Little Buttons Day Nursery

About this day nursery

Little Buttons Day Nursery, situated on the outskirts of Luton in Hertfordshire, operates from a charmingly restored barn amidst picturesque fields and countryside. Established in 2008, it continues to be led by its original manager.

The nursery maintains a team of 15 staff members, all of whom are qualified in paediatric first aid, alongside a full-time cook who prepares nutritious, homemade meals for the children. Little Buttons welcomes children from 3 months old and is open year-round from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, with closures only on bank holidays.

The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, emphasising a continuous provision approach where the environment is designed to encourage independent exploration and investigation. Children have access to various learning areas, including those for mark-making, mathematics, creative arts, quiet reflection, and discovery, fostering imagination and free movement both indoors and in the outdoor provision.

The nursery is dedicated to promoting communication skills, incorporating activities and a music and movement teacher to enrich language development. With a focus on nurturing confident and independent learners, Little Buttons aims for children to leave eager to embrace new experiences, solve problems, think creatively, and adopt a "have-a-go" attitude.

Our ethos

Little Buttons Day Nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, utilising a continuous provision approach. The nursery aims to foster confident and independent learners by creating an environment that encourages independent exploration, investigation, imagination, and free movement. They focus on promoting communication skills and nurturing a "have-a-go" attitude, encouraging children to be eager for new experiences, problem-solving, and creative thinking.

What it's like

Children are well supported by kind staff at this calm and caring nursery. Staff respond to children's emotions and behaviours in ways that suit them individually. There is a strong focus on developing children's communication skills across the nursery.

Pricing & funding

Charges are applied daily for optional meals and snacks, including breakfast, snacks, lunch, and tea. Parents can choose to bring their own food instead of purchasing nursery meals. There is no registration fee for children only accessing government-funded hours.