# Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Northolt

Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Northolt is a full-day nursery at L.A. Fitness Health Club, Rowdell Road, Northolt, UB5 6AG, in Northolt, Ealing. It is registered for 49 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 29 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hungry-caterpillar-day-nurseries-northolt-ey282909  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: L.A. Fitness Health Club, Rowdell Road, Northolt, UB5 6AG
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 49
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 8845 6162
- Website: https://hungrycaterpillars.co.uk/nurseries-in-northolt/
- Run by: [Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/hungry-caterpillar-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY282909

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 August 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/EY282909

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2004 (Reference EY282909). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY282909)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 August 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY282909)
- Registered places: 49 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY282909)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 21 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1807042)

## Fees

Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Ealing that publish fees charge £70–£130 a day for under-2s (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: L.A. Fitness Health Club, Rowdell Road, Northolt, UB5 6AG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.541709,-0.367788

- Station: Northolt, 0.5 miles
- Station: Greenford, 0.9 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Belvue Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Smiths Farm, 0.1 miles
- Park: Northala Fields, 0.2 miles
- Park: Eskdale Open space, 0.2 miles
- Park: Marnham Fields, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Ealing there are about 3.9 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 29 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://hungrycaterpillars.co.uk/book-a-visit)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://hungrycaterpillars.co.uk/book-a-visit)

### Food

- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://hungrycaterpillars.co.uk/foodandnutrition)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gifford Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Ravenor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Alec Reed Academy | All-through | 3–19 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| John Chilton School |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Willow Tree Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Petts Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Coston Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| The Edward Betham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Apni School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apni-school-nursery-2848538) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Northolt Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/northolt-day-nursery-2881365) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Buds To Blossoms Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buds-to-blossoms-day-nursery-ey428346) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [All Saints Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-saints-nursery-2836215) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Islip Manor Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/islip-manor-childrens-centre-ey406026) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Just For Me Preschool - Northolt Branch](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/just-for-me-preschool-northolt-branch-ey557343) | Good |  | 09:15–15:30 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Northolt offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Northolt offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Northolt offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Northolt offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Northolt's opening hours?

Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Northolt opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Northolt take?

Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Northolt takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Northolt's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Northolt Good at its inspection on 7 August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Northolt take?

Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Northolt is registered with Ofsted for up to 49 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Northolt?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Northolt.

### Who runs Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Northolt?

Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Northolt is run by Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 8 nurseries.

### What approach does Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Northolt follow?

Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Northolt's website describes its approach as: Forest school and In-the-moment planning.

### What is the nearest station to Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Northolt?

Northolt is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Northolt?

You can call 020 8845 6162 and visit hungrycaterpillars.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY282909)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (hungrycaterpillars.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://hungrycaterpillars.co.uk/nurseries-in-northolt/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hungry+Caterpillars+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJnTgZeMUSdkgRuc-GKPz5TzE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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