Opening hours
8am and 6pm all year round
Kids Planet Butterfly Lodge
Ofsted: Good
(May 2024)
Number of places
54 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2024
Local authority
Blackpool
About this day nursery
Kids Planet Butterfly Lodge, located in Blackpool, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years, operating all year round between 8am and 6pm. The day nursery received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on May 14, 2024.
Staff are warm and caring, implementing a curriculum focused on supporting each child's individual needs. Leaders and staff aim to foster confidence in children, encouraging them to express themselves and communicate their needs effectively.
The day nursery uses observations and parent feedback to tailor learning experiences, keeping children engaged. The environment is thoughtfully organised into small, intimate areas, helping children feel secure and promoting positive social interactions.
Children at Kids Planet Butterfly Lodge make good progress across all areas of learning. The nursery effectively supports children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) through strong partnership working with other professionals, ensuring children receive external help as needed.
Outdoor learning is an integral part of the day; children safely transition to the garden, learning to put on puddle suits independently for outdoor play, which includes activities like sports sessions. The embedded key-person system helps build strong relationships with children and families, supporting emotional resilience.
Opportunities for parents to contribute to learning at home are provided through resource bags, "toddler talk" cards, and mini activities. The nursery also utilises additional funding to purchase resources that engage children, contributing to overall good progress and narrowing learning gaps.
What it's like
Staff are warm and caring, and the curriculum is well matched to support children on roll. Leaders and staff aim for children to be confident in expressing themselves and communicating their needs. Staff use observations and parent feedback to shape learning experiences, keeping children engaged and eager to participate.
Warm and caring staffEffective SEND provisionGood communication developmentOutdoor learning opportunitiesEmbedded key-person systemEngaging learning experiences
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Kids Planet Butterfly Lodge
Last inspected 14 May 2024 · Dee White
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 are warm and caring, and the curriculum is well matched to support children on roll. Leaders and staff aim for children to be confident in expressing themselves and communicating their needs. Staff use observations and parent feedback to shape learning experiences, keeping children engaged and eager to participate.
Inspector highlights
- The nursery has an embedded key-person system, fostering positive relationships with children and families to support emotional resilience.
- Children have many opportunities to be physically active, developing large-muscle physical skills in imaginative ways.
- Staff assess children's learning well, effectively using assessment to inform understanding and support communication development.
- Opportunities for parents to contribute to their child's learning at home are provided through resource bags, "toddler talk" cards, and mini activities.
- Additional funding is used well to purchase resources that interest children, contributing to overall good progress and narrowing learning gaps.
- Partnership working with other professionals is effective, with leaders demonstrating a great understanding of multi-agency collaboration to benefit children's progress.
- Training opportunities are available for staff, leading to quality interactions and continuous professional development.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to more closely tailor all aspects of the curriculum, to focus on continually building on individual children's prior knowledge.
Inspection #10339465 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Partnership working with other professionals is effective. Leaders have a great depth of understanding of multi-agency working. They are committed to seeking help to benefit children's progress and meet their needs. As a result, children get external help as and when they need it.
Outdoor space
When children transition from inside nursery to the garden, they safely use the stairs and learn how to independently put on puddle suits to play outdoors. The inspector observed a sports session in the garden and evaluated the quality of activities together with the manager.
Google Reviews of Kids Planet Butterfly Lodge
4.5
(8 Google reviews)
Jonny Black
2 years ago
My sons been going a short time and already feel he's had a great experience. Photos on his journal to show how he is / what he's doing which is great to see. All staff seem really friendly and easy to chat to. Rooms aren't over crowded. Management spot on and helpful. Can't fault them
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Josh Hayes-Cocker
2 years ago
Great nursery, both my kids go and love it there, every member of staff is friendly and and the kids love whoever looks after them! 100% recommended to anyone deciding which nursery to choose.
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Chloe Havlin
a year ago
Lovely nursery and staff my daughter is very well looked after and is always excited for a day at nursery
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Craig R
3 years ago
When Tracey left the place went down the hill, new manager is rude and hasn't got a clue how to speak to adults would never take a child there again
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Lynsey Broughton
3 weeks ago
Absolutely lovely nursery with an amazing team! They are truly skilled at what they do and ensure the needs of the individual child is met.
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Inspection history
Date: May 2024
- July 2024Good
- May 2024Good
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