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Little Dragon's Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2025)
·4 New Street, Stourport-On-Severn, DY13 8UN · Worcestershire
Number of places
36 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2025
Local authority
Worcestershire

About this day nursery

Little Dragon's Nursery, located in the Georgian canal town of Stourport-on-Severn within the Wyre Forest District of North Worcestershire, offers a nurturing and homely environment designed to foster learning and well-being for every child. Since opening in September 2020 following an OFSTED registration in July 2020, the nursery has focused on creating a secure and stimulating space, particularly for children taking their first steps outside their family circle.

The nursery’s philosophy, symbolised by their dragon logo, emphasises the unique value and unlimited learning potential of each child, encouraging them to learn at their own pace with guidance from experienced adults. The curriculum is built around child-centred learning, with a strong focus on communication as the foundation for all other learning, and play as the most effective tool for development.

The nursery is led by a qualified and experienced teacher, ensuring that their approaches are rooted in educational theory and research. They employ continuous provision, where resources and activities are designed to follow the child's lead, encouraging exploration, creativity, and inquiry.

The team is dedicated to ongoing professional development and maintains rigorous safeguarding procedures, including enhanced DBS checks for all staff. With three interconnecting, spacious rooms for children under two and a two-tiered play area, the nursery provides a dynamic setting for imaginative play and learning.

They also engage with the local community through various outings and welcome visitors to enrich the children's experiences.

Our ethos

Little Dragon's Nursery's philosophy emphasises the unique value and unlimited learning potential of each child, encouraging them to learn at their own pace. Their approach is child-centred, focusing on communication and play as the primary tools for development, rooted in educational theory and research. They utilise continuous provision to foster exploration, creativity, and inquiry.

What it's like

Leaders at Little Dragon's Nursery have worked hard to improve the quality of education and stabilise the staff team since the last inspection. Children are enthusiastic about attending and engage well in a wide range of activities, making good progress in their development. Staff are warm and positive, creating a relaxed environment where children feel comfortable and behave well.

Homely EnvironmentChild-Centred LearningTeacher-LedContinuous ProvisionCommunity Engagement

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7am to 7pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2020

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Dragon's Nursery

Last inspected 13 March 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

Leaders at Little Dragon's Nursery have worked hard to improve the quality of education and stabilise the staff team since the last inspection. Children are enthusiastic about attending and engage well in a wide range of activities, making good progress in their development. Staff are warm and positive, creating a relaxed environment where children feel comfortable and behave well.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders are passionate about the provision and have an ambitious vision for the nursery curriculum.
  • Recruitment and induction are robust, and staff feel well supported in their roles.
  • The premises are secure, and staff meet children's care needs, promoting independence from an early age.
  • Leaders ensure staff are knowledgeable about safeguarding roles and work well with multi-agencies to support vulnerable children.
  • Staff routinely observe and assess children's abilities, using their interests to plan activities that promote key learning targets.

Areas to develop

  • 1continue to develop and build on staff confidence to enhance the quality of teaching even further
  • 2consider carefully the organisation of routines to help maximise opportunities for children to make their own play choices and build on their learning
  • 3sharpen the focus of the two-way communication with parents to help work more collaboratively on extending children's learning between the setting and home.
Inspection #10373530 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents and carers speak highly of leaders and positively report on their children's experiences at this nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders ensure that all children are assessed on entry using a nationally recognised programme, and this is routinely monitored. Early help is provided for children requiring it, which means no child falls behind.

Outdoor space

Toddlers and pre-school children really like engaging with bubbles outside. Toddlers and pre-school children enjoy trips in the local community, learning about road awareness and people who help them.

Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2025

Date: November 2022

  • March 2025Good
  • September 2024Inadequate
  • October 2023Requires improvement
  • November 2022Requires improvement

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