Business Details
24 Years
experience
Trusted Childcare Services in Church Crookham
Established in April 2002 by two passionate childcare professionals, Buttercups Day Nursery provides high-quality early years education and care for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Our privately-owned nursery prioritises individualised attention within a warm, homely environment, supported by staff who exceed OFSTED qualifications requirements. Through structured play and imaginative activities, we foster social development and learning while maintaining rigorous safeguarding standards with DBS-checked practitioners.Our team's expertise, reflected in our latest OFSTED report highlighting 'good progress in learning', ensures each child's welfare and developmental needs remain paramount throughout their nursery journey.
Services
Day Nursery
Childcare for 3 Months to 5 Years
OFSTED Registered Care
Early Years Education
Social Development Activities
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- Established in 2002 with dedicated childcare expertise
- Staff exceed OFSTED qualification requirements
- DBS-checked practitioners ensure child safety
- Individualised attention in small-group settings
- Structured play activities promote social development
Associations and certifications
- OFSTED
What people say
Good progress in learning
Well qualified staff
Caring environment
Services
Day Nursery
Our day nursery provides full-time early years education and care for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Operating Monday-Friday 8am-6pm, we offer a structured yet playful environment where qualified practitioners deliver individualised attention. The nursery's OFSTED-registered status ensures adherence to strict quality standards while fostering social development through imaginative activities.
Early Years Education
Tailored early education programmes follow the EYFS framework, promoting learning through play-based activities. Our experienced team creates developmentally appropriate curricula that balance structured learning with creative exploration. Regular assessments track progress while maintaining a nurturing atmosphere that prioritises each child's unique learning journey and developmental milestones.
Social Development Activities
Carefully planned activities encourage social skills development through cooperative play and structured interactions. Our practitioners facilitate turn-taking, sharing, and consideration for others within a supportive environment. These sessions combine educational objectives with emotional growth, helping children build confidence and interpersonal skills through age-appropriate group experiences and imaginative scenarios.
Questions
What age range do you cater for?
We provide childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years, with age-appropriate activities and facilities.
Are your staff DBS checked?
All practitioners undergo Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks to ensure child safety and regulatory compliance.
What are your operating hours?
We operate Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:00pm, 51 weeks annually, closing only for bank holidays and Christmas week.
How do you support child development?
Our OFSTED-recognised programmes combine structured learning with imaginative play to promote social, emotional, and cognitive development.
Is the nursery privately owned?
Yes, we remain independently operated without chain affiliations, maintaining our unique homely atmosphere since 2002.
