Dragonfly Preschool

12/10/2026

💜🦋 LITTLE FEELINGS, BIG EMOTIONS 🦋💜

Behind every big feeling is a little person who needs understanding, not judgement.

Sometimes, what looks like challenging behaviour is actually a child trying to communicate something they don’t yet have the words to explain. 💜

For some children, particularly those with additional needs, the world can feel overwhelming.

🌈 A meltdown isn’t a tantrum. Sometimes a child’s nervous system has become overwhelmed, and they need support to feel safe again.

💜 Behaviour is communication. Children may be telling us they’re tired, frustrated, anxious, overstimulated or struggling to express a need.

🦋 Connection before correction. A calm voice, patience and reassurance can make all the difference.

🌸 Every child develops differently. Some children need extra time, space or support to understand and manage their emotions.

At Dragonfly Preschool, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, understood, accepted and valued, exactly as they are. 💜

Because sometimes, the most important thing we can teach a child isn’t how to stop feeling big emotions, but that they don’t have to face them alone. 🥹

Different needs. Different journeys. Every child belongs. 🦋💜

11/10/2026

08/10/2026

Halloween at Dragonfly’s – Friday 16th October!👻🎃

We’ll be getting into the spooky spirit at Dragonfly’s on Friday 16th October, our last day of term! 🧡

The children will enjoy lots of Halloween-themed fun throughout the day, including spooky games, activities and creepy crafts! 🎨✨

To join in with the fun, we’d love to invite all of our little Dragonflies to come to nursery in Halloween fancy dress! 🧙‍♀️🧛‍♂️🎃

07/10/2026

NCT NEARLY NEW SALE 🧸♻️

We thought some of our Dragonfly families might be interested in this lovely local event! 💜

The NCT Nearly New Sale is coming to The Echelford Primary School, Ashford on Sunday 15th November, 2pm–3.30pm.

It’s a great chance to pick up some preloved bargains, with baby and children’s clothes, toys, books and lots more for ages 0–11+. 🧸👕📚

✨ Entry is £2 per person and children go FREE!

They’re also looking for sellers, so if you’ve got clothes, toys or other children’s bits that your little ones have outgrown, you can register to sell up to 100 items for just £3. ♻️

A lovely way to clear out those cupboards, grab a bargain and give preloved items a new home!

Full details, including seller registration, are on the posters below 👇

07/10/2026

💛Children in Need – Friday 13th November!💛

We’re excited to be celebrating Children in Need at Dragonfly Pre-School on Friday 13th November! 🥰

The children will enjoy lots of Pudsey-inspired fun, including games, activities and crafts throughout the day! 🎨

To join in with the fun, we’d love to see our little Dragonfly's to come dressed like Pudsey, wear something spotty, or simply come along in their cosy pyjamas! 🧸💛

30/09/2026

October Half-Term Swimming 🏊‍♀️

Staines Starfishes are running a 5-day swimming crash course this half-term! Please see the poster attached for all the details if your little one would like to take part 🥰

29/09/2026

📢 FINAL REMINDER – SURREY SEND FAMILIES

A quick reminder to any of our families who have experience of SEND support in Surrey – the Ofsted & CQC survey closes tomorrow (30th September) at 9am.

This is an opportunity for parents and carers to share their own experiences of SEND services and support in Surrey and make sure their voices are heard.

If this applies to your family and you haven’t completed the survey yet, there’s still a little time to have your say.

⏰ Deadline: 9am tomorrow – Wednesday 30th September

Please feel free to share this with other Surrey SEND families who may also wish to take part. 💜

Every family’s experience matters.