Buttercups at Ealing

9 Florence Road, Ealing, London W5 3TU
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Buttercups Ealing, conveniently located near Ealing station, provides quality day care to children. Located in an elegant Victorian building, each age group has their own dedicated room, with preschool children enjoying the whole top floor with Montessori classrooms. All children have plenty of time outdoors in the huge garden with a Forest School area, lots of equipment and a vegetable garden. The nursery has a focus on "learning through play", where the child's natural curiosity drives their learning.

Buttercups are committed to supporting their team of practitioners, ensuring they feel rewarded and challenged throughout their roles. They provide continuous opportunities for staff to develop their skills and qualifications through in-house training programmes and external courses as they believe a happy team results in happy children.

If you'd like to see the nursery for a tour, please get in touch today - the team look forward to meeting you.
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Funding & Fees

Their 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.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sarah Cunningham (Senior Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 41

Total Places for Children

  • 60

Age Range

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

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 Ealing Reviews (99)

9.9

Buttercups at Ealing has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.901) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Buttercups at Ealing has 99 reviews.

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Review from Anna (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our boys love going to Buttercups Nursery. The activities organised are great and the staff work hard to build a really individual understanding of the children to support their learning and development.
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Review from N C (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are quite happy with the nursery so far as they have been highly professional in their approach, as well as receptive to any feedback/suggestions. My daughter is really happy going there and is eager to meet her friends and teachers every day. She has learnt a lot of new things and is continually
expanding her skills and knowledge, especially with the curriculum that is followed in the nursery.
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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a lovely nursery.
The staff are so caring - it's lovely to see their bonds with the kids.
Management is approachable and involved in the care of the kids, which I think is important and so lovely to see.
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Review from G B (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An outstanding childcare provider. Our son has attended Buttercups for two years and I have no doubt that he would not be the outgoing, happy little boy that he is without the support and kindness he is shown at Buttercups. They promote independence, provide lots of opportunities for learning through
play and have a fabulous attitude to outdoor time - (rain or shine). They make all their food onsite and have a wonderful team of nursery practitioners who are led by a lovely management team. Would highly recommend.
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Review from B T (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Buttercups is a fantastic nursery and my son has been very happy there since he started in the babies room, right up until now in pre-school.
The learning is great. My son comes back buzzing with things he's learned every day as well as a steady stream of craft activities. His language and knowledge
is developing at such an amazing rate, I think he'll be very well prepared for school.
The rooms, facilities and garden are really nice. I also really like how often they take the kids out to the garden, come rain or shine. I think time outdoors is very important so this was one of the key factors in choosing this nursery.
The staff are really friendly and communicative. They send a newsletter every week so you always feel like you know what is going on and give you daily updates as well. My son also adores them.
I've been really impressed with how they've handled the changes due to COVID at the nursery and more widely as a nursery group.
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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We really love this nursery that supported the development of our child for 3 years.
Things we particularly loved:
- fresh food cooked every day on-site by resident cook.
- large garden, especially for Ealing Broadway standards.
- part of a chain so policies, procedures and escalation contacts in
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- excellent leadership and management by the manager, especially during a stressful, uncertain pandemic.
- weekly newsletter with photos was lovely.
- competent staff in Poppies, in preschool - they really supported us and helped my daughter get into our preferred school(s) of choice.
- excellent structure and routine that we adopted at home.
- optional extracurricular paid for activities like sports school and computer class options have been handy to have access to.
What could be improved: Fee pricing points by head office can be steep; Perhaps invest in a computer or computer tablet in preschool, outside of classes for children to accustom themselves to IT.
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Review from R A (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely amazing nursery - nothing is ever too much of an ask of the managing staff and the room leaders and teachers are incredibly caring and helpful. They have built such a strong relationship with my child and have actively developed her and furthered her learning in partnership with me. The level
of care and support is second to none. Great at asking for and taking on suggestions from parents too.
Food and facilities are also top-notch. Thanks a lot, Buttercups Ealing!
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Review from Riccardo L (Father of Child) published on 2 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very good nursery, with caring and prepared staff. Sometimes it seemed that logistics could be handled better to fit children into classes/slots. Other than that they have provided an excellent service for us in the last 2 years.
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Review from Meena N (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We joined this wonderful Nursery during lockdown when our previous one closed down. The moment we stepped into the Nursery I felt safe and I knew my child would be too. The staff are so knowledgeable, professional and above all kind and caring.
The Nursery was able to accommodate us for the days and
times that we needed from day one.
I particularly enjoy receiving the weekly newsletter on Fridays that includes a detailed description of what my child has been learning all week, photos included. With social distancing in mind, I am also provided with a detailed handwritten note of the activities my child has been doing that day and meals she has had. The curriculum is vast, I am amazed that my 3-year-old knows the 7 continents of the world already! She enjoys attending her Nursery and has made a lot of friends and continues to develop as a confident and chatty preschooler!
Thank you for your hard work Buttercups and for keeping our children safe!
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Review from Ali B (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have used this nursery previously with my daughter and now with my son due to it being an amazing setting for childcare, learning and the staff that are there. The environment is traditional and homely whilst also being progressive in its learning styles and care. I love the creativity of the setting
which encourages imaginative play and learning. I would highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Beatrice B (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started nursery before lock down and then went back right after. I've seen her learning so many new skills since she started nursery and she's so happy to spend time with the teachers and the other children. The teachers are really great and caring and always make sure to update us on her
progress and how her day has been. The facilities are very clean and the children do loads of activities that entertain them as well as help them to develop new abilities. I really recommend the Buttercups at Ealing.
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Review from Alison E (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our children, aged one and two and a half, have been full time at Buttercups in Ealing since age nine months, and I can't speak highly enough of the fantastic job they do. Our children love going there each day. They have a great rapport with the staff, who are incredibly caring, knowledgeable and offer
great support to parents through the different milestones (potty training is the latest success!). The breadth of activities they engage the children in is amazing to see, and every day is extremely well planned and well organized. Both children have really come on in leaps and bounds - the emphasis at this age is of course fun and play but they really learn a lot at the same time. The facilities are fantastic - each age group has their own room with lots of age-appropriate equipment and there is a very spacious garden that children play in every day - including a separate section for the youngest children so that they are safe and secure to explore. Finally, the varied menu of healthy food is excellent.
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Review from James B (Father of Child) published on 1 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can’t speak highly enough of Buttercups. My daughter is never happier than when heading in there for a day of fun activities. The staff are so friendly and really caring. I couldn’t think of a better place to leave my daughter. She has a fun-filled day every day with creative activities that build
her confidence day by day. A fantastic nursery!
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Review from Sonya (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter adores this nursery, she is 16months old and is excited to get there every morning. She is happy, confident and developing well. There is a great balance between learning, play and all-important cuddles. The team are all lovely: so caring, careful and trustworthy. I feel that they really
listen to me as a parent, and respond well to any feedback I give them. They take health and safety very seriously. Am hoping my daughter will stay at Buttercups all the way through till pre-school, and would highly recommend this nursery to others. It's worth saying I visited LOTS of nurseries before making this choice and I am confident I chose the right one!
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Review from Pauline (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My first daughter went to Buttercups in Chiswick and we were very pleased so when we moved to Ealing, Buttercups Ealing was the perfect choice for our second daughter. We are delighted by the staff, the activities and the care. My little one is a bit shy and don’t like new people but she is always happy
to go to the nursery every morning and the settling has been really easy even after confinement.
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Review from Dalia A (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely fantastic nursery. Staff are very professional and care for your child. They take into account any special requests you may have as a parent and you can see they really love each and every child. They have adapted to Covid in a highly professional manner and have proven to be very flexible.
I wouldn't think of anywhere else for my daughter.
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Review from Sarah Q (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been really happy at Buttercups for the last couple of years. The staff are extremely friendly, caring and supportive and the teaching is great - she really enjoys the Montessori elements.
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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can’t fault the level of care and attention both my children received, the staff are so lovely, newsletters etc very informative, the activities for the children are well thought out. I noticed my children were so happy to attend. A great early years school.
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Review from Cheryl P (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Buttercups Ealing Nursery has been a blessing to both of my children! The staff are so caring and passionate about the little ones, and the standard of teaching is very high. I would highly recommend the nursery.
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Review from Amy C (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Buttercups Ealing has been an eye-opener for us as a family. We finally found a nursery that supports, cares and motivates children. The nursery manager has been incredible. Not only is she caring of the children, she is also caring of the families. The children adore her and I couldn’t think of anywhere
I’d rather leave my little boys. It is a safe, stimulating and engaging environment. It is run by a manager who adores children and is so passionate about their wellbeing and development. We tried another nursery in Ealing prior to this and a childminder but nothing compares to the happiness we have seen in our son since starting buttercups. Our little boy has had some challenging health issues and the manager has been so kind and with us along the whole process. We feel like it’s a home from home environment where he can thrive. I have recommended this nursery to friends and would recommend it to anyone. A child’s happiness is key and this is a place of joy.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.901)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.901) out of 10 for Buttercups at Ealing 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 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 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 4.901 for Buttercups at Ealing is calculated as follows: ( (304 Excellents x 5) + (27 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 334 Ratings = 4.901
  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 Ealing is based on 28 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 60 number of registered child places is 12, which has been reached with 28 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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Sarah

Job Title: Senior Manager Joined: 2008

Sarah has 30 years of experience in childcare. She joined Buttercups back in 1993 as a practitioner and has worked her way up to Senior Manager. Sarah is passionate about childcare, especially what the children get out of their time at nursery. Mostly though, she just loves spending time with the children.

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