# Buttercups Pre-School Cio

Buttercups Pre-School Cio is a sessional pre-school at The Village Meeting Place, The Green, North Runcton, PE33 0RB, in North Runcton, Norfolk. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercups-pre-school-cio-ey542084  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Village Meeting Place, The Green, North Runcton, PE33 0RB
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 07934 170412
- Website: http://buttercupsplaygroup.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY542084

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542084

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2017 (Reference EY542084). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542084)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542084)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542084)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 April 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/730560)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Village Meeting Place, The Green, North Runcton, PE33 0RB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.714927,0.436158

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Norfolk there are about 3.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

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

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Winch Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Giggles N Squiggles West Winch](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/giggles-n-squiggles-west-winch-2726381) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Bunnies Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bunnies-day-nursery-2819165) |  |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Twinkle Tots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkle-tots-ey562413) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [St Michael's Family Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-michaels-family-centre-ey411778) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Gaywood First Steps](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gaywood-first-steps-2565426) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [St Michael's Family Centre (Church Lane)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-michaels-family-centre-church-lane-ey399923) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Buttercups Pre-School Cio's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Buttercups Pre-School Cio Good at its inspection on 16 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Buttercups Pre-School Cio take?

Buttercups Pre-School Cio is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Buttercups Pre-School Cio?

You can call 07934 170412 and visit buttercupsplaygroup.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542084)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Buttercups+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJmX9fKY-K10cRCsFekS8ftuE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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