# Butterflies Childcare

Butterflies Childcare is a full-day nursery at 11 Old Road, Frinton-on-sea, CO13 9DA, in Frinton-on-Sea, Essex. It is registered for 20 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-childcare-2794658  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 11 Old Road, Frinton-on-sea, CO13 9DA
- Registered places: 20
- Ofsted URN: 2794658

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2024 (Reference 2794658). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2794658)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2794658)
- 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/16/2794658)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 11 Old Road, Frinton-on-sea, CO13 9DA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.830466,1.244655

- Station: Frinton-on-Sea, 0.5 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex there are about 2.9 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philomena's School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Frinton-on-Sea Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Lift Hamford | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Kirby Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Lift Tendring | Secondary | 11–19 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Frinton Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/frinton-montessori-ey551384) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Yellow Brick Rd Nursery Kirby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-brick-rd-nursery-kirby-2669843) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [The Chase Kirby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-chase-kirby-ey493909) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Letterbox Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/letterbox-nursery-ey369169) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Walton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/walton-pre-school-203482) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [The Chase Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-chase-nursery-ey464898) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Butterflies Childcare take?

Butterflies Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Butterflies Childcare?

Frinton-on-Sea is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2794658)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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