# Butterflys Day Nursery

Butterflys Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Cross Hill, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4LQ, in Cross Hill, Wakefield. It is registered for 78 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflys-day-nursery-ey346645  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Cross Hill, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4LQ
- Registered places: 78
- Phone: 01977 619000
- Website: http://www.butterflysnurseries.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY346645

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 April 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/EY346645

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2007 (Reference EY346645). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346645)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346645)
- Registered places: 78 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346645)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1679887)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cross Hill, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4LQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.613634,-1.354314

- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Victoria Park and Play area, 0.4 miles
- Park: Vale Head Park, 0.4 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.

In Wakefield there are about 4.7 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West End Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Grove Lea Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (July 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Helen's CE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| King's Meadow Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Outwood Academy Hemsworth | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Woodland Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-woodland-pre-school-2744720) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Gruffalos (Hemsworth)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gruffalos-hemsworth-ey487726) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Meadow Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-meadow-pre-school-2744695) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [The Red Roof Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-red-roof-childrens-day-nursery-2708821) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Brierley Playmates Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brierley-playmates-pre-school-nursery-302824) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Little Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-ey552958) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Butterflys Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 29 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Butterflys Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 78 children at any one time.

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

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

### How do I contact Butterflys Day Nursery?

You can call 01977 619000 and visit www.butterflysnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346645)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Butterfly%27s+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJH1MNuZNueUgRvYoyQ6SYiuc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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