Sussex) Limited?

Crawley is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Caterpillars Pre-School (Sussex) Limited?

You can call 07928 128158 and visit www.caterpillarspreschool.net.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496854)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Caterpillars+Pre-school+%28Sussex%29+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJhzNl2gTudUgRffkMr0Px2oA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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