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Dinotots Cramlington # Dinotots Cramlington Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2025) · The Nursery, Dewley, Cramlington, NE23 6DT · Northumberland Number of places 75 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 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 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. Curiosity Approach to learning On-site cooked meals Outdoor play area 14-day money-back guarantee ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Dinotots Cramlington Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10420662 Lead inspector Jan Batchelor Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50289275)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2758800) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=dinotots-cramlington-ne23-6dt-2758800) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday (7:30am to 6:00pm) Age range 0-11 year olds Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full day, Half day Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Dinotots Cramlington Last inspected 23 September 2025 · Jan Batchelor 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 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. Inspector highlights - Children receive a warm welcome and are eager to explore interesting activities. - Children form strong bonds with nurturing staff and an effective key person system is in place. - There is a strong focus on promoting children's communication and language skills. - Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength. - Children benefit from opportunities to explore the local area, such as visits to the library and beach nursery. Areas to develop - 1 embed the new curriculum and support staff to develop their confidence even more in targeting their planning on individual children's learning needs - 2 review and develop mealtime arrangements to provide children with more opportunities for purposeful learning. Inspection #10420662 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50289275) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents of children with SEND attend regular meetings with staff, and report that they feel fully supported in understanding their children's needs. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength of the nursery. Leaders and managers have formed strong links with other professionals, which helps them to develop individual learning or care plans, based on specialist advice. Parents of children with SEND attend regular meetings with staff, and report that they feel fully supported in understanding their children's needs. Outdoor space Children explore interesting activities set out in the different rooms, and outdoors. Two-year-olds excitedly release plastic bugs from blocks of ice as well as going on a bug hunt in the garden. Children report that they love to 'chill' in the large new tent in the garden. Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2025 Date: June 2025 - September 2025 Good - June 2025 Inadequate ## Frequently asked about Dinotots Cramlington ### What is the capacity at Dinotots Cramlington? ### How does settling in work at Dinotots Cramlington? ### What curriculum approach is used at Dinotots Cramlington? ### How is SEND supported at Dinotots Cramlington? ### Does Dinotots Cramlington have an Ofsted rating? ### Is Dinotots Cramlington suitable for under-twos? ### Which funded hours does Dinotots Cramlington accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Cramlington Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Dinotots Cramlington. - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.2 mi ### Little Angels at Hareside Cramlington · NE23 6BL ](/nursery/little-angels-at-hareside-ne23-6bl-2858683) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Two Little Dickie Birds Nursery And Fun Club with St Paul's Pre-School Cramlington · NE23 6DB 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/two-little-dickie-birds-nursery-and-fun-club-with-st-paul-s-pre-school-ne23-6db-ey541806) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### Little Angels Fun Club and Nursery Cramlington · NE23 6QF ](/nursery/little-angels-fun-club-and-nursery-ne23-6qf-301921) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### Kids Planet Southfield Cramlington · NE23 6XD 3.7(7 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-southfield-ne23-6xd-2737114) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Cramlington Kids Club Northburn Lea · NE23 3ST ](/nursery/cramlington-kids-club-ltd-ne23-3st-ey398382) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Kozy Cottage Childcare Cramlington · NE23 1LZ ](/nursery/kozy-cottage-childcare-ltd-ne23-1lz-ey477502) [See all nurseries in Cramlington →](/search?q=Cramlington) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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