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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?region=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) 4. Buttercup Pre School # Buttercup Pre School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jun 2025) · Cayton Cp School, Mill Lane, SCARBOROUGH, YO11 3NN · North Yorkshire Number of places 27 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Jun 2025 Local authority North Yorkshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Buttercup Pre-School is a nurturing environment located in Scarborough, offering a secure and friendly space for young children to learn and develop. The dedicated team, comprised of experienced and qualified staff, many of whom are mothers themselves, provides individualised care and attention. This approach encourages children to explore their world with enthusiasm and curiosity, supported by a key-person system that fosters strong relationships and involves families in their child's progress. The pre-school operates with flexible hours to accommodate various family needs and offers a balanced learning experience. They are committed to providing a high standard of care and education, ensuring children feel safe, happy, and confident as they embark on their early learning journey. What it's like Staff create extremely strong bonds with children, knowing and being sensitive to each child's individual emotional needs and well-being. Children are highly confident, flourish, and are highly motivated learners, demonstrating excitement in what they are learning. Staff are excellent role models, consistently teaching children about the impact of their behaviour and fostering an environment where children are keen to help others and follow rules instinctively. Friendly, happy environment Individual care and attention Key-person approach Experienced and qualified staff ## Pricing & funding Fees are billed per hour and payable at the beginning of each half term. Fees remain payable if a child is absent. A mid-morning snack is included in the price, and parents must provide a packed lunch for children staying over lunchtime. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds - Hourly fee £5 / hour Good to know - Fees are payable at the beginning of each half term. - Payment is due by the first Friday after returning from holidays. - Fees must still be paid if a child is absent. - A mid-morning snack is included in the price. - Children staying over the lunchtime period must bring a packed lunch. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday 7.45am - 6.00pm Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Buttercup Pre School Inspection date Jun 2025 Inspection no. 10388343 Lead inspector Jo Clark Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50280168)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY241713) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=buttercup-pre-school-yo11-3nn-ey241713) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Buttercup Pre School Last inspected 3 June 2025 · Jo Clark Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Staff create extremely strong bonds with children, knowing and being sensitive to each child's individual emotional needs and well-being. Children are highly confident, flourish, and are highly motivated learners, demonstrating excitement in what they are learning. Staff are excellent role models, consistently teaching children about the impact of their behaviour and fostering an environment where children are keen to help others and follow rules instinctively. Inspector highlights - Staff support children's communication and language skills exceptionally well, implementing a language programme and using important talk time to embed knowledge on keeping safe. - Children's curiosity and sense of wonder are promoted through careful consideration of resources, equipment, and learning areas, both indoors and outside, such as a planting and growing area based on the book 'Anywhere Farm'. - Staff teach children essential knowledge in mathematics, with children enjoying number games, rhymes, and using mathematical language in their play. - Staff consider their approach to children's personal development well, teaching self-care, hygiene, and healthy food choices from a young age. - Leaders and staff are passionate about the pre-school, striving for continuous improvement through reflective practice and working tirelessly to plan for children's learning. Inspection #10388343 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50280168) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work in partnership with external agencies to ensure children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive the targeted support they need to thrive. They take on board and implement any ideas and advice given. Additional funding is used exceptionally well; for example, resources used by visiting professionals have been purchased to provide consistency of learning. This helps children to make wonderful progress across all areas of learning. Outdoor space Children's curiosity and sense of wonder are promoted through careful consideration of the type of resources, equipment and learning areas created, both indoors and outside. For instance, staff and children have created a planting and growing area based on the book 'Anywhere Farm'. Children have used a variety of receptacles to plant vegetables including bottles, tea pots and pans, with the understanding that they can grow anywhere. Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2025 Date: May 2009 - June 2025 Outstanding - July 2019 Good - June 2015 Good - May 2009 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Buttercup Pre School ### What is the staff team like at Buttercup Pre School? ### When is Buttercup Pre School open? ### What is the age range at Buttercup Pre School? ### Which funded childcare places does Buttercup Pre School accept? ### How did Buttercup Pre School do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### How big is Buttercup Pre School? ## Nearby day nurseries in SCARBOROUGH Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Buttercup Pre School. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.1 mi ### Happy Jays Scarborough · YO11 3LR ](/nursery/happy-jays-yo11-3lr-ey549334) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Amazing Owls Educational Play Scarborough · YO11 3LJ ](/nursery/amazing-owls-educational-play-yo11-3lj-2503408) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Wise Owls Educational Play Scarborough · YO11 3LJ ](/nursery/wise-owls-educational-play-yo11-3lj-ey547244) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Happy Jays Scarborough · YO11 3YS ](/nursery/happy-jays-yo11-3ys-ey549330) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.9 mi ### Green Hedges Day Nursery Scarborough · YO11 2BJ ](/nursery/green-hedges-day-nursery-yo11-2bj-400109) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.9 mi ### Jitterbugs Day Nursery Scarborough · YO11 2TD 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/jitterbugs-day-nursery-yo11-2td-400096) [See all nurseries in SCARBOROUGH →](/search?q=SCARBOROUGH) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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