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Butterflys Day Nursery # Butterflys Day Nursery in Selby Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2022) · Selby Business Park, Oakney Wood Road, Selby, YO8 8LZ · North Yorkshire Number of places 84 places Age range 0–3 yrs Last inspected Sept 2022 Local authority North Yorkshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Butterfly's Day Nursery, a family-operated establishment since 1997, provides quality childcare and early years education across Yorkshire. Catering to children from three months onwards, the day nursery operates 51 weeks a year, closing only for Bank Holidays, the Christmas to New Year period, and two annual training days. They prioritise a safe, secure, and nurturing environment, aiming to foster each child's individual growth. The nursery offers both full and half-day sessions, with a strong preference for stretching government funding across the entire year to promote better settled children, though term-time only places are also available. Meals and snacks, prepared by qualified chefs, are provided on-site, with careful consideration for dietary needs and allergies. Embracing the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, Butterfly's ensures each child has a dedicated key person and utilises the Connect Childcare app for parents to track their child's progress and communicate with staff. The nursery maintains strict safeguarding measures, including secure door entry systems, and all staff are qualified, holding paediatric first aid certifications and enhanced DBS checks. They pride themselves on not using agency staff, ensuring consistent care from familiar faces. Our ethos Butterfly's Day Nursery embraces the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, ensuring each child has a dedicated key person. They focus on providing a safe, secure, and nurturing environment to foster individual growth, while also prioritising consistency in care by not using agency staff. What it's like Staff create a language-rich environment where children and adults enjoy conversations about what they know and enjoy. Children have established strong relationships with staff, demonstrating that they feel safe to explore and are motivated to learn. New children to the setting are given additional support until they feel confident to explore independently. Family-run since 1997 Stretches government funding On-site chefs for meals Follows EYFS Secure setting ## Pricing & funding Fees are calculated over 51 weeks per year, with no charges applied for the Christmas holidays or two staff training days. Fees are billed monthly in advance and include all freshly prepared meals. A small consumables charge is requested for funded hours, with alternative solutions available on discussion. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - • Fees are calculated over 51 weeks, with no charges for Christmas holidays or two staff training days. - • A booking fee is required to secure a place and covers a minimum of three settling-in visits. - • Fees must be paid monthly in advance and cleared by the 1st of each month via standing order or bank transfer. - • All meals are provided and cooked on site. - • A small consumables charge is requested for government-funded hours. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Butterflys Day Nursery Inspection date Sept 2022 Inspection no. 10229503 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50197017)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY302657) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://butterflysnurseries.co.uk) Selby Business Park, Oakney Wood Road, Selby, YO8 8LZ ## Explore day nurseries near Selby - [Day nurseries in Selby](/search?q=Selby) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=butterflys-day-nursery-yo8-8lz-ey302657) ## Key facts Opening hours 7:30am - 6:00pm, Monday to Friday, 51 weeks a year (closed Bank Holidays, Christmas to New Year, and two training days) Food Three meals a day and snacks provided, prepared by qualified chefs; dietary needs and allergies catered for. Age range 3 months upwards Term time / All Year All Year Session types Half day (5 hours), Full day (10 hours) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Butterflys Day Nursery Last inspected 20 September 2022 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 Staff create a language-rich environment where children and adults enjoy conversations about what they know and enjoy. Children have established strong relationships with staff, demonstrating that they feel safe to explore and are motivated to learn. New children to the setting are given additional support until they feel confident to explore independently. Inspector highlights - Staff create a language-rich environment where children and adults enjoy conversations. - Children have established strong relationships with staff and feel safe to explore and are motivated to learn. - Children who speak English as an additional language and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. - Parents are very supportive of the nursery and the relationships that staff have with their children. - Staff are well qualified and a programme of professional development opportunities is provided. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the monitoring of the procedure for gathering information from parents when their children first start so that staff consistently have a clear and precise understanding of what children know and can do at home from the start - 2 increase the focus on what individual children need to learn next and how they can challenge their own learning to improve the potential for them to make more rapid progress. Inspection #10229503 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50197017) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection “ > "Parents are very supportive of the nursery and the relationships that staff have with their children." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. Targeted strategies are used to ensure that any gaps in their development are closed quickly. Partnerships with external agencies are in place to advise staff of the best way to provide tailored support for children who need this. Outdoor space There is a good range of activities provided for children outdoors, to support the seven areas of learning. Children learn about growing food, flowers and herbs in their outdoor play area, and learn to take turns and manage risks through activities like an obstacle course, which supports physical development. Inspection history Date: March 2009 - September 2022 Good - December 2016 Good - August 2013 Good - March 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Butterflys Day Nursery ### What outdoor learning space does Butterflys Day Nursery have? ### What stands out about Butterflys Day Nursery? ### How does Butterflys Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### When is Butterflys Day Nursery open? ### How is Butterflys Day Nursery classified by Ofsted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Selby Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Butterflys Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Jellytots Nursery Selby Selby · YO8 8LZ ](/nursery/jelly-tots-nursery-goole-ltd-yo8-8lz-2718166) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Brightstart Day Nursery Selby · YO8 8AT ](/nursery/brightstart-day-nursery-yo8-8at-ey346144) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Boo Boo's Day Nursery Selby · YO8 8AW ](/nursery/boo-boo-s-day-nursery-yo8-8aw-2590843) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Sparkles Day Nursery Selby · YO8 4EA ](/nursery/sparkles-day-nursery-yo8-4ea-2718092) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Blossoms Day Nursery Selby · YO8 8LA ](/nursery/blossoms-day-nursery-yo8-8la-2683686) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Thorpe Willoughby Childcare Centre Selby · YO8 9NX ](/nursery/thorpe-willoughby-childcare-centre-yo8-9nx-400302) [See all nurseries in Selby →](/search?q=Selby) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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