Dragonflies Ditcham

Ditcham Park School, Ditcham, Petersfield GU31 5RN
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  • Dragonflies Ditcham, Petersfield
Located just outside Petersfield, Ditcham Park School is an independent school welcoming pupils up to the age of 16. Set high on the South Downs, the school enjoys sweeping views across the Hampshire countryside, creating a peaceful and inspiring setting where young people can learn and develop in a caring, supportive environment.

Within this beautiful setting is a dedicated full-time nursery offering care and early education for children from six months to school age. Housed in its own building and operating independently from the main school, Dragonflies at Ditcham Day Nursery provides a boutique-style early years experience focused on quality and individual attention. The recently refurbished nursery is surrounded by open spaces that encourage children to explore, play and grow.

Dragonflies at Ditcham is designed to inspire imagination and creativity, giving children the freedom to discover, learn and enjoy the wonder of early childhood each day. The nursery offers a warm, inclusive environment that feels like a home away from home, where every child is recognised, supported and valued as an individual.
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Funding & Fees

All our nursery fees are annualised to give parents the same monthly fee throughout the year. This is done by taking your daily fee, multiplying by 51 weeks (we close 1 week for Christmas) and dividing by 12 months. Bank/Public Holidays (other than Christmas week) are charged for, as are inset days and any other closures outside our control. More information can be found via our website.

Most parents will also be eligible for Tax-Free Childcare. This can be claimed in addition to the 15 and 30 hours funding and can be worth up to £2,000 per annum per child. Examples of how Tax-Free Childcare can reduce further savings can be found above. For further information on Tax-Free Childcare.
What's Included?
Breakfast, morning snack, lunch, tea and all refreshments
Your child’s formula milk if required, and an individualised menu when they wean
Nappies, creams and wipes, including sun cream
All resources and consumables
Specialist classes and extra activities
Parent events and celebrations
Famly app usage

Contact Dragonflies Ditcham to get a personalised quote.

Contact Dragonflies Ditcham to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Emma Mabusela (Nursery Manager)

Admission Information

  • 32

Total Places for Children

  • 24

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Parking on site.

Dragonflies Ditcham Reviews (3)

8.9

Dragonflies Ditcham has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.875) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dragonflies Ditcham has 3 reviews.

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Review from Ashley G (Father of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good level of care and our son loves his days there.
The staff really care for the children and are always looking after their needs with the highest level possible.
This is our second child to attend Dragonfly's and we have recommended them to friends.
Reply from Emma Mabusela, Nursery Manager at Dragonflies DitchamThank you so much for your kind feedback and for continuing to place your trust in us with both of your children. We're delighted to hear how much your son enjoys his time at Dragonflies and that you feel confident in the care we provide. It truly means a lot that you've recommended us to others-your support is greatly appreciated.
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Review from Autumn R (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have nothing but great things to say about dragonflies at Ditcham nursery.
Our daughter has come on leaps and bounds since being here, the care and support that is provided is wonderful, both to Vogue and to us as parents.
The staff are amazing and keep you updated with all information as soon as
possible, the food provided is outstanding (a really good variety and you'd never need to worry about them being hungry) and it's a bonus that the facilities are both great outdoors and indoors for our little ones to explore.
Really couldn't ask for more from a nursery.
Reply from Emma Mabusela, Nursery Manager at Dragonflies DitchamThank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We're absolutely delighted to hear how well your daughter is progressing and that you feel so supported as a family. It's lovely to know you value the care, communication, and environment we provide, as well as the variety of meals on offer. Your kind words mean a great deal to our team, and we're so pleased to be part of your daughter's journey.
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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are really happy with the nursery and the care they provide.


The nursery has a great range of outdoor educational spaces where the children can explore, learn and play. It's lovely knowing they spend plenty of time outside in such a stimulating environment.


The meals they provide are nutritious

and varied, and it has really helped our child become a great eater who is willing to try different foods.


They also offer a fantastic range of activities that the children really get involved in, including music, drama and PE, which our child thoroughly enjoys.


What we appreciate most is how well the staff know and understand our child. They are warm, attentive and clearly care about each child, which makes a huge difference.

Reply from Emma Mabusela, Nursery Manager at Dragonflies DitchamThank you so much for your kind words. We're delighted to hear how much your child is enjoying their time with us. It means a great deal to know that you feel supported and that our team's care and attention are making a positive difference.
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Current Review Score: 8.9 (8.875)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.9 (8.875) out of 10 for Dragonflies Ditcham is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 3 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.9 out of 5 from 3 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 5.000 for Dragonflies Ditcham is calculated as follows: ( (36 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 36 Ratings = 5
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 3.875 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Dragonflies Ditcham is based on 3 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.25
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 24 number of registered child places is 4.8. 3 Positive Reviews ÷ 4.8 = 0.625
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (3)

Emma

Emma Mabusela

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Emma brings a wealth of experience to her role as Nursery Manager, having worked across a range of early years settings over the years. She is passionate about creating a warm, welcoming, and nurturing “home from home” environment where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to explore.


Emma is deeply committed to delivering the highest standards of care and early education. She firmly believes that 'every child should be known and valued'. Emma closely manages her team to ensure each child’s individual needs are recognised and met. With a calm, professional, and supportive approach, Emma leads by example—fostering a culture of kindness, creativity, and curiosity that helps every child thrive."

Sophie

Sophie Williams

Job Title: Deputy Manager and SENCo

Sophie has worked in childcare for 22 years and has a level 6 in early years Education, working in various settings and nanny roles. Sophie is excited to be working at Dragonflies Nursery and to flourish and grow with the children.

Sophie

Sophie Ekins

Job Title: Room Leader and 3rd in charge

Sophie has been working in childcare since 2018 and has always been passionate about early years, helping children develop and grow into unique individuals. She enjoys getting messy with the children and seeing what funny things they decide to do.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dragonflies Ditcham

What is the Age Range of Children that Dragonflies Ditcham accepts?

Dragonflies Ditcham accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Dragonflies Ditcham Open?

Dragonflies Ditcham is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Dragonflies Ditcham have capacity for?

Dragonflies Ditcham has capacity for a total of 24 Children.

How far is Dragonflies Ditcham to the centre of Petersfield?

3.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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