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Butterflies Day Nursery @ Bowerlane

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
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4.8(5 Google reviews) ·East Bower Farmhouse, East Bower, Bridgwater, TA6 4TY · Somerset
Number of places
61 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Somerset

About this day nursery

Butterflies Day Nursery at Bowerlane is in Bridgwater, Somerset, providing care for children from birth to four years old. The day nursery was registered with Ofsted in 2002 and is open on weekdays from 8am to 5.30pm. In its inspection of June 2023, Ofsted rated the nursery 'Good' overall. The inspector found that children arrive happily and settle quickly, building strong attachments with staff who are described as patient, kind, and caring.

The curriculum is designed to develop children's physical, communication, and social skills. Children have access to an outdoor garden and take trips to a local allotment where they plant fruit and vegetables. Staff support children who may need extra help with their learning by working with the special educational needs coordinator, parents, and other professionals. Parents told the inspector that they are happy with the care and education their children receive and that staff keep them updated on their children's progress.

What it's like

Children arrive at the nursery happily and settle quickly, building strong attachments with patient, kind, and caring staff. They behave well, playing cooperatively and taking turns, for example, lining up to roll balls down a hill. Children are keen to learn and are well prepared for the next steps in their education, making good progress from their starting points.

Strong attachments with staffGood progressOutdoor play & learningCommunity tripsMathematics woven-in maths

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 5.30pm

Registered with Ofsted

2002

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating

Last inspected 14 June 2023

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive at the nursery happily and settle quickly, building strong attachments with patient, kind, and caring staff. They behave well, playing cooperatively and taking turns, for example, lining up to roll balls down a hill. Children are keen to learn and are well prepared for the next steps in their education, making good progress from their starting points.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager has a clear vision for the curriculum which focuses on developing children's physical, communication and social skills.
  • The manager places high emphasis on supporting the well-being of staff, who feel valued, happy, and are keen to develop their knowledge and practice.
  • Children enjoy trips into the community to help them learn about the world around them and build their confidence.
  • Staff are sensitive to parents' routines and mirror them at nursery, ensuring babies feel settled and secure.
  • Staff weave mathematics into children's daily routines and activities, helping them to develop an understanding of the meaning of number.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve the organisation of activities for older children to reduce the noise levels and help children to focus on their learning.
Inspection #10298677 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report that they are happy with the care and education that their children receive.

They say that staff keep them updated about their children's progress.

Parents of children who speak English as an additional language say that staff have supported their children to develop their language skills in English exceptionally well.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff are quick to recognise when children may need extra support with their learning and seek guidance from the special educational needs coordinator (SENCo). The SENCo works in partnership with parents and other professionals to help meet any identified additional needs. The support provided is regularly reviewed to help ensure that all children make the best possible progress.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise. They develop their physical skills as they ride tricycles, balance on tyres and run around in the garden. Children enjoy trips to the allotment, where they plant fruit and vegetables to help them learn about the natural world.

Google Reviews

4.8
(5 Google reviews)
Juraj Matus
8 years ago

Our childminder failed completely, so was bit worried, but found a great nursery for our child. Would really recommend them to anyone.

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jason Garfield
8 years ago

My son and daughter have both attended here. Lovely staff. I'd recommend this nursery to anyone.

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Inspection history

Date: April 2010

  • June 2023Good
  • October 2019Good
  • April 2019Inadequate
  • February 2016Good
  • March 2015Good
  • April 2010Good

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