Dinotots Cramlington

About this day nursery

Dinotots Cramlington is a welcoming children's nursery located in Cramlington, having transformed an old pub into a nurturing 'home-from-home' environment. The nursery provides versatile care options, catering to children ranging from birth up to 11 years old with both full-time and part-time attendance.

Emphasising a stimulating and creative atmosphere, Dinotots employs a 'Curiosity Approach' to learning, drawing inspiration from renowned early years philosophies such as Reggio, Steiner, Te Whāriki, and Montessori. This methodology encourages children's natural curiosity and independence through exploration, real-world materials, and child-led activities.

The facility boasts carefully designed spaces, including distinct areas for babies and an open-plan setting for older children, promoting confident and self-regulated learners. A significant feature is the dedicated outdoor play area, which supports physical health, motor skill development, and emotional well-being by encouraging interaction with nature.

Additionally, the nursery prepares all meals on-site with a focus on nutrition and independence, allowing children to serve themselves and fostering a community feel during mealtimes. The setting aims to build strong foundations for life through nurturing independence, confidence, and a love for learning.

Our ethos

Dinotots Childcare Nursery prides itself on radiating a ‘community feel’ across the setting, with a focus on teaching children valuable lessons about themselves and the world around them. We promote a sense of self-regulation and adopt a ‘Curiosity approach’ to our learning. Our skilled and experienced team assist to build a solid foundation for life, through developing independence, confidence and a love of learning and exploration.

What it's like

Children receive a warm welcome and are eager to explore activities both indoors and outdoors. Staff interactions support children in developing skills and acquiring new knowledge, fostering a love of learning and building confidence.

Pricing & funding