Opening hours
Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 6.00pm
Bar Hill Day Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2022)
Number of places
58 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2022
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
About this day nursery
Buttercups Childcare Ltd. operates a day nursery in Bar Hill, Cambridge, aiming to provide a nurturing “home from home” where children are inspired to learn, explore, and grow. The nursery embraces a philosophy called “The Curiosity Approach,” which seeks to foster natural curiosity and cultivate future thinkers and doers from an early age.
This approach integrates elements from various renowned educational philosophies, including Waldorf Steiner, Te Whariki, Montessori, Pikler, and Reggio Emilia, alongside the Five to Thrive framework, creating a rich and varied learning environment. The dedicated team at Buttercups Childcare is committed to building a supportive community where each child feels cherished and respected, enabling them to achieve their full potential and develop into independent, self-assured individuals who value themselves and others.
The nursery provides care for children from 9 months old and offers flexible options for childcare costs, including acceptance of government funding schemes. Parents are encouraged to book a nursery tour to experience the environment firsthand and have any questions answered by the staff.
Our ethos
At Buttercups childcare we strive to create a warm and welcoming home from home where children are encouraged to experience awe and wonder in a safe and secure environment. At Buttercups we are inspired by ‘The Curiosity Approach’ which is a philosophy that is based around the natural curiosity which we are all born with. It aims to bring awe and wonder into early childhoods and creates the ‘thinkers’ and ‘doers’ of the future. Our team have a strong desire to create a learning community where children feel loved and respected while reaching their full potential and becoming independent, confident individuals who respect themselves and others.
What it's like
Children receive good-quality education at this warm and homely nursery. They arrive happy and eager to learn. Children of all ages have developed close relationships with the adults who care for them and feel comfortable to approach staff and communicate their wants and needs.
Curiosity ApproachIntegrated PedagogiesHome from Home EnvironmentGovernment Funding Accepted
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Key facts
Age range
9 months+
Term time / All Year
All Year
Food
Not specified
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Bar Hill Day Nursery
Last inspected 10 January 2022
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Children receive good-quality education at this warm and homely nursery. They arrive happy and eager to learn. Children of all ages have developed close relationships with the adults who care for them and feel comfortable to approach staff and communicate their wants and needs.
Inspector highlights
- Staff enthuse and motivate children to learn.
- The nursery is well led by an experienced and motivated manager.
- Children play in a safe and secure environment.
- Parents are given a good account of their children's day at collection time.
- Staff understand the importance of developing children's communication and language.
Areas to develop
- 1build staff's understanding of how to support children who speak English as an additional language
- 2reorganise snack and mealtimes to ensure the needs of all children are met.
Inspection #10218463 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff work closely with families and other professionals to provide targeted support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Additional funding, such as early years pupil premium, is used well to support children's needs.
Outdoor space
In the pre-school, children re-enact their favourite stories in the garden. They are fascinated by a bee they find in the sandpit. Children are encouraged to help staff to identify any risks in the garden before they play.
EAL / language support
Children attend the nursery who speak English as an additional language. Staff help them to learn and to develop their communication skills in English by providing a language-rich environment. However, not all staff understand and promote the benefits for children to be able to use and to see their home language at nursery as well as at home.
Parent Reviews of Bar Hill Day Nursery
5.0
(5)
Christelle Louise Tansell
4 years ago
My little girl has been attending buttercups nursery since she was 9 months old. My husband and I are both shift workers, I work in community care and my husband is a chef. We are originally from South Africa and buttercups nursery is our absolute saving grace. Buttercups nursery is our support system. Today was my little girls second birthday and the ladies in sparkling stars made sure it was an awesome day for her. I cannot recommend this nursery enough. Buttercups nursery always go above and beyond with their love and care for the children. Today was the absolute cherry on the cake! So much love ! Thank you to the whole team of staff that love and adore our daughter like she is family.
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Lucy B
a year ago
I'm continually impressed with this nursery. The staff are just so incredibly kind and always go above and beyond our expectations. The decor in the rooms is just beautiful, and the toys are fantastic. Our little girl has been attending for 8 months now, and she settled in well and loves going to nursery.
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Sarah Sayers
a year ago
Melissa Graves
3 years ago
Tiffany Green
5 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: October 2017
- January 2022Good
- October 2017Good
Frequently asked about Bar Hill Day Nursery
About the setting
Bar Hill Day Nursery registered in 2016. The nursery employs 14 members of childcare staff. Of these, nine hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and 4. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
- URN
- EY538983
- Registered person
- Buttercups Childcare Ltd
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Good
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