Search for a nursery

Butterfly Nursery

Hove Polyclinic, Neville Avenue, Hove, East Sussex BN3 7HY
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Logo
Jobs
Butterfly Nursery logo
Butterfly Nursery, Hove
Butterfly Nursery, Hove
Butterfly Nursery, Hove

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...  

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

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

Yes

Meal Types Provided

Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday08:00-18:00
  • Tuesday07:30-18:00
  • Wednesday07:30-18:00
  • Thursday07:30-18:00
  • Friday08:00-17:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • There are three nursery parking and dropping off bays and a disabled parking bay.

Funding & Fees

15hrs and 30 Hrs funding can be used within the nursery

Please email the nursery for their fee information.

Contact Butterfly Nursery to get a personalised quote:

Butterfly Nursery Reviews (52)

Submit a Review
9.8

Butterfly Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.799) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Butterfly Nursery has 52 reviews.

Submit Review
Filter Reviews
Overall Experience
Date Published
Reviewer Connection to Butterfly Nursery
Loading...
Showing 52 reviews matching selected criteria
Review from Sophie K (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2022 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

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.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Jo H (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2022 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

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.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Kat C (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2021 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

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!

Reply from Janet Jones, Nursery Manager at Butterfly Nursery
Thank you so much for writing this lovely review. I hope school is a wonderful next chapter

Kind regards

Janet

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Ella S (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience

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.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Fabio S (Father of Child) published on 4 September 2020 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

When we moved into Hove, my daughter didn't settle in the first nursery we tried. Then I visited Butterfly with her, and from the very first moment, we could see how different the atmosphere is there. Since then, my daughter is the first one to ask when she is going to Butterfly, full of enthusiasm. Also, I could see how quickly her development was as English isn't our first language at home. I used to say that attending Butterfly Nursery was the best thing that happened to my daughter.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Charlotte W (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2020 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

I cannot recommend enough! Both my children have attended this nursery from the age of 6 months and sadly the youngest is now leaving to go to school. I cannot fault the staff here, they will be sorely missed. They are so attentive and caring towards the children, who have loved going and I’ve felt so comfortable leaving them there. Communication has always been great, and they are always so accommodating with the days I’ve needed. I get frequent updates on what the children have been doing throughout the day and it’s always nice to see pictures on the app they use. Great outdoor space and lots of outdoor play! Thank you all so much.

Reply from Cara Mitchell, Nursery Business Manager at Butterfly Nursery
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review.

Kind Regards.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Emily J (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2020 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

Our daughter found Butterfly to be a wonderful experience. She made many good friends and all the staff were wonderful. They all treat the kids with such care and attention, and the affection between the staff and the children is palpable. Our daughter grew and learned hugely through the nurturing she received at Butterfly. The staff were helpful and friendly whenever we needed to speak to them or ask anything and always had our daughter's best interests at heart, working hard, even when it inconvenienced them, to ensure she got the best care and support.

Reply from Cara Mitchell, Nursery Business Manager at Butterfly Nursery
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review. I hope school is a wonderful next chapter.

Kind regards.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Anna M (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2020 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

I can’t recommend Butterfly Nursery enough. Due to COVID-19 our boys had to move nursery (which is always an apprehensive time). However, they settled within a week which is all down to the staff - they are warm, nurturing and welcoming - everything you’d want for your children. We have been so impressed. The boys are eager to go to nursery every day and come home with stories about their friends, teachers and all the fun they have. The boys eat well whilst they are there, with my youngest often eating two helpings. I have found the nursery great in terms of flexibility - when we needed to up our days, the manager accommodated us straight away. My eldest is due to start big school next month and I know that he’ll really miss Butterfly nursery.

Reply from Cara Mitchell, Nursery Business Manager at Butterfly Nursery
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. Please chat with the Senior Nursery Manager about how we can improve our Resources / Equipment / ICT for you as we will be happy to try to improve.
Kind regards,

Cara Mitchell

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Alice B (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2020 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

Excellent nursery. Our little one has gone to Butterfly on several occasions from the age of four months onwards for drop and go sessions and we have always been very happy with the care provided. The staff are friendly and welcoming and always seem organised and efficient. Our child has always seemed happy and well-cared-for, encouraged to eat and drink well and the team are great at sticking to the baby's usual routine. He sleeps much better at nursery than at home. It has been a real life-line for us without any family living close by to help out and we would recommend it to anyone.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Hadin S (Father of Child) published on 24 October 2019 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
Both my children started going to this nursery when they were about 7 months old and now one has just started school.
The staff and facilities are excellent, friendly environment, very flexible team, I couldn't have wished for a better nursery for my kids.
My children come home talking about the staff all the time. It's amazing not having to worry about my children when they are at nursery.

I'll recommend Butterfly Nursery over and over again. A big thank you to you all for the good work you are doing.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Nicky D (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2019 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

My children have been at this nursery for about eight months and as a family, we’ve all loved Butterfly Nursery. They have nurtured and taught both my children so much. My eldest has just left to start school and she transitioned so well into school, which is mostly down to how prepared she was by everyone at Butterfly Nursery. My son, who has another year at nursery, has developed so quickly with his speech and confidence. A fantastic nursery and we are so glad we sent our kids there.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Kelly F (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2019 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

Both of my daughters attended Butterfly Nursery and loved every minute of their time there. The staff are friendly and caring. They engage the children in a variety of interesting activities and encourage messy play. Both of my children loved playing in the large outdoor space where they could help with planting, use scooters or practice their baking skills in the mud kitchen. I loved the warm family atmosphere in the nursery and felt the staff always had my children’s best interests at heart. I highly recommend this nursery.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience

I would highly recommend this nursery. The staff are super caring and positive. My child always goes in so happy and comes home bussing with all the things he's done that day. Management are great too, always so helpful if I have any trouble with payment and being flexible with any extra days needed.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience

Butterfly is a fantastic nursery. They are flexible and baby-centred. The team are always friendly and genuinely seem to care about the children they work with. They let siblings be together if needed which enables a smoother transition for all. They are responsive and flexible offering drop-in sessions for ad-hoc childcare needs. Overall they offer everything you could want or need for your child - a safe, caring and nurturing environment and later an educative fun space to prepare your child for school

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Harry D (Father of Child) published on 8 August 2019 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
Butterfly Nursery is excellent.
Staff are very friendly and supportive.
The nursery is flexible with starting and finishing times, which is a huge help when you are a working parent.
My daughter has the freedom to express herself and with the support of all the staff, she has been able to develop and grow ready for school.
She has attended Butterfly from the age of one and will miss all the friendly staff when she leaves for school in September 2019.
They also run a holiday club with lots of exciting activities which we will definitely be using throughout the half terms once she starts school, this will help to take any pressure off us as parents, as she will be able to return to Butterfly on the days we are unable to take time off from work.

I 100% recommend Butterfly nursery to any parent for their child and fully encourage them to go and have a look around the nursery to see what a wonderful setting it is.

Reply from Cara Mitchell, Nursery Business Manager at Butterfly Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to send your review, it’s great to hear such positive feedback.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Lucy B (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2019 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

This is a lovely nursery which both of my daughters really enjoy going to. The staff are experienced, fun and very caring. They know and care for each child as an individual. The nursery is bright and cheerful, with wonderful and frequently changing displays of lots of interesting things, including the children's creative work. When I leave my daughters at Butterfly Nursery for the day I know that they will be very well cared for and happy.

Reply from Cara Mitchell, Nursery Business Manager at Butterfly Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to send your review, it’s great to hear such positive feedback.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Amanda B (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2019 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
This nursery is amazing. The outside play area has alot for little minds to explore.
Learning skills, my daughter is leaving knowing how to spell her name. And write her numbers.
Also starting to look at words and trying to read them.

I recommend this nursery.

Reply from Cara Mitchell, Nursery Business Manager at Butterfly Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to send your review, it’s great to hear such positive feedback.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Nicky D (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2019 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

Lovely nursery. Children come first. All the staff are really nice and caring and my daughter really enjoys going.

Reply from Cara Mitchell, Nursery Business Manager at Butterfly Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to send your review, it’s great to hear such positive feedback.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Nicole G (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2019 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

Butterfly Nursery is a lovely nursery for young children with friendly carers that know all the children, a small setting and a lovely garden which is used a lot.

Reply from Cara Mitchell, Nursery Business Manager at Butterfly Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to send your review, it’s great to hear such positive feedback.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Michelle T (Grandmother of Child) published on 8 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience

The Butterfly Nursery was recommended to me by a friend, I cannot thank her enough, amazing. The staff are of a mixed aged group perfect for small children, really interactive, productive activities. Big outside interesting area, highly recommended.

Reply from Cara Mitchell, Nursery Business Manager at Butterfly Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to send your review, it’s great to hear such positive feedback

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money

Child Vacancies

Please contact us for latest vacancies.

News (0) & Events (0)

News

There are no news items for Butterfly Nursery.

Upcoming Events

There are no upcoming events for Butterfly Nursery.

Awards / Recognitions (0)

There are currently no awards/recognitions posted yet for Butterfly Nursery.

Accreditations

There are no accreditations posted yet for Butterfly Nursery.

Meet the Team (13)

Cara Mitchell
Cara MitchellJob Title:Head of Trust NurseriesJoined: 1993

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.

Janet Jones
Janet JonesJob Title:Trust Nurseries Operational LeadJoined: 1992

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.

Anneka Sawyer
Anneka SawyerJob Title:Trust Nurseries Operational LeadJoined: 2017
Tammy Cheale
Tammy ChealeJob Title:Nursery ManagerJoined: 2005
I have worked within the nursery since 2005, when it opened.

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

Thea Lansdale
Thea LansdaleJob Title:Nursery ManagerJoined: 2010

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.

Abbie O'Brien
Abbie O'BrienJob Title:Deputy Nursery ManagerJoined: 2016

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!

Beki Ingram
Beki IngramJob Title:Nursery NurseJoined: 2020

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.

Courtney James
Courtney JamesJob Title:Nursery NurseJoined: 2019

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

Sandy Smee
Sandy SmeeJob Title:Nursery NurseJoined: 1993

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.

Sophie Shatford
Sophie ShatfordJob Title:Nursery Nurse ApprenticeJoined: 2022

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.

Nicky Wenham Wenham
Nicky Wenham WenhamJob Title:Nursery NurseJoined: 2025

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

Sandi Morgan
Sandi MorganJob Title:Nursery NurseJoined: 2024

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.

Luke Southby
Luke SouthbyJob Title:Catering AssistantJoined: 2008

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.

Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of daynurseries.co.uk. Please contact Butterfly Nursery to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Butterfly Nursery has an Enhanced Service -more info.