# Butterflies Pre-School

Butterflies Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at 12th Caterham Scout Hut HQ, Parsons Pightle, Coulsdon Road, Old Coulsdon, CR5 1EE, in Old Coulsdon, Croydon. It is registered for 60 children and takes children aged from 12 months. It opens 07:30–15:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-pre-school-2605053  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 12th Caterham Scout Hut HQ, Parsons Pightle, Coulsdon Road, Old Coulsdon, CR5 1EE
- Ages: from 12 months
- Opening hours: 07:30–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 60
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 01737 555608
- Website: http://www.butterfliespreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2605053

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 February 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/16/2605053

Exact words from the Ofsted report of 24 February 2023:

- Does well: "Parents speak highly of staff and value the care their children receive."
- Does well: "Children use a story about a colour monster to help them to understand and manage their emotions appropriately."
- Does well: "Children develop their understanding and build on their previous learning."
- Should do better: "extend children's understanding of different cultures and diversity to reflect the children who attend the setting."

Full report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2605053

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2020 (Reference 2605053). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2605053)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2605053)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2605053)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1611378)

## Fees

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Croydon that publish fees charge £75–£125 a day for under-2s (8 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–15:00
- Ages: from 12 months

## Getting there

Address: 12th Caterham Scout Hut HQ, Parsons Pightle, Coulsdon Road, Old Coulsdon, CR5 1EE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.298517,-0.116051

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Happy Valley, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Coulsdon Common, under 0.1 miles
- Park: New Hill, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Croydon there are about 3.2 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 6 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the pre-school uses a Forest school approach, is Reggio Emilia inspired, uses in-the-moment planning and takes a nature-based approach. Its website also names SEND support and an inclusive setting. At its 2023 Ofsted inspection, overall effectiveness was Good and quality of education was Good.

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.butterfliespreschool.com/)
- Reggio Emilia inspired (source: nursery website, https://www.butterfliespreschool.com/)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://www.butterfliespreschool.com/)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.butterfliespreschool.com/)

### Food

Its website says parents provide a packed lunch.

- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.butterfliespreschool.com/)

### Outdoors

Its website says the pre-school has its own garden, daily outdoor play, and local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.butterfliespreschool.com/)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.butterfliespreschool.com/the-toddle-hut)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.butterfliespreschool.com/)

### Settling in

Its website says settling is gentle and at each child's own pace, and that each child has a key person who works closely with parents to support settling. Its website also lists a key person system and settling-in sessions.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.butterfliespreschool.com/the-toddle-hut)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.butterfliespreschool.com/blank-page)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.butterfliespreschool.com/_files/ugd/2be8a4_1a4ef34eeb684b1793a7fb77d0d00ad3.pdf)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.butterfliespreschool.com/_files/ugd/2be8a4_a0b639e7f6ae4473aa79aed866d918cd.pdf)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.butterfliespreschool.com/)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2023 inspection found safeguarding effective.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.butterfliespreschool.com/_files/ugd/2be8a4_1a4ef34eeb684b1793a7fb77d0d00ad3.pdf)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.butterfliespreschool.com/_files/ugd/2be8a4_1a4ef34eeb684b1793a7fb77d0d00ad3.pdf)

### Getting a place

Its website says to use the link to add your child to the waiting list, then complete the full registration form, or call to book a visit. The pre-school has a waiting list and accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keston Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Coulsdon CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (November 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Oasis Academy Byron | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| New Valley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Audley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| The Hayes Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2021) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (January 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Brightsparks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brightsparks-day-nursery-ey388257) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Woodlands Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-preschool-2888211) |  |  | 08:00–15:10 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Treasures Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-treasures-nursery-and-preschool-2763668) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Daisy Chain Pre School Old Coulsdon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-pre-school-old-coulsdon-2804696) |  |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Meadows Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadows-preschool-2888213) |  | £46 | 09:00–15:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Noah's Ark Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-pre-school-ey536056) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Butterflies Pre-School offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Butterflies Pre-School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Butterflies Pre-School take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Butterflies Pre-School offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Butterflies Pre-School offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Butterflies Pre-School offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Butterflies Pre-School's opening hours?

Butterflies Pre-School opens 07:30–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Butterflies Pre-School take?

Butterflies Pre-School takes children aged from 12 months.

### What is Butterflies Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Butterflies Pre-School Good at its inspection on 24 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Butterflies Pre-School take?

Butterflies Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What approach does Butterflies Pre-School follow?

Butterflies Pre-School's website describes its approach as: Forest school, Reggio Emilia inspired, In-the-moment planning and Nature-based approach.

### Does Butterflies Pre-School have outdoor space?

Butterflies Pre-School lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play and Local outings and trips.

### Does Butterflies Pre-School support children with SEND?

Butterflies Pre-School lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Butterflies Pre-School?

Coulsdon South is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Butterflies Pre-School?

You can call 01737 555608 and visit www.butterfliespreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2605053)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.butterfliespreschool.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.butterfliespreschool.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Butterflies+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJ7Ro-W0r8dUgRqVZEKXL9pVc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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