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A huge thanks to (DONNA )for her wonderful help today. She went above and beyond to assist me with my son Nali's registration forms. It’s rare to find such helpful and dedicated staff. Thank you so much…", "datePublished": "2026-01-26T14:40:23.110459096Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 4, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Paria Salimi" }, "reviewBody": "Positive point: this nursery is really helpful for adults with kids studying in Oldham college, the staff are helpful and hardworking with kids and parents and they are helping.\n\nNegative: parking space is a problem really, kids are more than the space of the nursery.\nThe Nursery has a really small space for kids.\nSafety should be considered too it is on a really busy street and the garden is in front of that and staff should be twice as careful as they are.\n\nTotally, the staff and families deserve a better nursery with more space and also equipment.", "datePublished": "2025-11-07T01:16:52.658100728Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 1, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Tracey McCarthy" }, "reviewBody": "Impossible to park in the blue badge spaces at Oldham College because of the nursery patrons blocking the 2 spaces available. Absolutely disgusting.", "datePublished": "2024-02-08T16:36:30.032356Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Tatiana Bivoil" }, "reviewBody": "Brilliant 🤩! The staff is amazing and whole experience is great!", "datePublished": "2023-02-27T11:30:10.185707Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "James Jackson" }, "datePublished": "2025-11-15T20:54:01.885756380Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-ol9-6aa-511725#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "North West", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=North%20West" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Butterflies", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-ol9-6aa-511725" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-ol9-6aa-511725#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does Butterflies support children who speak English as an additional language?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Children who speak English as an additional language receive strong support. 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English language support is also a clear strength." } } ] } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) 1. [Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. Butterflies # Butterflies Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 4.0 (5 parent reviews) · Oldham College, Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL9 6AA · Oldham Number of places 62 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2025 Local authority Oldham About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Butterflies Nursery, operating since 1994 in Oldham, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years. The nursery was last inspected by Ofsted on 11th November 2025 and received an overall 'Good' rating. A significant strength of Butterflies is its comprehensive curriculum, particularly in communication and language, which greatly aids children's development. The setting prides itself on an inclusive approach, where individual needs are paramount, and staff are dedicated to early identification and intervention for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Leaders and staff foster strong partnerships with parents, working to overcome any barriers to ensure every child's success. This commitment extends to providing excellent support for children who speak English as an additional language, helping them build a solid foundation in English. The nursery is open all year, from 8:00 to 17:30 Monday to Thursday and 8:00 to 17:00 on Fridays, ensuring consistent care for families. What it's like Children thrive at this setting, exploring their environment with curiosity and confidence. Babies feel secure with familiar staff, while toddlers engage in imaginative play and develop communication skills. Pre-school children are immersed in learning, strengthening mathematical skills and language development, often without realising they are being taught. Strong curriculum Inclusive practice Strong parent partnerships Individualised support ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 08:00 - 17:30, Friday: 08:00 - 17:00 Term time / All Year All\_year Established 1994 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Nov 2025 Headline: Expected 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 Expected standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Butterflies Last inspected 11 November 2025 · Shauneen Wainwright Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children thrive at this setting, exploring their environment with curiosity and confidence. Babies feel secure with familiar staff, while toddlers engage in imaginative play and develop communication skills. Pre-school children are immersed in learning, strengthening mathematical skills and language development, often without realising they are being taught. Inspector highlights - All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make impressive progress. - Children who speak English as an additional language receive excellent support to build a solid foundation in English. - Leaders and staff are committed to early identification of children’s needs and introduce specific interventions promptly. - Partnerships with parents are a particular strength, with leaders determined to build working relationships despite barriers. - Leaders and staff ensure children always feel heard, seen and validated, fostering respectful and kind behaviour. - The effectiveness of the curriculum, particularly for communication and language, is expressly impactful on children’s attainment. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should consider ways to improve routines to further support transitions and individual care needs during the busiest periods of the day, particularly in supporting younger children’s need to sleep and during mealtimes. Inspection #10368025 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50294916) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Butterflies Inspection date Nov 2025 Inspection no. 10368025 Lead inspector Shauneen Wainwright Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50294916)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511725) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Oldham College, Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL9 6AA [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.11996/53.54264/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Oldham - [Day nurseries in Oldham](/search?q=Oldham) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=butterflies-ol9-6aa-511725) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make impressive progress. Leaders and staff are committed to the early identification of children's needs, introducing specific interventions at the earliest opportunity. Children benefit from tailored teaching, delivered by staff and leaders who genuinely know and understand what each individual child needs. EAL / language support Children who speak English as an additional language, including some with very little English, receive excellent support. Staff effectively provide the right support to ensure all children build a solid foundation in English, developing a secure understanding of English and strong speaking and listening skills to thrive in primary school. ## Parent Reviews of Butterflies 4.0 (5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXrukoyktli4ciJQen5Tj9lc46cbqZ7w5kVrgQbMUkkHE_nizVO=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Daban Karim 3 months ago Five stars for the amazing service! A huge thanks to (DONNA )for her wonderful help today. She went above and beyond to assist me with my son Nali's registration forms. It’s rare to find such helpful and dedicated staff. Thank you so much… [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21aT1NsQXpPVGc0ZFVsblZWRnZhV2hsYUdZeWNVRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bb77dd0a3e8a3:0x521cf324c05a0d6f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUQ-75Q33xbvpE6nI-5m7PA-lkPbrbSYGPZNBSYWv8J-YB5zu9N5w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Paria Salimi 6 months ago Positive point: this nursery is really helpful for adults with kids studying in Oldham college, the staff are helpful and hardworking with kids and parents and they are helping. Negative: parking space is a problem really, kids are more than the space of the nursery. The Nursery has a really small space for kids. Safety should be considered too it is on a really busy street and the garden is in front of that and staff should be twice as careful as they are. Totally, the staff and families deserve a better nursery with more space and also equipment. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21kTmNHdzFSelZTTVhJdFVtRjRaSEozWjJGYUxWRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bb77dd0a3e8a3:0x521cf324c05a0d6f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK6FmHaOB_Odv4Z5tij4yU8_jHFpOYSoBOHK1fBI1slJeadNw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Tracey McCarthy 2 years ago Impossible to park in the blue badge spaces at Oldham College because of the nursery patrons blocking the 2 spaces available. Absolutely disgusting. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR0cjQtN2NREAE!2m1!1s0x487bb77dd0a3e8a3:0x521cf324c05a0d6f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWSYOY7PGZYZmVqxaT1JmyXIZr5JobFVrKAsq855W1UjJ52x2VS=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Tatiana Bivoil 3 years ago Brilliant 🤩! The staff is amazing and whole experience is great! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURoME5peF9RRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bb77dd0a3e8a3:0x521cf324c05a0d6f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK9MMv1jMzCK7tw6BqFP0vWsKEJpa5ORA8sfj80V7p_DEBs6g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) James Jackson 6 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pWWk4wc3RUMDlHVXpkTlNWTjZhbGRTUms1NWJtYxAB!2m1!1s0x487bb77dd0a3e8a3:0x521cf324c05a0d6f) Reviews from Google for Butterflies. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5916871349629488495&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: December 2011 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - April 2025 Requires improvement - March 2019 Good - October 2015 Good - December 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Butterflies ### How does Butterflies support children who speak English as an additional language? ### What are the opening hours at Butterflies? ### Where is Butterflies located? ### What stands out about Butterflies? ## Nearby day nurseries in Oldham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Butterflies. - [ Provider closed 0.3 mi ### Ace Tuition Centre Oldham · OL1 2AQ ](/nursery/ace-tuition-centre-limited-ol1-2aq-2809801) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Giggle and Grow Oldham Oldham · OL1 3XE 3.6(8 reviews) ](/nursery/giggle-and-grow-oldham-ol1-3xe-ey409252) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Appledore Private Day Nursery Oldham · OL1 3US 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/appledore-private-day-nursery-ltd-ol1-3us-ey482262) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Starfish Preschool & Holiday Club Oldham · OL9 9EX ](/nursery/starfish-preschool-holiday-club-ol9-9ex-2799882) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Heathcot Pre-School Oldham · OL8 1RP ](/nursery/heathcot-pre-school-ltd-ol8-1rp-301004) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Adorable steps childcare Oldham · OL4 1EG 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/adorable-steps-childcare-limited-ol4-1eg-2711066) [See all nurseries in Oldham →](/search?q=Oldham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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