Dragonflies Day Nursery & Out Of School Clubs

About this day nursery

Dragonflies Day Nursery & Out Of School Clubs, located in Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round, closing only for bank holidays. This childcare setting, which received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 30/07/2021, warmly welcomes children aged 2 to 4 years.

Children confidently settle into activities and are encouraged to make decisions for themselves, showing kindness and good manners. Staff expertly weave children's interests into varied and challenging activities, building on their existing knowledge.

For instance, children enthusiastically recreated Olympic sports using wooden planks after learning about them through books. The nursery places a strong emphasis on supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

Needs are identified promptly by the SEND coordinator, who quickly implements support to ensure good progress. Additional funding is effectively used for training, such as supporting children's language development.

Outdoor learning is a key part of the curriculum, with children actively involved in risk-assessing the garden before play. They learn to identify potential hazards and solutions, like advising friends to use a balancing beam slowly if it might be slippery.

Parents praise the staff, describing them as "so thoughtful and an invaluable support network," highlighting the strong partnership between home and nursery.

What it's like

Staff warmly welcome children into the setting where children confidently settle into activities. Children have a sense of autonomy and behave well, making decisions for themselves and showing kindness and good manners.

Pricing & funding