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Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten - Springfield

Cuton Hall Lane, Springfield, Chelmsford CM2 5PX
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Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten - Springfield, Chelmsford
Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten - Springfield, Chelmsford
Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten - Springfield, Chelmsford

Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten provides full and sessional day care for babies from birth up to the age of five years.

Fully-qualified early years practitioners are dedicated to supporting children to develop their confidence and independence through both traditional and Montessori play and learning activities in a stimulating and friendly environment.

The kindergarten enjoys seven spacious children's rooms offering the perfect size to deliver a high level of quality childcare that encompasses every...  

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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

Person in charge

  • Charlotte Cochrane (Area Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 36

Total Places for Children

  • 119

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

  • Back Holidays

Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten - Springfield Reviews (15)

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Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten - Springfield has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.111) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten - Springfield has 15 reviews.

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Review from Iona M (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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The best nursery in Chelmsford...Essex...maybe the world?
My two sons went to Buttercup over an almost 2 year period, we experienced 3 rooms during this time (two for my youngest who moved up a room). I have nothing to say but good things about the nursery. We have since moved away and I miss it dearly. The teaching staff, the support staff, the office staff - EVERYONE wants to help, says hello, has a smile on their face. You can tell just how much they love the children, and both my sons really flourished there.

The learning is fantastic, the play very varied, they always have a new topic and country of the month. We became really friendly with the staff there over the two years, who i could not recommend highly enough. If you're looking to put your child in nursery, look no further, you really won't be dissapointed!

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Review from Devon M (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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Both of my boys attended Buttercup from 1 years old and I have always felt they were in the safest of hands. The staff at Buttercup are so attentive and caring and make you feel part of the family. They've not only looked after my boys the past few years, but contributed toward making them the amazing little people they are now. The extras are what make Buttercup special - my boys particularly loved dance classes and learning Spanish. So sad to be leaving but grateful for all that Buttercup have done for our family.

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Review from Dan S (Father of Child) published on 10 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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I can't recommend Buttercup Montessori Springfield highly enough. It's never an easy decision who to put your trust in when it comes to your children, however 8 years later and having had all 3 of our children attend, without doubt we made the best possible choice! All 3 have come on incredibly, however have all also honestly loved their time here. They've learnt so much, had so much fun and have been very well looked after, and this is down to the care and attention that the staff have all given since day one. Personally I also feel that we started as parents, but have left as good friends and part of the family. Thank you to everyone for all your incredible work and for anyone else then look no further!

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Review from Katie B (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter has spent a wonderful year and a half at Buttercup Nursery, and we couldn't be more grateful for the care, attention, and warmth she's received during her time there.
The Baby Room team were incredible at helping my child settle in, but beyond that they were amazing at helping me and my partner adjust too! Their support during those early days made all the difference. As my child moved into Tweenies 1, her little personality really started to shine, and the team there have been amazing at nurturing her confidence and individuality.

From the very beginning, the staff have been kind, attentive, and genuinely passionate about the children they care for. It's been such a joy to watch my child grow and flourish in such a supportive environment.

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Review from L A (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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My son joined the nursery at the start of Jan 25, he has settled so well and that is absolutely down to the incredible staff and team. They are so supportive of each chip and parent, making the process of switching to Buttercups seamless. I'm so lucky to have such a happy little boy who is thriving. It's wonderful to see how excited he gets every morning as we pull up!

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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Highly recommend. The nursery is purpose-built with a large car park. The setting is clean, modern & well-maintained. There is plenty of room for the children to explore & the rooms are just the right size-large enough to offer freedom but not too big to feel lost in. The garden is a wonderful space for the children to play in, fully enclosed & safe. Safety is a top priority here & I appreciated the strong safeguarding protocols they have in place. Every member of the office team is friendly & approachable, ready to answer any questions. What's also noticeable is the natural rapport they also have with the children. I can only speak from experience with the Tweenies & 2-3 year-old rooms & I've been impressed. The staff in the 2-3 room in particular, were fantastic. They took the time to really get to know my child, understanding their needs and preferences. I would highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a safe, fun and nurturing setting for their child.

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Review from Loredana D (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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We cannot be more thankful of this nursery and all the team there. Our daughter was so nicely welcomed and she felt from the first minute like she was at home. All the staff are friendly and helpful and the nursery was spotless from the parking to the kid's rooms and playgrounds. Once again, if you really want to stay relaxed at work or home without stressing that your child will be hurt or feel alone at the nursery, you should try Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten.

With lots of love and kisses.

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Review from Cindy W (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter left Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten last week after 3.5 years of lots of love, fun, support & learning there.
We cannot thank the fantastic team at Buttercups enough for the level of care they gave our daughter during her time there.

Our daughter joined during Covid so we placed a lot of trust in them as we handed her over that first day without the luxury of settling in sessions first. They were brilliant. Our daughter was used to lots of attention and cuddles and that's what she got there too (always). Our daughter soon settled in and would run into nursery each day and come home happy and excited, babbling about her day. This continued throughout her years there. We were fully supported when we discovered our daughter had a speech and language development delay and we can honestly say she's come on leaps and bounds in that regards, and also her education, behaviours abd confidence which Buttercups has definitely played a big part in, after all she was there practically full time. We highly recommend them!

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Review from Cristina T (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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My son has attended the nursery for two and a half years and he had the best experience.
The staff were very helpful, they made my life much easier when I started potty training.
I love how the nursery is preparing the kids for school by giving them easy homework and teaching them how to get changed for P.E.
From a very shy toddler, my son has become a very confident kid that is more than prepared to start school.

I highly recommend Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten!

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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our eldest daughter started at Buttercups Montessori Kindergarten around her 1st birthday, a couple of days a week and is now leaving to go to school! She has had a wonderful time at the nursery and always excitedly tells us "This is the way to my nursery" when we are driving in that direction.
All the staff at Buttercups are friendly and professional. Always happy to help (about forms, adding extra days etc.) and could always talk to her key workers if there was something our daughter needed more help with.

Our second daughter will be starting shortly and I am sure she will love going just as much! A wonderful setting and could not recommend highly enough.

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Review from Jessica P (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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My twin girls have been attending since lock down 2019 and leaving to start school. My girls love Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten - Springfield and have formed close friends with the other children. The staff promote grown of the child and supports them learning in their own individual ways. From greeting us at the main door the staff are very supportive and my girls speak highly of their teachers. I feel relaxed knowing that my girls are learning while also forming social connections with their friends and teachers.

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Review from Srichitra R (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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We were very happy with our daughter's time at Buttercup Springfield. She made great friends and progressed really well over the years. Buttercup's syllabus and nurturing environment has contributed significantly to this. The fact the nursery is family-run made us trust them to look after our child readily. Their values run along aside our own and we were very happy in every way with this. We were particularly happy with our daughter's experience in 2-3 class as they often went above and beyond what was required. Only slight criticism is maybe meals could be slightly bigger in portions as often the case that she was quite hungry after nursery, although I fully appreciate that at a young age they will be impatient to get back to playing.

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Review from Francesca A (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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My children have attended the nursery since 2018 and I have nothing but positive experiences. The staff are second to none and I feel 100% comfortable leaving my children there knowing they will be cared for. My two boys have made incredible bonds with the staff and children alike. Prices are competitive and the food and activities are of a high standard. My twins will be starting later this year and I can relax knowing they will love it. I always recommend this nursery.

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Review from J L (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2020 Submitted via Website
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As any parent looking for a nursery for their child will know, it’s not an easy decision to make to ensure you find the right fit for your child. Having tried more than one nursery in the local area, finding Buttercup was wonderful.
The facilities including outdoor space are, I believe, unrivalled in the area. More important however are the staff. Each and every member of the team that I’ve met are exceptional both in terms of their job role but their real passion for children.

I have three children, two of whom both attended Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten - Springfield and are now in school. The Montessori structure and routine they followed here set them up perfectly. My youngest child has settled comfortably well and is now thriving in the nurturing environment. She is making friends and greets me happily with her displays of ‘art’ when I collect her. The smile on her face is all the reassurance I need that I 100% wouldn’t send her elsewhere.

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Review from Katherine S (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2018 Submitted via Website
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This nursery is absolutely excellent. The staff are all well qualified and experienced, and always happy to take time to have one to one discussions about the children. I have two children at this nursery and they have both made long lasting friendships with the other children and the staff. The children have dance and Spanish classes which they absolutely love, and my four-year-old is now reading because of the work the nursery have done with her on phonics! They have nutritious, home cooked meals in a top rated hygienic kitchen and the facilities are absolutely wonderful. The children have the chance to play in the well-equipped garden, learn new things and relax in a comfortable area reading stories and playing games with the staff. 100% would recommend.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten - Springfield

What is the Age Range of Children that Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten - Springfield accepts?

Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten - Springfield accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten - Springfield Open?

Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten - Springfield 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 Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten - Springfield have capacity for?

Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten - Springfield has capacity for a total of 119 Children.

How far is Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten - Springfield to the centre of Chelmsford?

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

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