Buttercup Barn
Overall effectiveness: Good
URN EY400741 · Inspected 13 October 2022
“Staff show kindness and offer patient reassurance to help new children settle.”
Hidden Garden Day Nursery
Buttercup Barn
A countryside nursery on a Duchy farm in Newton St Loe, just outside Bath, where adventure, curiosity and creativity grow through a love of learning.
Buttercup Barn is surrounded by private countryside, woodland and streams. Children explore these beautiful surroundings regularly through walks, woodland activities and forest school.
We offer a holistic approach to learning, nurturing self-assured, caring and curious children. Our experienced, caring and responsive practitioners create a rich, enabling environment where every child’s potential can flourish.
We work in partnership with parents, sharing achievements and planning around each child’s interests and needs. Warm relationships with a key person help children feel secure, build friendships and grow in confidence.
Visit & contact
- Buttercup Barn Day NurseryClaysend FarmNewton St LoeBathBA2 9JE
- 01225 874003
- Buttercup@hgdn.co.uk
- 7.30am – 6pm, Monday to Friday, 51 weeks a year (excluding public holidays)
Take a look around
Explore Buttercup Barn
Take a closer look at our spaces, activities and everyday adventures. Tap any photo to see it in full, or explore more below.
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Growing together
A space for every stage
Room moves follow your child’s development. Talk to our team about the right space for your little one.
3 – 18 months
The Nest
A warm, nurturing space where our youngest children can feel safe, secure and cared for as they begin their nursery journey. The Nest provides a calm environment for babies to explore, develop and grow at their own pace, with plenty of opportunities for sensory play, discovery and meaningful interactions.
12 months – 2 years
Pips
Our Pips room is a lively and caring environment where toddlers can develop their growing independence. Through play, exploration and age-appropriate activities, children are encouraged to build confidence, communication and social skills while having lots of fun along the way.
2 – 3 years
Apples
The Apples room is a space to encourage curiosity, creativity and growing independence. Children learn through exciting play experiences, developing their language, friendships, problem-solving skills and confidence as they discover the world around them.
3 years – school
Trees
Our Trees room prepares children for their next big step towards school in a fun, engaging and supportive environment. Children are encouraged to become confident, independent learners through a balance of child-led play and purposeful activities, building key skills while nurturing their individual interests and personalities.
Meet the manager
Your Buttercup Barn manager
Ofsted
Registration & inspection
Ofsted registered
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View Ofsted infoFood & mealtimes
Fresh, healthy meals and snacks served in a calm, sociable environment every day.
Our food ethosFunding & fees
We accept Early Years Entitlement funding and can help you understand what you're entitled to.
Funding detailsFunding at this nursery
Early Years Entitlement
Government-funded hours are available for eligible families. Funded hours cover education but not snacks, meals or consumables, for which we make a small additional charge.
Working parents
9-month-old funding
All children over 9 months old of working parents, where both parents are working and earning the equivalent of at least 16 hours each with a cap of £100k per parent, are entitled to 22 hours per week all year round.
Eligible families
2-year-old funding
2-year-old children who are considered to be disadvantaged in some way are entitled to 11 hours per week all year round. The definition is wide, so please contact the nursery or BANES for more details.
Universal + working parents
3 & 4-year-old funding
All children are entitled to Early Years Entitlement, which commences the term after a child becomes 3 years old. Children are entitled to 11 hours per week all year round.
All children over 3 years old of working parents, where both parents are working and earning the equivalent of at least 16 hours each with a cap of £100k per parent, are entitled to 22 hours per week all year round.
For advice and to apply please visit Bath and North East Somerset Council or GOV.UK.
Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP)
EYPP is extra funding paid to the nursery to support eligible children’s learning and development. Eligibility can depend on a number of factors. It is additional support for the nursery, rather than extra childcare hours or a payment to parents.
Please ask the nursery manager about an eligibility check. They can explain the information and consent needed and work with the council to check entitlement.
Additional voluntary charges at Buttercup Barn
Early Years entitlement hours are funded by the government rate, which does not cover snacks, meals or consumables. We charge for these additional items.
| Session | Food | Consumables | Activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full day | £13 | £6 | £6 |
| 8am – 3pm | £9.10 | £4.20 | £4.20 |
Come and visit Buttercup Barn
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