# Curious Caterpillars Day Nursery

Curious Caterpillars Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Downfield Lodge, Downfield Road, Stroud, GL5 4HL, in Highfield, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 71 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 6 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/curious-caterpillars-day-nursery-ey488416  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Downfield Lodge, Downfield Road, Stroud, GL5 4HL
- Registered places: 71
- Phone: 01453 750957
- Website: http://www.curious-caterpillars.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY488416

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 November 2024, 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/EY488416

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2015 (Reference EY488416). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488416)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488416)
- Registered places: 71 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488416)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/154559)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Downfield Lodge, Downfield Road, Stroud, GL5 4HL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.745755,-2.234912

- Station: Stroud (Glos), 0.7 miles
- 25 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Jack Russell Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Stratford Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Queen Elizabeth II Playing Field, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Paganhill Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Stratford Park Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Gloucestershire there are about 2.9 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Lift Callowell | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Rodborough Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Rosary Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Rose's Special School |  | 2–19 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Cashes Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Foxmoor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Stroud Valley Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Seasons Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seasons-private-day-nursery-ey445884) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Sunlands Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunlands-kindergarten-ey540224) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Your Co-Op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School Cainscross](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-cainscross-2887582) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [BarBar Nursery @ Stratford Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barbar-nursery-stratford-park-ey430712) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [St Matthews Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-matthews-playgroup-101674) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [BarBar Nursery @ The Rosary](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barbar-nursery-the-rosary-ey430748) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Curious Caterpillars Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 22 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Curious Caterpillars Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 71 children at any one time.

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

Stroud (Glos) is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01453 750957 and visit www.curious-caterpillars.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488416)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Curious+Caterpillars+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJweE4dv0LcUgRSzWu7fb3cB0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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