# Tiptoe Butterflies preschool

Tiptoe Butterflies preschool is a sessional pre-school at Tiptoe Cp School, Wooton Road, Lymington, SO41 6FU, in Tiptoe, Hampshire. It is registered for 22 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiptoe-butterflies-preschool-2761306  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Tiptoe Cp School, Wooton Road, Lymington, SO41 6FU
- Registered places: 22
- Ofsted URN: 2761306

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 19 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2761306

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2023 (Reference 2761306). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2761306)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2761306)
- Registered places: 22 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2761306)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Tiptoe Cp School, Wooton Road, Lymington, SO41 6FU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.779236,-1.638784

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Tiptoe Green, 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hampshire 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiptoe Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Ballard School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Ashley Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (January 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Ashley Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Muddy Puddles Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-puddles-pre-school-ey539144) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Little Flyers Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-flyers-pre-school-2857535) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Little Trees Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-trees-pre-school-ey422378) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Little Acorns Nursery (New Milton) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-nursery-new-milton-limited-2833670) |  |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [First Friends Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-friends-day-nursery-2863005) |  |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Little Learners Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-pre-school-2740708) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tiptoe Butterflies preschool's Ofsted rating?

Tiptoe Butterflies preschool was inspected on 19 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Tiptoe Butterflies preschool take?

Tiptoe Butterflies preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Tiptoe Butterflies preschool?

Sway is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2761306)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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