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DanDeLions # DanDeLions Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2022) · Building 402 North Site, Monxton Road, Andover, SP11 8HT · Hampshire Number of places 40 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2022 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Dandelions Day Nursery and Preschool, located in Andover, offers a nurturing environment for children, focusing on their healthy and happy development. The nursery is part of the Bright Horizons family, which emphasises exceptional care and early years education with passionate and inspiring teams. " The nursery is dedicated to supporting families with various childcare funding options, including government-backed schemes, and offers guidance on eligibility and application processes. Their approach includes a unique "Nurture Approach" framework, complemented by the "Bright Beginnings Curriculum" which focuses on five key learning areas to build practical and life skills. Children at Dandelions benefit from a varied day tailored to their developmental stages, with a strong emphasis on outdoor adventures, including Forest School and Eco-Schools programmes. Communication with parents is maintained through an app, providing updates on meals, sleep, and activities. The nursery encourages prospective families to book visits to understand their offerings and funding possibilities. What it's like Children settle happily into the nursery and are happy and relaxed. Babies and toddlers develop strong, trusting relationships with staff, who tailor care to their individual needs. Older children are confident, behave well, and learn to value and respect their friends. All-inclusive Bright Bundle Government funding support Nurture Approach curriculum Outdoor adventures and Forest School App-based parent communication ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/childcare-funding-options) ## Key facts Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for DanDeLions Last inspected 28 April 2022 · Tara Naylor Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children settle happily into the nursery and are happy and relaxed. Babies and toddlers develop strong, trusting relationships with staff, who tailor care to their individual needs. Older children are confident, behave well, and learn to value and respect their friends. Inspector highlights - The nursery remained open during the COVID-19 pandemic and staff focus on children's personal, social and emotional development as a priority. - The manager leads her team well, fostering a happy and harmonious environment, and staff feel valued, respected, and supported. - Staff provide a wide variety of opportunities for children to develop their physical skills, from babies learning to take steps to pre-schoolers balancing on beams. - Staff place a strong focus on children's communication and language skills, narrating play for the youngest and introducing new vocabulary to older children. - Parents speak highly of the nursery staff and management team, and partnerships are good, with staff providing regular information and advice. Areas to develop - 1 reflect more closely on staff professional development to help evaluate and target training that contributes to the continued quality of teaching, to support children's learning to the highest level - 2 enhance staff understanding of how to use their knowledge of what children know and can do, to focus more precisely on the learning intention for each child. Inspection #10232534 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50184992) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of DanDeLions Inspection date Apr 2022 Inspection no. 10232534 Lead inspector Tara Naylor [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50184992)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY252728) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/dandelions-nursery-and-preschool) Building 402 North Site, Monxton Road, Andover, SP11 8HT [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.52052/51.20631/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Andover - [Day nurseries in Andover](/search?q=Andover) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=dandelions-sp11-8ht-ey252728) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > the nursery is warm and welcoming and children feel comfortable as staff know children well. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Staff supervise children as they play indoors, outside and at mealtimes Inspection history Date: April 2011 - April 2022 Good - June 2017 Good - July 2015 Good - April 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about DanDeLions ### What is DanDeLions working on developing? ### Which funded hours does DanDeLions accept? ### What do parents value about DanDeLions? ### How are meals and food handled at DanDeLions? ### Does DanDeLions have an Ofsted rating? ### Does DanDeLions take babies? ### How many children are on roll at DanDeLions? ## About the setting DanDeLions opened in 2003 and is located in Andover, Hampshire. The nursery is open daily between 8am and 6pm, all year round, with the exception of one week at Christmas. There are 17 members of staff who work with the children, with nine holding appropriate early years qualifications at level three or above. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. URN EY252728 Registered person Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises ## Nearby day nurseries in Andover Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to DanDeLions. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### 3-2-5 Pre-School Andover · SP10 3RZ ](/nursery/3-2-5-pre-school-sp10-3rz) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Littleworld Day Nursery Andover · SP10 3AN ](/nursery/littleworld-day-nursery-sp10-3an-110169) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Abbotts Ann Nursery Andover · SP11 7AZ ](/nursery/abbotts-ann-nursery-sp11-7az) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Littleworld Clatford Day Nursery Andover · SP11 7LW ](/nursery/littleworld-clatford-day-nursery-sp11-7lw-ey474771) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.2 mi ### Little Rooks Nursery Andover · SP10 3AL ](/nursery/little-rooks-nursery-sp10-3al-2824468) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.3 mi ### Country Day Nurseries Andover · SP11 0RD ](/nursery/country-day-nurseries-ltd-sp11-0rd-2841648) [See all nurseries in Andover →](/search?q=Andover) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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