# Butterflies Day Nursery @ Bowerlane

Butterflies Day Nursery @ Bowerlane is a full-day nursery at East Bower Farmhouse, East Bower, Bridgwater, TA6 4TY, in East Bower, Somerset. It is registered for 61 children. It opens 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Salant Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-day-nursery-bowerlane-ey248113  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: East Bower Farmhouse, East Bower, Bridgwater, TA6 4TY
- Opening hours: 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 61
- Phone: 01278 431868
- Website: http://butterfliesdaynurseries.com/
- Run by: [Salant Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/salant-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY248113

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 June 2023, 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/EY248113

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2002 (Reference EY248113). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY248113)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY248113)
- Registered places: 61 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY248113)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/41253)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–17:30

## Getting there

Address: East Bower Farmhouse, East Bower, Bridgwater, TA6 4TY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.131494,-2.972965

- Station: Bridgwater, 0.8 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Parkway Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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

- Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater College Academy | All-through | 3–16 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St John and St Francis Church School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Willowdown Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Eastover Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Northgate Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Polden Bower School |  | 4–19 | Good (May 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Hamp Nursery and Infants' School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Hamp Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rainbow Pre School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-playgroup-ey294245) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bridgwater College Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bridgwater-college-childcare-centre-142750) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Sunbeams Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunbeams-nursery-ey472845) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Olive Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-olive-tree-nursery-ey409425) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.9 miles |
| [Future Stars Coaching at Willowdown Primary School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/future-stars-coaching-at-willowdown-primary-school-2872335) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [First Class Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-class-nurseries-ey548852) | Good |  | 08:00–17:30 | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Butterflies Day Nursery @ Bowerlane's opening hours?

Butterflies Day Nursery @ Bowerlane opens 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Butterflies Day Nursery @ Bowerlane's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Butterflies Day Nursery @ Bowerlane Good at its inspection on 14 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Butterflies Day Nursery @ Bowerlane take?

Butterflies Day Nursery @ Bowerlane is registered with Ofsted for up to 61 children at any one time.

### Who runs Butterflies Day Nursery @ Bowerlane?

Butterflies Day Nursery @ Bowerlane is run by Salant Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Butterflies Day Nursery @ Bowerlane?

Bridgwater is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Butterflies Day Nursery @ Bowerlane?

You can call 01278 431868 and visit butterfliesdaynurseries.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY248113)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Butterflies+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJk2icOqUIckgRBjsq4EKN1Vk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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