# Dragonflies Day Nursery & Out Of School Clubs

Dragonflies Day Nursery & Out Of School Clubs is a full-day nursery at The Knightwood Leisure Centre, Skys Wood Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 4SJ, in Valley Park, Hampshire. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 38 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dragonflies-day-nursery-and-out-of-school-clubs-ey561363  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Knightwood Leisure Centre, Skys Wood Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 4SJ
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 023 8027 0005
- Website: http://www.dragonflieschildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY561363

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 July 2021, 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/EY561363

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2018 (Reference EY561363). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561363)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 July 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561363)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561363)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1091111)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Knightwood Leisure Centre, Skys Wood Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 4SJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.980220,-1.402129

- Station: Chandlers Ford, 0.8 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hampshire there are about 2.7 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 38 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Knightwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Chandler's Ford Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Chandlers Ford | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Fryern Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Fryern Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Merdon Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Hiltingbury Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Outstanding (September 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids2Day Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids2day-pre-school-2710985) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Mulberry Corner Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mulberry-corner-nursery-and-preschool-2873586) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Forest Footsteps Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forest-footsteps-childcare-ey551545) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little 1 Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-1-nursery-ltd-ey473794) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Delwood Kindergarten And Adventures](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-delwood-kindergarten-and-adventures-2576857) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Peter Pan Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peter-pan-pre-school-ey433855) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dragonflies Day Nursery & Out Of School Clubs's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Dragonflies Day Nursery & Out Of School Clubs Good at its inspection on 30 July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Dragonflies Day Nursery & Out Of School Clubs take?

Dragonflies Day Nursery & Out Of School Clubs is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Dragonflies Day Nursery & Out Of School Clubs?

Chandlers Ford is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Dragonflies Day Nursery & Out Of School Clubs?

You can call 023 8027 0005 and visit www.dragonflieschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561363)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dragonflies+Day+Nursery+%26+Out+of+School+Club+%7C+Chandlers+Ford&query_place_id=ChIJLdV3Sp50dEgRKmV0uTAGinM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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