Buttercups at Chalfont

The Lodge, Chalfont Business Park, Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross SL9 0GA
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Buttercups Chalfont Park is set across three historic buildings in beautiful parkland. The newly refurbished Orangery is the home of the under 2s, with lots of space to play, a separate sleep room and a garden to themselves. Also newly refurbished, the Lodge houses 2-3 year olds who have access to two garden areas. Finally, the preschool children enjoy the Pavilion, a purpose-built building filled with light. The Pavilion has a dedicated Montessori area and opens onto a fantastic outdoor space. The preschool children also enjoy regular Forest School sessions and swimming lessons at a nearby school.

At the nursery there is a focus on "learning through play", promoting children's natural sense of curiosity, independence and critical thinking skills. There is also emphasis on a range of teaching approaches, including Montessori and HighScope.

The team of experienced practitioners are well supported throughout their roles, allowing them to be the best educators they can be. This is achieved through regular in-house training programmes and external courses.

Please get in touch with the team if you'd like to learn more about the nursery.
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Funding & Fees

Our fees depend on the age of the child and the number of sessions attended with discounts available for full-time, siblings and some organisations.


They accept Government Funding and most childcare vouchers.

Contact Buttercups at Chalfont to get a personalised quote.

Contact Buttercups at Chalfont to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sam Renshaw (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 31

Total Places for Children

  • 70

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Parking facilities allow parents and carers easy access for dropping off children and collection.

Buttercups at Chalfont Reviews (101)

9.9

Buttercups at Chalfont has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.928) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Buttercups at Chalfont has 101 reviews.

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Review from Kelly L (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We really appreciate how hard the staff work to nurture and care for the children. Buttercups are attentive to our son’s individual needs and are very supportive to encourage his personal development. They offer a fantastic variety of activities including Montessori education, which was very important
to us when selecting a nursery. He always leaves at the end of the day with a big smile on his face, clearly having had a wonderful day.
Reply from Samantha Renshaw, Manager at Buttercups at ChalfontThank you so much for your review, we are delighted your son loves our nursery and all the activities we have on offer.
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Review from K S (Father of Child) published on 19 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Buttercups at Chalfont have been nothing but exceptional - always friendly, always smiling, and so positive. They truly go the extra mile to accommodate for our son's needs and routine. Our son has recently started at the nursery and we were so grateful to each of the staff for making the
settling in process so stress-free and easy, both for us and for our son. They have given us great real-time feedback (including calls to let us know how he is getting on during the day), and the updates at the end of each day are fantastic. We get an email every evening letting us know what activities the children have been involved in alongside some photos, which we thoroughly enjoy looking at. Our son settled in after only a week and now looks forward to going to nursery and playing with all the staff and other children.
Reply from Samantha Renshaw, Manager at Buttercups at ChalfontThank you so much for your review and kind feedback. It is our pleasure to nurture and enrich your child's education and care needs.
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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good experience of the nursery. Excellent range of activities for the children on a daily basis. The staff are highly trained and have given my children a great experience.
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Review from Sam T (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is ready for school and that's all thanks to butter cups. He loves coming here and it's really helped build his confidence.
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Review from M D (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are attentive, nurturing and loving. All three of my children love nursery - it is full of fun, a good range of activities and particularly impressed with the teaching in preschool, focusing on letter formation and phonics.
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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has been at Buttercups at Chalfont Day Nursery since he was 8 months old. He has learnt a lot and made great friends.
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Review from Keith C (Father of Child) published on 11 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so pleased we decided to send our daughters to Buttercups at Chalfont Day Nursery. They are so happy and can't wait to arrive in the morning and meet their friends and teachers.
I was surprised how much she has learned. She is the most advanced child at her next school. She is able to write
her name, do maths, list the planets and continents. Buttercups have installed a love for learning. We are very appreciative.
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Review from Alison F (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has completely thrived at this wonderful nursery. Every member of staff is caring and the children adore them. I couldn't recommend it enough, incredible setting, learning in a fun way and happy children.
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Review from T S (Father of Child) published on 11 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves preschool, especially the Montessori.
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Review from Steve T (Father of Child) published on 11 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son struggled when he first joined but over the past two years has grown in confidence.
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Review from Y G (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The whole team are like a family to us! We are so grateful for the love, energy and attention you give to our children.
Montessori class, yoga, French, karate, football, shakers, food, setting, forest nursery - everything is especially special.
We are so blessed!
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Review from Lara T (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children are so happy at Buttercups Day Nursery. The staff have been amazing at helping settle them and they have made fantastic progress there. My son has loved the Montessori classroom and his concentration and focus have improved so much.
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Review from J C (Father of Child) published on 26 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my daughters attended this nursery from around the time they were one until they went to school. The younger one left last autumn. I would highly recommend Buttercups - both of my girls have developed very well and become much more confident as a result of their time spent there. Thank you to
all of the staff there.
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Review from D S (Father of Child) published on 24 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Buttercups Chalfont has been amazing for us and we would highly recommend the nursery! All of the staff members are highly motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated, creating a happy and caring environment for the children in their care. The nursery adopts a very personalised approach for our two children,
definitely not a 'one size fits all approach' which is enormously refreshing and shows their level of commitment and attention to each child's needs.
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Review from Sim G (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Buttercups has been amazing! My daughter has progressed so far since joining and is very comfortable with all the staff. We feel well informed by the staff and know exactly what the children are learning. Great grounds and always very clean.
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Review from R E (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I felt happy and confident leaving my 12-month-old in the care of the team at Buttercups at Chalfont Park. The settling process was over 4 days, and by day 3 she went in without any tears. She has only been there 4 weeks and the progress she has made is remarkable, she has gone from baby to toddler!
The feedback you receive from the team on your child's day is spot on. The setting is clean, tidy, and modern, the teachers set up engaging activities daily, and always mark festivals and international occasions with the children. They take care of any specific needs your child has, and address everything with a genuine caring attitude.
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Review from Beth W (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend this nursery enough. It's so welcoming and friendly and I feel really lucky that we are part of the Buttercups family. My daughter settled in quickly due to the fantastic staff who truly care about each individual child. At 16 months old she confidently strolls in by herself without
a backwards glance and that's because it's a home-from-home. At pick-up, I always receive an anecdote about her day and initially they see which member of staff your child warms to before they assign her key worker. It's things like this that prove they really are concerned with your child's happiness and well-being. Having seen my son go through the entire nursery, I can say that each room provides the same first-class care. The activities are engaging and varied and my son has learnt so much. He has been challenged where appropriate and nurtured at the same time. The two-way communication is outstanding. His development truly has been a partnership between us and the staff at Buttercups.
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Review from Candice G (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter thoroughly enjoyed her time at preschool and came on leaps and bounds. She is leaving extremely well prepared for school, especially through the varied play and Montessori activities. Would recommend to anyone!
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Review from Sharon C (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery. My twin boys love it here and I have really noticed a lot of progression since they have been here.
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Review from Yagnesh C (Father of Child) published on 18 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has developed leaps and bounds here. The teachers take excellent care of her. The nursery is clean, tidy and has the best facilities for any nursery I know!
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.928)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.928) out of 10 for Buttercups at Chalfont is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.928 for Buttercups at Chalfont is calculated as follows: ( (247 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 264 Ratings = 4.928
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Buttercups at Chalfont is based on 22 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 70 number of registered child places is 14, which has been reached with 22 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Awards / Recognitions (8)

Meet the Team (5)

Sam

Sam Renshaw

Job Title: Nursery Head Joined: 2019

Sam has been working in childcare for 15 years and in a management capacity for the last 15 years. She studied Early Years Development and Teaching at the university level and continues to further her learning wherever possible. Sam loves working with children and is passionate about Early Years Education.

Kirti

Kirti

Job Title: Deputy Nursery Head, Montessori and Forest School Lead Joined: 2013

Miss Kirti has been working at Buttercups for over 13 years, based in our Preschool room, teaching children aged 3 years to 5 years. As well as guiding and scaffolding children with her outstanding Montessori teaching methods, Miss Kirti also has Forest School Lead experience and skills and engages children in our wonderful onsite Forest School every day and all year round! Teaching and challenging children to be the best version of themselves is at the heart of everything Miss Kirti does!

Lucy

Lucy

Job Title: Deputy Assistant Nursery Head and Preschool Room Lead Joined: 2010

Miss Lucy has been working at Buttercups for 15 years and has also been lucky enough to have had both of her children join her, so has the privilege of a practitioner and parent perspective to childcare!


Lucy loves to explore new Yoga regimes with the children and has impressive skills in setting up purposeful and unique environments to engage and stimulate the children. Keeping children interested, focused, and learning new skills is an important aspect of Miss Lucy's everyday teaching.

Danielle

Danielle

Job Title: Room Head - 2-3 years Joined: 2019

Miss Danielle joined Buttercups Chalfont in November 2019. She has strong leadership skills and is currently finishing her Level 5 in Leadership and Management whilst successfully leading the Lodge team and children since January 2022. Miss Danielle is wonderfully caring and friendly, and loved by all the children she comes into contact with. She excels in teaching and supporting children with their mindfulness and self-care. Miss Danielle is currently on Maternity Leave but will be back in 2027 to continue the job she so very much loves!

Charlotte

Charlotte

Job Title: Room Lead for 6 months - 2 year old children Joined: 2014

Miss Charlotte has worked for Buttercups for over 8 years. She uses her impressive leadership skills to support and manage the Orangery Team and our children aged 6 months to 2 years.


As well as having her own children, who have also attended Buttercups, Miss Charlotte's strengths lie in creating a caring, comfortable yet challenging and safe environment for our impressionable smallest of children.

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