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Dimples South Bank Day Nursery # Dimples South Bank Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2021) · 5.0 (1 Google review) · 103 Normanby Road, Middlesbrough, TS6 6SF · Redcar and Cleveland Number of places 25 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Sept 2021 Local authority Redcar and Cleveland About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email 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. Strong bonds with children Independence skills practiced Good communication and language Inclusive SEND provision Valued by parents Outdoor learning opportunities ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays. Sessions are from 7am to 6pm. Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Dimples South Bank Day Nursery Inspection date Sept 2021 Inspection no. 10190870 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50171387)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561672) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number 103 Normanby Road, Middlesbrough, TS6 6SF ## Explore day nurseries near Middlesbrough - [Day nurseries in Middlesbrough](/search?q=Middlesbrough) - [Day nurseries in North East](/search?q=North+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=dimples-southbank-ts6-6sf-ey561672) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Dimples South Bank Day Nursery Last inspected 17 September 2021 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend 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. Inspector highlights - Leaders are highly aspirational and involve staff in reflecting on what goes well and areas for improvement. - Staff work closely with professionals involved in children's care to identify and address any gaps in learning and development. - Parents value ideas that staff provided for their children's home learning during the pandemic. - Children develop speech and listening skills effectively through songs, rhymes, and a good range of reading materials. - Children practice their independence skills frequently and grow in confidence, learning to use toothbrushes, feed themselves, and help with tasks. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to take full account of children's prior knowledge when planning activities to help ensure the best possible outcomes. Inspection #10190870 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50171387) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection “ > the setting is firmly established as part of the wider community. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work closely with professionals involved in children's care, including those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This helps staff to identify and address any gaps in learning and development. Leaders use funding to buy appropriate equipment and train staff. All children are fully included and prepared for their future learning. Outdoor space Children confidently choose from a selection of good resources, indoors and outside. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this has on children's learning. ## Google Reviews of Dimples South Bank Day Nursery 5.0 (1 Google review) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIXU8hddyRgUkoGjcJFDEYkCUR90B3sAtL8u8S2u4G_kkSZzA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Charlotte T 10 months ago My toddler has been to this nursery since 2024 and I'm so sad he's growing up going into big school nursery. The staff at dimples are absolutely amazing!! So reassuring and lovely to talk to, brilliant with the children, so many activities, regular updates sent out. They have helped my toddler thrive and his confidence has grown so much. Would recommend this nursery to everyone 🙂 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25CcmNGcDRaalZvYUU0MVZraFJSRWx0UkhsemIzYxAB!2m1!1s0x487eeddea75a7fdd:0x9b802d8b48cac757) Reviews from Google for Dimples South Bank Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11205005949142746967&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 17 September 2021 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50171387) ## Frequently asked about Dimples South Bank Day Nursery ### What type of early years setting is Dimples South Bank Day Nursery? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### What outdoor space does Dimples South Bank Day Nursery offer? ### What do parents say about the nursery? ### How can Dimples South Bank Day Nursery be contacted? ### When is Dimples South Bank Day Nursery open? ## Nearby day nurseries in Middlesbrough Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Dimples South Bank Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Tees Valley Tots Middlesbrough · TS6 6XG ](/nursery/tees-valley-tots-ts6-6xg-ey552306) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Top Tots Daycare Middlesbrough · TS6 6SU ](/nursery/top-tots-daycare-ts6-6su-ey281726) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 mi ### Bright Stars Nursery Middlesbrough · TS3 9JW ](/nursery/bright-stars-nursery-ts3-9jw-ey448837) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### The Priory Day Nursery Middlesbrough · TS6 7LD ](/nursery/the-priory-day-nursery-ts6-7ld-508306) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.0 mi ### Polton Allstars Day Care Middlesbrough · TS3 8BT ](/nursery/polton-allstars-day-care-ts3-8bt-2856727) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Minnows Children's Day Nursery Middlesbrough · TS3 9AT 5.0(5 Google reviews) ](/nursery/minnows-children-s-day-nursery-ts3-9at-ey359117) [See all nurseries in Middlesbrough →](/search?q=Middlesbrough) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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