# Butterflies Preschool

Butterflies Preschool is a full-day nursery at Rothesay Road, Heysham, MORECAMBE, LA3 2UP, in Higher Heysham, Lancashire. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-preschool-ey446653  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Rothesay Road, Heysham, MORECAMBE, LA3 2UP
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01524 859759
- Ofsted URN: EY446653

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 October 2022, 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/EY446653

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2012 (Reference EY446653). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446653)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446653)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446653)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Rothesay Road, Heysham, MORECAMBE, LA3 2UP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.035822,-2.902665

- Station: Heysham Port, 0.5 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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.

In Lancashire there are about 2.7 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 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trumacar Nursery and Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Heysham St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Mossgate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Heysham Youths Community Centre Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heysham-youths-community-centre-pre-school-ey377712) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Time 4 Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/time-4-nursery-502186) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Mossgate Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mossgate-day-nursery-ey493875) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Total Tots Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/total-tots-ltd-ey370970) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Total Tots Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/total-tots-ltd-ey466715) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Westgate Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westgate-pre-school-309474) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Butterflies Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Butterflies Preschool Good at its inspection on 7 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Butterflies Preschool take?

Butterflies Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

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

Heysham Port is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Butterflies Preschool?

You can call 01524 859759.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446653)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Butterflies+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJ9Ue_5sxhe0gRn_-qWC3Lboo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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