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Butterflys (Hammerton) # Butterflys (Hammerton) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2024) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Ainsty Farm Shop, York Road, York, YO26 8EQ · North Yorkshire Number of places 45 places Age range 0–3 yrs Last inspected Dec 2024 Local authority North Yorkshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Butterflys Day Nursery in Hammerton, York, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment where children from three months of age can flourish. As a family-operated establishment with a long history in Yorkshire since 1997, the nursery is dedicated to high-quality childcare and early years education. It operates 51 weeks a year, offering private day-care with extended hours from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. The nursery prides itself on its secure setting and consistent care, ensuring familiarity for the children by not employing agency staff. Meals are freshly prepared on-site by qualified chefs, accommodating various dietary needs. Butterflys is committed to supporting families by accepting various government funding schemes, including both 15-hour and 30-hour entitlements, and also registers with the Tax-Free Childcare scheme. They operate on a stretched funding model over the entire year to promote better child settling, though term-time only places are also available. Recognising the importance of a smooth transition, the nursery offers a minimum of three settling-in visits, covered by a booking fee. What it's like Children enjoy their time in the nursery. Transitions are planned carefully, helping children settle quickly and form secure bonds with key staff. The nursery provides a well-organised and calm learning environment where children follow their interests, make choices about how they learn, and develop high levels of self-esteem and confidence. Family-run On-site chef Accepts all funding ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am-6.00pm Monday to Friday, year round except for the Christmas to New Year period and two training days a year (one in February, one in October). Food All meals and snacks are provided and cooked on the premises by qualified chefs. Dietary needs and allergies are catered for. Session types Half days (5 hours, either am or pm), Full days (10 hours) Age range 3 months upwards Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Butterflys (Hammerton) Inspection date Dec 2024 Inspection no. 10371405 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50264697)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2749309) 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) Ainsty Farm Shop, York Road, York, YO26 8EQ [© 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#/-1.27361/53.99857/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near York - [Day nurseries in York](/search?q=York) - [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-hammerton-yo26-8eq-2749309) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Butterflys (Hammerton) Last inspected 2 December 2024 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 enjoy their time in the nursery. Transitions are planned carefully, helping children settle quickly and form secure bonds with key staff. The nursery provides a well-organised and calm learning environment where children follow their interests, make choices about how they learn, and develop high levels of self-esteem and confidence. Inspector highlights - Children enjoy their time in the nursery. - Children develop their social skills through cooperative play and everyday routines. - Children develop independence ready for the next stage in their learning. - The learning environment reflects children's interests and is well resourced. - The provider promotes positive partnerships with parents. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to be more perceptive to children's emerging lines of enquiry during activities in order to explore children's knowledge in more detail and give them time to share their ideas - 2 consider how children's interests and next steps in learning can be supported more effectively in the outdoor environment so that they engage in purposeful play that fully contributes to their good progress. Inspection #10371405 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50264697) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents say they have good relationships with staff because staff are interested in their children. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The provider has suitable arrangements in place to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They work in partnership with parents and other professionals to narrow the gaps for these children. The provider uses a range of strategies to support children who struggle to communicate through verbal language, such as sign language and visual timetables. Outdoor space Children develop their physical skills and learn to manage risks during outdoor play, with young children climbing steps and using a slide safely. However, the provider does not always engage all children well outside, and at times their play lacks purpose. ## Parent Reviews of Butterflys (Hammerton) 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLgpaFSUGoZnv7gXGCT0URdW6eRKVr-oQ4uBZ_UFmQiw6DEQg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Katherinek123987 M 2 years ago The owner is very experienced and has a lovely team working with her. They made my child feel so welcome and have worked really hard to make sure settling in has been a success! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNWaHBUOFVnEAE!2m1!1s0x48794bce674b3bcb:0xfce510e807b82a15) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVKhcOas9EOXU_SamIj6xZpqnC8_obkd44k5Q3-gYowPPgeH84w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) James Rawlings a year ago My wife and I moved our son here around 2 months ago, the place and the people are superb. Really is an excellent place [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNQcWNhUmJBEAE!2m1!1s0x48794bce674b3bcb:0xfce510e807b82a15) Reviews from Google for Butterflys (Hammerton). [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=18222990055972547093&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 2 December 2024 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50264697) ## Frequently asked about Butterflys (Hammerton) ### Is Butterflys (Hammerton) a private nursery? ### When did Butterflys (Hammerton) start operating? ### How does Butterflys (Hammerton) support children with SEND? ### How big is Butterflys (Hammerton)? ### What is the age range at Butterflys (Hammerton)? ## Nearby day nurseries in York Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Butterflys (Hammerton). - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Kirk Hammerton Nursery School York · YO26 8DE ](/nursery/kirk-hammerton-nursery-school-yo26-8de-ey544767) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Tick Tock Daycare York · YO26 7RP ](/nursery/tick-tock-daycare-limited-yo26-7rp-ey461169) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 5.3 mi ### Little Green Rascals Poppleton York · YO26 6HR ](/nursery/little-green-rascals-poppleton-yo26-6hr-2556614) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 5.6 mi ### Muddy Boots Nursery Poppleton York · YO26 6QD 4.8(32 reviews) ](/nursery/muddy-boots-nursery-poppleton-yo26-6qd-ey548527) - [ Ofsted: Good 5.8 mi ### Liliput Day Nursery (York) York · YO26 6RA ](/nursery/liliput-day-nursery-york-ltd-yo26-6ra-ey462791) - [ Ofsted: Good 5.9 mi ### Agility Tots Nether Poppleton · YO26 6QY 5.0(16 reviews) ](/nursery/agility-tots-yo26-6qy-2750896) [See all nurseries in York →](/search?q=York) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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