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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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

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.

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 (97)

9.9

Buttercups at Chalfont has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.918) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Buttercups at Chalfont has 97 reviews.

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Review from Marina B (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a fantastic nursery. Great facilities, lovely location and dedicated staff. My son has been attending since he was a 11 months old. He learns something new every day and he developed a lot through play and activities at nursery. I also love that they play outside in the fresh air every day,
which I think is extremely important. We are very grateful to the staff for looking after our son.
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Review from Monica (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves Buttercups and her teachers. She looks forward to going to nursery and that gives me peace of mind. I love how they always celebrate every occasion and make things special for the kids, being a working mum I feel less guilty leaving my child. The facilities are also good, very clean
and safe. I get daily debrief without having to ask and given all the changes and adjustments because of the pandemic, the staff have all been truly amazing and adjusting.
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Review from Dominique (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Buttercups at Chalfont is wonderful. I feel happy knowing that my daughter is in a safe environment, even in the current climate with COVID19. I'm constantly informed of what's going on at the nursery and get lovely updates/pictures of what my daughter has been doing. She is very happy there, she goes
in with a big smile for the staff.
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Review from Danylo B (Father of Child) published on 25 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Buttercups at Chalfont for the past 3 years and he is loving it! Every morning he’s super excited to go to school. From a parent’s point of view - I’m really pleased with the way the nursery send daily updates via email as well as sharing pictures of what the children been
up to every day.
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Review from E A (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at Chalfont Buttercups for two years and he is now leaving to start school. He has enjoyed every minute and the staff have been absolutely amazing. Facilities and teaching methods are excellent with Montessori being a central point in helping children to develop. A great addition has
been the forest school where he has been learning about the environment, getting some useful life skills and independence. He will be leaving lots of happy memories and well prepared for the next challenge. We are very proud of the progress he has made. He has been encouraged to try his very best. A big thank you to all the staff, you have made a great job.
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Review from Christopher D (Father of Child) published on 1 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our two boys moved to Buttercups from another nursery nearby. From the outset, they were made to feel welcome and loved by the staff. We had a very good feeling about the place, which has continued to this day. The facilities are excellent, including the montessori classroom and montessori resources.
The playground has a very well set up forest school. The overall ambiance is positive and happy. The boys minds and bodies are developed every day, and we notice how curious and adventurous they have become. We pick up two very happy and tired little boys at the end of every day, who tell us all about it on the way home.
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Review from Ashley P (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended this nursery and are now at school. I feel they were given the best possible start to their education. The Montessori way of learning helped my children become independent and the teacher was outstanding. She had such a great way with the children and both mine really
loved her. On the whole, this nursery is fantastic and I can't recommend it enough.
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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have been attending since January 2019 and have really enjoyed nursery. They have made friends and the staff are very helpful, accommodating, friendly and feel like family. I would highly recommend.
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Review from Jonny M (Father of Child) published on 1 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Buttercups, especially the staff, as does my child.
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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at the nursery for just over a year and during that time he has developed and grown so much. The nursery has provided a warm and supportive environment in which to grow. The Montessori classes are a highlight of his learning and they allow him to explore new concepts and ideas in a wonderful
learning environment. We are very happy with the setting and thoroughly recommend it.
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Review from R P (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would like to thank Buttercups Hub for looking after my child. He will miss you all especially two staff members. One member has been amazing to him and also all the other staff. Thanks. Also, another of the staff has been extremely great and helpful.
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Review from R D (Father of Child) published on 17 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at Buttercups for a few years and has always been happy. There is a great balance of learning and fun, Could not be happier.
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The level of care and attention has been good and allowed for our son to flourish. He particularly enjoys the aspects of Montessori which has encouraged his creativity and curiosity always wanting to now explore and do experiments. We really like the concept of Forest School and lots of outdoor activities
and a chance for the kids to do outdoor play and "Bend/Strech". We look forward to the daily email updates and weekly sway where we can see the photos and looks of happiness and joy on the kids faces as they interact and learn with each other.
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Review from P C (Father of Child) published on 11 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are just coming to the end of our eldest son’s time at Buttercups Chalfont, and we have another working his way through. We have nothing but praise for the nursery, over the years we have seen a huge level of investment in the facilities, and now the nursery setting is fantastic for children of all
ages. All members of staff are caring, but above all seem to really enjoy making learning fun for the children. The addition of the on-site forest school has really made a difference in the way the children think and interact with nature, and this is a pleasure to see. Our eldest will miss the teachers (and the food), but they seem to have prepared him well for the next adventure, school.
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Review from Christina L (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two sons have attended nursery from the age of one through to starting school. They have always been extremely happy there and made some great friends. They are very well prepared for school with a wide range of activities covering Montessori, phonics, Maths, science, daily yoga and of course all
the fantastic play in the wonderful garden and forest school. They have invested a lot in recent years in bringing the three rooms up to date with fantastic facilities, very clean and well managed. I would highly recommend Buttercups to anyone.
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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter transferred to Buttercups from another nursery and the difference in her and the quality of care is vast. She has thrived since joining Buttercups. It is obvious that the teaching staff here are extremely caring and friendly. The children take part in a vast range of activities, both fun
and educational such as baking and learning how to dress and undress etc. The outdoor space for each age group has recently been renovated and is now purpose built. Each week the menu varies and always incorporates healthy food with a good variety. Overall, we are extremely pleased with the nursery.
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Review from Hannah W (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Buttercups is an incredible nursery and I would have no hesitation recommending it. The team are kind, calm, professional and keep me informed each day. We are always amazed by what our son gets up to; the range of activities is far beyond what we could do with him at home. Since being back at nursery,
following the lockdown, his confidence has grown and we are noticing new skills developing every week - he is really growing up. Not only is he developing but he is incredibly happy when we collect him each day - some days it feels like he is not quite ready to come home.
Our son joined Buttercups just before lockdown and is now back full time. We have been impressed by how well the team have adapted to the new regulations and demands put upon them. We feel that our son is in a safe environment.
One more practical note - drop off and collection are greatly helped by the amount of parking spaces on the business park. It makes such a difference having a quick turnaround in the morning.
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Review from Ravinder S (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has learnt so much here, he enjoys his day thoroughly. There is such a range of daily activities, yoga, Montessori, forest school and the fantastic outdoor garden. The nursery has taught my son to be interested in learning, he comes home wanting to try things he has learnt about during the day.
The teachers are fantastic, caring and nurturing.
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Review from Michelle (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has attended Buttercups for 6 months now and is thriving. She happily toddles in each morning without a backward glance and we receive excellent updates on her progress. Although she is always happy to see us when we arrive to collect her she would also like to carry on playing!
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Review from Pujja N (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a mother, I found it extremely difficult to accept having to part with my daughter to go back to work - I wanted to feel secure and confident that she would be taken care of in my absence and excel in her development and growth. Although Buttercups was smaller than the other nurseries we visited
in the area, the facilities were modern and clean, the staff friendly and approachable and there is a clear divide of children between 3 buildings all well equipped for the age group they are to hold. 7 months on, the warmth we felt when visiting Buttercups initially comes back every time we go and pick up our daughter. We are so glad we picked this nursery, our daughter loves it and in turn, we are grateful for the great work the staff put in.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.918)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.918) 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 5.0 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.968 for Buttercups at Chalfont is calculated as follows: ( (210 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 216 Ratings = 4.968
  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 4.95 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Buttercups at Chalfont is based on 18 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 = 3.95
    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 18 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 (6)

Sam

Sam

Job Title: Nursery Head Joined: 2019

Sam, has been working in childcare for 15 years and in a management capacity for the last 9 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 Manager, Montessori and Forest School Lead Joined: 2013

Miss Kirti has been working at Buttercups for over 9 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: Third in Charge, Preschool Room Lead Joined: 2010

Miss Lucy has been working at Buttercups for 12 years and has also been lucky enough to have had both of her children join her and 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.

James

James

Job Title: Deputy Room Head - Preschool Joined: 2021

Mr James has worked at Buttercups Chalfont since August 2021. He progressed to Deputy Room Head in July 2022. Mr James has a passion for teaching and scaffolding children's learning whilst supporting parents also with learning at home. James is a keen enthusiast of learning in the Outdoors and enjoys planning exciting and engaging activities for children in our wonderful forest school on a daily basis.

Danielle

Danielle

Job Title: Deputy 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 children she comes into contact with. She excels in teaching and supporting children with their mindfulness and self care.

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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