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Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten in Chelmsford (CM2 8NG)

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
·125 Watchouse Road, CHELMSFORD, CM2 8NG · Essex
Number of places
66 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten, established in 2001, offers high-quality childcare across its Galleywood and Springfield locations in Chelmsford, and will also have a New London Road setting opening in 2026. Catering to children from birth to five years old, the kindergartens provide both full and sessional day care delivered by a team of qualified and dedicated Early Years Practitioners.

The nursery aims to create a stimulating, happy, caring, and structured environment where children can freely explore, learn, and grow. They integrate the Montessori philosophy with traditional play and learning activities, fostering an independent educational start for each child.

Buttercup Montessori emphasises a smooth transition for children and parents from home to nursery and subsequently to primary school. ' The curriculum encompasses practical life skills, sensory development, geography, botany, Spanish language introductions, dance, music, and movement, offering a holistic approach to early education.

Our ethos

Our aim is to provide a stimulating, happy, caring and structured environment where your child will be free to learn and play, enabling them to discover and grow. Both of our Buttercup Nurseries, based in Chelmsford, incorporate the Montessori philosophy alongside traditional play and learning activities giving an independent education and start in life for each child. The Montessori methods are based around approaching an 'educational' task in a manner that appeals to children so that the child is not conscious of that fact that they are 'learning'. Your child will be allowed to work at their own pace, to enhance their full potential and develop, making a happy and confident child.

What it's like

Children are warmly greeted by familiar adults and build strong bonds with staff. They are learning to be independent, including practicing good hygiene and persevering with tasks like putting on coats and shoes.

Montessori philosophyFull and sessional day careBirth to 5 yearsStimulating environmentSmooth transitions

Pricing & funding

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

Opening hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm (full day); 7:30am start available upon request. Closed on all bank holidays.

Session types

full day, morning session, afternoon session

Age range

Babies from birth to 5 years of age

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten

Last inspected 11 April 2023

Safeguarding effective
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 are warmly greeted by familiar adults and build strong bonds with staff. They are learning to be independent, including practicing good hygiene and persevering with tasks like putting on coats and shoes.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are confident and eager to introduce themselves and their friends to visitors.
  • Children are learning to be independent and practise good hygiene.
  • Children behave well and respond to the rules and boundaries of the setting.
  • Children's communication and language are supported well by staff.
  • Partnerships with parents are positive, and parents are happy with their children's progress.

Areas to develop

  • 1ensure the curriculum builds on children's individual emerging interests
  • 2develop staff's teaching further to help children to sustain their concentration and motivation in their learning.
Inspection #10280225 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children enjoy their time in the garden, transporting water from the water tray to the mud kitchen and using water and brushes to mark make on the chalkboard.

Inspection history

Date: May 2012

  • April 2023Good
  • September 2017Good
  • April 2014Good
  • January 2014Good
  • May 2012Outstanding

Frequently asked about Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten

About the setting

Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten Ltd registered in 2001. The nursery employs 15 members of childcare staff, with 10 holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7:30 am until 6 pm and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY434861
Registered person
Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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