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Tariff Sheet Welcome to Butterflies Pre-School!
Located on the lower floor of Kelham Island Community Childcare, the Butterflies Room is our dedicated pre-school environment, designed to prepare children for their next exciting adventure as they start Reception class. At the final stage of their nursery journey, we focus on building confidence, independence, and the essential skills children need to thrive as they make the transition to school.
With a total of 24 children and an adult-to-child ratio of 1:8, our experienced Early Years Practitioners create engaging learning opportunities that nurture every child’s individual strength and interest.
As children approach their transition to school, we place a strong emphasis on school readiness, encouraging resilience, independence, concentration, problem-solving, and positive relationships with others. To celebrate this important milestone, we proudly host our annual Graduation Ceremony, giving children and their families the opportunity to reflect on their achievements and mark the exciting step from nursery to school.
We prioritise school readiness
A key feature of our Butterflies Room is our dedicated dining area, which plays an important role in developing independence and self-help skills. Children are encouraged to collect their own lunch boxes, manage their belongings, select and use cutlery appropriately, and take responsibility for their mealtime routines. These everyday experiences help to build confidence and prepare children for the expectations of school life.
Our dining area also provides a calm and focused space for small-group and targeted learning, were we offer structured phonics sessions, early mathematics groups, and language-rich play and activities that are tailored to each child’s individual developmental needs. These groups will help children strengthen key skills in communication, literacy, mathematics, social interaction, and emotional development, ensuring they are fully prepared for the next stage of their education, ensuring every child leaves us feeling confident, capable, and excited for the journey ahead to flourish in Reception.