Messy play (also known as sensory play) is a term you might have heard thrown around at nursery but why do nurseries seem to love it so...

Your little one is approaching the end of pre-school, and you find yourself wondering, “how has this come around so fast!?” This can be a...

The topic of online safety can seem quite daunting, especially as a parent, who already has enough going on. Nevertheless, it’s important...

What is the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)? If you’re currently registered with us, you might have heard of the EYFS. You might know...

This guide was created with the support of the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) to offer guidance on some of the common...

This guide was created with the support of the National Day Nurseries Association to offer guidance on some of the common development...

Whether you’re thinking about having another baby or have one on the way, you may be wondering how your firstborn will adjust to the...

It’s almost the Bank Holiday Weekend! A perfect time to go away with the family or for day trips! With the potential of longer road trips...

Here at The Butterfly Patch, we love The Curiosity Approach! We encourage this in all of our nurseries and believe it’s a wonderful...