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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North East](/search?region=North+East) 4. Dinotots Children's Nursery # Dinotots Children's Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2025) · St Benedict's Parish Church, Brierley Road, Blyth, NE24 5AU · Northumberland Number of places 41 places Age range 1–3 yrs Last inspected Jul 2025 Local authority Northumberland About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Dinotots Children's Nursery Ltd, situated in the heart of the Cowpen community in Blyth, offers a nurturing 'home-from-home' environment for children aged 0-11 years. The nursery prides itself on fostering confident, independent learners within an award-winning setting that buzzes with creativity and fun. It features a carefully redesigned open-plan area for children over two and a secure, separate unit for babies, all bathed in natural light to encourage free child-led play. The dedicated and qualified team focuses on holistic development, building a strong foundation for life through independence, confidence, and a love for learning, further enhanced by a stimulating outdoor area. Dinotots Childcare embraces a 'Curiosity Approach' to learning, introducing natural and authentic resources to inspire wonder and deeper understanding, drawing inspiration from established early years educational philosophies like Reggio, Steiner, Te Whariki, and Montessori. Meals are prepared fresh on-site, with children actively participating in setting and clearing tables, promoting independence and social interaction. The nursery also offers a unique 14-day money-back 'Happiness Guarantee', reflecting their confidence in providing a positive and engaging experience for every child. Our ethos Dinotots Children's Nursery Ltd embraces a 'Curiosity Approach' to learning, inspired by Reggio, Steiner, Te Whariki, and Montessori philosophies. They focus on fostering confident, independent learners through child-led play, using natural resources to inspire wonder and a love for learning. The nursery aims to provide a holistic development within a nurturing, home-from-home environment. What it's like Leaders strive to provide quality care and education. Staff share their vision and want children to feel safe, happy and ready to learn. Relationships between staff and children are warm and supportive. Babies benefit from responsive care routines. They snuggle close to staff while sharing books and giggle when they sing to them. Older children proudly share their achievements with staff, glowing with pride when staff congratulate and praise them. Staff model good manners and respect. Children are polite and behave well. Home-from-home environment Curiosity Approach On-site cooked meals 14-day Happiness Guarantee Secure outdoor area ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 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://dinototschildrensnursery.co.uk/government-funded-places) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Dinotots Children's Nursery Inspection date Jul 2025 Inspection no. 10405892 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283666)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2753646) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=dinotots-children-s-nursery-ltd-ne24-5au-2753646) ## Key facts Opening hours Mon - Thurs 7.30am - 6:00pm, Fri 8am – 5.30pm Session types Full-time care, Part-time care, Full day, Half day Food Hot nutritious food prepared fresh on-site by qualified staff Age range 0-11 year olds Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Dinotots Children's Nursery Last inspected 3 July 2025 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 Leaders strive to provide quality care and education. Staff share their vision and want children to feel safe, happy and ready to learn. Relationships between staff and children are warm and supportive. Babies benefit from responsive care routines. They snuggle close to staff while sharing books and giggle when they sing to them. Older children proudly share their achievements with staff, glowing with pride when staff congratulate and praise them. Staff model good manners and respect. Children are polite and behave well. Inspector highlights - There is an effective balance of adult-led activities and opportunities for children to develop their own ideas. - Staff plan activities to help children to develop particular skills, such as increasing their awareness of numbers and counting. - Children learn about ways to keep themselves safe and healthy during familiar experiences. - Parents and carers speak highly of the setting and staff, appreciating good communication. - Leaders guide and support staff and frequently check on their well-being. Areas to develop - 1 consider younger children's current abilities and readiness for learning more consistently when planning activities to help them to build on what they already know and can do - 2 refine the organisation of routines and help children to understand and respond more consistently to clear and consistent expectations for their behaviour - 3 monitor teaching practice more closely so that support for staff and their professional development are consistent, effective and help to build continuously on the quality of education. Inspection #10405892 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283666) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > They appreciate the good communication from staff, for example the photos that they receive through an electronic app. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children have plenty of opportunities for active play. They skilfully move under and over the climbing dome indoors and enjoy daily visits to the local park. This regular exercise and fresh air contributes to children's good health and supports the good progress that they make in their physical development. Inspection history Most recent inspection 3 July 2025 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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