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Through the planned curriculum provided by our qualified team, we encourage your child to grow and develop whilst giving you the security and peace of mind that they are safe and happy.
Butterflies Nursery
Butterflies is registered with Ofsted to offer childcare places for children aged between 6 months and 5 years old.
The activities offered at Butterflies Nursery are built on the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, which will make a positive contribution to children’s early development and learning. The range of activities includes free play, sand, water, creative, music, stories and time spent in our large, well-equipped outdoor play area.
Childcare Information
Reserving a Childcare Place
Our places are allocated on a first-come first-serve basis. If you would like a place for your child, please fill in the expression of interest form or call us on 0161 785 4090. We will then invite you to visit the nursery to fill in our Registration Form.
Opening Times
Term time only AM session is 8.00am-1.00pm PM session is 1.00pm-5.30pm
Our Curriculum
Our curriculum offers a wide variety of rich experiences crucial to child development. We believe children reach their full potential when they are happy, engaged, interested and curious.
Our Curriculum
Financial Support
Students at Oldham College and University Campus Oldham may be able to get help with the cost of their childcare through the Oldham College Bursary.
Bursary Support
Our Fees
At Butterflies we are committed to delivering high-quality, affordable, and accessible childcare services in line with the statutory guidance on early education and childcare entitlements.
Fee Structure and PolicyEnquire about a Nursery Place
Butterflies Nursery Registration of Interest
Registration of Interest in a nursery place.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to our commonly asked questions about Butterflies Nursery
Got a question? Contact usWhere is Butterflies Nursery based?
The Butterflies Nursery building is part of the Oldham College/University Campus Oldham Rochdale Road campus and situated next to the main building.
What are the session times?
We are open 8.00am-5.30pm Monday-Thursday and 8.00am-5.00pm on a Friday.
Our sessions run as follows:
Morning 8.00am-1.00pm
Afternoon 1.00pm-5.30pm
What are your fees?
From August 2026 our fees are £60 for a full day or £40 for a morning OR afternoon session.
Learners at Oldham College and University Campus Oldham may apply for Bursary funding to help with childcare costs, please see the Bursary Support page for more information.
Oldham College and University Campus Oldham staff should enquire about employee rates directly.
Are meals included in free hours entitlements?
While the government funding covers the cost of delivering high-quality early education, it does not cover meals (mid-morning snack/ lunch/ afternoon snack).
Parents may choose to contribute towards any additional costs, but these charges are entirely optional and are not a condition of accessing a funded
place.
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