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Dimples Stainton Day Nursery # Dimples Stainton Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · The Annexe, Sporting Lodge, Middlesbrough, TS17 9LW · Middlesbrough Number of places 64 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Sept 2022 Local authority Middlesbrough About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Dimples Stainton Day Nursery, a childcare setting for children aged 0-5 years, offers a calm, nurturing, and caring environment in Middlesbrough. The nursery operates year-round, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, excluding bank holidays. Babies thrive in this setting, and staff are adept at meeting their care needs promptly. Toddlers participate in various stimulating activities tailored to their interests, fostering confidence and independence. Staff serve as positive role models, teaching children kindness, respect, and helpfulness, which contributes to positive behaviour and social skill development. The curriculum is designed to be exciting and engaging, with experiences for toddlers being particularly strong, promoting exceptional concentration and independence. Children also benefit from a focus on good health, including healthy, freshly cooked meals, access to fresh water, and ample outdoor play opportunities. The nursery has robust SEND provision, with staff working with other professionals to create detailed learning plans for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, though there is an ongoing effort to ensure consistent application of strategies for older children. They are also actively developing their outdoor area to broaden the curriculum delivered in this space. Parents are highly complimentary of the staff and the care their children receive, valuing the support and inclusivity of the nursery. The management team is committed to continuous improvement, empowering staff through training and supportive policies. What it's like Staff offer a calm, nurturing and caring environment for children. Toddlers enjoy a wide range of stimulating activities, which are based on their interests. Staff are good role models for children and teach them how to be kind, respectful and helpful. Calm, nurturing environment Strong curriculum Exceptional toddler experiences Effective partnerships Dedicated staff team Good SEND provision ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round, with the exception of bank holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Dimples Stainton Day Nursery Inspection date Sept 2022 Inspection no. 10254361 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50197288)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2602161) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=dimples-stainton-day-nursery-ts17-9lw-2602161) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Dimples Stainton Day Nursery Last inspected 23 September 2022 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 Staff offer a calm, nurturing and caring environment for children. Toddlers enjoy a wide range of stimulating activities, which are based on their interests. Staff are good role models for children and teach them how to be kind, respectful and helpful. Inspector highlights - The curriculum is exciting and interesting for children. - Experiences for toddlers are exemplary, and children develop exceptional levels of concentration and independence. - Staff have high expectations for all children and work alongside other professionals to promote continuity. - Children's good health is promoted through healthy meals, fresh water, and opportunities for fresh air outdoors. - Partnerships are highly effective, with staff regularly sharing detailed information with parents about their children's development and care. - The manager and staff team are passionate about their work and foster a supportive environment for both children and staff. - The manager and staff team work hard to drive forward continual improvements, including developing the outdoor area and regularly evaluating their practice. Areas to develop - 1 build on existing strategies to further enhance support for older children with special educational needs and/or disabilities - 2 enhance staff's teaching in the outdoor environment to maximise children's learning across all seven areas. Inspection #10254361 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50197288) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are very complimentary about the staff team and the care their children receive. > They comment on how much they value the support given during difficult times and the inclusivity of the nursery. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff have high expectations for all children who attend and work alongside other professionals to promote continuity for children. For instance, they create detailed learning plans for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. However, on occasion, staff do not use the agreed strategies to consistently support older children. Outdoor space Children have plenty of opportunities for fresh air outdoors. The manager and staff team are currently developing the outdoor area to help staff provide a broad curriculum outdoors as well as indoors. Staff explain why they need to check the outdoor area before children use this space. ## Parent Reviews of Dimples Stainton Day Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJzQhHGAt2Ns7THk8It7yjKX1KlYPRS5UJ5Ctk3jzDtlcngbWs=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) G Jones 2 years ago Fantastic establishment with a great team [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR0bmNUaE1REAE!2m1!1s0x487eedcfcde805cb:0x3d41425f236dce77) Reviews from Google for Dimples Stainton Day Nursery. 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