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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East Midlands](/search?region=East+Midlands) 4. Flutterbys Children's Nursery # Flutterbys Children's Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2022) · New Fallinge Farm, Chesterfield Road, Matlock, DE4 2NN · Derbyshire Number of places 25 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2022 Local authority Derbyshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Flutterbys Children's Nursery, established in 2015, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years. 30pm (excluding bank holidays), this "Good" rated nursery (Ofsted, July 2022) offers a welcoming, home-from-home environment. Children are warmly greeted by caring staff who encourage independence and a love for the outdoors from an early age. The curriculum, overseen by a manager with a Level 6 early years qualification, is ambitious and well-balanced, providing stimulating activities both indoors and out. Children can often be found in the garden, making potions with dried flowers and herbs, or confidently navigating balancing planks. Flutterbys Children's Nursery places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, allowing children to actively explore and engage with their environment throughout the day. The nursery is exceptionally supportive of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Staff work closely with parents and external agencies to ensure every child's needs are met, leading to good progress in their development and enjoyment of the nursery. Parents consistently praise the excellent communication and the high level of care and progress their children experience at Flutterbys Children's Nursery. What it's like Children arrive happily at this home-from-home nursery, where they are warmly welcomed by caring staff who quickly put them at ease. Staff encourage children to engage in their chosen play and provide a wide range of stimulating activities. There is a strong focus on outdoor learning and independence from an early age, making children active learners who eagerly explore the different outdoor areas throughout the day. Good Ofsted rating 0-4 years All year round care Strong outdoor learning focus Supports SEND Independence skills ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6.30pm all year round, except for bank holidays Term time / All Year All Year Established 2015 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Flutterbys Children's Nursery Last inspected 6 July 2022 · Judith Rayner 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 arrive happily at this home-from-home nursery, where they are warmly welcomed by caring staff who quickly put them at ease. Staff encourage children to engage in their chosen play and provide a wide range of stimulating activities. There is a strong focus on outdoor learning and independence from an early age, making children active learners who eagerly explore the different outdoor areas throughout the day. Inspector highlights - Children show good independence skills from a young age. - All children enjoy their play and have fun at the nursery, with secure relationships with staff and peers. - The manager has a good overview of an ambitious curriculum and provides a well-balanced range of activities. - Children requiring additional help are supported very well, making good progress in their development. - The manager is a good role model and is supportive of staff workload and well-being. - Staff have a secure knowledge of safeguarding and how to keep children safe. Areas to develop - 1 develop staff skills to help them to use resources and engage more with babies so they receive the same level of interaction and experiences as the older children - 2 help staff to consistently support babies' communication and language development. Inspection #10236619 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50191182) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Flutterbys Children's Nursery Inspection date Jul 2022 Inspection no. 10236619 Lead inspector Judith Rayner Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50191182)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486493) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=flutterbys-children-s-nursery-de4-2nn-ey486493) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents spoken to on the day of inspection are extremely positive about the service they and their children receive from this setting. > They comment about how well information is shared between themselves and the staff, and how much their children enjoy attending the setting. > Parents' written comments state how well their children are cared for and how much their children are progressing in their development. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children who have been identified as requiring additional help are supported very well. Staff understand the importance of working with parents and outside agencies to ensure children's needs are met effectively. Consequently, these children are making good progress in their development and enjoy attending the nursery. Outdoor space Children are active learners and excitedly explore and use the different areas outside throughout the day. They make potions and pretend perfume with water, dried flowers and herbs picked from the nursery garden, using their physical skills to mix and pummel the ingredients. Inspection history Date: August 2016 - July 2022 Good - August 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Flutterbys Children's Nursery ### How many children attend Flutterbys Children's Nursery? ### What do parents say about Flutterbys Children's Nursery? ### How did Flutterbys Children's Nursery do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### What is Flutterbys Children's Nursery working on improving? ### Is Flutterbys Children's Nursery a private nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Matlock Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Flutterbys Children's Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 3.4 mi ### Child 1st (Bakewell) Day Nursery Bakewell · DE45 1EE ](/nursery/child-1st-bakewell-day-nursery-de45-1ee-ey545876) - [ Awaiting first inspection 3.9 mi ### Little Peaks Day Nursery Chesterfield · S42 7DA ](/nursery/little-peaks-day-nursery-s42-7da-2812405) - [ Awaiting first inspection 3.9 mi ### Ark Childcare Bakewell · DE45 1GS ](/nursery/ark-childcare-de45-1gs-2859470) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.3 mi ### Treetops Matlock Matlock · DE4 3DQ ](/nursery/treetops-matlock-de4-3dq-ey256531) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.4 mi ### Young ones early years Ashover · S45 0ED ](/nursery/young-ones-early-years-s45-0ed-2611327) [See all nurseries in Matlock →](/search?q=Matlock) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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