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Little Dragon's Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2025)
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3.9(7 Google reviews) ·Snitterfield Methodist Church, Bearley Road, Stratford-upon-avon, CV37 0JH · Warwickshire
Number of places
61 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2025
Local authority
Warwickshire

About this day nursery

Little Dragon's Day Nursery is in Stratford-upon-Avon and provides care for children from birth to four years old. The day nursery is open from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. It accepts government-funded entitlements for early education. At its inspection in February 2025, Ofsted rated the nursery 'Good' in all areas.

The inspector found that staff build strong relationships with children, who settle quickly. Practice for babies was described as particularly strong, creating a calm, nurturing environment, while toddlers benefit from activities focused on developing small-muscle skills. The nursery supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well. Staff plan indoor and outdoor activities, such as older children recreating their own forest school. Parents are happy with the provision and feel informed and involved in their child's learning.

What it's like

Children are keen to enter this welcoming environment, where staff greet them warmly and build strong relationships, helping them settle quickly. Staff plan activities both inside and outside that are tailored to children's developmental stages and interests, sparking their curiosity and engagement.

All-inclusive packagesFlexible funding optionsEarly drop-off availableNutritionally balanced meals

Pricing & funding

Fees are collected monthly in advance. Additional hours are charged at tiered hourly rates depending on the total hours booked. Extra charges apply for early arrival, consumables, activities, and meals, while funded sessions have the option of an enhanced bundled daily package.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Fees are collected monthly and are payable one month in advance.
  • Early Club starting at 7.30am is available upon request.
  • A non-refundable registration fee is required for all new starters to secure a place.
  • Funded places can opt into an 'Enhanced All-In' daily package covering extra hours, meals, and activities.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am – 6pm all year round (apart from Bank Holidays and 1 week over Christmas), with early drop-off available from 7:30 am

Age range

6 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full Day Sessions

Registered with Ofsted

2021

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Dragon's Day Nursery

Last inspected 11 February 2025

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 keen to enter this welcoming environment, where staff greet them warmly and build strong relationships, helping them settle quickly. Staff plan activities both inside and outside that are tailored to children's developmental stages and interests, sparking their curiosity and engagement.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and staff are committed to continually developing staff's skills and practice.
  • Parents are happy with the provision and communication, feeling informed and involved in their child's learning.
  • Practice for babies and the youngest children is particularly strong, with staff creating a calm, nurturing environment.
  • Toddlers benefit from a wealth of activities focusing on developing small-muscle skills.
  • All children learn about their own safety, both in nursery and when outside.

Areas to develop

  • 1plan and differentiate activities more effectively to help children make the best possible progress
  • 2review times of transition to help increase children's engagement.
Inspection #10378105 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are happy with the provision and the service provided.

They speak positively about the communication between nursery and home and comment that they speak to any staff and find them approachable and helpful.

Parents feel informed and involved in their child's learning and enjoy hearing about their child's day.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. Staff use their observations and assessments of children's abilities to identify possible gaps in learning, and leaders work with staff and parents to ensure appropriate support.

Outdoor space

Staff plan activities and learning experiences, inside and outside, that take account of children's stages of development and build on their interests. Older children work together to recreate their own forest school and a campfire, confidently explaining safety measures.

Inspection history

Date: November 2023

  • February 2025Good
  • November 2023Outstanding

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