# Caterpillas Under Fives

Caterpillas Under Fives is a full-day nursery at Nadder Road, Tidworth, SP9 7QN, in South Tidworth, Wiltshire. It is registered for 70 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by TNB Garrison Early Years and Play Committee.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caterpillas-under-fives-145896  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Nadder Road, Tidworth, SP9 7QN
- Registered places: 70
- Phone: 01980 847784
- Website: https://www.tnbearlyyears.org/settings/caterpillas/caterpillas-welcome.php
- Run by: [TNB Garrison Early Years and Play Committee](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tnb-garrison-early-years-and-play-committee)
- Ofsted URN: 145896

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 September 2025, 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/145896

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2000 (Reference 145896). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/145896)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/145896)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/145896)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 15 January 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/459108)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Nadder Road, Tidworth, SP9 7QN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.237346,-1.660632

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Wiltshire there are about 2.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarendon Junior School (Clarendon Federation) | Primary | 7–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Clarendon Infant School (Clarendon Federation) | Primary | 4–7 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Wellington Lions Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Zouch Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Wellington Eagles Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (March 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| The Wellington Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Poppies Daycare Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppies-daycare-nursery-ltd-ey364714) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Paddington Playstation Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paddington-playstation-day-nursery-145933) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [St Andrews Pre-School & Jammie Dodgers ASC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-pre-school-and-jammie-dodgers-asc-146010) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Dingley's Promise Tidworth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dingleys-promise-tidworth-2864539) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Tree Tots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tree-tots-day-nursery-2577494) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Poppies Daycare Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppies-daycare-nursery-ltd-ey431980) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Caterpillas Under Fives's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Caterpillas Under Fives Good at its inspection on 30 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Caterpillas Under Fives take?

Caterpillas Under Fives is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### Who runs Caterpillas Under Fives?

Caterpillas Under Fives is run by TNB Garrison Early Years and Play Committee, which runs 8 nurseries.

### How do I contact Caterpillas Under Fives?

You can call 01980 847784 and visit www.tnbearlyyears.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/145896)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Caterpillas+under+5s&query_place_id=ChIJgWBjFHH7c0gR7mD9S_EQdvk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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