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Dragonflies Day Nursery # Dragonflies Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2024) · 4.0 (2 parent reviews) · 16 Crookdole Lane, Calverton, Nottingham, NG14 6GF · Nottinghamshire Number of places 55 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2024 Local authority Nottinghamshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Dragonflies Day Nursery and Pre-School, situated in Calverton, Nottinghamshire, provides a uniquely personal approach to early years care, learning, and development for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The nursery operates a 'home from home' environment, focusing on stimulating and fun-filled days of learning through play. Their approach prioritises creating a safe, warm, and friendly atmosphere. The nursery is staffed by qualified professionals who are dedicated to providing the best possible education and care, incorporating child-led learning structured around each child's individual interests. They also highly value parent partnerships to further enhance children's learning and achievements. Dragonflies Day Nursery offers separate, thoughtfully designed rooms for different age groups: Sunbeams (3 months - 2 years), Seashells (2-3 years), and Rainbows (3 years plus), each with cosy sleep areas and dedicated outdoor play spaces. They also provide nutritious, home-cooked meals prepared fresh on the premises. Our ethos The nursery claims a 'home from home' environment, focusing on learning through play and child-led activities structured around individual interests. They also highly value parent partnerships to enhance children's learning and achievements. What it's like Children embrace the opportunities for learning that staff provide indoors and outdoors, enjoying fresh air and physical activity in the nursery garden. Staff support older children's problem-solving skills as they design and build an obstacle course with garden resources. Children also learn from staff's role modelling of polite manners and kindness, creating a friendly and positive atmosphere. Home-cooked meals Child-led learning Separate outdoor play areas ## Pricing & funding - Babies & Toddlers (Full Day) £66.00 / day - Babies & Toddlers (Morning Session) £38.00 / session - Babies & Toddlers (Afternoon Session) £38.00 / session - Pre-School (Full Day) £66.00 / day - Pre-School (Short Day) £60.00 / day See 6 more ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm. Session types Full Day, Morning, Afternoon, Short Day, Wrap around Am, Wrap around Pm, Wrap around Pm 5.30 Food Nutritious home cooked meals freshly prepared on the premises. Fruit is provided throughout the day. Age range 3 months to 5 years old Established 2022 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Dragonflies Day Nursery Inspection date Apr 2024 Inspection no. 10344934 Lead inspector Charlotte Whalley Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50248290)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2668824) 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.dragonfliesnursery.co.uk) 16 Crookdole Lane, Calverton, Nottingham, NG14 6GF [© 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#/-1.08021/53.03774/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Nottingham - [Day nurseries in Nottingham](/search?q=Nottingham) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=dragonflies-day-nursery-ng14-6gf-2668824) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Dragonflies Day Nursery Last inspected 29 April 2024 · Charlotte Whalley Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children embrace the opportunities for learning that staff provide indoors and outdoors, enjoying fresh air and physical activity in the nursery garden. Staff support older children's problem-solving skills as they design and build an obstacle course with garden resources. Children also learn from staff's role modelling of polite manners and kindness, creating a friendly and positive atmosphere. Inspector highlights - Children are keen to explore the nursery garden, enjoying fresh air and physical activity. - Staff effectively support children's physical development, from climbing small slides to balancing on beams. - Children learn polite manners and kindness from staff's role modelling and help their friends at mealtimes. - The manager and staff have created a curriculum that teaches children about the world and vital life skills. - Staff support children's emotional development by using books to help them understand and respond to feelings. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to introduce new topics to children in a way that secures their prior learning before they take on additional information - 2 review and amend the curriculum for literacy to make sure it is planned appropriately based on children's ages and stages of development. Inspection #10344934 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50248290) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children embrace the opportunities for learning that staff provide indoors and outdoors. They are keen to explore the nursery garden, enjoying fresh air and physical activity as they do so. ## Parent Reviews of Dragonflies Day Nursery 4.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLZcM_lRmQjm0kfDZqtJBg-VmuwFnZPOJVlkqyuL4UC4FalRQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Janet Adeniyi 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURaOHQtZTdBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4879c75ec5452885:0x137f56237f240eef) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUc9_spnY54H9_h2Y2fbEDRhfnDD_VGJntvZrWgpuGhMf0hXmk=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Jessica EmvH 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnOXBHUWx3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4879c75ec5452885:0x137f56237f240eef) Reviews from Google for Dragonflies Day Nursery. 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