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Partou Buttercups Day Nursery & Pre-school

Smithy House, Stanney Lane, Little Stanney, Chester CH2 4HT
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We can't speak highly enough of Buttercups. They are wonderful with the childrenKelly(Mother of Child)
Partou Buttercups Day Nursery & Pre-school, Chester
Partou Buttercups Day Nursery & Pre-school, Chester
Partou Buttercups Day Nursery & Pre-school, Chester

Partou Buttercups Day Nursery & Pre-School is situated just minutes from Cheshire Oaks and easily accessible from the M53, making it an ideal choice for families in Little Stanney and the surrounding areas.

The nursery has a genuine home from home feel, and family partnerships are at the heart of everything here. The long-standing, caring team are regularly praised for the strong relationships they build with children and families, creating...  

Funding & Fees

Payable monthly

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 19

Total Places for Children

  • 63

Age Range

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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 & Christmas

Parking

  • The nursery has a safe car park for pick-ups and drop-offs. Visitors are very welcome to make use of it.

Partou Buttercups Day Nursery & Pre-school Reviews (74)

8.9

Partou Buttercups Day Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.880) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Partou Buttercups Day Nursery & Pre-school has 74 reviews.

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Review from E R (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our little boy started at Buttercups when he was 9 months old. As first-time parents, leaving our only baby in other hands after being with him 24/7 was naturally a big adjustment, and building that trust was so important. This was quickly built through regular joyful updates, transparent communication, and thorough handovers.

Our little boy has always enjoyed his time at Buttercups, and a big part of that is the creativity and care that goes into the wide variety of frequent activities, alongside balanced meals, and attentive support given to his individual routine and needs.

We appreciate time taken to get to know him as an individual - from building bonds and greeting him warmly, to setting up some of his favourite activities to instantly bring a smile to his face. These things have all made his day, as well as ours to see.

Reply from John Nielsen, Reviews Team at Partou Buttercups Day Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you so much for sharing such a lovely review! We know how big that first step is, and we’re so glad our team at Buttercups could help build that trust with you through warm welcomes, updates, and care.

It’s wonderful to hear how much your little one enjoys the activities, meals, and...  

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Review from Z W (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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Buttercups has such a homely feel, both my boys started here at 9 months and settled in very quickly. My eldest stayed until he went to school and my youngest still attends. We feel like part of the family!
The staff and management team are all very easy to talk to and always happy to help in anyway they can. Nothing is ever too big or too small.
My little boy is always excited to go to nursery and see his favourite people (staff and friends)
and I get regular pictures of his day through the app which I love to see.

I can't thank Buttercups's enough for everything they do!

Reply from Rachel Fryer, Manager at Partou Buttercups Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your wonderful review! We are so glad to hear that your boys have felt at home with us and that our team has been able to support your family. We love to see children excited to come to nursery and to share those special moments through our app. We truly appreciate your trust in us and look forward to continuing this journey together!

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Review from Samantha M (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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my 3 children attend buttercups day nursery, all the staff are fantastic and take their time to welcome all off my children in as well as a handover at the end off the day. they do some great planned activities around my children's interest. the manager is outstanding, she listens to any concerns that me and partner may have and it gets resolved straight away. i would recommend this nursery to anyone who lives around the area, is such a great loving home environment for my children for my children to be apart. thank you so much buttercups.

Reply from Rachel Fryer, Manager at Partou Buttercups Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear that you find our team fantastic and that they create a loving home environment for your children. Your kind words about our manager and the activities we plan mean a lot to us, and we appreciate your trust in our service. Thank you for recommending Buttercups!

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Review from S T (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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I honestly couldn't recommend the team at Buttercups more to anyone looking for outstanding childcare - you won't regret it!
My daughter has attended Buttercups since she turned one, and has loved every minute!
The nursery has incredible family feel (which truly is special) and makes the impossible task of leaving your baby each day more comfortable. Each and every member of staff is so welcoming and attentive, and appear truly invested in my little girls development and wellbeing. She comes home happy each day, and often talks about both her teachers and friends at home!

Nursery communicate really well, and we are regularly updated throughout the day with pictures of all the exciting activities on offer.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Manager at Partou Buttercups Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for this glowing review! We're thrilled that your daughter loves being a part of the Buttercups family. It's our dedicated team of caring and attentive staff that make the difference and we're delighted to hear that she comes home happy each day. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are committed to providing outstanding childcare for all our families.

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Review from E F (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our little boy has been at this nursery since he was eleven months old. He is our first baby so starting him at nursery was a really scary time for both of us! All of the staff at buttercups made us as parents, and our little boy, feel super at ease, even from the day we went for a look around. We knew straight away he would be in great hands!
He's been here for either months now and absolutely loves it. The ladies in the baby room are fantastic with him and always give us a thorough review of his day when we pick him up.

We can't thank them enough!

Reply from Reece jones, Manager at Partou Buttercups Day Nursery & Pre-school

Hi , thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at Partou Buttercups Day Nursery & Pre-school. We're happy we could meet your expectations! We are so happy to read such a great review. Thank you, and have a fantastic day!

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Review from Mia L (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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My daughter started here in January and she absolutely loves it! The staff are so lovely and attentive. They cater for allergies/intolerances which is vital for us.
They make things most days to come home with and the nursery uses an app in order for you to access photos of your little one to see what they’ve been up to.

I’ve only ever heard good things about this Nursery and so far we’re very impressed too!

Reply from Leah Hannon, Family Care Team at Partou Buttercups Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thanks for your praise and kind comments about our team. We're happy you found our staff to be so supportive during your experience here at Buttercups Private Day Nursery. Thanks again for the recommendation, and have an amazing day!

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Review from R T (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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We have attended Buttercups since September 2021, our little boy has gone through the first three rooms of the nursery with ease and that is down to the amazing staff team who have got to know myself but most importantly our son on such a personal level even down to the names of his comforters.
Nothing is ever too much to ask from the staff at Buttercups, they are willing to help in anyway that they can and the manager goes above and beyond to make nursery life incredible for our son.
We are blown away by the efforts the nursery goes to with events, like the door displays and chair but our favourite had to be the Christmas grotto! Our son still talks about the bear!

I am so pleased we chose Buttercups for our son, his little face changes when he knows its a nursery day.

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Review from Kirsty S (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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We love Buttercups. My son has been there for 2 years and he always comes home happy. The team are amazing, so attentive and caring. We are into the last year now in pre-school and watching him learn and build his confidence is a credit to the team that has led him on his journey.

Couldn’t recommend enough.

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Review from S Y (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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Really happy with this nursery, compared to other local nurseries we liked the staff, facilities and management. Our little one always looks forward to going in and doesn't stop talking about his day when picked up.

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Review from Michelle W (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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My little boy has been going here since he was 18 months old. He’s 3 now and in preschool. He has come on leaps and bounds with his confidence. It has a real family feel to it and all the staff are wonderful.

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Review from Amy H (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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Buttercups Private Day Nursery is outstanding. The provision is of the highest quality and the nursery manager and staff go above and beyond to ensure that the children have the best experiences possible. It is a joy to send my child there and I can’t recommend them enough. Their caring nature and attention to detail are just wonderful; for example, they have a lovely themed chair outdoors which they decorate regularly in addition to their wonderful rooms and spaces. The communication I receive from nursery staff is thorough and it is a pleasure to be able to observe activities my child has taken part in through the app. Staff go above and beyond to provide a range of first-hand experiences and my child is making excellent progress with his fine/gross motor skills, language and communication and social skills as a result of attending the nursery. Any queries or questions I have are quickly dealt with and the nursery manager has the highest expectations.

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Review from Susie F (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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My little boy started at Buttercups Private Day Nursery and Pre-school, Ellesmere Port last summer at 9 months old and we are so pleased with the care and nurture he has received. The continuity of staff is great, meaning we get a thorough handover from his key worker. The manager has always been so helpful with any queries we have had and accommodating in arranging extra sessions when needed. We love to hear what he has been up to in the day from exploring outside to painting and even baking. He loves the food at the nursery and always sleeps well afterwards. It’s such a pleasure to see him settle and grow in confidence amongst the other children. Thank you Buttercups for looking after our little boy with so much genuine support, care and compassion to help him thrive into toddlerhood.

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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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Always make me and my baby feel so welcome, my baby is so happy here and I feel so much more at ease bringing him to nursery. I love the pictures I get sent and how approachable the staff are if I have any questions. All of the staff are so friendly!

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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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The team at Buttercups have been outstanding since day one of my son's starting. They are always there to greet us with big smiles and have really gotten to know my son during his time there. They always tell me all about his day and are attentive to any requests made with regards to his care. They do so many different activities and playtime and really allow the children to explore inside and in their gardens. As my son is a big fan of books the lending library has been a huge hit for us where every night he asks to borrow a different book for bedtime! I genuinely can't thank the team enough for everything they do!

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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Really happy with this Nursery. Every room we have been in, the staff have been amazing and gotten to know my child as an individual. She has so much affection for the staff which shows how well she is treated here. The manager is so good, accommodating, when possible, and I have never had an issue in over three years. I am actually going to be gutted when my little one leaves as they have never let me down and I know she loves being here!

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Review from Anna M (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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I honestly cannot recommend this amazing nursery highly enough! We have used Buttercups since 2019 and have always loved it. The wonderful team at Buttercups are like a second family to us and provide supportive and responsive care for our little boy. My little boy adores going to nursery and gets so excited when the door opens in the morning and he’s greeted with a big welcome! Any issues or worries we’ve had have always been met with reassurance and plans to help or support and this is something that has put us at ease so much. The manager is also amazing and knows the children and families so well. Knowing us all by name makes it feel like a real home from home environment and there’s no one else I would rather look after my children!

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Review from Helen C (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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My little boy loves coming to nursery and talks about all the staff and children as he’s getting ready in the morning. He clearly feels very safe and happy there and they do so much with them. He loves it. I feel completely confident with Buttercups Day Nursery looking after him and am so happy we chose here.

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Review from R T (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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Buttercups Day Nursery is a lovely small-sized nursery with friendly and helpful staff. They really make an effort with my son as it's never easy to go off to work and leave him but I always know that he has a fun time and enjoys the different activities that are provided.

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Review from L G (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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Caring and friendly staff and they always accommodate my child. They are always happy and safe going there and have smiles coming out. The staff always let me know how my child has been at the debrief at the end of the day. They do a range of activities and it’s lovely to see these on my learningbook. I like that milk, nappies, cream, calpol and food is all included in the rates so as a busy mum I don’t have to think about it.

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Review from Ashley C (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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I cannot recommend Buttercups Private Day Nursery and Pre-school, Ellesmere Port enough, my little boy started there in August 2022 and he’s settled right in and absolutely loves it. The staff are all really lovely and supportive, I was so worried about leaving my little boy for the first time when going back to work but everyone put my mind at rest straight away. He’s come on so much in the last few months and comes home with new skills and new words what feels like every week now which is amazing. The menu is great and really varied - there isn’t one meal my little boy hasn’t eaten in his whole time at Buttercups! It’s a really lovely homely environment and I really like that all the staff know all the children and parents. My little boy is so happy there, I love that he goes in every morning smiling when he sees his key worker, I never have to worry while I’m at work as I know he’ll be having the best time with all his friends at Buttercups

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Frequently Asked Questions about Partou Buttercups Day Nursery & Pre-school

What is the Age Range of Children that Partou Buttercups Day Nursery & Pre-school accepts?

Partou Buttercups Day Nursery & Pre-school accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Partou Buttercups Day Nursery & Pre-school Open?

Partou Buttercups Day Nursery & Pre-school is open: 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.

How many Children does Partou Buttercups Day Nursery & Pre-school have capacity for?

Partou Buttercups Day Nursery & Pre-school has capacity for a total of 63 Children.

How far is Partou Buttercups Day Nursery & Pre-school to the centre of Chester?

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

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