Dimples South Bank Day Nursery

About this day nursery

Dimples Southbank, established in 2018, offers childcare for children aged 0-8 years. Open all year round, Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, except for bank holidays, the day nursery provides a consistent and welcoming environment for children.

The latest Ofsted inspection, on 17th September 2021, rated the day nursery as "Good" in overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Children happily enter the setting, and staff ensure strong bonds are formed.

They greet children warmly and sensitively, helping them feel secure, valued, and welcome. The nursery prioritises children's well-being and development, with staff acting as good role models, showing respect, and helping young children regulate their behaviour.

Children can confidently choose from a selection of good resources, both indoors and outdoors, and staff plan learning experiences based on their interests. Leaders are highly aspirational, involving staff in reflective practices to enhance their skills, particularly in promoting good communication and language.

The nursery works closely with professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those learning English as an additional language, identifying and addressing any learning gaps. Funding is used to acquire appropriate equipment and provide staff training, ensuring all children are fully included and prepared for future learning.

Parents value the nursery's communication about children's learning and development and feel it is firmly established in the wider community. Children develop speech and listening skills through songs, rhymes, and a good range of reading materials, and practice independence by learning to use toothbrushes, feed themselves, and help with tasks.

What it's like

Children enter the setting happily and are excited to take part in activities. Staff greet children warmly and sensitively, helping to address the impact of parents not being able to come inside due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Children behave very well for their age, consistently showing kindness and helpfulness, with staff acting as good role models.