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Butterflies Pre-School Didcot # Butterflies Pre-School Didcot Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2025) · Stephen Freeman School, Didcot, OX11 7BZ · Oxfordshire Number of places 28 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected May 2025 Local authority Oxfordshire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Butterflies Pre-School Didcot provides a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment where leaders prioritise children's interests and build strong relationships with both children and their families. The dedicated staff are adept at understanding and addressing any specific needs children may have, ensuring every child feels happy, confident, and supported in their learning journey. They are particularly ambitious for all children, employing additional funding in an exemplary manner to cater to individual requirements, such as offering extra sessions, supporting toilet training, and enabling children with complex needs to fully participate in all activities. Children are encouraged to manage their emotions and develop politeness, guided by a team of kind and patient staff. The pre-school also excels in supporting children who speak English as an additional language, meticulously assessing their progress and providing targeted assistance to bridge any learning gaps. Furthermore, staff exhibit exceptional planning skills in fostering a love for books, promoting independent reading, and delivering engaging group story times. The commitment extends to actively involving parents in their children's learning, offering various opportunities for participation and providing resources to support literacy at home. 15 pm, catering for children aged 2-4 years. What it's like Leaders prioritise children's interests, providing a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment. They build strong relationships with children and families, addressing specific needs to ensure happiness, confidence, and learning. Children learn to manage emotions and develop politeness under the guidance of kind and patient staff. Ambitious for all children Exemplary use of funding Strong parent partnerships Love of books fostered Support for EAL children ## Key facts Opening hours 8.45am to 3.15pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Butterflies Pre-School Didcot Last inspected 1 May 2025 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 Leaders prioritise children's interests, providing a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment. They build strong relationships with children and families, addressing specific needs to ensure happiness, confidence, and learning. Children learn to manage emotions and develop politeness under the guidance of kind and patient staff. Inspector highlights - Leaders are ambitious for all children and use additional funding exemplarily to meet individual needs, including providing extra sessions and supporting toilet training. - Staff effectively support children who speak English as an additional language, assessing progress and providing targeted support to close learning gaps. - Staff plan exceptionally well to foster a love of books, encouraging independent reading and delivering engaging group story times. - Staff are praised by leaders for their support and dedication, especially in minimising the impact of staffing challenges on children. - Staff successfully engage parents in their children's learning, offering opportunities for participation and sending home resources to support literacy. Areas to develop - 1 monitor staff practice more closely, so support for staff can more precisely target any inconsistencies in the quality of teaching, to further enhance existing teaching skills - 2 help children gain an early understanding of online safety, to develop their understanding of their own personal safety. Inspection #10380436 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278503) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Butterflies Pre-School Didcot Inspection date May 2025 Inspection no. 10380436 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278503)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544086) 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 Stephen Freeman School, Didcot, OX11 7BZ [© 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#/-1.26172/51.61085/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Didcot - [Day nurseries in Didcot](/search?q=Didcot) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=butterflies-pre-school-didcot-ox11-7bz-ey544086) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders and staff get to know children and their families really well. They are aware of any specific needs children may have, or challenges they may face. They put in place any extra support children may need to achieve well or feel safe. Leaders are equally ambitious for all children. The way they use additional funding to meet children's individual needs is exemplary. For example, funding is used to provide extra sessions, support toilet training and ensure children with complex needs can join in safely with all that is on offer. Outdoor space When outside, although staff keep children safe, they are not consistent in interacting in ways that ensure children are learning as well as having fun. Inspection history Date: June 2019 - May 2025 Good - June 2019 Good ## Frequently asked about Butterflies Pre-School Didcot ### What is the age range at Butterflies Pre-School Didcot? ### What stands out in Butterflies Pre-School Didcot’s strengths? ### When is Butterflies Pre-School Didcot open? ### How does the outdoor space at Butterflies Pre-School Didcot work? ### Is Butterflies Pre-School Didcot a private nursery? ### How does Butterflies Pre-School Didcot support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Didcot Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Butterflies Pre-School Didcot. - [ Awaiting first inspection <0.2 mi ### Stephen Freeman Community Primary School Didcot · OX11 7BZ ](/nursery/getactive-stephenfreeman-ox11-7bz-2751845) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Bright Horizons Didcot Day Nursery And Pre School Didcot · OX11 6GR ](/nursery/bright-horizons-didcot-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ox11-6gr-ey562869) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.8 mi ### Ladybirds@Meadow View Didcot · OX11 6DW ](/nursery/ladybirds-meadow-view-ox11-6dw-2826895) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Ladygrove Day Nursery Didcot Didcot · OX11 7XT 4.4(11 reviews) ](/nursery/ladygrove-day-nursery-and-nursery-school-ox11-7xt-ey551933) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Bright Horizons Milton Park Day Nursery and Preschool Abingdon · OX14 4RY 3.8(6 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-milton-park-day-nursery-and-preschool-ox14-4ry-ey492854) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 1.6 mi ### Wildflowers Montessori Harwell · OX11 0HD 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/wildflowers-montessori-ox11-0hd-2831192) [See all nurseries in Didcot →](/search?q=Didcot) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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