# Charlie Caterpillars Day Nursery

Charlie Caterpillars Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Unit 1, Dorchester Park, Commercial Road, WALSALL, WS2 7NQ, in Dudley's Fields, Walsall. It is registered for 57 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charlie-caterpillars-day-nursery-ey548077  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 1, Dorchester Park, Commercial Road, WALSALL, WS2 7NQ
- Registered places: 57
- Phone: 01922 497136
- Website: https://www.charliecaterpillars.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY548077

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 November 2023, 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/EY548077

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2017 (Reference EY548077). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548077)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548077)
- Registered places: 57 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548077)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 December 2019). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1040904)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 1, Dorchester Park, Commercial Road, WALSALL, WS2 7NQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.609910,-2.014527

- Station: Bloxwich, 0.6 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Rough Wood Country Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Odell Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Bailey's Pool, 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 Walsall there are about 5.9 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloxwich Academy | All-through | 3–16 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Busill Jones Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Elmore Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Sandbank Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Phoenix Academy |  | 5–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Leamore Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| All Saints National Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Field Road Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (January 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Beeches Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-beeches-day-nursery-254428) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kangaroo Pouch Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kangaroo-pouch-day-nursery-ey550555) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Happy Hall Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-hall-preschool-2674052) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Kidz Hub Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidz-hub-nursery-2852163) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Bentley Child Care Services](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bentley-child-care-services-2781487) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Bentley Childcare Services at King Charles](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bentley-childcare-services-at-king-charles-2781486) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Charlie Caterpillars Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Charlie Caterpillars Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 9 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Charlie Caterpillars Day Nursery take?

Charlie Caterpillars Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 57 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Charlie Caterpillars Day Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Charlie Caterpillars Day Nursery?

You can call 01922 497136 and visit www.charliecaterpillars.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548077)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Charlie+Caterpillar%27s+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ_VTvE0ifcEgRFvZsolcZgpM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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