Butterflies Pre-School & Priory Kids
GoodBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in Kingston upon Hull for children from birth to 8+, open 07:00 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in November 2022. Open since 2008, with 52 places.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
HU5 5RUWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
- 18 March 2026 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
Ofsted inspector, 24 November 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Since the last inspection, the nursery has moved to new premises. These are appropriately adapted to meet the children's care and learning needs. Children happily enter the safe and secure premises of the nursery, where they are greeted by their key person. They are reassured as needed, before they quickly settle, ready to play. They know the routine of the day and what happens next. Children confidently explore the stimulating environment. They choose the direction of their play as they independently access a wide range of activities, both inside and outside.
Staff implement a curriculum that follows children's interests and their individual learning needs. They adapt activities and provide targeted sessions to challenge more capable children. They accurately identify the next steps in children's learning and build on the skills they already have. This enables children to be ready for the next stage in their learning.
Children display good behaviour. Staff support children to develop positive relationships with their peers. In the event of any conflicts, staff gently remind children about turn-taking and sharing. They praise children as they wait patiently for their turn and when they use good manners. This contributes to children's selfesteem.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- support staff to maximise opportunities to extend children's mathematical skills during everyday activities.
- 24 November 2022Good
- 1 March 2022Needs improvement
- 17 July 2018Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Butterflies Pre-School & Priory Kids
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
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