Buttercups at Chalfont

We love Buttercups (Gerrard's Cross), it's a great, safe place and really helps develop our child's mental and physical skills. Lovely staff, with real consistency and minimal turnover, so we've to know lots of them over the years (we've had two kids there).

My three daughters have attended Buttercups over the past 6 years, each have excelled in their own way in the safe hands of Buttercups. The staff has always been very warm and welcoming/ the premises clean, educational and diverse/ the food has enabled my daughters to have a varied palette and not be fussy food eaters!

Our son started at Buttercups with the orangery class in September 2025, at just 7 months old. From his very first settle to now, the staff have been wonderful. The transition was smooth, thanks to the team's excellent communication. The environment is so inviting and stimulating for the children to explore and learn, with plenty of resources both inside and out. There are many activities designed to enhance their learning. Since starting, he has progressed from not being able to move and now standing ready to walk, all thanks to the staff members who are supporting and encouraging him to learn new skills. We recently had his first Parents Evening, where we had the chance to chat with his key worker about his development and address any concerns if we had any. His key worker truly knows him so well, and it was evident after our phone call. The nursery manager has been easy to communicate with and truly runs a great outstanding team behind her. I highly recommend buttercups!!!

We have had both our girls come through the nursery and so experienced every room. We think the rooms are all great for the children of each age and have remained impressed by the staff every day and at every level. Retention is extremely good which shows how well the staff must be treated by management and their care and attention to detail is reassuring every day. We particularly liked the outside spaces for the middle and older kids whilst appreciating the well designed and laid out building and outside space for the smaller children which brings them calm and fun all at once. It dawned on me that I'll soon no longer need to come to collect my daughters as they'll both be at school soon and I know I'll miss seeing the staff and having chats with them at the gate. Maybe time for a third I guess?

Our second child now attends Buttercups and for both the children, we have found the care to be great. Very approachable and professional staff. Sam (manager) is always on hand for any question you have - provides that extra comfort when you drop off your little person.

Our son has been attending Buttercups since he was 22 months old, starting off in The Lodge and moving to The Pavilion shortly before he turned 3 years old. We have seen some wonderful behaviours develop in him; he is confident, smart, and kind and we attribute these to a combination of his home environment along with the fantastic care provided by the team at Buttercups. The teachers there are great and very caring, Sam is wonderful, and we believe that the daily activities and nutritious menu give the children at Buttercups lots of stimulation and energy. We acknowledge that Buttercups is one of the more expensive nurseries, but we firmly believe that the quality of education and experience is excellent so, in essence, you are definitely getting great value for the cost. Thank you, Buttercups team - we know that we'll all be sad to leave you this summer!

Overall great place to send my daughter. She seems to be enjoying it. Staff are great and the daily updates at pick up and via the emails are very helpful. A few focus areas though; more insight on development and info on daily activities taken place. Price is also a bit steep.

The staff have been fantastic and caring not only to our daughter but also to us as we navigate parenthood and nursery for the first time. There has never been anything that has been too much trouble and we have appreciated all the questions being answered and the time that has been spent with us. We also love the daily updates and find the information really useful.

This really is a setting that takes everything you say into consideration. I could not recommend Buttercups enough!

The only criticism was the lack of shade on such a hot day.

Thank you for everything you do every day - nothing short of outstanding across the board.

We as a family absolutely love Buttercups at Chalfont! Due to my work I had to put my little boy in from 7 months old and had never left him before . The staff in the orangery made me feel so at ease when he started his settling sessions ! He has never been upset going to nursery and he gets so excited going and has the best time and he adores the food. As a mum this is everything to me ! Two ladies are very much his favourites and they are truly wonderful and caring ! I made the best decision choosing Buttercups ! THANKYOU to all the staff for making my life easier to work knowing how well looked after he is .

I couldn't recommend it more highly!

My child has loved Buttercups at Chalfont from 4 months old. She's grown up to be very clever little girl, constantly in the Montessori room drawing and painting. She is very confident and independent.

I cannot speak more highly of the staff at Buttercups Chalfont. They have gone above and beyond to ensure that our son has settled in and is happy. Every member of staff is always smiling, friendly, and kind - and it is so clear that our son loves them! The settling-in period was smooth and stress-free due to the regular updates that we would get throughout the day. The staff have always accommodated any particular requirements/routine that we have requested. The nursery is always clean and tidy, and it seems that our son really enjoys the food there! We truly feel that we have made the best decision by sending our son to Buttercups Chalfont.

The staff in The Orangery are professional and caring. We feel very reassured that our son is not only in safe hands but also having a fantastic time. The activities look varied and engaging and often involves messy play.

My son absolutely loves going to nursery, when we pick him up he is beaming and has lots to tell me. Getting to see every day what activities he's been doing is a real bonus. The staff have really been helpful with potty training, he eats a huge range of food since going as well. I love the relationships he has with the staff, I know he feels safe with his key workers and settles with them easily if upset. He has also made some lovely friendships with other children.

We've had a wonderful experience since our son started at Buttercups - and our son is loving it too (as far as we can tell from his smiles and happy noises). The staff are consistently friendly, attentive and show their love and care for him. The team have been really helpful in working with us as parents around, for example, managing sleeping and eating patterns. The communication from the nursery has been clear and helpful - the daily updates, with photos and videos, are incredible. Helping create memories for us and our son. Highly recommended.

We have now had our son at Buttercups since October and he loves it! He is excited to see his teachers every morning and can't wait to start the day. He has developed so quickly and the nursery has such an individual approach to each child to focus on their strengths as well as areas to progress. We couldn't be happier with our choice and feel like we are part of a very special family. Thank you!

The staff is extremely friendly, loving and caring. They pay special attention to detail and teach my child a lot that she would probably not learn at home. The nursery sends newsletters every day with pictures of my baby so I can see what she has been up to. I am very happy with the overall experience.