October is Black History Month in the UK — a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Black stories, voices, and creativity. At The Butterfly Patch, we believe that every child deserves to see themselves reflected in the stories they read and the worlds they imagine. Representation in books helps children develop confidence, empathy, and curiosity — and that’s something to celebrate all year round. Here are some of our favourite children’s books for under 5s by Black British auth

As the days grow shorter and the evenings glow a little earlier, many families around the world are preparing to celebrate Diwali — the Festival of Light (Monday 20th Oct 2025). This beautiful celebration is all about family, hope, love, and new beginnings, making it a wonderful time of year to share with young children. At nursery, Diwali offers a joyful way to explore light, colour, and kindness — and to introduce children to the richness of different cultures and tradition

Parents searching for an awe-inspiring nursery in Cobham or childcare near Cobham now have something new to be excited about! The Butterfly Patch Cobham has become the first nursery in the UK to adopt the Cambridge Early Years programme — a globally recognised curriculum that supports every child’s development through purposeful play, creativity, and exploration. The Cambridge Early Years framework is designed to help children aged 3 months to 5 years build confidence, indepe

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