# Butterfly Day Nursery

Butterfly Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 27a Elizabeth Way, Cambridge, CB4 1DD, in Chesterton, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.8 from 8 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterfly-day-nursery-221567  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 27a Elizabeth Way, Cambridge, CB4 1DD
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 01223 353164
- Website: http://www.butterflydaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 221567

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 July 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.

Inspection history:

- 11 July 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 20 September 2021: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221567

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1992 (Reference 221567). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221567)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 11 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221567)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221567)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1473861)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 27a Elizabeth Way, Cambridge, CB4 1DD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.213865,0.136283

- Park: Midsummer Common, 0.2 miles
- Park: Stourbridge Common, 0.4 miles
- Park: Jesus Green, 0.4 miles
- Park: Saint Matthew's Piece, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cambridgeshire there are about 2.8 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: 3.8 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (July 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Brunswick Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| OA - Cambridge |  | 5–16 | Good (July 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Matthew's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Castle School, Cambridge |  | 2–19 | Requires improvement (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Chesterton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Park Street CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Arbury Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [ACE Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ace-day-nursery-ey284088) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Cambridge Milton Road Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-cambridge-milton-road-day-nursery-and-preschool-2797644) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Twizzle Tops Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twizzle-tops-day-nursery-2612846) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Clarence House Cambridge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clarence-house-cambridge-ey478404) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Chestnut@Chesterton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-chesterton-ey467388) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Playlanders Playgroup (St Georges Church Hall)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playlanders-playgroup-st-georges-church-hall-221887) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Butterfly Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Butterfly Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 11 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Butterfly Day Nursery take?

Butterfly Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Butterfly Day Nursery?

Cambridge North is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Butterfly Day Nursery?

You can call 01223 353164 and visit www.butterflydaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221567)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Butterfly+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJJ85yGPNw2EcRxRfW62_Z4uQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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