Butterflies Nursery and Pre School

Thursley Village Hall, Dye House Road, Thursley, Godalming GU8 6QD
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  • Butterflies Nursery and Pre School, Godalming
Butterflies Nursery and Pre School is committed to helping children flourish, developing positive and confident early years skills on their way to full-time education.

A stimulating learning environment includes access to secure outdoor play areas, which are treated as an essential addition to the curriculum.

Staff look to understand the concerns of parents, helping their child to develop well emotionally, physically and intellectually.

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Care Provided by Butterflies Nursery and Pre School

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Butterflies Nursery School Ltd
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 16
  • Total Places for Children
  • 45
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 6 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-17:30
    Tuesday 08:00-17:30
    Wednesday 08:00-17:30
    Thursday 08:00-17:30
    Friday 08:00-17:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Butterflies Nursery and Pre School

  • Fees per day:
    8.00am-1.00pm £45
    12.30am-5.30pm £45
    8.00am-5.30pm £68
    9.00am-3.00pm £60

Butterflies Nursery and Pre School Reviews (27)

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Butterflies Nursery and Pre School has a Review Score of 9.0 (8.956) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Butterflies Nursery and Pre School has 27 reviews.

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Review from Chloe H (Mother of Child) published on 3 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending Butterflies for the past 8 months (he started shortly after his first birthday) and we are absolutely thrilled at how he has settled in and continues to thrive in the team's care. They maximise time spent outdoors and have lots of fun activities to keep the little ones busy.
Each child also has a dedicated sleep space and the team are fabulous at keeping track of how long they have slept for, what they've eaten etc. Handovers are always well informed and you get a lovely update with photos, videos and notes at the end of each month. On a more practical note the fees are very reasonable, and the management team are great at keeping you informed with weekly emails on any latest news and upcoming events. Most importantly, all of the staff just seem to genuinely care about the kids and creating a happy environment for them. We are so glad we found Butterflies!

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Review from Tinika A (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter (now 21 months old) has been attending Butterflies Nursery and Pre School for over a year now and I have nothing other than high praise for Butterflies Nursery. My daughter always comes home with a smile on her face, food on her clothes and dirt under her fingernails; all are signs of a
brilliant day, having fun and learning. The staff work alongside parents to maximise their routines at home and nursery and keep us updated at the end of each day with how they've eaten, slept and behaved. Each month, they upload photos and videos to the app, including breakdowns of their progression through milestones. We fell in love with Butterflies from the first tour of their premises and we haven't regretted it once.

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Review from Tor F (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Butterflies since he was 11 months old, sadly due to moving house next week is his last week with the wonderful Butterflies team. He absolutely loves every day there, it's a real home-from-home environment and the staff are so incredibly loving and kind. It's a brilliant location
and one of my favourite things is picking him up on a summer afternoon when all the kids are having so much fun in the garden. Thank you Butterflies team, we'll miss you so much!

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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Butterflies Nursery and Pre-School since she was aged 1. I was worried about her starting at nursery at first, but the staff at Butterflies couldn’t be better. You can really tell they care about the children and are nice people. They provide a wide variety of activities and
learning opportunities to the children, as well as time outside in the garden. My daughter has noticeably developed since she has been there and has acquired new skills too. I highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Daria T (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to this lovely nursery since he was 9 months old and he absolutely loves it there! He has thrived so much during his time at the nursery - he has learned so much in so little time! The staff are absolutely amazing, really caring for the children, and the games and activities they
organise daily for the children are very creative and engaging. It's a beautiful little nursery, with a fantastic outside garden where the children can play and run around. I couldn't recommend it enough!

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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two children at Butterflies Nursery, one in the baby end and one in the big end. Number one son absolutely loves all the time he gets to spend outside and has formed very good relationships with other children as well as the staff. All staff are amazing and really care for the children. Number
two son has settled in very well too, despite only being there a few weeks.

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Review from Arabella H (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both our son and daughter attend Butterflies Nursery and Pre School and we are so happy with the standard of care they receive there.
The garden and outside space are amazing, they have a separate sleep space which has been brilliant and the staff are so caring and friendly. We can't recommend them
enough.

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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend Butterflies enough. The staff are incredible! They are so caring and genuinely invested in every child. My son's development has skyrocketed since we started at Butterflies and he loves going there.

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Review from K J (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Love the Thursley nursery, my child is super happy there. The staff are lovely, caring and really look after children. He enjoys the big garden and going for walks. He has made some lovely little friends there too.
One very happy parent.

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Review from T T (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn't recommend the nursery more highly. Our son has been so happy there. With very low staff turnover, they really get to know each child and form such a close bond with them. And all of the children seem really happy and have good friendships with each other. The days are varied with a large
number of different activities all focused on development. So much time is spent outdoors as well (both in the huge garden and locally) which is a big plus for us. Brief updates are given to parents at pick up each day with photos and videos and developmental summaries etc. added regularly to a portal. They have always listened to any concerns we have had about our son, giving helpful advice. They are also flexible in meeting our needs (including adapting food for allergies). It's not in the snazziest of buildings with brand-new toys etc. but that wasn't important to us - they provide a friendly and safe environment in which the children all seem to flourish.

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Review from Becky H (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Butterflies is a warm and nurturing setting with staff who go above and beyond to ensure that children are happy and engaged when in their care. Our daughter struggled with separation following Covid lockdowns and is absolutely thriving. She loves going to nursery, comes back with stories of all of
the fun things they get up to and has built lovely relationships with staff and her peers. They are always outside in their amazing garden and frequently engaged in sensory/messy play and crafts. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Butterflies to anyone looking for a fabulous start for their little one.

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Review from Rachel B (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly, caring staff and happy children. Butterflies is a nurturing, safe environment which allows children to grow, learn and explore at their own pace. Their correspondence and feedback to parents is excellent.

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Review from Clare P (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Butterflies (particularly the manager, assistant manager and day-to-day staff) are excellent. Our daughter has been attending since August 2021. She settled into the little end well, and her transition to the big end this summer was seamless. The nursery has a homely, warm, welcoming feel
to it. Staff are friendly, reassuring, knowledgeable and dedicated. The nursery benefits from wonderful outdoor space - the garden, local park and common are all excellent and provide fantastic opportunities for the children. My daughter's development is excellent - we are continually impressed with how she's progressing and are convinced this is a result of the environment and staff there. As parents, we are kept informed of any challenges and successes our child faces. We receive weekly communication regarding the nursery more generally, and regular updates on the app about what our child has been up to; her development etc. We are very happy and recommend Butterflies wholeheartedly.

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Review from Sophie F (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my daughters have loved Butterflies. Daughter number 1 is now at school and has settled in well after being prepared by the team. She was happy and excited about starting big school and a visit from the staff in her reception class to check she is getting on well, which was lovely for her and reassuring
for us. Number 2 is still in the baby end of nursery and has been made so welcome since starting at 6 months old, she positively throws herself at the staff when they open the door desperate to come in and see what's going on. I have complete confidence that she is safe, well cared for and having a lovely time.

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Review from Gabby P (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have three children at Butterflies. They are all celebrated and cared for as individuals and have thrived at the nursery. We chose the nursery for the fabulous outside space, which our children always talk about. They go out year-round and explore the local commons too. The staff are fabulous, down
to earth, kind and generous. Our children mostly arrive home covered in paint, gems and glitter - all signs of a good day in our opinion.

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Review from Nicola B (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so delighted to have found Butterflies as a nursery for our son. He has been attending since he was 9 months old, and now 9 months on, he has flourished into a bright, curious and chatty toddler under their excellent care. He goes in happily every day, greeted by name (and often without a backwards
glance for his parents!), and comes out at the end of the day beaming. The staff there are so friendly and just as excited at every new milestone as we are. It is really such a load off, knowing how well cared for he is whilst we work. A gem of a place.

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Review from Christina E (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Have had two children at Butterflies and I am so happy with the care they receive. My oldest came from another nursery that we were unhappy at and moving was the best decision we ever made. She settled in quickly and was happy, confident and stimulated. A term into school, she is still in touch with
friends she made there. My youngest (19 months old) is still there and very happy. She can be quite grumpy, but they always give her lots of care and attention and she now is so happy there. She never seems in a rush to go home! There is an unusually low turnover of staff and so everyone knows everyone and it feels like a big family. They know all the children incredibly well and have strong, caring relationships with each child. There is a big garden space and lots and lots of time is spent out there and they make lots of effort to do diverse and interesting activities.

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Review from R C (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 3-year-old daughter is thriving at Butterflies. She is always so happy to go to nursery and always full of joy when I collect her! The staff are extremely nurturing and the nursery always has a very warm, family feel about it. We are so pleased we chose Butterflies for our daughter and we couldn't
recommended them enough!

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Review from Gemma R (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our eldest joined Butterflies at the age of two years old and still tells me she wishes she could go back to nursery, while our youngest began at six months and every evening on the way home says "I want to go back nursery". The Butterflies staff are a warm, loving and vibrant team and our daughter
references each of them by name, proving that every one of them invests time to ensure her time at Butterflies, four days a week, is a happy one. The location is a massive draw for us. Knowing the children have access to such a big outside space is wonderful, then there's the forest and park in close proximity, which is always a treat to visit. Our daughter is dairy and gluten intolerant and the team provide her with tasty meals she can enjoy, but also take the time to ensure there's a suitable substitute when, for example, baking cakes for children in need or having hot chocolate in the garden. I can't recommend the nursery highly enough.

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Review from Isabel F (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son absolutely loves going to Butterflies and does a little happy dance when we tell him it's a nursery day. He has learnt lots of nursery rhymes and actions over the last few weeks and comes home every day, with new words.

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Current Review Score: 9.0 (8.956)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.0 (8.956) out of 10 for Butterflies Nursery and Pre School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 5 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.1 out of 5 from 5 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.900 for Butterflies Nursery and Pre School is calculated as follows: ( (54 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 60 Ratings = 4.9

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.056 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Butterflies Nursery and Pre School is based on 5 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.5

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 45 number of registered child places is 9. 5 Positive Reviews ÷ 9 = 0.556

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Butterflies Nursery and Pre School

What is the Age Range of Children that Butterflies Nursery and Pre School accepts?

Butterflies Nursery and Pre School accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Butterflies Nursery and Pre School Open?

Butterflies Nursery and Pre School is open: Monday 08:00-17:30, Tuesday 08:00-17:30, Wednesday 08:00-17:30, Thursday 08:00-17:30, Friday 08:00-17:30.

How many Children does Butterflies Nursery and Pre School have capacity for?

Butterflies Nursery and Pre School has capacity for a total of 45 Children.

How far is Butterflies Nursery and Pre School to the centre of Godalming?

4.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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