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Kindred Calverton Crookdole Lane Nursery and Pre-School

We are open 07:30 to 18:00

16- 18 Crookdole Ln, Calverton, Nottingham NG14 6GF

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Rated Good by Ofsted

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What makes Kindred Calverton Crookdole Lane Nursery and Pre-School unique?

At Kindred Calverton Crookdole Lane Nursery and Pre-School we’re passionate about outdoor learning. Our toddlers and preschoolers enjoy free flow access to the outside all day, every day giving them the freedom to step outside whenever they choose. Our babies and toddlers have their own garden ensuring they can explore the outdoors safely at their own pace.

Our garden has plenty of engaging facilities designed to spark exciting outdoor learning experiences. Our little ones can challenge their motor skills on our climbing apparatus, tend to their produce in our planting area, enjoy quiet stories in the cosy reading corner, or create messy concoctions in the mud kitchen for sensory play.

  • Age Range: We care for children from 6 Months up to 5 Years.
  • Opening Hours: 07:30 - 18:00, 51 weeks of the year.
  • Ofsted Rating: We are proud to have been Rated Good by Ofsted, 29th April 2024.
  • Location:  We are located off Crookdole Ln near Calverton Post Office.
  • Government Funding: All government funding accepted including 30 hours. 
  • Food Provisions: Fresh meals from our accredited menu prepared daily by our on-site chef. 
  • Enrichment Activities: Sports.
  • Outoor Play: Our children have free flow access to the garden all year round. 

A day in the life at Kindred Calverton Crookdole Lane

Start of Day

  • Open 07:30, arrivals and warm welcomes
  • Free Play
  • Rolling breakfast from 07:30 to 08:30

Morning

  • Child-led free play centred around each child's interests
  • Adult led activities based on developmental next steps
  • Free flow access to outdoors
  • Circle time for older children
  • Snack from 09:45

Afternoon

  • Lunch from 11:15 
  • Nap and quiet time for those who need it
  • Free flow access to outdoors
  • Mix of child and adult led play
  • Circle time for older children

Evening

  • Dinner from 15:30
  • Relaxed child led play 
  • Goodbyes and home time, close 18:00
Our Location

Our Location

Kindred Calverton Crookdole Lane Nursery and Pre-School
16- 18 Crookdole Ln,
Calverton, Nottingham
NG14 6GF

Parent Reviews

  • Our daughter will soon be leaving Dragonflies Nursery, and I am finding myself feeling more emotional about her leaving than I was when I first dropped her off almost three years ago! Dragonflies has been an additional family for our daughter, who has flourished under their care and dedication. We have felt so safe and secure entrusting them with her wellbeing, and we as the parents have enjoyed getting to know the staff over the years and establishing our own relationship.

    Kayleigh W

  • I just want to say a big thank you to all the staff at dragonflies, my daughter absolutely loves coming to nursery and the excitement about seeing the staff and her friends every morning she goes makes me so happy to see, she is blossoming and I cannot thank them all enough. Her transition from half days to full days has been seamless and that's down to the staff and the care she gets daily!

    Liz L

  • I am absolutely thrilled with the experience at Dragonflies Day Nursery. From the moment my little boy started there we felt welcomed and reassured by the friendly staff and warm environment.The staff are incredibly attentive and genuinely care about the children's development. My little boy has flourished under their care, learning new skills and making wonderful friends. The facilities are clean, safe, and filled with age-appropriate activities that keep the kids engaged and excited to learn. Communication with parents is excellent, and I always feel informed about my child's progress. Now he always walks in with a big smile and happy to see everyone and gets so excited about his day. I highly recommend Dragonflies to any parent looking for a nurturing and enriching environment for their little one!

    Emily M

  • My daughter loves it here and she is really happy and settled. She has a great relationship with all the staff and is thriving. I highly recommend it here. The staff are approachable and very down to earth. Any issues are dealt with quickly. The nursery in my opinion is the best choice I could have made.

    A W

  • Nurturing and personalised care. Always look forward to regular updates on the app. Staff understand my child's likes and use these to support when she's upset. Great summary at the end of the day. Vegan diet provided for. Child led and great development made over the last year.

    Natalie K

Our Awards

Working with Parents Winner 2025

Begin your child's Kindred Adventure!

During your one-to-one visit to our Kindred Nursery and Pre School, we will talk you through our ethos, show you how we inspire our children to be curious learners and help you to experience how we spark their imaginations.

You will meet with our incredible team and they will be able to help answer any questions you may have. Whether it is about our settling-in process or government funding options to help with childcare costs.

Book your visit and discover for yourself how we fill our children’s days full of awe and wonder to help them to grow and thrive in an early years setting.

 

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Our Team

Meet Our Kindred Calverton Crookdole Lane Nursery Staff

Laura Hurrell
Nursery Manager

Dragonflies Day Nursery FAQs

How often do the children play outside?

Our babies enjoy outdoor time at least twice a day. For our toddlers and pre-schoolers, we offer free-flow access so they can choose when to head out and play.

Do you take the children out into the local community?

We regularly visit a local care home, giving our children the chance to spend meaningful time with the residents.

How do you build relationships with parents?

We host regular parents' evenings and regularly invite families in for special stay and play events, such as our Father’s Day breakfast and Mother’s Day afternoon tea.

What links do you have with local schools to prepare my child for the next step?

We work closely with local schools to ensure a smooth transition. They provide us with uniform samples, copies of their menus, and information about their daily routines. We incorporate these into our circle time and role-play activities so children can talk about and practice what they will be doing and eating at school. Teachers also visit us regularly to meet the children in their familiar setting.