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Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2023)
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4.9(7 parent reviews) ·Dragon Hall, East Parade, HARROGATE, HG1 5LB · North Yorkshire
Number of places
73 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2023
Local authority
North Yorkshire

About this day nursery

The nursery has a dedicated team of 14 staff members, of whom 13 hold appropriate early years qualifications at Level 2 or above, including one at Level 5. The setting is committed to providing funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children.

Children benefit from a rich variety of engaging activities that encourage sensory exploration, such as playing with mud, wood, shells, and pine cones, and decorating dough with petals and seeds. The staff foster strong bonds with children and prioritise their personal, social, and emotional development, incorporating mindfulness sessions and promoting independence by encouraging children to serve their own food and drinks, as well as teaching good hygiene practices like handwashing and teeth cleaning.

The nursery also places a strong emphasis on early literacy, offering a lending library for parents and utilising additional funding to purchase books and props to engage children interactively with stories. This well-established nursery, which received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 5th September 2023, continually strives to enhance its provision, focusing on communication skills and creating an optimal learning environment for all.

What it's like

Children benefit from a wide range of exciting experiences at this well-organised setting, with strong opportunities for sensory exploration. Staff are caring, nurturing, and fun, building strong bonds and good relationships with children. Children share and play cooperatively together, benefiting from secure daily routines and regular mindfulness sessions that help them feel happy, safe and secure.

Sensory explorationStrong staff-child bondsEarly literacy focusGood hygiene routinesOutdoor play

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2012

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-School

Last inspected 5 September 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children benefit from a wide range of exciting experiences at this well-organised setting, with strong opportunities for sensory exploration. Staff are caring, nurturing, and fun, building strong bonds and good relationships with children. Children share and play cooperatively together, benefiting from secure daily routines and regular mindfulness sessions that help them feel happy, safe and secure.

Inspector highlights

  • Children benefit from a wide range of exciting experiences at this well-organised setting.
  • Staff are caring, nurturing and fun. They build strong bonds and good relationships with children.
  • Children share and play cooperatively together. They benefit from secure daily routines and regular mindfulness sessions.
  • Overall, staff provide strong support for children's communication skills using singing, stories and sign language.
  • There is a strong emphasis throughout the nursery on children's early literacy.
  • Children benefit from healthy, balanced and nutritious home-cooked meals.
  • There is strong support in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • The manager and staff are very reflective and have strong systems in place for gathering the views of children, staff and parents.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the use of comforters, such as dummies, to enhance support for younger children's developing speech and communication skills
  • 2reduce distractions during group times in order to further support children's listening and attention skills.
Inspection #10305393 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

There is strong support in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff understand the importance of working with other education and health professionals in order to develop a consistent approach to support children.

Outdoor space

Children benefit daily from good opportunities for fresh air and exercise in the enclosed garden. They build their strength, balance and coordination as they kick balls, ride on bicycles and balance on beams. Staff encourage babies to reach and stretch while on their tummies in order to develop their core strength.

Parent Reviews of Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-School

4.9
(7)
Chelcie McStravick
a year ago

My daughter has been attending nursery since she was 9 months old, she is now in pre school. She has amazing bonds with all staff in the nursery. She has thrived so much since starting nursery. Their have all been supportive with the challenges I’ve had with her. The activities the staff set up for the children are amazing. My daughter loves the new menu at nursery their is a huge variety of meals for her to try. My daughter is always asking to go to pre school. Overall it’s an amazing nursery and I couldn’t recommend it enough!! The children really are at the heart of it all.

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Jessica Rawlings
a year ago

It’s no wonder this nursery is award winning! Our son has attended this nursery since he was 7 months old - now he’s almost 3 and he has loved every second. The staff provide activities to suit his interests and are always on hand to support with any queries we might have as first time parents. They are led by a fantastic manager whose passion and knowledge shines through everything and filters down throughout the different rooms. We cannot recommend this nursery enough.

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Jen Boyle
a year ago

We have loved the past three years with Little Dragons! Our two children have had amazing support from the friendly and consistent team, whose care for and understanding of our family has helped us through difficult times. Highly recommended and a very inclusive setting for children with additional needs.

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Sara Abbas-Llewelyn
2 years ago

Staff always warm and friendly and nothing asked of the nursery is too much trouble. Annual reports are thorough and helpful. Menu has a good variety of nutritious food. My child always comes home with a big smile on her face and tired after a busy day of fun and engaging activities.

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Melanie Brown
3 years ago

Both my kids go to little Dragons. It’s is an amazing place and the staff are incredibly to my kids and me. So supportive. If I am ever worried or stressed and I call to make sure all is good they always put my mind at rest. Thank you everyone at little Dragons.

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Inspection history

Date: June 2013

  • September 2023Good
  • February 2018Good
  • June 2013Good

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