# Buttercup Pre School

Buttercup Pre School is a full-day nursery at Cayton Cp School, Mill Lane, Cayton Bay, SCARBOROUGH, YO11 3NN, in Cayton, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 27 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercup-pre-school-ey241713  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Cayton Cp School, Mill Lane, Cayton Bay, SCARBOROUGH, YO11 3NN
- Registered places: 27
- Phone: 07958 273951
- Website: http://buttercuppreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY241713

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 3 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY241713

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2002 (Reference EY241713). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY241713)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY241713)
- Registered places: 27 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY241713)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cayton Cp School, Mill Lane, Cayton Bay, SCARBOROUGH, YO11 3NN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.237693,-0.372440

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayton Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |
| George Pindar School | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Little Minders Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-minders-childcare-2887817) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Happy Jays](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-jays-ey549334) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Amazing Owls Educational Play](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/amazing-owls-educational-play-2503408) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Wise Owls Educational Play](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wise-owls-educational-play-ey547244) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Wheatcroft Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wheatcroft-preschool-playgroup-400457) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Happy Jays](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-jays-ey549330) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Buttercup Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Buttercup Pre School Outstanding at its inspection on 3 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Buttercup Pre School take?

Buttercup Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 27 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Buttercup Pre School?

Seamer is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Buttercup Pre School?

You can call 07958 273951 and visit buttercuppreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY241713)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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