# Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Chalfont St Peter

Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Chalfont St Peter is a full-day nursery at 29 High Street, Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross, SL9 9QE, in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire. It is registered for 69 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 9 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hungry-caterpillar-day-nurseries-chalfont-st-peter-ey544973  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 29 High Street, Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross, SL9 9QE
- Registered places: 69
- Phone: 01753 882617
- Website: https://hungrycaterpillars.co.uk/day-nurseries-chalfont-st-peter/
- Run by: [Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/hungry-caterpillar-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY544973

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 October 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/EY544973

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2017 (Reference EY544973). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544973)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544973)
- Registered places: 69 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544973)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1995638)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 29 High Street, Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross, SL9 9QE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.606553,-0.556316

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Chalfont St Peter Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Gold Hill Common, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Buckinghamshire 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalfont St Peter CofE Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Some aspects not as strong (May 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Chalfont St Peter Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Robertswood School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Maltman's Green School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Thorpe House School |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Mary's School |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Gayhurst School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ladybird Nursery Chalfont](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-nursery-chalfont-2849635) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Chalfont St Peter Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chalfont-st-peter-montessori-school-ey451075) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Chalfont St Peter Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chalfont-st-peter-preschool-ey553168) | Good |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Footsteps Day Nursery and Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2870625) |  |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Lovel End Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lovel-end-nursery-ey241036) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Childlink Day Nursery and Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childlink-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2788860) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Chalfont St Peter's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Chalfont St Peter Good at its inspection on 11 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Chalfont St Peter take?

Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Chalfont St Peter is registered with Ofsted for up to 69 children at any one time.

### Who runs Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Chalfont St Peter?

Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Chalfont St Peter is run by Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 8 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Chalfont St Peter?

Gerrards Cross is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Chalfont St Peter?

You can call 01753 882617 and visit hungrycaterpillars.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544973)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hungry+Caterpillars+Day+Nurseries&query_place_id=ChIJlWt82K9odkgRIP_T7rY54kw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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