Butterfly Nursery
Hove Polyclinic, Neville Avenue, Hove BN3 7HY






Welcome to Butterfly Nursery, a wonderful, purpose-built setting located on the Hove Polyclinic site. Opened in January 2005, the fully accessible nursery is specially equipped for all users and welcomes up to 43 children per day, aged from birth to five years.
Butterfly Nursery pride itself on offering a vibrant, inclusive environment divided into four age-appropriate rooms, alongside an expansive outdoor space:
The Baby Room (0–2 Years): A bright, cosy sanctuary designed...
Funding & Fees
15hrs and 30 Hrs funding can be used within the nursery
Please email the nursery for their fee information.
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
- NHS Owned
Person in charge
- Tammy Cheale (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 15
Total Places for Children
- 46
Age Range
- from 0 years 9 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
Consumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 08:00-18:00
- Tuesday 08:00-18:00
- Wednesday 08:00-18:00
- Thursday 08:00-18:00
- Friday 08:00-17:30
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas
Parking
- There are three nursery parking and dropping off bays and a disabled parking bay.
Butterfly Nursery Reviews (48)
Butterfly Nursery has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.641) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Butterfly Nursery has 48 reviews.
Everyone at Butterfly are so kind, welcoming and will always try and help with any needs or enquiries that I have. I have now put my 1 year old into the same nursery due to how much the staff at butterfly care about the children.
kind regards
My son has just left for school, I cannot fault Butterflys, from start to finish they were incredible with both my children.
The care provided by every member of the team was so special my children never wanted to miss a day and went in and came out with big smiles and stories about all the fun stuff they had done.
Every part of their needs were met and it was a sad day when we had to say goodbye.
The garden and play area is great, education provided was brilliant and care was fantastic
Both my son and daughter have attended Butterfly with my daughter currently still attending. My son loved it at Butterfly and that was 5 years ago and my daughter who has attended since around 10 months also adores it there. She cannot wait to go to nursery and always has a great time. She loves getting messy and Butterfly has a great range of outdoor space which includes mud and puddles which she loves. She loves the food and always asks for more! Every day is fun for her at Butterfly.
My son has been going to Butterfly Nursery since he was 11 months old and I am very please with the care he has received. He enjoys his time at Butterfly Nursery and has learnt so much since joining. Thanks to the staff members who spend lots of time nourishing and supporting his development and care for him like their own. I also enjoy getting regular updates from the app and feedback at the end of each day. Lastly the range of hot meals they receive is great! Thank you Butterfly!
Wonderful Nursery Experience. Both of my children have attended Butterfly Nursery, and they truly enjoyed their time there, often sharing positive stories about their day. The staff members are friendly and welcoming. Even though my children are picky eaters at home, they seem to try and enjoy a variety of foods at nursery. The nursery offers engaging activities, and my boys frequently come home with impressive art projects. Communication with the managers and staff is excellent; they are always available to address my questions, no matter how big or small. Overall, I am very satisfied with my choice of nursery for my boys, as I believe it has supported their growth into confident children, ready for the next step at school.
My daughter has absolutely loved her time at butterfly nursery. All of the staff are consistently welcoming and always greet us with a smile. They are informative with what the children have been doing and you get regular updates, which are lovely to see, on the app. My daughter will miss the nursery very much. I would recommend this nursery very highly
Both my daughters attended butterfly nursery over the years they have settled very well and the staff have been so friendly I really reccomend this nursery thanks for your support over the years......!
My child is always positive about his day and his experiences with the different nursery workers. He is able to recite lots of songs and talks about the toys he's played with and the books he's read. He is always happy, cheerful and very comfortable going in every morning. We're kept well informed of any bumps and bruises he might get. We're very pleased to have found Butterfly nursery.
Excellent nursery. My daughter joined a few months ago after her previous nursery was suspended. She absolutely loves Butterfly Nursery and is in the preschool group and still has another year to go as not quite of the age for school. We get regular updates, lots of photos, and information about what's happening in the nursery. She's learnt so much in a short period of time and recognising letter sounds and numbers with ease. staff have been incredible, very caring, and affectionate. Absolutely no problems whatsoever, and my daughter loves going and asks to go on her days that she's not due to be in!
Our child has the absolute best time here. She's always rushing us out of the house to get to nursery. The food looks great. The staff are all so friendly. Even after a couple of years, she's still loving it! Would definitely recommend.
The staff at butterfly nursery are always smiley, warm and supportive. Management are friendly and approachable with quick response times to questions. I enjoy receiving snapshot updates of my son's time at nursery. My son loves being part of the Butterfly Nursery family, he talks fondly of the staff and his friends there. I feel he is safe and very well cared for.
Both my children attend Butterfly Nursery. My daughter started to go from ten months old, which despite my son already attending I was worried about due to her being under one year. The baby room is so nurturing and my daughter settled really well. All staff form strong bonds with your children and are really cared for. My son has made some great friendships and I have seen him come on leaps and bounds in his development at Butterfly. Butterfly has a fantastic outside space and children have the opportunity to spend time outside learning and exploring. Key workers have been so fantastic at developing my children and supporting their learning. Thank you all so much for what you do!
Both my children have gone to Butterfly Nursery and we have had the most positive amazing experience with them. They have supported both my girls and the staff are so friendly and kind. A very happy mother indeed.
Fantastic, caring, informative staff. My children absolutely love attending this nursery and are always eager to spend the day at nursery. The nursery use a brilliant app to regularly send photos and updates, throughout the day. Thank you.
My daughter started as a baby and has flourished in a beautiful nursery with incredible staff, that really care. I couldn't recommend the nursery enough and I am sad to say goodbye. My daughter has left having made some lovely friends, is confident and has learnt so much and has enjoyed every moment. As a parent, it's so hard going back to work, feeling guilty etc, but it's helped how much she has loved the experience. Thank you all so much x
Highly recommend this nursery.
My son has been at Butterfly Nursery for a year and he’s flourished and grown so much. The staff are all fantastic and I feel like they have really helped in getting him ready for school. He will be sad to leave at the end of August, thank you for everything.
Our son attended Butterfly Nursery for a year and a half before leaving to start school. He always had a good time, made plenty of friends, and came home happy. Staff have always been caring and happy to help at all times. Butterfly Nursery has a good outside space with plenty of different activities and in the summer months kids spend a good amount of time outside running around. The nursery has reasonable rates, long opening hours and offers time term only care which was really helpful for us. I felt confident leaving my child there knowing that he was safe and happy. The nursery didn't offer day trips, forest school, art teacher, language classes etc, which was the one negative compared to other nurseries.
Both of my children have attended Butterfly Nursery and have loved it! The staff are fantastic, very helpful and friendly. They keep you up to date on your child's progress and there's always fun things going on that get the kids excited. One of my children is a very anxious child and they really helped her to feel safe and happy. Both finished very ready to start school, thanks to everyone at Butterflies!
Kind regards
Janet
Butterfly Nursery is a wonderful place for children to grow, learn and make friends. My daughter was very happy there and I would recommend it to anyone. All the staff are loving, caring and professional. I never worried about my daughter's safety.
Child Vacancies
No Vacancies
Posted: 18 June 2026We currently have spaces for all aged children and have a variety of options available for free-funded, both term time and stretched throughout the year.
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Meet the Team (13)
I’ve been working within our nurseries since 1993, and I am the Head of Trust Nurseries across all three of our wonderful SCFT sites.
My early years journey began with an NNEB qualification in 1986, and more recently, I completed my PTLLS training in 2019. I absolutely loved this course; it gave me a massive passion for mentoring and supporting the brilliant apprentices across our teams, helping them grow into confident early years professionals.
My journey with our nurseries began back in 1992, with a brief intermission to achieve my BA (Hons) in Sociology and Social Policy and build on my experience in community safeguarding.
Today, I am proud to be the Safeguarding and Prevent Lead for all of our nursery settings. With my background in social policy, a NAMCW qualification, and PTLLS training, I also have the wonderful opportunity to heavily oversee and support the education of all our apprentices.
I am the Trust Nurseries Operational Lead for the three SCFT Nurseries.
I have a CACHE Level 3 Childcare (Certificate in Childcare and Education), which I gained in 2003.
I really enjoy creating exciting, messy play activities for the children to enjoy.
I am a Makaton instructor, and Makaton is a foundation tool that is used daily within the nursery. I am also currently working towards my Level 5 childcare qualification, as I am dedicated to bringing the highest standards of professional knowledge and practice to our nursery every day
I’ve been a part of the nursery team since 2010. I completed my Level 3 Childcare Diploma while working at Butterfly Nursery and absolutely love what I do.
For me, the most rewarding part of the early years is developing that special bond with the children, helping them grow in confidence before they take their big step into school. I am also a Makaton instructor and make sure it's used every day as a foundational tool to support communication across the nursery, and I am working towards my Level 5 childcare qualification.
I joined the nursery team in 2016, right after completing my CACHE Level 3 Childcare certificate at Varndean College.
These days, you'll find me in our fantastic 2-year-old room. We have created a safe, vibrant environment tailored just for this active age group, allowing them to learn and develop at their own pace. Because we know starting nursery is a major milestone, we love working with families to mirror home routines, ensuring a smooth, comforting, and happy transition.
I love continuing to learn, and I'm currently studying hard towards my Level 5 childcare qualification!
I have been part of the nursery team since 2017 and hold a CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce.
I am based in our baby room, where I love sharing amazing experiences with our youngest learners. We spend a great deal of time in our large garden, and it is wonderful to watch the children discover the magic of the changing seasons as they explore how our outdoor space grows and evolves throughout the year.
I’ve been a part of the family here since 2019.
I completed my apprenticeship right here at Butterfly Nursery, gaining both my Level 2 and Level 3 childcare qualifications along the way. I love that I was able to grow and learn on the job, and I use that experience every day to create a happy, supportive environment for the children
I’ve been a part of the Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust nursery team since 1993.
During my time here, I’ve had the pleasure of working in several of our different nurseries. I still find my work incredibly rewarding and am currently studying for my Level 5 childcare qualification to ensure I’m always bringing the best possible knowledge to our children.
I joined the nursery team in 2022! Since starting here, I’ve worked hard to gain my CACHE Level 2 in Early Learning and Childcare, completing the qualification right here on the job.
I love using everything I’ve learned to create a fun, supportive environment for the children every day.
I joined the nursery team in 2025, bringing with me over 30 years of extensive experience in working with children.
I love using my deep background in early years to create a nurturing, supportive, and engaging environment for our little ones every day
I joined the nursery team in 2024, bringing with me over 30 years of extensive experience in working with children.
I love using my deep background in early years to create a nurturing, supportive, and engaging environment for our little ones every day.
I have been a dedicated member of the nursery team since 2008, working in the kitchen as a Catering Assistant.
I hold an NVQ Level 2 in Food Safety and Hygiene, and I take great pride in ensuring our children are provided with nutritious meals in a safe, healthy environment every day.
Frequently Asked Questions about Butterfly Nursery
What is the Age Range of Children that Butterfly Nursery accepts?
Butterfly Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 9 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Butterfly Nursery Open?
Butterfly Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-17:30.
How many Children does Butterfly Nursery have capacity for?
Butterfly Nursery has capacity for a total of 46 Children.
How far is Butterfly Nursery to the centre of Hove?
1.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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