# The Caterpillar Clubhouse The Caterpillar Clubhouse is a full-day nursery at 50a Presidents Court, Hoover Drive, Basildon, SS15 6LF, in Great Berry, Essex. It is registered for 14 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 14 reviews (October 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-caterpillar-clubhouse-ey562652 Last checked 30 October 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 50a Presidents Court, Hoover Drive, Basildon, SS15 6LF - Registered places: 14 - Phone: 07398 595070 - Website: https://thecaterpillarclubhouse.net/ - Ofsted URN: EY562652 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 22 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Strong standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562652 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2018 (Reference EY562652). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562652) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562652) - Registered places: 14 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562652) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: 50a Presidents Court, Hoover Drive, Basildon, SS15 6LF Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.572540,0.407859 - Station: Laindon, 0.8 miles - 10 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Rowanhall Open Space, under 0.1 miles - Park: Victoria Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Manor House Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles - Park: Great Berry Open Space, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Rowanhall Play Area, under 0.1 miles NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. In Essex 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 30 October 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Merrylands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Great Berry Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) | | 0.6 miles | | The Phoenix Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles | | Lincewood Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | | yes | 0.9 miles | | Millhouse Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles | | Janet Duke Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) | | 1.2 miles | | Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles | | St Anne Line Catholic Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (September 2024) | | 1.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Munchkins Nursery And Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/munchkins-nursery-and-pre-school-ey558622) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles | | [Second Steps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/second-steps-day-nursery-ey308855) | Outstanding | | | 0.5 miles | | [St John's Childcare Forest Glade](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-childcare-forest-glade-2542045) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Oak Trees Day Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oak-trees-day-nursery-school-ey472633) | Outstanding | | | 0.6 miles | | [Munchkins Nursery and Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/munchkins-nursery-and-pre-school-2695259) | Outstanding | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.9 miles | | [Munchkins Nursery And Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/munchkins-nursery-and-pre-school-2549086) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.9 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is The Caterpillar Clubhouse's Ofsted rating? The Caterpillar Clubhouse was inspected on 22 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can The Caterpillar Clubhouse take? The Caterpillar Clubhouse is registered with Ofsted for up to 14 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to The Caterpillar Clubhouse? Laindon is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact The Caterpillar Clubhouse? You can call 07398 595070 and visit thecaterpillarclubhouse.net. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562652) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Caterpillar+Clubhouse+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJZxWSpGHH2EcRyRlFhQL0q2M) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.