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Buttercups Day Nursery # Buttercups Day Nursery in Fleet Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · 14 Tweseldown Road, Church Crookham, Fleet, GU52 8DE · Hampshire Number of places 29 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2023 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Buttercups Day Nursery in Church Crookham, Fleet, provides high-quality childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Established in 2002 by two mothers passionate about early childhood education, this privately owned nursery maintains a warm, homely atmosphere. The dedicated team of nursery practitioners works collaboratively, exceeding OFSTED staffing requirements and continuously updating their skills through regular training. The nursery features age-specific rooms; babies and toddlers up to 2 years old are accommodated on the first floor with a separate sleeping area, while two rooms on the ground floor cater to 2-3 year olds and pre-school aged children (3-5 years). Children are encouraged to engage in both indoor and outdoor activities within the large garden, which offers diverse play areas, including grass, paved sections for riding toys, a wooden playhouse, a messy corner for sensory play, a mud kitchen, and a nature area for exploration. The nursery prioritises a secure and relaxed environment where children learn through play, fostering individual development and encouraging positive social interactions like sharing and turn-taking. Healthy and nutritious meals are provided daily, with attention to dietary requirements. What it's like Children enjoy their time at the nursery, developing strong friendships and feeling happy, safe, and well cared for. They behave well, showing politeness, courtesy, and respect for their peers. The curriculum helps children make good progress in their learning and development. Privately owned Homely atmosphere Dedicated team Large garden Nutritious meals ## 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. [Request pricing →](https://www.buttercupsdaynursery.co.uk/contact) ## Key facts Food Healthy breakfast for early arrivals; lunch at 12pm; tea at 4pm; caters to special dietary requirements. Babies have individual feeding programmes. Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, 51 weeks a year (closed bank holidays and Christmas week) Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Staff Exceeds OFSTED requirements Waitlist Unknown ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Buttercups Day Nursery Inspection date Apr 2023 Inspection no. 10280113 Lead inspector Tara Naylor Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50218570)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY355458) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.buttercupsdaynursery.co.uk) 14 Tweseldown Road, Church Crookham, Fleet, GU52 8DE [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.83084/51.25908/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Fleet - [Day nurseries in Fleet](/search?q=Fleet) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=buttercups-day-nursery-ltd-gu52-8de-ey355458) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Buttercups Day Nursery Last inspected 21 April 2023 · Tara Naylor 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 enjoy their time at the nursery, developing strong friendships and feeling happy, safe, and well cared for. They behave well, showing politeness, courtesy, and respect for their peers. The curriculum helps children make good progress in their learning and development. Inspector highlights - The manager is a strong and capable leader, providing effective coaching, supervision, and support to staff. - Children gain good personal, social, and emotional skills, learning to be kind and respectful. - Staff focus strongly on promoting children's communication and language skills, creating a language-rich environment. - Partnerships with parents and other professionals are a strength, leading to a shared approach to children's care and learning. - Children enjoy learning and are motivated to engage wholeheartedly in activities. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the arrangements for the supervision of staff, to identify clear targets that support them to further enhance their teaching skills - 2 focus more closely on all of the available opportunities within activities to challenge and extend children's learning even further. Inspection #10280113 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50218570) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those in receipt of additional funding, benefit from personalised one-to-one support for their learning and development. This has a positive impact on their progress from their starting points. When some children, including those with SEND, need additional support, staff successfully use visual prompts, Makaton and repetition of words to help all children with their developing communication skills. Outdoor space Staff complete daily risk assessments of the nursery to ensure that the building and outdoor areas are safe. Staff supervise children as they play indoors and outside, and when eating. ## Parent Reviews of Buttercups Day Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWCSEjXkxqyPWqARPDLIa8SCZbcX_I1j20FfKFGdH425jRrhAk8=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sophie Eaglesham a year ago The most wonderful gem of a nursery! At every stage, the care and nurturing environment fostered by the staff there is second to none. I can’t recommend Buttercups highly enough! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURuczhxVVpnEAE!2m1!1s0x48742c0847a3ac91:0xb6a7be0eccab9375) Reviews from Google for Buttercups Day Nursery. 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