Buttercups Children's Nursery, established in 2016, is situated within the grounds of Combs Ford Primary School in Stowmarket, Suffolk. The nursery provides care for children aged 5 months to 4 years, organised into distinct rooms: 'The Little Buds' for infants and two-year-olds, and 'The Sunflower and Poppy Rooms' for children aged three and above.
Beyond nursery services, Buttercups also operates an after-school club for pupils attending Combs Ford Primary School. The nursery is committed to creating an environment that fosters curiosity, nurturing, and a sense of homeliness, allowing children to develop naturally.
Their ethos revolves around providing a secure and stimulating space where every child's individuality is respected and diversity is valued. They aim to help children reach their full potential through continuous environmental improvements, encouraging self-confidence, positive risk-taking, and independent decision-making.
The nursery integrates British values, teaching respect, tolerance, and boundaries. Buttercups prioritises strong parent partnerships through open communication, involvement in their child's learning journey, and the use of an online diary system called Tapestry.
They also support their staff's professional development and provide a supportive work environment.
Our ethos
Buttercups Children's Nursery's ethos centres on creating a secure, stimulating, and homely environment that respects individuality and values diversity. They aim to foster curiosity, encourage self-confidence, positive risk-taking, and independent decision-making, helping children reach their full potential. The nursery also integrates British values, teaching respect, tolerance, and boundaries, while prioritising strong parent partnerships.
What it's like
Children eagerly wave goodbye to their parents when greeted by the incredibly nurturing staff who know the children and parents so well. Staff provide an invaluable home visit and stay-and-play sessions before children start. Children's emotional well-being is at the forefront, which ensures they settle in smoothly alongside swiftly building trusting and secure relationships with staff.
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Monday to Friday for 50 weeks of the year, from 7.30am until 5.30pm. An out-of-school club also opens from Monday to Friday for 50 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 7.45am to 8.50am for the breakfast club, from 3pm to 6pm for the after-school club and from 8am to 5.30pm for the holiday club.
Age range
5 months to 4 years
Last inspected 10 May 2024 · Louisa Taylor
What it's like to attend
Children eagerly wave goodbye to their parents when greeted by the incredibly nurturing staff who know the children and parents so well. Staff provide an invaluable home visit and stay-and-play sessions before children start. Children's emotional well-being is at the forefront, which ensures they settle in smoothly alongside swiftly building trusting and secure relationships with staff.
Inspector highlights
Areas to develop
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
parents report how this collaborative working is improving their child's behaviour and self-esteem, as children are independently using these techniques at home to self-regulate.
Inclusion & environment
The management team instigates effective partnership working with the host school and other professionals, such as speech and language therapists. This helps secure timely and relevant support for children now, and when they transition to school. As a result, all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make significant progress and continuously have their individual needs met.
Babies and children love continuous access to outdoor play, including an imaginative forest garden. Children learn to test their physical limits and develop their resilience.
Date: August 2018
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