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 every child as a one-of-a-kind little explorer. We fuel their natural curiosity and give them the brightest, happiest start to their learning journey.

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, over 85% 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.

Buttercups isn’t just a nursery — it’s the start of a wonderful adventure.

Let’s grow together!

     

Our Nurseries

Ofsted 

Outstanding

Over 85% 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

VIP Author Visit to Syon Park Nursery

The children at Buttercups Syon Park had an exciting visit from author Cheryl Austin this week and heard her read her newly published book Tiny. Tiny is a heart-warming story about a curious flamingo who goes on a colourful adventure to discover what makes her truly unique. 

If you would like to buy a copy to read at home with your child, you can purchase it here: Tiny by Cheryl Austin 

October 2025

Buttercups Chalfont Park Shortlisted for Award

We are delighted that Buttercups Chalfont Park have been shortlisted for this year's Montessori Global Awards. This prestigious award recognises high quality approaches to education, highlighting those that have made a meaningful difference in their community. 

The award ceremony takes place in November - we are keeping our fingers crossed!

October 2025

Raising money for Macmillan

The children in Buttercups Ealing have been busy baking to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. They took part in the annual Macmillan Coffee Morning and raised a fabulous £352 - thank you to all the parents, carers and team members that contributed.

September 2025

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.

Kew Nursery webpage

March 2025

For previous news click here