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Butterflies Pre-School Westgate # Butterflies Pre-School Westgate Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2023) · 5.0 (2 Google reviews) · The Bilabong, St Crispins Road, Westgate On Sea, CT8 8EB · Kent Number of places 33 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority Kent About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this early years setting Butterflies Pre-School Westgate Limited, established in 2015, operates as a childcare setting on non-domestic premises in Westgate On Sea, Kent. 30pm, the setting provides care all year round for children aged between 2 and 4 years. The pre-school received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 11th May 2023. Children at Butterflies Pre-School feel secure and quickly settle into their routine, eagerly participating in learning activities. The curriculum is carefully planned by staff who know their key children well, ensuring activities are stimulating and align with children's interests, leading to good progress across all areas of learning. Staff maintain high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), collaborating with outside agencies to provide personalised interventions and ensuring steady progress. Children develop increasing independence in self-care routines, such as confident self-serving of snacks, reflecting effective practices that prepare them for their next stage of learning. Behaviour is consistently good, with children demonstrating positive attitudes to learning and play, sharing and taking turns. They also learn to manage risks during activities, for example, on the large play equipment in the garden. The manager is actively developing a new garden to offer more opportunities for children to explore the natural world and spend extended periods outdoors, enhancing their overall experiences. What it's like Children feel safe and secure, confidently leaving parents and knowing their routine well. They settle quickly and are eager to learn, making good progress across all areas of learning and development. Children behave well, demonstrating positive attitudes to their learning and play, and learn to manage risks. High expectations for all children Good behaviour and positive attitudes Risk management in play Independent self-care Strong leadership and management New garden being developed ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 9am to 3.30pm Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Butterflies Pre-School Westgate Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10280406 Lead inspector Nicky Webb Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219930)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489770) 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 The Bilabong, St Crispins Road, Westgate On Sea, CT8 8EB ## Explore day nurseries near Westgate On Sea - [Day nurseries in Westgate On Sea](/search?q=Westgate+On+Sea) - [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-westgate-limited-ct8-8eb-ey489770) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Butterflies Pre-School Westgate Last inspected 11 May 2023 · Nicky Webb 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 feel safe and secure, confidently leaving parents and knowing their routine well. They settle quickly and are eager to learn, making good progress across all areas of learning and development. Children behave well, demonstrating positive attitudes to their learning and play, and learn to manage risks. Inspector highlights - Staff have high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). - Children behave well across the pre-school and consistently demonstrate positive attitudes to their learning and play. - Children learn well to manage risks in their play, supported by staff who encourage perseverance. - Staff are successful in supporting all children, including those with SEND, to become increasingly independent in their self-care routines. - Leadership and management at the pre-school is good, with plans to improve opportunities for children, such as a new garden. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the organisation and timing of routine times of day, such as group times, and increase meaningful participation for younger children. Inspection #10280406 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219930) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff have high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff work in collaboration with outside agencies to ensure that continuous progress is made through personalised intervention, ensuring steady progress from children's starting points. Staff are successful in supporting all children, including those with SEND, to become increasingly independent in their self-care routines. Outdoor space During free play in the garden, children climb on large play equipment. They are supported by staff, who encourage and congratulate them for persevering. The manager is currently developing a new garden, which will enable children to explore the natural world and spend longer periods outside in the fresh air. ## Google Reviews of Butterflies Pre-School Westgate 5.0 (2 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ7nN--y46QHj1cU023UuDrspHlCHjjDNl9kGzB4Hbp6ncE9g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Adelle Gaddes 10 months ago My son started here at the age of two, he was unsure at first, but the staff were great and he shortly started going in without looking back. He absolutely loves nursery! I have so many positive things i could say from how lovely and supportive the staff are, to how well they have helped my son learn and grow. But most of all I just want to say thank you to the whole team at Butterflies for making our experience so incredible. I would one hundred percent recommend this nursery! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tGUlNXeFViVFF0YzJ0c1NEUmFSV016WjNsS01GRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d9533c44932fd1:0x474d18c58f75f43a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWYjHVDzqdTH8HOW4H3wWgX-0qVTUFA6-OE5dBD-QOt4nyXwtE=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) IMMI Photography a year ago Working with Butterflies Preschool was such a fantastic experience for our recent Christmas Mini Sessions! The staff’s friendly and organised approach made the photoshoot seamless and enjoyable for everyone involved. The children were such a delight to photograph, and it was wonderful to capture their unique personalities. Parents and carers have shared lovely feedback, expressing how much they appreciate and cherish these keepsakes. It’s always so rewarding to see how much these photos mean to families. Butterflies Preschool’s warm and nurturing environment shines through, and I’m thrilled to have been part of creating lasting memories for their community. Looking forward to working together again in the future! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURQdjZXRUd3EAE!2m1!1s0x47d9533c44932fd1:0x474d18c58f75f43a) Reviews from Google for Butterflies Pre-School Westgate. 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