# Buttercups at Chalfont

Buttercups at Chalfont is a full-day nursery at Buttercups, The Lodge, Chalfont Park, GERRARDS CROSS, SL9 0GA, in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire. It is registered for 70 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.1 from 12 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Buttercups Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercups-at-chalfont-ey428491  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Buttercups, The Lodge, Chalfont Park, GERRARDS CROSS, SL9 0GA
- Registered places: 70
- Phone: 020 8840 4838
- Website: https://buttercups-nursery.co.uk/chalfont.html
- Run by: [Buttercups Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/buttercups-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY428491

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 8 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428491

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2012 (Reference EY428491). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428491)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 August 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428491)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428491)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Buttercups, The Lodge, Chalfont Park, GERRARDS CROSS, SL9 0GA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.596757,-0.547271

- Station: Gerrards Cross, 0.6 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Buckinghamshire there are about 2.6 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: 4.1 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's School |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Thorpe House School |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Gayhurst School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Maltman's Green School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Chalfont St Peter CofE Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Some aspects not as strong (May 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Robertswood School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| The Gerrards Cross CofE School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Gerrards Cross Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gerrards-cross-montessori-nursery-2744364) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Ladybird Nursery Chalfont](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-nursery-chalfont-2849635) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Chalfont St Peter](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hungry-caterpillar-day-nurseries-chalfont-st-peter-ey544973) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Chalfont St Peter Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chalfont-st-peter-montessori-school-ey451075) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Shire House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shire-house-nursery-2861108) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Gayhurst School Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gayhurst-school-daycare-2886116) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Buttercups at Chalfont's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Buttercups at Chalfont Outstanding at its inspection on 8 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Buttercups at Chalfont take?

Buttercups at Chalfont is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### Who runs Buttercups at Chalfont?

Buttercups at Chalfont is run by Buttercups Nursery Limited, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Buttercups at Chalfont?

Gerrards Cross is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Buttercups at Chalfont?

You can call 020 8840 4838 and visit buttercups-nursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428491)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Buttercups+Nursery+-+Chalfont&query_place_id=ChIJjxfMekpvdkgRjB9ixQFH6ZE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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