Buttercups at Chalfont

The Lodge, Chalfont Business Park, Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross SL9 0GA
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9.9 92 Reviews
  • Buttercups at Chalfont, Gerrards Cross
Buttercups Chalfont Park is set across three historic buildings in beautiful parkland. The newly refurbished Orangery is the home of the under 2s, with lots of space to play, a separate sleep room and a garden to themselves. Also newly refurbished, the Lodge houses 2-3 year olds who have access to two garden areas. Finally, the preschool children enjoy the Pavilion, a purpose-built building filled with light. The Pavilion has a dedicated Montessori area and opens onto a fantastic outdoor space. The preschool children also enjoy regular Forest School sessions and swimming lessons at a nearby school.

At the nursery there is a focus on "learning through play", promoting children's natural sense of curiosity, independence and critical thinking skills. There is also emphasis on a range of teaching approaches, including Montessori and HighScope.

The team of experienced practitioners are well supported throughout their roles, allowing them to be the best educators they can be. This is achieved through regular in-house training programmes and external courses.

Please get in touch with the team if you'd like to learn more about the nursery.

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Care Provided by Buttercups at Chalfont

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sam Renshaw (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 23
  • Total Places for Children
  • 70
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • 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 & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Buttercups at Chalfont

  • 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 3 year old funding (both Universal Entitlement and Extended Entitlement) and most childcare vouchers.
  • Parking

  • Parking facilities allow parents and carers easy access for dropping off children and collection.


Buttercups at Chalfont Reviews (92)

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Buttercups at Chalfont has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.931) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Buttercups at Chalfont has 92 reviews.

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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son came to the nursery after having been at one previously for two years. At Buttercups, we saw a totally new side of him emerge. He gained independence, wonderful friends and came home being able to read and write! He's learnt football, swimming and yoga, among other skills. Montessori is excellent!
Teaching him focus and improving his numeracy and literacy. Excellent all-round experience.

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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Beyond delighted with experience my son has had over 3 years with Buttercups. The Montessori curriculum has done wonders for his development, covering exciting topics like nature, solar system, numbers and practical life skills. His ability to communicate and natural curiosity have flourished in this
environment. The forest school has been a true delight - my son loves exploring the outdoors and the mud kitchen has been a liberating experience. Every staff member is genuinely caring and deeply invested in the children's development. Overall, Buttercups offered inspiring, intentional and well rounded experience in the critical first years of my son's life.
I couldn't recommend it more highly!

Reply from Samantha Renshaw, Manager at Buttercups at Chalfont

Thank you so much for your kind review. It's such a pleasure to have taught and cared for your child during his early years education. We wish you all the best for his next adventure and miss you all very much!


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Review from J K (Father of Child) published on 17 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are delighted with both our daughters' experience who have now recieved love and education in all 3 rooms at Buttercups at Chalfont.
It feels very much like an extension of family with every member of staff prioritising our needs and providing our daughters the support whilst supporting us as parents
as well.
Thank you everyone.

Reply from Samantha Renshaw, Manager at Buttercups at Chalfont

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, looking after your girls has been our absolute pleasure!


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Review from Terry L (Father of Child) published on 17 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has loved Buttercups at Chalfont from 4 months old. She's grown up to be very clever little girl, constantly in the Montessori room drawing and painting. She is very confident and independent.

Reply from Samantha Renshaw, Manager at Buttercups at Chalfont

Thank you so much for your review, it was a pleasure to teach and support your child through their early years education, we miss them very much already!


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

I cannot speak more highly of the staff at Buttercups Chalfont. They have gone above and beyond to ensure that our son has settled in and is happy. Every member of staff is always smiling, friendly, and kind - and it is so clear that our son loves them! The settling-in period was smooth and stress-free
due to the regular updates that we would get throughout the day. The staff have always accommodated any particular requirements/routine that we have requested. The nursery is always clean and tidy, and it seems that our son really enjoys the food there! We truly feel that we have made the best decision by sending our son to Buttercups Chalfont.

Reply from Samantha Renshaw, Manager at Buttercups at Chalfont

Thank you so much for your lovely review; having your child with us at Buttercups is our pleasure.


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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff in The Orangery are professional and caring. We feel very reassured that our son is not only in safe hands but also having a fantastic time. The activities look varied and engaging and often involves messy play.

Reply from Samantha Renshaw, Manager at Buttercups at Chalfont

Thank you so much for your review and taking the time to give us your feedback which we very much value.


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Review from J R (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son absolutely loves going to nursery, when we pick him up he is beaming and has lots to tell me. Getting to see every day what activities he's been doing is a real bonus. The staff have really been helpful with potty training, he eats a huge range of food since going as well. I love the relationships
he has with the staff, I know he feels safe with his key workers and settles with them easily if upset. He has also made some lovely friendships with other children.

Reply from Samantha Renshaw, Manager at Buttercups at Chalfont

Thank you so much for your lovely review. Having your son at the nursery is our absolute pleasure.


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Review from David R (Father of Child) published on 29 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've had a wonderful experience since our son started at Buttercups - and our son is loving it too (as far as we can tell from his smiles and happy noises). The staff are consistently friendly, attentive and show their love and care for him. The team have been really helpful in working with us as parents
around, for example, managing sleeping and eating patterns. The communication from the nursery has been clear and helpful - the daily updates, with photos and videos, are incredible. Helping create memories for us and our son. Highly recommended.

Reply from Samantha Renshaw, Manager at Buttercups at Chalfont

Thank you so much for your kind and warm review. It is an absolute pleasure to look after your son. We look forward to continuing this partnership throughout his time here at Buttercups.


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Review from D O (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have now had our son at Buttercups since October and he loves it! He is excited to see his teachers every morning and can't wait to start the day. He has developed so quickly and the nursery has such an individual approach to each child to focus on their strengths as well as areas to progress. We
couldn't be happier with our choice and feel like we are part of a very special family. Thank you!

Reply from Samantha Renshaw, Manager at Buttercups at Chalfont

We are delighted that you are part of our special family and your son is a pleasure to care for! Thank you for your feedback!


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Review from Ishita P (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff is extremely friendly, loving and caring. They pay special attention to detail and teach my child a lot that she would probably not learn at home. The nursery sends newsletters every day with pictures of my baby so I can see what she has been up to. I am very happy with the overall experience.

Reply from Samantha Renshaw, Manager at Buttercups at Chalfont

Thank you so much for your lovely review, teaching and caring for your child is our absolute pleasure!


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Review from Kelly L (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We really appreciate how hard the staff work to nurture and care for the children. Buttercups are attentive to our son’s individual needs and are very supportive to encourage his personal development. They offer a fantastic variety of activities including Montessori education, which was very important
to us when selecting a nursery. He always leaves at the end of the day with a big smile on his face, clearly having had a wonderful day.

Reply from Samantha Renshaw, Manager at Buttercups at Chalfont

Thank you so much for your review, we are delighted your son loves our nursery and all the activities we have on offer.


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Review from K S (Father of Child) published on 19 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Buttercups at Chalfont have been nothing but exceptional - always friendly, always smiling, and so positive. They truly go the extra mile to accommodate for our son's needs and routine. Our son has recently started at the nursery and we were so grateful to each of the staff for making the
settling in process so stress-free and easy, both for us and for our son. They have given us great real-time feedback (including calls to let us know how he is getting on during the day), and the updates at the end of each day are fantastic. We get an email every evening letting us know what activities the children have been involved in alongside some photos, which we thoroughly enjoy looking at. Our son settled in after only a week and now looks forward to going to nursery and playing with all the staff and other children.

Reply from Samantha Renshaw, Manager at Buttercups at Chalfont

Thank you so much for your review and kind feedback. It is our pleasure to nurture and enrich your child's education and care needs.


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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good experience of the nursery. Excellent range of activities for the children on a daily basis. The staff are highly trained and have given my children a great experience.

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Review from Sam T (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is ready for school and that's all thanks to butter cups. He loves coming here and it's really helped build his confidence.

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Review from M D (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are attentive, nurturing and loving. All three of my children love nursery - it is full of fun, a good range of activities and particularly impressed with the teaching in preschool, focusing on letter formation and phonics.

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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son has been at Buttercups at Chalfont Day Nursery since he was 8 months old. He has learnt a lot and made great friends.

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Review from Keith C (Father of Child) published on 11 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so pleased we decided to send our daughters to Buttercups at Chalfont Day Nursery. They are so happy and can't wait to arrive in the morning and meet their friends and teachers.
I was surprised how much she has learned. She is the most advanced child at her next school. She is able to write
her name, do maths, list the planets and continents. Buttercups have installed a love for learning. We are very appreciative.

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Review from Alison F (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has completely thrived at this wonderful nursery. Every member of staff is caring and the children adore them. I couldn't recommend it enough, incredible setting, learning in a fun way and happy children.

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Review from T S (Father of Child) published on 11 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves preschool, especially the Montessori.

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Review from Steve T (Father of Child) published on 11 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son struggled when he first joined but over the past two years has grown in confidence.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.931)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.931) out of 10 for Buttercups at Chalfont 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 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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 4.931 for Buttercups at Chalfont is calculated as follows: ( (257 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 276 Ratings = 4.931

  • 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 Chalfont is based on 23 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 70 number of registered child places is 14, which has been reached with 23 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 (7)

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

Top 20 Mid-size Nursery Groups 2022

Recipient: Buttercups Nursery Ltd

Date: Friday 29 Apr 2022 More details

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Meet the Team (6)

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Sam

Job Title: Nursery Head

Joined: 2019

Sam, has been working in childcare for 15 years and in a management capacity for the last 9 years. She studied Early Years Development and Teaching at the university level and continues to further her learning wherever possible. Sam loves working with children and is passionate about Early Years Education.


Kirti

Kirti

Job Title: Deputy Manager, Montessori and Forest School Lead

Joined: 2013

Miss Kirti has been working at Buttercups for over 9 years based in our Preschool room teaching children aged 3 years to 5 years. As well as guiding and scaffolding children with her outstanding Montessori teaching methods Miss Kirti also has Forest School Lead experience and skills and engages children in our wonderful onsite Forest School every day and all year round! Teaching and challenging children to be the best version of themselves is at the heart of everything Miss Kirti does!


Lucy

Lucy

Job Title: Third in Charge, Preschool Room Lead

Joined: 2010

Miss Lucy has been working at Buttercups for 12 years and has also been lucky enough to have had both of her children join her and so has the privilege of a practitioner and parent perspective to childcare!


Lucy loves to explore new Yoga regimes with the children and has impressive skills in setting up purposeful and unique environments to engage and stimulate the children. Keeping children interested, focused, and learning new skills is an important aspect of Miss Lucy's everyday teaching.


James

James

Job Title: Deputy Room Head - Preschool

Joined: 2021

Mr James has worked at Buttercups Chalfont since August 2021. He progressed to Deputy Room Head in July 2022. Mr James has a passion for teaching and scaffolding children's learning whilst supporting parents also with learning at home. James is a keen enthusiast of learning in the Outdoors and enjoys planning exciting and engaging activities for children in our wonderful forest school on a daily basis.


Danielle

Danielle

Job Title: Deputy Room Head - 2-3 years

Joined: 2019

Miss Danielle joined Buttercups Chalfont in November 2019. She has strong leadership skills and is currently finishing her Level 5 in Leadership and Management whilst successfully leading the Lodge team and children since January 2022. Miss Danielle is wonderfully caring and friendly and loved by all children she comes into contact with. She excels in teaching and supporting children with their mindfulness and self care.


Charlotte

Charlotte

Job Title: Room Lead for 6 months - 2 year old children

Joined: 2014

Miss Charlotte has worked for Buttercups for over 8 years. She uses her impressive leadership skills to support and manage the Orangery Team and our children aged 6 months to 2 years.


As well as having her own children, who have also attended Buttercups, Miss Charlotte's strengths lie in creating a caring, comfortable yet challenging and safe environment for our impressionable smallest of children.


Frequently Asked Questions about Buttercups at Chalfont

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

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

What Days & Hours is Buttercups at Chalfont Open?

Buttercups at Chalfont 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 Buttercups at Chalfont have capacity for?

Buttercups at Chalfont has capacity for a total of 70 Children.

How far is Buttercups at Chalfont to the centre of Gerrards Cross?

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

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