Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten - Springfield

Cuton Hall Lane, Springfield, Chelmsford CM2 5PX
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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 child's learning journey, all with direct seamless free flow access to landscaped gardens.

Babies enjoy their own large enclosed garden with an enclosed 'Wildlife Garden' for older children to enjoy whilst discussing nature and life-cycles. Children follow a structured curriculum, where they learn practical life long skills and develop their senses, language, mathematics, and arts and crafts

Extra-curricular classes and activities in Spanish, movement and dance and cookery are also offered at no extra cost.

Children at Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten are provided with fresh and tasty meals which are home-cooked by the nursery chefs.
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Care Provided by Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten - Springfield

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

Good to Know

  • 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
  • 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
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Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten - Springfield Reviews (11)

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Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten - Springfield has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.063) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten - Springfield has 11 reviews.

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Review from L A (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.
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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
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

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
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

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
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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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Current Review Score: 9.1 (9.063)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.1 (9.063) out of 10 for Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten - Springfield 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 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.1 out of 5 from 8 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 4.927 for Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten - Springfield is calculated as follows: ( (89 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 96 Ratings = 4.927

  • 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 4.136 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten - Springfield is based on 8 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 = 3.8

    • 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 119 number of registered child places is 23.8. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 23.8 = 0.336

  • 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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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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