# Buttons@Stony Stratford

Buttons@Stony Stratford is a sessional pre-school at Stony Stratford Childrens Centre, 142 London Road, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, MK11 1JH, in Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Buttons Preschools Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttons-stony-stratford-2721905  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Stony Stratford Childrens Centre, 142 London Road, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, MK11 1JH
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 07973 158368
- Website: https://www.buttonspreschools.co.uk/
- Run by: [Buttons Preschools Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/buttons-preschools-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2721905

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 28 April 2025, 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/16/2721905

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2023 (Reference 2721905). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721905)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721905)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721905)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Stony Stratford Childrens Centre, 142 London Road, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, MK11 1JH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.051558,-0.843465

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sensory Garden, 0.1 miles
- Park: Fairfields Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Four Seasons Garden, 0.3 miles
- Park: Ouse Valley Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Mortimer Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Milton Keynes there are about 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Street School | Primary | 3–7 | Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary and St Giles Church of England School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (May 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Fairfields Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Greenleys First School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Slated Row School |  | 4–19 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Greenleys Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Old Stratford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Adorable Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/adorable-nurseries-ey492578) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Milton Keynes Montessori Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/milton-keynes-montessori-preschool-2743670) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Acorn at the Rowans](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-at-the-rowans-2679429) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Acorn Day Nursery (Stony Stratford)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-day-nursery-stony-stratford-ey563288) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Acorn at Wolverton Mill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-at-wolverton-mill-2820320) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Greenleys Community Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenleys-community-pre-school-2883772) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Buttons@Stony Stratford's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Buttons@Stony Stratford Outstanding at its inspection on 28 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Buttons@Stony Stratford take?

Buttons@Stony Stratford is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### Who runs Buttons@Stony Stratford?

Buttons@Stony Stratford is run by Buttons Preschools Limited, which runs 14 nurseries.

### How do I contact Buttons@Stony Stratford?

You can call 07973 158368 and visit www.buttonspreschools.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721905)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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