# Dragonflies Day Nursery

Dragonflies Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 16 Crookdole Lane, Calverton, Nottingham, NG14 6GF, in Calverton, Nottinghamshire. It is registered for 55 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dragonflies-day-nursery-2668824  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 16 Crookdole Lane, Calverton, Nottingham, NG14 6GF
- Registered places: 55
- Ofsted URN: 2668824

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2668824

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2022 (Reference 2668824). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2668824)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2668824)
- Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2668824)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1530787)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 16 Crookdole Lane, Calverton, Nottingham, NG14 6GF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.037743,-1.080207

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Nottinghamshire there are about 3.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Manor Park Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Sir John Sherbrooke Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Colonel Frank Seely Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (May 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Calverton Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/calverton-day-nursery-2809159) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Adventurers Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-adventurers-forest-school-ey548926) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Woodborough Village Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodborough-village-pre-school-253232) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Little Elms Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-elms-pre-school-2644085) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Little Lambs at Lambley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lambs-at-lambley-2809158) |  |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Killisick Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/killisick-pre-school-ey412544) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dragonflies Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Dragonflies Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 29 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Dragonflies Day Nursery take?

Dragonflies Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2668824)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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