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Why choose Partou Buttercups Day Nursery & Pre-School in Little Stanney?
Situated just minutes from Cheshire Oaks and easily accessible from the M53, Partou Buttercups in Ellesmere Port is an ideal day nursery choice for families in Little Stanney and the surrounding areas.
Our nursery has a real home-from-home feel, and we value partnerships between the nursery and families highly as these contribute positively to children’s development and early years’ nursery experience. Our long-standing, caring and attentive nursery team are often praised for the relationships they build with children and families alike which means you can feel confident discussing your family’s needs with us so we can work together to create a supportive personalised approach to your child’s development and care. We also have an online learning system which we update throughout the day so you can see what your child has been learning and which skills they are developing whilst they enjoy their day with us.
Children at our nursery enjoy a well-resourced outdoor area with climbing frames, playhouses and even a water area. Outdoor play is an important part of early years development and nurtures motor skills, confidence and independence whilst children have fun.
Our indoor space is neutrally decorated and filled with natural light which is beneficial for children’s emotional regulation and letting their imaginations run free! Our child-led early years curriculum ensures children are at the heart of their learning experiences. Activities are tailored to children’s interests and experiences to ensure they are engaged and to help them develop their skills and confidence through play.
If you are looking for a family feel nursery in Chester with a nursery team who are devoted to developing children’s confidence and skills through play – we think you’ll love Partou Buttercups Day Nursery & Pre-School in Little Stanney!
Facilities
Bright, spacious rooms filled with educational toys and activities
A separate pre-school area designed to develop child independence
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Exciting outdoor space with climbing frames, playhouses, and water areas
Highly qualified childcare practitioners with safeguarding and first aid training
Funded Childcare Places Available
Nursery fees
| Session time | 8.00am-6.00pm | 8.00am-6.00pm daily | 7.30am-8.00am | 8.00am-1.00pm | 1.00pm-6.00pm |
| Care | £56.00 | £252.00 | £4.20 | £33.60 | £33.60 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.05 | £45.25 | £5.05 | £4.00 | |
| Consumables | £2.95 | £14.75 | £1.65 | £1.30 | |
| Total | £68.00 | £312.00 | £40.30 | £38.90 |
Upon registration, you will be asked to pay a £75 registration fee (non-refundable) or a £75 registration deposit to reserve your child’s nursery place (see terms and conditions for eligibility).
What’s included in our fees?
Our full fees are clearly broken down into care, meals & snacks and consumables fees for full transparency.
Care fees include: trained, qualified team members taking care of your child, regular updates about your child and their progress at nursery, a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities tailored to the needs of your child, and use of the nursery building facilities.
Meals & snacks fees cover the cost of all food and drinks whilst your child is in our care. Meal and snack times are a very important part of Partou nursery life, learn more about how we make food and nutrition enjoyable and educational for children in our care.
Consumables include; important daily care items needed such as nappies, wet wipes and sun cream.
Discounts
Only one discount can be applied at any time:
- 5% discount for eldest child for siblings.
- 5% discount for Blue Light Card holders.
Other key information
- We’re closed on Bank Holidays
- We close at 4pm on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve
- Charges apply across 52 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays.
Funded childcare
Partou Buttercups Day Nursery & Pre-School is proud to offer funded childcare places
Funded childcare is a government incentive fulfilled by Local Authorities which aims to provide financial support for eligible families accessing childcare at an OFSTED registered setting. Partou Buttercups Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Cheshire West Local Authority to apply childcare funding for eligible families.
Funding typically covers 15 or 30 hours per week for the 38 term weeks of the year across a maximum of 10 hours a day which will be applied in different ways depending how many weeks of the year your child is in childcare:
- Children who are in year-round childcare will receive “stretched” funding. This means that their 15/30 hours over 38 weeks will be stretched over 51 weeks of the year so children accessing year-round childcare at Partou Buttercups will receive 10.96/21.92 hours of funded childcare per week.
- Children who have term-time only childcare places will receive 15/30 hours funding per week over 38 weeks of the year. Term-time only places are limited and are subject to availability.
Government funding for childcare only applies to the care fee (as described above). Meals & snacks and consumables fees are fully chargeable for all sessions including funded.
Many families are eligible for government funded childcare, see our childcare funding guide for more information.
You can see additional information about Partou Buttercups Day Nursery & Pre-School on the Cheshire West Live Well Website.
Term duration and dates
The 2025/2026 terms dates set by Cheshire West Local Authority for Partou Buttercups Day Nursery & Pre-School are below so you can see which term dates funding is applicable for:
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Term
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Autumn
Sept – Dec |
Spring
Jan – March |
Summer
April – August |
| Term Duration | 15 Weeks | 11 Weeks | 12 Weeks |
| 1st Half Term Dates | 1st Sept – 24th Oct | 5th Jan – 13th Feb | 20th April – 22nd May |
| 2nd Half Term Dates | 3rd Nov – 19th Dec | 23rd Feb – 27th March | 1st June – 17th July |
Please note that when you access funding in the term can impact the hours you are eligible for within that term period.
Our team will be able to assist you with any funding and term questions you may have.
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Buttercups
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
0151 355 0943
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
Smithy House, Little Stanney, Chester, CH2 4HT
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What do families say about Partou Buttercups Day Nursery & Pre-School in Little Stanney?
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Z W
12 February 2026
Buttercups has such a homely feel, both my boys started here at 9 months and settled in very quickly. My eldest stayed until he went to school and my youngest still attends. We feel like part of the family! The staff and management team are all very easy to talk to and always happy to help in any...
Samantha M
05 February 2026
my 3 children attend buttercups day nursery, all the staff are fantastic and take their time to welcome all off my children in as well as a handover at the end off the day. they do some great planned activities around my children's interest. the manager is outstanding, she listens to any concerns tha...
S T
02 October 2025
I honestly couldn't recommend the team at Buttercups more to anyone looking for outstanding childcare - you won't regret it! My daughter has attended Buttercups since she turned one, and has loved every minute! The nursery has incredible family feel (which truly is special) and makes the impossibl...
E F
10 March 2025
Our little boy has been at this nursery since he was eleven months old. He is our first baby so starting him at nursery was a really scary time for both of us! All of the staff at buttercups made us as parents, and our little boy, feel super at ease, even from the day we went for a look around. We kn...
Mia L
12 March 2024
My daughter started here in January and she absolutely loves it! The staff are so lovely and attentive. They cater for allergies/intolerances which is vital for us. They make things most days to come home with and the nursery uses an app in order for you to access photos of your little one to see w...
Kirsty S
03 March 2023
We love Buttercups. My son has been there for 2 years and he always comes home happy. The team are amazing, so attentive and caring. We are into the last year now in pre-school and watching him learn and build his confidence is a credit to the team that has led him on his journey. Couldn’t recomm...
R T
02 March 2023
We have attended Buttercups since September 2021, our little boy has gone through the first three rooms of the nursery with ease and that is down to the amazing staff team who have got to know myself but most importantly our son on such a personal level even down to the names of his comforters. Noth...
S Y
20 February 2023
Really happy with this nursery, compared to other local nurseries we liked the staff, facilities and management. Our little one always looks forward to going in and doesn't stop talking about his day when picked up.
Susie F
16 February 2023
My little boy started at Buttercups Private Day Nursery and Pre-school, Ellesmere Port last summer at 9 months old and we are so pleased with the care and nurture he has received. The continuity of staff is great, meaning we get a thorough handover from his key worker. The manager has always been so ...
S M
15 February 2023
Really happy with this Nursery. Every room we have been in, the staff have been amazing and gotten to know my child as an individual. She has so much affection for the staff which shows how well she is treated here. The manager is so good, accommodating, when possible, and I have never had an issue i...
Amy H
15 February 2023
Buttercups Private Day Nursery is outstanding. The provision is of the highest quality and the nursery manager and staff go above and beyond to ensure that the children have the best experiences possible. It is a joy to send my child there and I can’t recommend them enough. Their caring nature and ...
L G
15 February 2023
Caring and friendly staff and they always accommodate my child. They are always happy and safe going there and have smiles coming out. The staff always let me know how my child has been at the debrief at the end of the day. They do a range of activities and it’s lovely to see these on my learningbo...
R T
15 February 2023
Buttercups Day Nursery is a lovely small-sized nursery with friendly and helpful staff. They really make an effort with my son as it's never easy to go off to work and leave him but I always know that he has a fun time and enjoys the different activities that are provided.
Michelle W
15 February 2023
My little boy has been going here since he was 18 months old. He’s 3 now and in preschool. He has come on leaps and bounds with his confidence. It has a real family feel to it and all the staff are wonderful.
S C
15 February 2023
The team at Buttercups have been outstanding since day one of my son's starting. They are always there to greet us with big smiles and have really gotten to know my son during his time there. They always tell me all about his day and are attentive to any requests made with regards to his care. They d...
Why Partou?
For us at Partou, childcare isn’t just a job, it’s a journey – one where every child leads us in a unique new direction.
As part of the Netherlands’ largest childcare group, we’ve access to world-leading expertise in learning and development, so you can be confident your child will benefit from an experience as unique as they are.
Of course, care is as much about empathy as education, and ours is a child-led approach that emphasises building confidence and curiosity – so that every child in our care has the freedom to flourish.
Reassurance for you and your little one
Care
We’re more than just a team; we’re a close community driven by our passion for childcare, and our commitment to each individual child’s development. We know that by working together, we’re stronger.
Compassion
In our community, compassion isn’t just a word; it’s our way of life. By embracing our differences, we make our community more diverse and vibrant. We build strong, supportive relationships with the children and each other, based on trust and understanding.
Continuous learning
We believe strongly in development, for the children in our care and for ourselves. Through continuous learning, we help our team and our children reach their full potential. Together, we make a positive impact, in our communities and across wider society.
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