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Dragonflies Nursery # Dragonflies Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2024) · Badminton Memorial Hall, Hayes Lane, Badminton, GL9 1DD · South Gloucestershire Number of places 34 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2024 Local authority South Gloucestershire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Dragonflies Nursery, situated in the picturesque village of Badminton, offers a stimulating and nurturing environment for children from toddler to pre-school age. Open 50 weeks a year, the nursery operates from 8 am to 6 pm, providing a consistent and reliable childcare solution. With dedicated playrooms for different age groups, children up to two and a half years and those aged two and a half to five years benefit from tailored activities promoting exploration and discovery. The curriculum focuses on developing personal, social, emotional, communication, language, and physical skills, expanding into literacy, maths, understanding the world, and creative imagination for older children. A key person system ensures each child feels secure and happy, fostering a strong link between home and nursery. Dragonflies places a significant emphasis on outdoor learning, utilising a dedicated garden area for wildlife exploration, cooking in a mud kitchen, and imaginative play. Further enriching the outdoor experience are trips to a neighbouring farm, village walks, and a Forest School programme for children aged three and over. Physical activity sessions are also incorporated into the weekly routine. The nursery values strong parent relationships, encouraging active participation and open communication. Our ethos Dragonflies Nursery focuses on a child-led approach with significant emphasis on outdoor learning, including a Forest School programme, wildlife exploration, and farm visits. They aim to foster children's personal, social, emotional, communication, language, and physical skills through tailored activities and a key person system to ensure children feel secure and happy. The nursery also values strong parent partnerships. What it's like Children are warmly welcomed by familiar staff who know them and their families well. They enthusiastically engage in sensory activities, exploring textures and initiating their own learning. Staff are good role models, guiding learning with simple language. Forest School Outdoor play focus Farm visits Key person system ## Pricing & funding This nursery offers all year round care for 51 weeks a year or term-time only contracts. Fees are billed based on a variety of full day, school day, and half day sessions, with a minimum attendance requirement of two sessions over two days per week. Standard fees include all meals, snacks, and a cooked lunch. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare - Full Day 8.00 – 18.00 £80.00 / day - Full Day 8.00 – 17.00 £78.00 / day - Full Day 8.00 – 16.00 £70.00 / day - Full Day 9.00 – 17.00 £70.00 / day - Full Day 9.00 – 18.00 £77.00 / day See 7 more Good to know - Contracts are available for either 51 weeks per year (all year round) or term-time only. - Minimum booking requirement of at least two sessions across two days per week. - Fees include all meals, snacks, and a cooked lunch. - Government funding can be stretched over the whole year (equating to 11.4 or 22.8 hours per week). - Supplementary charges are applied to half, school, and full day sessions to cover extra activities and consumables. - Employer vouchers are accepted but must be paid in advance of the billing month to avoid late fees. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Dragonflies Nursery Inspection date Dec 2024 Inspection no. 10367328 Lead inspector Holly Smith Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50266750)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2692499) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=dragonflies-nursery-limited-gl9-1dd-2692499) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am – 6pm, 50 weeks of the year Age range 9 months to 5 years Session types Full Day, School Day, Half Day Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Dragonflies Nursery Last inspected 13 December 2024 · Holly Smith 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 are warmly welcomed by familiar staff who know them and their families well. They enthusiastically engage in sensory activities, exploring textures and initiating their own learning. Staff are good role models, guiding learning with simple language. Inspector highlights - Children display positive relationships with staff and are eager to play. - Staff plan a broad and well-sequenced curriculum with a focus on children's well-being. - Outdoor activities play a key role in the curriculum, including trips to a nearby forest area. - Parents' feedback is positive, praising the stimulating environment and forest school. - All children develop good early literacy skills and enjoy books and stories. Areas to develop - 1 ensure next steps for the youngest children are more precise so that staff know what they need to do and can provide more targeted support that these children need to achieve - 2 support staff to avoid unnecessary interruptions during important learning opportunities, such as song time, to fully promote children's focus, attention and engagement. Inspection #10367328 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50266750) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > the love they have for their job and the children shines through.' Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space Outdoor activities play a key role in the curriculum. Staff regularly take children on trips to the nearby forest area. Children explore at their own pace and are encouraged to use information books to support their search for mushrooms. Inspection history Most recent inspection 13 December 2024 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50266750) ## Frequently asked about Dragonflies Nursery ### What size of nursery is Dragonflies Nursery Limited? ### Which funding entitlements does Dragonflies Nursery Limited accept? ### What outdoor space does Dragonflies Nursery Limited use? ### Whereabouts is Dragonflies Nursery Limited? ## Nearby day nurseries in Badminton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Dragonflies Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Cherry Blossom Preschool Chippenham · SN14 6NU ](/nursery/cherry-blossom-preschool-sn14-6nu-2692454) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.3 mi ### Little Minds Nursery Badminton · GL9 1HU 5.0(18 reviews) ](/nursery/little-minds-nursery-gl9-1hu-2690275) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.3 mi ### Overndale Nursery Bristol · BS37 6NQ ](/nursery/overndale-nursery-bs37-6nq-ey311754) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.8 mi ### First Steps Day Nursery Chipping Sodbury Bristol · BS37 6EE ](/nursery/first-steps-day-nursery-chipping-sodbury-limited-bs37-6ee-ey455099) - [ Awaiting first inspection 5.0 mi ### Little Barn Nursery Chippenham · SN14 7JZ ](/nursery/little-barn-nursery-sn14-7jz-2869531) [See all nurseries in Badminton →](/search?q=Badminton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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