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Dimples Riverside Day Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jun 2024)
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3.5(4 Google reviews) ·Sharrock Close, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS3 6DF · Middlesbrough
Number of places
110 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2024
Local authority
Middlesbrough

About this day nursery

Dimples Day Nursery, located near Dartford, provides a nurturing 'home from home' environment where children aged 9 months to five years can thrive. This family-owned establishment boasts consecutive 'Outstanding' Ofsted reports, reflecting its commitment to high-quality care and early education.

The nursery operates from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, offering full-day care throughout the year, acknowledging the demands of busy family lives. The purpose-built facility is designed with safety, security, accessibility, and ample play space in mind, featuring first-rate equipment.

Children engage in a curriculum that encourages exploration, investigation, and learning, including a unique Forest School programme that immerses pre-schoolers in outdoor discovery with qualified practitioners. Dimples Day Nursery prioritises individualised attention by maintaining small, focused groups, and is a strong foundation for children's development and preparation for primary school.

Our ethos

Dimples Day Nursery is committed to providing a 'home from home' environment with high-quality care and early education. They offer a unique Forest School programme for outdoor discovery and prioritise individualised attention in small groups to build a strong foundation for children's development and primary school readiness.

What it's like

Staff have very high expectations for all children, providing exciting, enjoyable, and challenging activities. Children consistently show high levels of enthusiasm in their learning and are well prepared for school, with staff successfully closing learning gaps and ensuring access to a wide range of experiences for every child, including those with SEND.

Family-ownedOfsted OutstandingForest School ProgrammeAll-year-round Care

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Mon - Fri: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Age range

9 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full day care, Holiday club

Registered with Ofsted

2017

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Dimples Riverside Day Nursery

Last inspected 18 June 2024 · Michelle Lorains

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Staff have very high expectations for all children, providing exciting, enjoyable, and challenging activities. Children consistently show high levels of enthusiasm in their learning and are well prepared for school, with staff successfully closing learning gaps and ensuring access to a wide range of experiences for every child, including those with SEND.

Inspector highlights

  • The management team inspires staff to provide the highest standards of care and education, supported by highly qualified and experienced staff with access to professional development.
  • The provision for children with SEND and those from potentially disadvantaged backgrounds is exceptional, with staff quickly identifying delays and making referrals to support children effectively.
  • Every area of the curriculum is strong, and staff have a clear understanding of what they intend children to learn, building secure foundations for future learning.
  • Staff teach children through their play and exploration indoors and outdoors, carefully planning experiences and maximising learning opportunities.
  • Staff prioritise children's emotional well-being, acting as excellent role models and helping children develop personal, social, and emotional skills, leading to high levels of self-esteem and confidence.
Inspection #10339384 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

they said they have complete trust in staff and describe how their children have thrived since attending the nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

This helps to ensure every child has the best possible start in their education and no child is at a disadvantage when they move on, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The provision for children with SEND and those with potentially disadvantaged backgrounds is exceptional. Staff use their thorough understanding of child development to quickly identify areas of delay in children's learning. They swiftly make referrals to other professionals to access support and create specific target plans. Children benefit from one-to-one time with the special educational needs coordinator. She has a detailed knowledge of every child's support plan and works closely with staff to help them support children.

Outdoor space

Staff teach children through their play and exploration indoors and outdoors. They carefully plan experiences for children to access independently and use every opportunity to maximise their learning. For example, older children draw shapes outside and have treasure hunts.

Google Reviews of Dimples Riverside Day Nursery

3.5
(4 Google reviews)
Kelly Llewellyn
a year ago

Good with the kids I will say that but if you have any disability and accessible needs don’t expect much, staff as well as parents use the only 2 disabled spaces with no regard to those who need them. I spoke to staff over and over about possibly sending an email to parents to please be mindful and considerate to those of us who need those spaces as there’s a reason they’re there and you would think it’s a delight to be disabled. For one of the managers to then shout at me in front of all the parents because I was talking calmly to a member of staff as to why those spaces are important to someone like me, shouting “there’s nothing we can do” when I mentioned reporting it to the council she shouted at me again saying there’s nothing they can do either when in fact the car park is owned by the council as the council had already informed me of this. Because of this I no longer picked my granddaughter up which made it so much harder for my daughter. The level of disrespect towards members of the disabled community was ridiculous. We will be looking for an accessible nursery from here.

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Demi Brown
5 years ago

The best nursery! Both of my children have had no issues here, they love going. The staff are excellent and go above and beyond! I would highly reccomend

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Chloe Bayley
4 years ago

Amazing nursery wouldn't send my children anywhere else.

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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2024

Date: July 2018

  • June 2024Outstanding
  • July 2018Good

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