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Dinotots Childcare # Dinotots Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2025) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · 14 Elliott Street, Blyth, NE24 4NR · Northumberland Number of places 54 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Apr 2025 Local authority Northumberland 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 Dinotots Childcare, located in Newsham, Blyth, offers a vibrant and creative early learning environment for children aged 0-11 years. The nursery focuses on fostering confident and independent learners through an open-plan setting and a dedicated secure baby unit. They pride themselves on a strong "community feel," emphasising self-regulation and a "Curiosity approach" to learning. The thoughtfully redesigned nursery features abundant natural light and spacious areas for child-led activities, all supervised by a passionate and qualified team. The curriculum aims to build a solid foundation for life, nurturing independence, confidence, and a love for exploration. Children also benefit from a secure outdoor area designed to enhance physical health, motor skills, and emotional well-being through nature exploration. Additionally, the nursery's proximity to Newsham Primary School facilitates a smooth transition to primary education. Prioritising safety and care, Dinotots Childcare is committed to creating a fun and bright future for each child. Our ethos Dinotots Childcare fosters confident and independent learners using a "Curiosity approach" in an open-plan setting. They emphasise self-regulation, child-led activities, and nurturing a love for exploration, independence, and confidence. What it's like Children thrive in this caring nursery, settling quickly and looking forward to attending. Staff effectively support individual care needs, adjusting routines for babies and toddlers, and teach children about safety, like checking for cars when outside. The nursery plans an ambitious curriculum with stimulating activities, encouraging good behaviour and responsiveness to staff expectations. Award-winning setting Curiosity Approach Secure baby unit Outdoor play area Close to primary school ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 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://dinototschildcare.com/government-funded-places) ## Key facts Food Hot nutritious meals cooked on-site by staff qualified in Food Safety and Hygiene; children help set and clear tables and serve themselves. Opening hours Mon-Thurs 7.30am - 6pm, Fri 8am-5.30pm Age range 0-11 years old Term time / All Year All Year Established 2019 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Dinotots Childcare Inspection date Apr 2025 Inspection no. 10392942 Lead inspector Elizabeth Fish Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50277945)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2543456) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=dinotots-childcare-ne24-4nr-2543456) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Dinotots Childcare Last inspected 25 April 2025 · Elizabeth Fish 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 thrive in this caring nursery, settling quickly and looking forward to attending. Staff effectively support individual care needs, adjusting routines for babies and toddlers, and teach children about safety, like checking for cars when outside. The nursery plans an ambitious curriculum with stimulating activities, encouraging good behaviour and responsiveness to staff expectations. Inspector highlights - Children thrive in a caring nursery environment, settling quickly and looking forward to attending. - Staff effectively support children's individual care needs, adapting routines for babies and toddlers. - An ambitious curriculum with stimulating activities is planned, encouraging good behaviour. - Staff teach children about good health, including oral hygiene. - Managers and staff effectively support all children's needs, liaising with professionals for additional support. Areas to develop - 1 ensure that parents are aware of what their children need to learn next to help children to make even more progress - 2 focus plans for professional development more precisely to raise children's learning further. Inspection #10392942 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50277945) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents and carers appreciate the flexible settling-in procedures. > They say that the short visits work well. > Parents feel that this helps their children to become familiar with the nursery. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Managers and staff support all children's needs well. They liaise with a range of professionals to ensure that children get the support that they need. Staff act on the advice and guidance from professionals to help children make progress. Outdoor space When children are outside, staff talk to them about stopping at roads and checking for cars, reminding them about the importance of holding hands. Staff plan visits to the farm and park to help to develop children's physical skills. ## Parent Reviews of Dinotots Childcare 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKVcJI1tTxkZiUvBGz6otxe5-Pd_GVfyPlvSP7PjcPySXuJuQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Rebecca 2 years ago My daughter has been going to Dinotots for over two years now, since she was 6 months old, and she absolutely loves going, she loves all the staff there (can honestly say they are amazing and I have 100% trust and faith in them), she loves telling me about her day and what she has been doing with her friends! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURkaUpMM3Z3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487e73f7ada52a27:0x5a3008faefd3eb9b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI5Q3BCzfJgYvf9d6ta3orhFrQw49gdqH5ZvQG5CWa08S1yNw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) niomi eltayeib 10 months ago Absolutely amazing, my little boy loves going to nursery here they keeontrack of all the things they do and have an app that let's you see everything definitely recommend [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s4MGVESk1ObTFzUjBJM1VGaEZSV0pQZWt4ck9HYxAB!2m1!1s0x487e73f7ada52a27:0x5a3008faefd3eb9b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJEX2MTRNNQ8qZ1-4kl0uKcA3GnWWgfwO-B6wgMrpXn7M0QjA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) John Richardson 5 years ago Great [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNDNExTdXlBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487e73f7ada52a27:0x5a3008faefd3eb9b) Reviews from Google for Dinotots Childcare. 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