Buttercups at Acton

27 Old Oak Road, Acton, London W3 7HN
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Buttercups Acton is an outstanding nursery offering Early Years education to children in Acton, Shepherds Bush and Hammersmith.

Buttercups Acton is a homely nursery close to East Acton station. Its bright classrooms, spread over 4 floors, have ample resources. The recently refurbished garden is spacious and packed with toys, activities and things to explore. All age groups have their own playrooms, furnished with Community Things equipment made from natural materials. Babies have a separate quiet sleep room and preschool have a floor to themselves, where teachers make sure they are ready for starting school. All age groups enjoy plenty of time outdoors in the huge garden, and the team strive to deliver opportunities for children to learn through play, always guided by their natural curiosity.

The team are experienced and welcoming, and are continuously supported by Buttercups to progress through their careers and deliver the very best care to all children.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Person in charge

  • Toni Ludlow (Senior Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 14

Total Places for Children

  • 33

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 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Buttercups at Acton Reviews (112)

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Buttercups at Acton has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.897) out of 10, based on 38 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Buttercups at Acton has 112 reviews.

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Review from Ana T (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending the nursery for almost a year now, and he's incredibly happy there - he loves spending time with his friends and absolutely adores his carer who has been kind, supportive, and a real comfort to him. The staff are warm, professional, and create a nurturing environment where
he's clearly thriving. The only downside is the lack of a digital portal or app for real-time updates, which would help us stay more connected to his daily activities. Overall, we're very pleased with the care he receives and feel confident he's in great hands.

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Review from F D (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are thrilled to have our son at Buttercups. The staff are so welcoming and our son evidently loves his time there. He sprints in every morning without a backwards glance and we love the daily newsletters with photos of him taking part in a huge array of fun activities. No holiday, festival or special
day goes uncelebrated! It is evident he is learning a huge amount and his development has come on in leaps and bounds since he started there at 10 months.

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Review from A T (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've had such a positive experience with Buttercups Acton. It has a warm, family-like feel, and the staff are genuinely caring and build lovely relationships with the children. My little boy has settled in really well-he's happy, developing his language and social skills, and always comes home beaming.
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environment is diverse, welcoming, and supportive. I feel completely at ease dropping him off each day, knowing he's in good hands. It's clear he feels safe, understood, and free to be himself. Couldn't ask for more, really.

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Review from Georgia W (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Buttercups Acton for 7 months now, having started there at ten months old. I only have hugely positive things to say about the nursery. The team are so professional, kind and caring. They take such an interest in the children that no detail is too small for them to know,
from sleep routines to food preferences and allergies. When my child first started there, she was still having two naps a day. Buttercups's babies room has actual cots, which meant she could continue her sleep routine. I looked around at other local nurseries and none offered that, plus I kept hearing other places wanted her to drop a nap! Their space is brilliant, always clean and has a huge garden. The nursery caters for anyone working, which can be such a pain point: I love that they are open all year round and provide three meals a day, which are always balanced and nutritious. Plus, they keep evolving in their comms and the activities they put on.

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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is exceptional and we couldn't be happier. We have sent both our children here including for pre-school. The nursery provides a caring, creative and joyful environment where our children have thrived. The environment is charming and homely, with the garden space a particular hit. The nursery
manager is wonderful, always present and makes an effort to know each and every child. The staff are fantastic, constantly striving to provide fun, friendship and active learning. I would highly recommend.

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Review from V M (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending Buttercups Acton for half of her life, starting when she was just 9 months old. During that time we have seen her transform from a baby who initially cried at drop off (despite the warm welcome from the staff), to a confident toddler who is delighted when she arrives
and still full of smiles at the end of the day. From the beginning we were impressed by the kind professionalism of the team - they get to know the children, genuinely care about them and their development, and display an individualised approach; including taking food allergies in their stride. The manager is exceptional - approachable and fun, but serious and across the detail - she knows every child in the place, and they all know her. You cannot put a price on feeling your child is safe and happy. We feel so lucky to have found this nursery and would recommend it without hesitation.

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Review from K O (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Buttercups. It has a very friendly and homely feel and my daughter is happy going in everyday. Her confidence has really improved since attending. Lovely garden space and the staff are all warm and attentive.

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Review from Scymone M (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with my son's development, he is showing signs of independence which is a joy to see. I am very confident in the staff caring for my son and I am sure I will continue to see more development from him.

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Review from Tolulope F (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My experience with Buttercups has been good, I haven't had any issues. I would prefer more communication in between moving from class to class.
Otherwise, all good.

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Review from G P (Father of Child) published on 10 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child is very much enjoying himself. All going well this far.

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Review from Sergio V (Father of Child) published on 28 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves the nursery, his teachers and his friends. The standard of care and learning is fantastic. There's a wealth of experience amongst the teachers/carers. Over the past four years they've built - a high level of trust with our family.

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Review from P H (Father of Child) published on 24 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child loves this nursery and everything about it. The nursery manager and her team are friendly, experienced and full of energy, constantly finding new activities and adventures for the children. The nursery has a lovely atmosphere where all the children know each other.

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Review from h b (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter looks forward to going to nursery every day! The nursery puts a lot of time and effort into creating a fun and engaging learning environment. We are made aware of all the activities they have done during the day and get to take home all the work which is lovely to see. I've been particularly
impressed by the range of activities and the resources that are available to the children, my daughter has learnt about so many new ideas and concepts. Teacher-parent communication is also strong, we feel comfortable with the staff and it's reassuring that they are caring and empathetic with the children.

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Review from A V (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our second child, who is three and a half, has been at the nursery since he was one. I couldn’t give them any more praise - there is an incredible core group of teachers who are so engaged and hands on with the children. The nursery manager is exceptional with the children, and holds her team to a high
standard. Our five year old left last year to start school, and the base knowledge she had on phonics from Buttercups set her up for such huge success in school.

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Review from A G (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I’ve had a very positive experience with Buttercups at Acton. Very polite and friendly staff. Always feel comfortable speaking with the team if I have any concerns. My daughter loves attending and even the days she doesn’t attend she’s always asking to go to nursery. She always comes out with a spring
in her step and has a great relationship with the staff. The level of communication is really good, I’m always kept up to date with any changes etc. I feel happy and comfortable knowing my child is being looked after well and have no concerns.

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Review from Laura N (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a fantastic nursery. We send both our children there and they have thrived in this warm and welcoming nursery. I feel all staff really care about the children and their well-being. The manager and her team provide a nurturing, kind and stimulating environment for the children. It is a great
relief to know that our children are being looked after so well.

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Review from Jay H (Father of Child) published on 27 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

At Buttercups Acton, the atmosphere is one of warmth and welcome. As soon as you enter, you're enveloped in a sense of belonging, with staff who greet you with genuine care and enthusiasm. The team at Buttercups Acton is not just highly qualified; they're also deeply passionate about fostering the development
of each child in their care.

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Review from Clare C (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We’ve had children at Buttercups Acton since 2019. My youngest attends now and is really happy here - staff are very kind and treat the children as their own. Every day is full of fun with lots of varied learning opportunities. Thank you!

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Review from Saman B (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has loved going to nursery from the day she joined post-pandemic at 16 months. Her growth has been exceptional and her confidence is through the roof. The team at Buttercups Acton has supported every milestone she has come across. They have provided a safe, healthy, nurturing and fun environment
for every child to thrive in. She will be truly sad leaving behind Buttercups this September.

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Review from Fahed A (Father of Child) published on 27 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very caring and professional. Both daughters have come here and they both love it. We really appreciate all the hard work. Would recommend wholeheartedly to anyone who has children in this area. Excellent.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.897)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.897) out of 10 for Buttercups at Acton is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 38 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 38 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.897 for Buttercups at Acton is calculated as follows: ( (414 Excellents x 5) + (37 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 456 Ratings = 4.897

  • b) 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 Acton is based on 38 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 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 33 number of registered child places is 6.6, which has been reached with 38 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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 (10)

Top 20 Mid-size Nursery Groups 2025

Recipient: Buttercups Nursery Ltd

Date: Monday 31 Mar 2025 More details

Top 20 Mid-size Nursery Groups 2024

Recipient: Buttercups Nursery Ltd

Date: Thursday 28 Mar 2024 More details

Top 20 Mid-size Nursery Groups 2023

Recipient: Buttercups Nursery Ltd

Date: Friday 28 Apr 2023 More details

Meet the Team (1)

Toni

Toni

Job Title: Senior Manager

Joined: 2002

Our Senior Manager Toni has been working for Buttercups for over 20 years. She is constantly looking for new ways to develop the team and the nursery and believes in building fantastic partnerships with parents.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Buttercups at Acton

What is the Age Range of Children that Buttercups at Acton accepts?

Buttercups at Acton accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Buttercups at Acton Open?

Buttercups at Acton is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Buttercups at Acton have capacity for?

Buttercups at Acton has capacity for a total of 33 Children.

How far is Buttercups at Acton to the centre of London?

4.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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