# Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten Ltd

Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten Ltd is a full-day nursery at 125 Watchouse Road, CHELMSFORD, CM2 8NG, in Galleywood, Essex. It is registered for 66 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercup-montessori-kindergarten-ltd-ey434861  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 125 Watchouse Road, CHELMSFORD, CM2 8NG
- Registered places: 66
- Phone: 01245 474280
- Website: https://mychildsnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/buttercup-montessori-kindergarten-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY434861

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY434861

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2011 (Reference EY434861). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY434861)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY434861)
- Registered places: 66 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY434861)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/9533)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 125 Watchouse Road, CHELMSFORD, CM2 8NG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.702735,0.477637

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Jubilee Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Chelmer Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex there are about 2.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Galleywood Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Thriftwood School |  | 5–19 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (July 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Beehive Lane Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Mildmay Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Larkrise Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Woodcroft Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Moulsham Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Jubilee Friends Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jubilee-friends-pre-school-ey399340) | Requires improvement |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [The Stables Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-stables-nursery-204074) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Chums Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-chums-nursery-ey297852) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Fledgelings Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-fledgelings-pre-school-ey557290) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Little Acorns Preschool (Chelmsford)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-acorns-preschool-chelmsford-ey420651) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Smarties Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-smarties-nursery-ltd-ey549918) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten Ltd Good at its inspection on 11 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten Ltd take?

Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 66 children at any one time.

### Who runs Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten Ltd?

Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten Ltd is run by Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten Ltd?

You can call 01245 474280 and visit mychildsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY434861)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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