# Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten Ltd Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten Ltd is a full-day nursery at Cuton Hall Lane, Springfield, CHELMSFORD, CM2 5PX, in Chelmer Village, Essex. It is registered for 119 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 9 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten Ltd. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercup-montessori-kindergarten-ltd-ey542373 Last checked 4 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Cuton Hall Lane, Springfield, CHELMSFORD, CM2 5PX - Registered places: 119 - Phone: 01245 463811 - Website: https://mychildsnursery.co.uk/ - Run by: [Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/buttercup-montessori-kindergarten-ltd) - Ofsted URN: EY542373 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 May 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/EY542373 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2016 (Reference EY542373). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542373) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542373) - Registered places: 119 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542373) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1018536) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Cuton Hall Lane, Springfield, CHELMSFORD, CM2 5PX Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.745149,0.508626 - Station: Beaulieu Park, 1.0 miles - 10 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Chancellor Park Sports Area, 0.5 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Cornelius Vale Play Area, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 - Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 4 November 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Barnes Farm Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | | 0.5 miles | | Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) | | 0.6 miles | | The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | | 0.6 miles | | The Tyrrells School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) | | 0.7 miles | | Springfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) | | 0.8 miles | | Perryfields Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) | | 1.0 miles | | Perryfields Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (October 2022) | | 1.0 miles | | The Beaulieu Park School | All-through | 4–19 | Outstanding (January 2023) | | 1.1 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [The Ark Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-centre-2652830) | Outstanding | | | 0.3 miles | | [Holders Farm Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holders-farm-kindergarten-203670) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | | [Scallywags Nursery Chelmsford Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-nursery-chelmsford-limited-2797886) | Outstanding | | | 0.5 miles | | [Rainbow Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-508748) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Tiddlywinks Day Nursery & Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey283577) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [You & Me Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/you-and-me-pre-school-ey546639) | Outstanding | | | 0.7 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 May 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 119 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. ### What is the nearest station to Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten Ltd? Beaulieu Park is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten Ltd? You can call 01245 463811 and visit mychildsnursery.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542373) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Buttercup+Montessori+Springfield&query_place_id=ChIJcWwd76jp2EcRtoIUVqKpCwo) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.