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[South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Butterflies Nursery School # Butterflies Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Strong standard · Thursley Village Hall, Dye House Road, Godalming, GU8 6QD · Surrey Number of places 45 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2026 Local authority Surrey About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Butterflies Nursery School, located in Godalming (GU8 6QD), is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises that provides a highly inclusive and welcoming environment for children from 0 to 4 years old, with a total capacity of 45 places. Registered with Ofsted on 19/02/2025, the nursery received an inspection on 1 May 2026, where it was found to meet safeguarding standards. The leadership team demonstrates a secure understanding of the curriculum and teaching, consistently monitoring and reflecting to drive continuous improvement. Their curriculum is ambitious, well-sequenced, and fully embedded across the entire staff, with a clear focus on communication and language development. The staff actively incorporate mathematical language and problem-solving into play, fostering a love for learning. Children are supported in developing positive social skills, turn-taking, and collaboration. The nursery prides itself on nurturing children's welfare and wellbeing, supporting them to understand healthy lifestyles, personal care, and emotional wellbeing. Leaders and staff build strong relationships with families, valuing their contributions and ensuring effective communication regarding children's progress. While the setting generally embeds positive behaviour expectations, leaders are actively working to refine routines during transitions and mealtimes to ensure children remain fully engaged and supported. What it's like Children are happy, settled and secure, developing strong relationships with staff and feeling safe and valued. They develop their knowledge and skills confidently, supported by staff who respond sensitively to their individual needs. Children enjoy a broad curriculum with engaging experiences that promote curiosity, independence and a love for learning. Strong Curriculum Inclusive Environment Strong Safeguarding ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 08:00 - 17:30 Established 2025 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Strong standard Last inspected May 2026 Headline: Strong standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Strong standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Strong standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Butterflies Nursery School Last inspected 1 May 2026 What it's like to attend Children are happy, settled and secure, developing strong relationships with staff and feeling safe and valued. They develop their knowledge and skills confidently, supported by staff who respond sensitively to their individual needs. Children enjoy a broad curriculum with engaging experiences that promote curiosity, independence and a love for learning. Inspector highlights - Children make secure and steady progress from their individual starting points, showing high levels of engagement, curiosity and confidence in learning. - All children develop important life skills, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, building resilience, independence and social skills. - The curriculum is highly ambitious, well sequenced and fully embedded among the entire staff team. - Staff skilfully incorporate mathematical language and problem-solving opportunities for children throughout their play and experiences. - Leaders have created a highly inclusive culture where every child is valued and supported to make progress. - Leaders use additional funding effectively to secure positive outcomes for children, supporting specific developmental needs. - Children form warm and trusting relationships with staff, feeling safe, secure and confident within the setting. - Leaders ensure that children's welfare and wellbeing are prioritised effectively. Staff are caring, nurturing and responsive. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should ensure that routines during transitions and mealtimes are implemented consistently, so children remain engaged and supported throughout the day. Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50304624) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Butterflies Nursery School Inspection date May 2026 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50304624)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2823270) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=butterflies-nursery-school-gu8-6qd-2823270) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff use resources, such as a sensory box, to support children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) in regulating their emotions, making a positive and sustained difference. Inspection history Most recent inspection 1 May 2026 Strong standard Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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