Forest and beach school
We believe children learn best through hands-on exploration. Our forest and beach school connects children with nature, building confidence and resilience through outdoor adventures.
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Nursery
Tour our nursery
100+
Children registered
20
Expert teachers
30+
Years of experience
95%
Parents satisfaction
Cocoons (under 2s)
A warm, calm space for our youngest children, with cosy surroundings, dedicated milk kitchen and a caring 1:3 adult ratio.
Babies enjoy their own garden area and gentle walks in the community.
Caterpillars (age 2)
Active and curious, our twos explore both indoor and outdoor play, with soft play, garden access, and their own sleep room.
Close to toilets for easy toilet training, with a 1:4 adult ratio.
Grasshoppers (age 3)
Confident and independent, our threes have space to play, learn, and ride bikes in the courtyard, all with supportive 1:6 ratios and free-flow access to the garden.
Butterflies (preschool)
Preparing for school with more structure whilst still learning through play.
Using the whole building, garden and courtyard, allowing our pre-schoolers to grow in confidence, skills and independence.
Designed for every stage
Our nursery offers thoughtfully designed spaces and resources tailored to each child's age and development.
From cosy, calming rooms for babies, to active, creative areas for pre-schoolers.
Every environment supports growth, discovery and confidence.
Our facilities
Sensory and soft play rooms
Calming sensory space plus padded environment for active physical development.
Creative arts space
Dedicated areas for art, craft and messy creative activities that inspire imagination skills.
Literacy and role play
Book corner and imaginative play areas for learning through play and hands on activities.
Garden and courtyard
Outdoor spaces for nature exploration, gardening, bikes and scooters.
Nutrition spaces
Milk kitchen for infant feeds and children's kitchen for food activities.
Sleep and care facilities
Rest rooms, nappy changing area and children's toilets across both floors.
Our curriculum
Our curriculum combines the best of both worlds, giving children the comfort of a clear routine and structured activities, while also encouraging them to explore, imagine and learn through nature.
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SEND and inclusion
At Butterfly Nursery we support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. We have a SEND policy to ensure that all children, regardless of their individual needs, receive the support and care they require to develop to their full potential
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Children are grouped by age and stage of development, with dedicated rooms designed specifically for each stage.
This ensures children feel comfortable, supported, and appropriately challenged as they grow and move through the nursery.
We follow age-appropriate adult-to-child ratios to ensure children receive attentive, high-quality care.
Our staffing levels allow us to support children’s learning, wellbeing and safety throughout the day.
Yes. Children enjoy regular outdoor play, with access to our garden and courtyard areas.
Outdoor learning is an important part of our approach, supporting physical development, confidence and wellbeing.
We are committed to inclusion and support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Our team works closely with parents and relevant professionals to ensure every child receives the care and support they need.
Absolutely. We encourage parents to book a visit to tour the nursery, explore our rooms and facilities, and meet the team.
This is the best way to see our environment and ask any questions you may have.