Butterflies Day Nursery

Summary of outcome

All early years providers must meet the legal requirements in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage . If we find that a provider is not meeting the requirements, we can take action to ensure they put matters right. On 5 April 2026, we received a notification that this provider was not meeting some of these requirements in regard to 3.42 staff: child ratios, 3.76 special educational needs; 3.91 risk assessment; 3.34 supervision of staff and 3.41 key person. The notification means that the provider met their legal responsibility as set out in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage to notify Ofsted of a significant incident.

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Summary of outcome

On 23 June 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. Following this visit, we served the provider with a Welfare Requirements Notice. This is a legal notice that requires the provider to take the actions below within the timescales set out. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Summary of outcome

ensure bathrooms are kept clean and hygienic at all times, including making sure potties are emptied after use to prevent the spread of germs

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ensure there is an adequate supply of soap for staff and children, and children have the support they need to carry out good hygiene routines such as handwashing

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complete effective risk assessments to ensure all hazards to children are removed or minimised, in particular regard to plastic bags left within children's reach

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ensure all staff understand and implement emergency evacuation procedures effectively to keep themselves and children safe in the event of an emergency.

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We will monitor the provider's response to ensure the actions are successfully completed.

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Summary of outcome

On 27 July 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. The focus of the visit was to check whether the provider had met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised at their regulatory event. We found that the provider had improved hygiene practices. They have reviewed their risk assessments and implemented regular checks to ensure the premises are clean and safe at all times. Fire evacuations procedures are now conducted regularly to ensure all staff know the procedures to follow in the event of an emergency. We are satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Publication of compliance action

We aim to ensure that the welfare of children and young people is protected in the services we regulate. The Childcare Act 2006 and accompanying regulations set out our responsibilities to regulate childminders and childcare providers. This includes the enforcement powers we have in relation to those registered providers who do not comply with the requirements for registration.

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Publication of compliance action

We publish details of any actions we take, or the childminder or childcare provider takes to bring about compliance with requirements on our website for a period of five years.

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Publication of compliance action

For further information please read the Early years compliance handbook which can be found here at www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-provider-non-compliance- action-by-ofsted .

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