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Dinky Groves Day Nursery # Dinky Groves Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · Door 84 Youth Space, 84 Lowther Street, YORK, YO31 7LX · York Number of places 38 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected May 2026 Local authority York About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Dinky Groves Day Nursery, registered in 2021, provides a stimulating environment for children aged 0-9 years. The nursery operates from Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, all year round, and is located at Door 84 Youth Space, 84 Lowther Street, YORK YO31 7LX. The nursery employs nine childcare staff, three of whom are qualified, to deliver a well-planned curriculum across all areas of learning. The manager supports senior staff in designing engaging activities, focusing on developing children's language through conversation and simple sign language. Children benefit from warm relationships with staff and peers, confidently following routines that promote learning and good behaviour. The outdoor area offers opportunities for active play, where children develop strength and coordination. While parents consistently receive excellent daily information through the online application, the nursery is working on improving communication regarding next steps for children needing additional support. What it's like Children are very happy and settled in nursery, benefiting greatly from warm, trusting relationships with staff and friendships with peers. They confidently follow well-rehearsed daily routines that promote learning and good behaviour. Children's behaviour is consistently very good because they know what is expected of them. Warm relationships Good behaviour Language rich Active outdoor play ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2021 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected May 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 0 to 11 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Dinky Groves Day Nursery Last inspected 8 May 2026 · Pat Edmond Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children are very happy and settled in nursery, benefiting greatly from warm, trusting relationships with staff and friendships with peers. They confidently follow well-rehearsed daily routines that promote learning and good behaviour. Children's behaviour is consistently very good because they know what is expected of them. Inspector highlights - The manager supports senior staff to plan an interesting and effectively delivered curriculum that covers all areas of learning. - Staff skilfully provide many opportunities for children to practise what they know and can do, helping them develop good recall and confidence. - The staff team works well together, and less-experienced staff feel well supported by seniors. - There is a strong focus on developing children's language, with staff engaging children in conversation and using simple sign language. - Children enjoy books, stories, and rhymes, with staff actively engaging them in these activities. - Children work up a healthy appetite as they play actively outdoors in the fresh air. - Staff provide a good range of opportunities for children to investigate and consider their findings, concentrating for prolonged periods as they use magnifying glasses to examine insects. - The arrangements for safeguarding are effective and staff understand signs that might mean a child is at risk of harm. Areas to develop - 1 Share children's appropriate next steps more effectively with parents, particularly to support language skills. - 2 Monitor the quality of staff interaction in more detail to enhance children's learning further. Inspection #10217106 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50304888) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Dinky Groves Day Nursery Inspection date May 2026 Inspection no. 10217106 Lead inspector Pat Edmond Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50304888)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2632291) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Door 84 Youth Space, 84 Lowther Street, YORK, YO31 7LX [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.07751/53.96707/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near YORK - [Day nurseries in YORK](/search?q=YORK) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=dinky-groves-day-nursery-yo31-7lx-2632291) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Where children need more support, staff identify next steps to help them to catch up with their peers. However, this is not always effectively communicated to parents via the online application. Outdoor space Children enjoy active outdoor play, building strength and coordination by moving crates and reels to create walkways. Younger children balance across constructions, and babies and toddlers use climbing frames and slides. Inspection history Date: March 2022 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - April 2022 Good - March 2022 Good ## Frequently asked about Dinky Groves Day Nursery ### What is Dinky Groves Day Nursery working to improve? ### What outdoor learning space does Dinky Groves Day Nursery have? ### How does Dinky Groves Day Nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in YORK Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Dinky Groves Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Little Green Rascals - 7 Minster Yard York · YO1 7JD 5.0(16 reviews) ](/nursery/little-green-rascals-7-minster-yard-yo1-7jd-ey562081) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Busy Bees Nursery in Heworth, York York · YO31 7TA 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/kindercare-hgte-ltd-yo31-7ta-ey463376) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Daisy Chain Day Nursery York · YO31 7TP 5.0(12 reviews) ](/nursery/daisy-chain-day-nursery-yo31-7tp-ey153271) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Walmgate Day Nursery York · YO1 9TJ 5.0(13 reviews) ](/nursery/walmgate-day-nursery-yo1-9tj-2697150) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Clifton Day Nursery York · YO30 6JF 4.6(11 reviews) ](/nursery/clifton-day-nursery-yo30-6jf-ey542649) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Straylands Day Nursery York · YO31 9LT ](/nursery/straylands-day-nursery-yo31-9lt-2538271) [See all nurseries in YORK →](/search?q=YORK) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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