Welcome to Buttercups

Buttercups is a family-run group of nurseries that has been providing outstanding care to children for over 40 years. Our award-winning settings in Acton, Ealing, Chiswick, Brentford, Isleworth, Teddington and Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire are all individually and personally managed. At Buttercups we see each child as a unique little learner. We nurture their natural curiosity, ensuring they have the best start possible.

Outstanding Childcare

We are recognised by parents as the 'childcare provider of choice' for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Every Ofsted inspection we have had has been Good or better. Currently, 75% of our nurseries are thrilled to have been graded 'Outstanding' by OFSTED. Parents place their children in our care, comfortable in the knowledge that they are in a secure and caring learning environment.

Success - the Buttercups Philosophy

The success of Buttercups is founded upon a fundamental commitment to quality education combined with fun – and plenty of time outdoors. Our philosophy is:

Quality Education – child-led learning incorporating Montessori and HighScope approaches;

Fun – a huge range of activities and specialist clubs including languages, sports and cookery clubs;

Time outdoors – our fantastic nursery gardens give children plenty of time outdoors and include Forest School activities.

At the end of their time with us, Buttercups children leave with confidence, curiosity and a zest for learning.

     

Our Nurseries

Ofsted 

Outstanding

75% of our nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted and all others are Good

Montessori


Find out more about the Montessori method and how it is implemented throughout our nurseries

Forest School


Some of our nurseries have completely enclosed Forest School areas


Clubs


We offer a wide range of specialist clubs



Nursery News

New Nursery opening later this year

We are currently hard at work building a fabulous new bespoke nursery in North Road, Kew. The nursery will include a soft play room and a dance studio as well as a fully-equipped Montessori room.

If you would like to be kept informed about the opening date, please join our mailing list:

Kew Nursery webpage

March 2025

Trip to the National Portrait Gallery

The Preschool children from Buttercups Ealing enjoyed a wonderful day out to the National Portrait Gallery in London. We learnt so much about art and artists and came back to the nursery inspired to be even more creative!

March 2025

Thank you ZooLab

The children at Buttercups Ealing had a wonderful visit from the friendly team at Zoolab - including a giant snail, a snake and Charlotte the tarantula!

January 2025

For previous news click here