Opening hours
Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 08:00 - 16:00
Butterfly's Nursery
Ofsted: Needs attention·
5.0(3 parent reviews)
·Butterfly's Nursery, 30 Lyon Street, WARRINGTON, WA4 1LN · Warrington
Number of places
25 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2026
Local authority
Warrington
About this day nursery
Butterfly's Nursery, established in 2010, is a childcare setting in Warrington that offers a warm, home-from-home environment for children aged 2 to 4. The nursery places a strong emphasis on fostering secure relationships between children and staff, promoting a sense of safety and belonging.
The curriculum, based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), aims to provide varied experiences for children; however, the inspection highlighted that planning doesn't consistently tailor activities to individual children's next steps. The nursery effectively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) by promptly identifying individual needs through observation, assessment, and communication with parents and professionals.
Staff utilise individual plans and visual aids to support children with SEND in understanding routines and transitions. Furthermore, leaders and staff actively support children from disadvantaged backgrounds, maintaining open communication with all families via a communication app to keep them informed of their children's progress.
Parents consistently speak positively about the nursery and appreciate its role within the local community. The outdoor area is well-utilised to support physical development, with staff encouraging activities that promote balance, strength, and coordination.
What it's like
Children are happy in this home-from-home setting and form secure relationships with staff and peers. The curriculum ensures children gain different experiences, but planning doesn't consistently focus on individual next steps, sometimes limiting progress despite keeping children engaged. Leaders and staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, along with those who are disadvantaged. They welcome all families and keep them informed of their children's progress through a communication app.
Warm environmentSecure relationshipsVaried activitiesSEND supportParental engagement
Pricing & funding
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Established
2010
Ofsted Inspection — new report card
Needs attention
Last inspected Jan 2026
Grade summary
Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.
Category grades
AchievementNeeds attention
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
Age range
2 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Butterfly's Nursery
Last inspected 14 January 2026
Actions the provider must take
- plan the curriculum more effectively to meet the learning needs of individual children
- ensure that staff have regular opportunities for professional learning to equip them in their roles
What it's like to attend
Children are happy in this home-from-home setting and form secure relationships with staff and peers. The curriculum ensures children gain different experiences, but planning doesn't consistently focus on individual next steps, sometimes limiting progress despite keeping children engaged. Leaders and staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, along with those who are disadvantaged. They welcome all families and keep them informed of their children's progress through a communication app.
Inspector highlights
- Children behave well and understand boundaries.
- Staff provide a warm and nurturing environment.
- Secure relationships between staff and children support emotional wellbeing.
- Children have access to a wide range of activities and experiences.
- Leaders engage effectively with parents and external professionals.
Areas to develop
- 1Plan the curriculum more effectively to meet the learning needs of individual children.
- 2Ensure that staff have regular opportunities for professional learning to equip them in their roles.
Inspection #10074533 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff effectively support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to learn routines and understand behavioural expectations. They identify individual needs promptly through observation, assessment, and communication with parents and professionals, ensuring early support, particularly for children with SEND. All staff receive relevant training and guidance. Children with SEND benefit from individual plans tailored to their developmental next steps, with visuals consistently used to aid understanding of transitions.
Outdoor space
Staff support children's physical development effectively in the outdoor area, helping them balance, push and manoeuvre ride-on equipment to promote strength and coordination.
Parent Reviews of Butterfly's Nursery
5.0
(3)
Abi McDonald
10 months ago
As a parent, finding the right nursery is one of the most important, and emotional, decisions you can make. Butterflys has exceeded every expectation and provided my child with a nurturing, joyful, and enriching environment to grow in. From day one, the staff were warm, attentive, and genuinely passionate about early years development. The settling-in process was handled with such care, making both myself and my child feel comfortable and confident. They take time to really get to know each child’s personality, needs, and interests. They empower creativity, independence, and early literacy and numeracy skills. My child often comes home excited to share songs, stories, and new things they’ve learned. Outdoor play is a big part of the day, which I love, and there’s also a lovely focus on social skills and emotional wellbeing which was super important. Communication with parents is great updates, photos through an app keep me in the loop, and I truly feel like a partner in my child’s learning journey and its so great to see and even talk about with my child at the end of the week. The facilities are clean, safe, and thoughtfully designed. There’s a cosy nursery room and doesnt feel too impersonal at all just like a home away from home as they move up theres a preschool room that feels like a mini classroom—readying the children for school in a gentle, supportive way thats not too quick and they take their time with transitions when its time. Butterflys is more than just a nursery; it’s a little community where children thrive, and parents feel supported. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for high-quality childcare with heart ❤️ 🦋
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Abbie Little
5 years ago
Nichola Griffin
8 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: June 2011
The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Requires improvement). We're re-checking it against the original report.
- February 2020Good
- March 2016Good
- June 2011Good
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