Dragonflies at Oru

Family yoga and outdoor water play give Dragonflies at Oru a recognisable Sutton character. A parent-and-child event with Unite children’s yoga brought families together for movement, while a past weekend stay-and-play event included water play outside. These are examples of family involvement, rather than a promise of a weekly programme.

At 7 Throwley Way, Sutton, SM1 4AF, the nursery has 63 places for children aged 6 to 60 months. No Ofsted inspection has been published for this setting yet.

Natural materials add a concrete strand to activities here, with leaves, flowers, sticks and herbs used to encourage exploration and imaginative making.

The Baby Room supports daily routines, learning and development. The past event with Unite children’s yoga gave children opportunities to try poses alongside their parents; the weekend stay-and-play event also brought families into outdoor activities. Both offer useful examples of how shared experiences can connect nursery life with home.

A SENDCO provides individual support and works with other professionals around children’s developmental needs. This is a specific support mechanism, rather than an inspection judgement about its effectiveness.

Toddleworld supports the nursery with expertise that includes curriculum development and staff training. For everyday parent communication, Famly app usage is included in the fee.

Zebedees is the nursery’s meal provider and supplied refreshments at the past stay-and-play event. Private fees include meals and refreshments, formula when needed, nappies, wipes and creams, including sun cream; funded hours have a separate extras structure.

Sessions and Attendance

Regular bookings require at least two days, rising to three days for families using the 30-hour funding entitlement. Flexible ad-hoc sessions are also offered, subject to availability. An enquiry form lets families select the nursery and their preferred starting date.

Funding and Paid Extras

Eligible families can use 15h or 30h government funding, stretched across 51 weeks. Additional hours are paid privately, and fees are annualised into equal monthly payments. Current prices come in the nursery’s written quotation; the Sutton fees page explains the structure.

For funded hours, food, non-food consumables and activities carry separate voluntary charges. Families declining the food charge must arrange lunch away from the premises, although breakfast, tea and snacks continue. Parents can supply non-food consumables instead, with charges applying when supplies run out or are missing. Children still join nursery activities if families decline the activities charge.

• Opening hours. Sutton information gives both 7.30am and 8am starts, with a 6pm finish. Confirm the contracted opening time before arranging work commitments.
• Funded lunch arrangements. Opting out of the food charge means arranging lunch elsewhere. That needs to work with the family’s daytime schedule.
• Your baby’s day. On a visit, how does the Baby Room organise sleep and key-person continuity around your child’s existing routine?

Dragonflies at Oru suits families planning regular multi-day attendance and those seeking flexible ad-hoc sessions, subject to availability. Family events and an individual SEND support role give parents concrete points to assess. The funded-hours lunch arrangements deserve close attention before committing.