# The Butterfly Preschool

The Butterfly Preschool is a full-day nursery at 32b Webb's Road, LONDON, SW11 6SF, in Wandsworth Common, Wandsworth. It is registered for 28 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 08:15–18:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 7 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The Baby Drop Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-butterfly-preschool-ey465231  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 32b Webb's Road, LONDON, SW11 6SF
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:15–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 020 7738 0019
- Website: http://www.thebutterflypreschool.co.uk/
- Run by: [The Baby Drop Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-baby-drop-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY465231

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 5 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465231

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2013 (Reference EY465231). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465231)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465231)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465231)

## Fees

- Registration fee: £100
- Deposit: £1,000

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:15–18:00
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: 32b Webb's Road, LONDON, SW11 6SF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.456657,-0.163056

- Station: Clapham Junction, 0.6 miles
- Station: Wandsworth Common, 0.7 miles
- Station: Clapham South, 0.7 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Clapham Common, 0.2 miles
- Park: Wandsworth Common, 0.3 miles
- Park: Bolingbroke Green, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Wandsworth Common disabled children's adventure playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Wandsworth there are about 2.4 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 7 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://thebutterflypreschool.co.uk/careers)
- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://thebutterflypreschool.co.uk/clapham)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/d5d94495-7a26-48cb-8131-c911c4997cac/downloads/d88cf285-e045-4f1d-b460-c4440b928bc9/British%20Values%20Policy.pdf?ver=1793537253852)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://thebutterflypreschool.co.uk/home/f/settling-children-into-nursery)

### Food

- Nut-free setting (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/d5d94495-7a26-48cb-8131-c911c4997cac/downloads/00f1ff00-ddb8-4105-8728-4a00d748acf0/Food%20and%20Drink%20Policy%20-%20Clapham.pdf?ver=1793537253852)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://thebutterflypreschool.co.uk/home/f/settling-children-into-nursery)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/d5d94495-7a26-48cb-8131-c911c4997cac/downloads/00f1ff00-ddb8-4105-8728-4a00d748acf0/Food%20and%20Drink%20Policy%20-%20Clapham.pdf?ver=1793537253852)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://thebutterflypreschool.co.uk/clapham)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://thebutterflypreschool.co.uk/clapham)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://thebutterflypreschool.co.uk/clapham)

### Care and routines

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://thebutterflypreschool.co.uk/terms-%26-conditions)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://thebutterflypreschool.co.uk/careers)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://thebutterflypreschool.co.uk/clapham)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://thebutterflypreschool.co.uk/terms-%26-conditions)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://thebutterflypreschool.co.uk/clapham)
- Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://thebutterflypreschool.co.uk/clapham)
- After-school club (source: nursery website, https://thebutterflypreschool.co.uk/clapham)
- Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://thebutterflypreschool.co.uk/clapham)

### Building and safety

- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://thebutterflypreschool.co.uk/careers)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://thebutterflypreschool.co.uk/home/f/settling-children-into-nursery)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://thebutterflypreschool.co.uk/home/f/settling-children-into-nursery)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://thebutterflypreschool.co.uk/clapham)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://thebutterflypreschool.co.uk/home/f/settling-children-into-nursery)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://thebutterflypreschool.co.uk/home/f/settling-children-into-nursery)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (March 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Honeywell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Honeywell Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools) |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Thomas's Clapham |  | 4–13 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Broomwood Pre-Prep & Broomwood Prep-Girls |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Parkgate House School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| ARK John Archer Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Linden Tree Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/linden-tree-nursery-school-ey309037) | Good |  | 08:00–18:30 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Northcote Road Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-northcote-road-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey460053) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Northcote Montessori Independent Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/northcote-montessori-independent-nursery-school-ey557361) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Nightingale 3 Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nightingale-3-montessori-nursery-2646969) | Outstanding | £120 | 09:00–15:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-ey557948) | Good | £95 | 08:00–17:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Mouse House Nursery School SW11: The Kindergartens](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mouse-house-nursery-school-sw11-the-kindergartens-ey366864) | Outstanding |  | 08:45–16:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Butterfly Preschool's opening hours?

The Butterfly Preschool opens 08:15–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is The Butterfly Preschool open all year?

No. The Butterfly Preschool is open term time only.

### What ages does The Butterfly Preschool take?

The Butterfly Preschool takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.

### What is The Butterfly Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Butterfly Preschool Outstanding at its inspection on 5 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Butterfly Preschool take?

The Butterfly Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at The Butterfly Preschool?

Yes. The Butterfly Preschool lists a registration fee of £100 and a deposit of £1,000.

### Who runs The Butterfly Preschool?

The Butterfly Preschool is run by The Baby Drop Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What approach does The Butterfly Preschool follow?

The Butterfly Preschool's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Forest school, Play-based EYFS curriculum and School readiness programme.

### Does The Butterfly Preschool have outdoor space?

The Butterfly Preschool lists: Own garden, Regular park trips and All-weather outdoor play.

### What is the nearest station to The Butterfly Preschool?

Clapham Junction is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Butterfly Preschool?

You can call 020 7738 0019 and visit www.thebutterflypreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465231)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.thebutterflypreschool.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.thebutterflypreschool.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Butterfly+Preschool+Clapham&query_place_id=ChIJ769kDL4FdkgRlv9wZ8iNJ3s)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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