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Parent Testimonials
What do parents say about Dragonflies?
These comments are directly from our parent feedback questionaries and cards from parents
- My experience of dragonflies is that there is a great culture of being responsive to children’s individual needs, and staff seem really engaged.
- I feel that staff really know my child and that he is relaxed and able to be himself.
- Staff are both fun and nurturing.
- I feel that dragonflies have the right age-appropriate balance of giving space for self- directed exploratory play, and of offering activities that give more specific learning experiences.
- The time spent outdoors is fantastic.
- The setting feels both safe and stimulating. My child settled in incredibly well and loves his time at nursery – we are very grateful for the care and support given by staff.
- You provide a very happy environment to keep a very busy toddler well entertained and happy. My child has gotten even more confident, and is developing her skills (such as talking, running, eating).
- It’s been lovely to see my child grow and develop in confidence during his time with you, he has clearly loved every minute and will miss you all lots.
- I remember being overwhelmed on my initial visit to the baby room, just how lovely it was, singing songs, the displays, the love and care that was just so evident in that room.
- I feel so confident that my child has been in the most wonderful environment for so many years. For that I am truly grateful. Working together and building a strong connection with you all has been wonderful.
- You are a fantastic team and work tirelessly to support our children to grow.
- The little boy my child has become is very much down to your patience, effort and love. You have shaped him to become confident, caring and a boy who truly loves attending Dragonflies.
- We as parents rely and totally depend on just how wonderful you are with our most precious gifts every day.
- How does one even begin to thank the people who have loved, cuddled, nurtured and entertained your baby from infancy to little-girlhood!? You are forever part of our story and we will always be grateful.
- I’m so pleased with how my child has adapted to nursery life, it seems so long ago that I was dropping her and she was upset to be left. My child is familiar with her nursery routine and is so happy to go in on a morning.
- I love to see the range of engaging activities all of the children do at Dragonflies. All of the staff with no exception are always friendly, engaging, happy and enthusiastic and I know I have made a really good choice to send my child here.
Term Dates 2026 – 2027
The Nursery is open for 50 weeks of the year apart from Bank Holidays, Badminton Horse Trials week and a week at Christmas. Our term dates run in accordance with those set by South Gloucestershire Council however there may be slight differences notably with school INSET days.
Autumn
Term 1
Term 2
Half Term –
Christmas Holiday –
Spring
Term 1
Term 2
Half Term –
Easter Holiday –
Summer
Term 1
Term 2
Half Term –
Nursery Closures
Christmas Break
The nursery will be CLOSED FROM 13.00 WEDNESDAY 23RD DECEMBER TO SUNDAY 3RD JANUARY 2027
RE-OPENS – MONDAY 4TH JANUARY 2027
Horse Trials
The nursery will be CLOSED FROM MONDAY 3rd MAY TO SUNDAY 9th MAY 2027
RE-OPENS – MONDAY 10th MAY 2027
Bank Holidays – Nursery Closed
New Years Day – Friday 1st January 2027
Good Friday – Friday 26th March 2027
Easter Monday – Monday 29th March 2027
Early May Bank Holiday – Monday 3rd May 2027
Spring Bank Holiday – Monday 31st May 2027
Summer Bank Holiday – Monday 30th August 2027
SEND Support
At Dragonflies Nursery we endeavour to work to support all abilities and are aware that some children require extra support to meet their developmental and physical needs in order to reach their full potential.
Our Curriculum
We aim to motivate, inspire and challenge children in their learning, to create a space where fascination, creativity and endless possibilities for learning are at the core of what we do.
Pre-school Policies
Our policies and procedures clearly state to staff and parents the procedures and protocol we follow in particular circumstances/situations. These policies are vital to the smooth running of the pre-school.