The Butterfly Patch Croydon

Making our own fruit ice lollies 🍓

The children chopped strawberries and blueberries, squeezed fresh lemon and mixed everything together before making their own ice lollies.

All about school readiness ✨

Exploring wooden letters and mark-making on the blackboards, the children are building familiarity with letters through hands-on play!

🌱 Is your little one starting nursery this September?

Starting nursery is a big milestone, and it’s completely normal to have questions about how to prepare them for their first day.

We’ve put together a simple guide to help your child prepare for their first day, from building routines to settling in.

Follow the link below to read the full guide 👇

Starting Nursery: A Parent’s Guide to Preparing Your Child for Their First Day Starting nursery is an exciting milestone for little ones and parents. For many families, it is the first time their child will spend regular time away from home, making it an important step towards developing independence, confidence and new experiences.Every child’s nursery journey is different....

Story-inspired sensory play 🐯

Inspired by The Tiger Who Came to Tea, the children explored, discovered and let their imaginations lead the way through hands-on sensory play.

Little moments of curiosity 🌿

From everyday resources to thoughtful learning spaces, The Curiosity Approach encourages children to explore, investigate and make their own discoveries.

By creating environments that spark imagination and wonder, children are given the freedom to follow their curiosity and learn through meaningful experiences.

Choosing the right nursery is a big decision, and knowing what to look for can feel overwhelming.

From the environment and practitioners to learning approaches and daily routines, our guide shares some key things to consider when finding the right nursery for your family.

Read our guide by following the link below 👇

Finding the Right Nursery: A Parent’s Guide to Choosing the Best Start for Your Child Choosing a nursery is a big decision. For many families, it’s the first time they’ll be leaving their child in someone else’s care for a significant part of the day, so it’s completely normal to have lots of questions.While practical things like location, opening hours and fees are important...

Little chefs at work 👐

A sprinkle of pasta, a handful of rice and a little imagination — the children transformed playdough and everyday resources into their own special creations.

Big changes can feel exciting, but they can also be a little overwhelming for little ones. 💛

From starting nursery to moving rooms or preparing for primary school, every child experiences transitions differently.

Our latest parent guide shares practical tips to help your little one feel confident, secure and supported through times of change.

Read the full guide by following the link below.

Parent's Guide to Transitions: Helping Your Child Through Big Changes From starting nursery for the first time to moving into a new nursery room or beginning primary school, transitions are an important part of every child's journey.While these milestones are exciting, they can also bring uncertainty. Every child responds differently to change, and it's completely nor...

Our little ones loved making their own strawberry ice lollies this week! 🍓✨

From washing and preparing the fruit to chopping, mixing and creating their own recipe, the children developed independence, fine motor skills and confidence while learning about food preparation and healthy choices. ✨

A little look at what we've been up to across our nurseries so far this week! ✨

From creative activities to outdoor exploration, every experience is designed to support children's development while making learning fun.