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[South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Buttercups Nursery School # Buttercups Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2024) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · C/O Whiteley Community Centre, Gull Coppice, Fareham, PO15 7LA · Hampshire Number of places 24 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Aug 2024 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 Nursery School, a well-established childcare setting in Whiteley since 1998, offers a nurturing environment for children aged two years nine months to school age. Located within the Whiteley Community Centre, the nursery provides extensive indoor and outdoor learning spaces. They focus on fostering independence and essential social skills through continuous provision, aiming to ensure children are well-prepared for school. The educational philosophy at Buttercups emphasises the significance of early friendships, viewing them as catalysts for developing compassionate, confident, and socially aware individuals. They believe that early years education forms the bedrock for lifelong learning by promoting cognitive, social, and emotional development through engaging play, exploration, and positive interactions. Furthermore, the nursery champions play as crucial for nurturing creativity, problem-solving abilities, and a lasting enthusiasm for learning. They particularly highlight nature play for its diverse and ever-changing environment, which stimulates children's imagination and offers infinite opportunities for discovery and learning. Our ethos Buttercups Nursery School Ltd. bases its educational philosophy on the belief that "early years education forms the bedrock for lifelong learning." They emphasise fostering independence, social skills, and cognitive, social, and emotional development through engaging play and exploration. The nursery champions nature play, seeing it as a vital tool for stimulating imagination and discovery, and believes that early friendships are key to developing compassionate, confident, and socially aware individuals. What it's like Children are warmly greeted by happy staff who support their personal, social, and emotional development. Staff encourage children to express their feelings, fostering self-regulation and understanding of their actions on others. Children are polite, caring, and considerate, supported by staff who role model positive behaviours and skillfully encourage amicable play. Established since 1998 Purpose-built setting Large indoor and outdoor learning environment Focus on independence and social skills Play-based learning ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured by age bands for children from 2 years 9 months upwards, offering full-day, short-day, and school-day sessions. A discounted daily rate applies for full-time attendance. Funded hours are subject to a voluntary hourly contribution for extras, and hot or cold meals can be purchased separately. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare - Full Day (2 years 9 months to 3-year-olds) £77.00 / day - Extended Day (2 years 9 months to 3-year-olds, 8am to 4pm) £63.00 / day - Extended Day (2 years 9 months to 3-year-olds, 9am to 3:30pm) £52.50 / day - 5 full days (2 years 9 months to 3-year-olds, 8am to 6pm) £75.00 / day - Ad hoc hours (2 years 9 months to 3-year-olds) £8.75 / hour See 8 more Good to know - Ad hoc hours are available but half-hourly rates are not offered. - A voluntary hourly contribution applies to funded hours to cover consumables, snacks, and activities. - Additional services and consumables are only available if the voluntary funded hour contribution is made. - Hours attended over the funded entitlement are charged at the session hourly rate. - Hot meals and cold teas can be purchased separately for children on qualifying sessions. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Buttercups Nursery School Inspection date Aug 2024 Inspection no. 10357235 Lead inspector Kelley Ellis Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50257342)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY226083) 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.buttercupsnurseryschool.co.uk) C/O Whiteley Community Centre, Gull Coppice, Fareham, PO15 7LA [© 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#/-1.25687/50.88093/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Fareham - [Day nurseries in Fareham](/search?q=Fareham) - [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-nursery-school-ltd-po15-7la-ey226083) ## Key facts Session types Full Day (8am to 6pm), Extended Day (8am to 4pm), Extended Day (9am to 3:30pm), Ad hoc hours Opening hours 8am to 6pm Age range 2 years 9 months to School Age Term time / All Year All Year Established 1998 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Buttercups Nursery School Last inspected 21 August 2024 · Kelley Ellis Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Actions the provider must take - Managers have failed to notify Ofsted of a significant event as required. What it's like to attend Children are warmly greeted by happy staff who support their personal, social, and emotional development. Staff encourage children to express their feelings, fostering self-regulation and understanding of their actions on others. Children are polite, caring, and considerate, supported by staff who role model positive behaviours and skillfully encourage amicable play. Inspector highlights - Managers are devoted and committed to ensuring they provide a safe, stimulating, and peaceful environment for staff to work, and children to thrive. - The curriculum in place is ambitious and well thought out, with clear vision and understanding of what children need to learn. - Children make good progress in their learning and development. - The key person system is strong, with tailored support and achievable next step targets. - Parent partnership is deeply rooted in the ethos of the nursery, with collaborative working to give children high quality care and learning. Areas to develop - 1 develop staff's skills in supporting children who are less confident to engage in more purposeful play and learning. Inspection #10357235 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50257342) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The key person system ensures children receive tailored support that is unique to them, with valuable information gathered from their starting points to provide appropriate and achievable next step targets. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Buttercups Nursery School 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJhCe0NHkK427N_QUNA-5i6UvsF8M3B8unSFMPl5TH1hJaoJQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Adrian McCarthy a year ago From the moment we got in contact with Buttercups we have been extremly impressed with their values, processes and commitment to children they care for and their families. The management and staff do all they can to ensure the children are nutured, educated and cared for. Buttercups really set the standard for nurseries to follow they really are outstanding. We could not recommend enough. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURnODZmUW9nRRAB!2m1!1s0x48746e54d79c5883:0xc0e98334cb33583c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJKj1mHd-5ySYGT99LBlaOJJFYMGTS10vC2LFxZ4RlkuT_I9w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Louise Wilkie 2 years ago My daughter thrived at this preschool - they are nuturing, hands on and do all they can to bring out the best in your child. She has made lifelong friendships well in to her school years and I'd recommend the setting to anyone looking for a family feel environment! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNUdU5IQ0J3EAE!2m1!1s0x48746e54d79c5883:0xc0e98334cb33583c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXbJL4onPj0pwNpk-yu6J14FNO2rH-tCPsmmCEYVSjO2UTCWxo07g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Hayley Henson 2 years ago A nurturing pre-school that ensures children are ready for starting school. Dedicated staff help personalise activities to cater for the needs of your child. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNUdUpHbHd3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48746e54d79c5883:0xc0e98334cb33583c) Reviews from Google for Buttercups Nursery School. 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