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Dinky Dales Nursery # Dinky Dales Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2023) · 4.8 (4 parent reviews) · The Old School, Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4NQ · Westmorland and Furness Number of places 52 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority Westmorland and Furness 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 Dinky Dales Nursery, located in Ravenstonedale, Cumbria, is a nurturing and dynamic early years setting, catering to children aged 0-5. Situated conveniently between Tebay and Kirkby Stephen, the nursery benefits from its close proximity to St Oswald's Church, fostering community engagement through various events and celebrations. The nursery embraces its natural surroundings, frequently exploring the nearby park, woodland, and sports fields, ensuring children are active participants in their local environment. Committed to providing a stimulating and joyful atmosphere, Dinky Dales focuses on enabling children to express their individuality and explore their interests freely. The dedicated team at Dinky Dales is passionate about early childhood development, supporting each child in reaching their full potential. They pride themselves on being an inclusive setting that collaborates closely with families and other professionals to offer comprehensive support, celebrating every child's unique journey. Our ethos At Dinky Dales Nursery, we encourage all our children to make full use of the environment around them. We promote independence through everything we do and support children in becoming free thinking, imaginative and resilient to give them the best possible start to life. What it's like Children are happy at the nursery and enjoy playing with their friends. They get to know their community and learn how they are each unique. Children acquire new skills and knowledge and become increasingly independent. Community-integrated activities Focus on independence and resilience Strong parent and professional partnerships Outdoor exploration ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.dinkydalesnursery.co.uk/contact-details) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday-Friday 8.00am-5.30pm Age range 0-5 years Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Dinky Dales Nursery Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10289312 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50221392)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2630747) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=dinky-dales-nursery-ca17-4nq-2630747) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Dinky Dales Nursery Last inspected 24 May 2023 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 are happy at the nursery and enjoy playing with their friends. They get to know their community and learn how they are each unique. Children acquire new skills and knowledge and become increasingly independent. Inspector highlights - Leaders are committed to the continued development of the nursery and ensure staff training benefits children. - Staff know children well and plan interesting activities based on their interests, regularly assessing progress and identifying gaps in learning. - Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well, having high ambitions for all children and liaising with other agencies. - Staff help children to manage their emotions, leading to polite and well-behaved children who are proud of their achievements. - Support for babies' early communication and language skills is strong, with staff using and teaching Makaton. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to improve consistency in developing children's communication and language skills throughout the nursery - 2 review routines around drinking water in outdoor areas so that children receive consistent messages about keeping themselves healthy. Inspection #10289312 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50221392) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well. Staff have equally high ambitions for all children and liaise with other agencies to support children with SEND. Additional funding is spent to benefit children. Outdoor space Children benefit from fresh air as they play outside. They practise their physical skills as they ride tricycles and kick footballs. ## Parent Reviews of Dinky Dales Nursery 4.8 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL1npO4_gXccKoWUafJEY_mmcJZAJXOARjvn_4y9njPIur_tQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Dawn Rawlins 9 years ago Great childcare provider my daughter has loved going from day one. She never wants to come home. The staff are both helpful and friendly. A brilliant setting wouldnt have put my little girl anywhere else. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNneUpUYzB3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487c5deac1e92e8b:0x20a3fc0d118cf9d1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIDAlInFq9GnIu1zZa37pqkG8Jl8ooXr9r3E3GAxyBnV6Wrcg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Wallace McDonald 2 years ago I sent my son here and now he has an IQ 200 and can bench 500kg Great staff. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUREaDk2NXdBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487c5deac1e92e8b:0x20a3fc0d118cf9d1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUs7ahilLarm84ND4MUGDWX3gnCXoSaUd447kel5lT7s33xzoOZ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) The FlexTapes 4 years ago Great 😊 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURHLS02LTZRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487c5deac1e92e8b:0x20a3fc0d118cf9d1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJg9WCVf7ACdARmKQy-3Vu6nIBxfiaAWSeqQW0m6pLYYeeG8Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) louis frier 8 years ago Nusery [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRb3ZmNFR3EAE!2m1!1s0x487c5deac1e92e8b:0x20a3fc0d118cf9d1) Reviews from Google for Dinky Dales Nursery. 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