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Buttercups Day Nursery & Pre-School, 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.
As a Partou nursery, we believe that every child is unique and strive to provide fun, engaging activities based around their individual interests each and every day.
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
The Partou experience
At Partou, the children lead the way. They explore their surroundings and learn about the world they live in, by choosing for themselves which activity they want to join in with next.
Our team are there to care for them and keep them safe. To nurture their emerging abilities and encourage them to seize each fun-packed day. But not to tell them what to do next.
Why? Because when children are allowed to choose their own activities, rather than being told what to do, they naturally choose the activities they’re most interested in. And scientific research has shown that being interested in what they’re doing is the easiest and best way for children to learn.
Food & nutrition
Creating healthy eating habits for young children stretches far beyond their time with us. It encourages a lifelong positive relationship with food whilst building healthy bodies and healthy minds. Here’s how we encourage healthy eating habits:
- Rotating menus: Evidence shows regular exposure to foods helps children to develop their taste for them, yet we still want to offer variety. So, we rotate our menus on a three-to-four-week basis, offering the perfect balance between exposing children to new foods yet allowing them to become familiar with flavours.
- A lunchtime focus: We prioritise lunch as a time where children can enjoy their food. There is a social aspect to all lunches and, where possible, children are encouraged to take an active interest in the food they eat.
- Fresh food everyday: We serve children fresh food every day and accommodate many different dietary requirements. We have procedures in place to protect children with food allergies and offer different meal options too. If your child has a dietary requirement, simply let us know as part of our registration process and we’ll make sure we meet the needs of your child.
Nursery fees
| Full time Weekly Rate |
Daily 7:30am – 6:00pm |
Morning 7:30am – 1:00pm |
Afternoon 1:00pm – 6:00pm |
| £302.50 | £64.75 | £41.00 | £41.00 |
Other fees & discounts
- Registration fee: £75 (non-refundable)
- 5% discount for eldest child for siblings
- Late pick up fees and administration fees for late payments also apply
What’s included in our fees?
Our full fees (as shown above) combine care fee and meals and consumables fees.
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 & consumables fees cover the cost of all food and drinks we provide your child whilst in our care, plus all of those other important daily care items needed such as nappies, wet wipes, sun cream, soap, plus other health and hygiene essentials.
Government funded childcare
If you’re eligible for government funded childcare, this funding only applies to the care fee (as described above). Meals and consumables fees are fully chargeable for all sessions including funded.
Our meals and consumables fee for funded sessions are:
| Full day | Morning session | Afternoon session |
| £12.00 | £6.70 | £5.30 |
Learn more about government funded childcare.
Other key information
- We follow the term time dates as set by our local authority
- Bank holidays are fully chargeable
- We close at 4pm on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve
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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 families say?
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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...
Helen C
15 February 2023
My little boy loves coming to nursery and talks about all the staff and children as he’s getting ready in the morning. He clearly feels very safe and happy there and they do so much with them. He loves it. I feel completely confident with Buttercups Day Nursery looking after him and am so happy we ...
Ashley C
15 February 2023
I cannot recommend Buttercups Private Day Nursery and Pre-school, Ellesmere Port enough, my little boy started there in August 2022 and he’s settled right in and absolutely loves it. The staff are all really lovely and supportive, I was so worried about leaving my little boy for the first time when...
Anna M
15 February 2023
I honestly cannot recommend this amazing nursery highly enough! We have used Buttercups since 2019 and have always loved it. The wonderful team at Buttercups are like a second family to us and provide supportive and responsive care for our little boy. My little boy adores going to nursery and gets so...
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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