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.

Please get in touch with the team to find out more.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

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 (117)

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Buttercups at Acton has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.907) out of 10, based on 43 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Buttercups at Acton has 117 reviews.

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Review from h b (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good nursery, and excellent staff. My son absolutely loves it.
The place is good, especially the outside garden where the children can play outside in a safe environment.
I highly recommend it.
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Review from E E (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so happy with Buttercups Acton - our son joined at 11 months and I was worried about many things - napping, eating, being left with 'strangers'. But the team made sure he settled in so well, and he now beams as we approach the gate and smiles at all his caregivers at the door. They look after him
really well and he's doing great. It is such a relief to know your child is safe and happy. Thank you!
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Review from Sarah S (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An excellent nursery. All our four children have attended, and our youngest is attending now and loves it. She’s well cared for and happy and can’t wait to get into nursery every morning. The staff are friendly, and you can tell they just adore all the children. I couldn’t recommend it more highly!
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Review from Ashleigh W (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves going to nursery at Buttercups Acton. The teachers are lovely and he has grown from strength to strength. I feel assured that he is in the right place. It a a safe space with wonderful staff and activities for the kids.
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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter who was 15 months at the time, joined Buttercups Acton in January 2024. I was extremely apprehensive about this transition as up to this point I had never left her with anyone for any amount of time, (Dad included).
As expected it was initially quite difficult, (more for me than her I
think) as drop-offs and pick-ups were quite teary at times. The staff helped to alleviate my concerns and reassured me that it was normal and more times than not she was fine within minutes of me leaving. We're nearly 12 weeks in now and I can honestly say she loves it. When the door opens at drop off she has a huge smile on her face and places her arms out eager to go, something I never thought would happen. I enjoy receiving the weekly newsletter and reading what she's been up to and also receiving feedback at each pick-up on how her morning has been. This was the best thing I could have done for her as it boosted her confidence and independence, we love Buttercups!
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Review from Yassine B (Father of Child) published on 25 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Truly great staff and nursery - the staff are so caring. The kids do enjoy going there and have learnt a great lot - you know when it’s an enjoyable environment when kids enjoy going there every day.
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Review from A K (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Buttercups at Acton for the last 12 months, and she clearly loves it there. She has been in the baby room (Caterpillars), and all the staff have been so diligent, kind and clearly love the children. She comes home talking about staff and children alike as her good friends.
We are also very happy that her dietary needs are always adhered to, and that initially there is a separate sleeping space for the babies with cribs. While staff always prioritise care, they do take the time to send lovely updates with pictures often. We are glad she is now continuing in the Butterflies room and can’t wait to see how much she will develop with their further support!
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care and development of my children is brilliant. I always feel 100% confident they will be well looked after. They do a variety of activities, and my child always talks about what they have done that day. My child is so happy to go to nursery every day.
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Review from Catriona F (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are incredibly happy with the care and learning environment provided by Buttercups at Acton. All three of our children have attended/attend and loved their time there. They have had fantastic well-rounded development that helped them transition to school very well.
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Review from Katy B (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The kids seem very happy, always happy with drop-off. I think more info on what they eat could be helpful. I would like to know what they learn more from 2.5 years up so I can understand progression.
Thank you.
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Review from Angeli L (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Buttercups at Acton is a wonderful nursery, who have supported and cared for both of my children for more than 3 years now. The entire team is very caring kind, and attentive to my children's needs. My children always come home happy and well-stimulated. I would recommend Buttercups at Acton!
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Review from Andres T (Father of Child) published on 25 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little one is always happy when I take her to the nursery in the morning and when I collect her back in the afternoon. You can see how comfortable she feels there and how much she is learning every day.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.907)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.907) out of 10 for Buttercups at Acton 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 43 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 43 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 4.907 for Buttercups at Acton is calculated as follows: ( (472 Excellents x 5) + (38 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 515 Ratings = 4.907
  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 Acton is based on 43 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 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
    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 33 number of registered child places is 6.6, which has been reached with 43 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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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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