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I loved the games and dancing they held half way through the session - our 4yo and 2yo both got stuck in and loved it. A very nice touch having spare wipes and nappies in the changing room! Plus the prices for food and their cake range were very reasonable. Will be going again before we leave Newcastle", "datePublished": "2023-10-30T18:29:51.002956Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Alice Coates" }, "reviewBody": "I visited today for the Easter special with my 2 year old and 10 month old. We had a great time, the staff were so friendly and helpful and the food was yummy.\n\nDefinitely 5 stars, but would love to have not just instant decaf coffee.", "datePublished": "2025-04-14T18:46:29.360663Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Danielle Hannah" }, "reviewBody": "We had our daughters 5th birthday party here on Saturday (8th October). I have to say, everyone at dream big role play were absolutely brilliant from start to finish. Nothing felt too much trouble and they made sure they answered any questions I had about bringing our own decorations etc.\n\nThe staff on the day were spot on, so friendly and kept me informed about what was happening and when, they made sure the day ran smoothly and did it all with a smile. I honestly can't fault the entire thing from booking the venue to finishing the day.\n\n100% recommend! Even one of our guests had such a lovely time, while at the party they booked for their daughters birthday party there too!", "datePublished": "2022-10-10T20:09:55.307651Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Lauren Davies" }, "reviewBody": "Love this place for taking my baby. There's so much selection of classes to suit all ages. The sensory snug for babies is amazing, it's warm and cosy with a great selection of sensory toys. Joanna is lovely, friendly and welcoming and has also been really flexible with my bookings when I wasn't able to attend classes. There's plenty free parking too which makes it easier. Only thing is there's not much room to take a pushchair in and they prefer you not to because of this. The role play section is great and again there's loads of toys including a soft play area and a large outdoor section too. 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Dream Big Nursery School # Dream Big Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Awaiting first inspection · 4.9 (129 parent reviews) · Grange Villa Community Enterprise Centre, East Street, Chester Le Street, DH2 3LN · Durham **Awaiting first Ofsted inspection.** This is a newly registered provider (registered October 2025). Ofsted has not yet carried out its first inspection, so no rating is available. Number of places — Age range — Last inspected — Local authority Durham About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Dream Big Little One is a nurturing day nursery dedicated to placing children at the heart of all its operations. The nursery prides itself on fostering a happy environment where children receive a balanced approach of care, education, and individual attention, promoting optimal growth and development. The team actively builds strong relationships with parents, ensuring a supportive and inclusive "Dream Big family" atmosphere. Founded in May 2018 by Sonja and Christine Butterworth, a mother-daughter team with a background in education, the nursery is committed to providing children with the best possible start in life. The staff are highly trained, holding up-to-date Paediatric First Aid qualifications and undergoing annual Safeguarding training, underscoring their commitment to child safety and well-being. The nursery offers various rooms tailored to different age groups, including a baby room, toddler room, explorer rooms, and a pre-school, alongside specialist spaces like a sensory room and a sleep room. Family-run Nurturing environment Strong parent relationships Highly trained staff ## Pricing & funding 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://www.dreambiglittleone.net/contact-us) ## Key facts Opening hours Contact nursery for details ## Parent Reviews of Dream Big Nursery School 4.9 (129) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWDsNJPOfsWw8zHIbprRHZAbwa3N6M8EtoH6C7UtJ9b8ACU2Ooo5Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Luke Vilain 2 years ago Loved this place, visited for Halloween while we were on holiday - really relaxed, has a very community feel, the other parents were lovely and Joanna was a great host. I loved the games and dancing they held half way through the session - our 4yo and 2yo both got stuck in and loved it. A very nice touch having spare wipes and nappies in the changing room! Plus the prices for food and their cake range were very reasonable. Will be going again before we leave Newcastle [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNGOWZfOFdBEAE!2m1!1s0x487e796490055c3b:0xcceb37c57a760ab9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJK_B17CCv9yIsx-mt891SfaK_2iL2uY-eyGTf6huwEV0DXtw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Alice Coates a year ago I visited today for the Easter special with my 2 year old and 10 month old. We had a great time, the staff were so friendly and helpful and the food was yummy. Definitely 5 stars, but would love to have not just instant decaf coffee. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNvcU43QWZnEAE!2m1!1s0x487e796490055c3b:0xcceb37c57a760ab9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ-rfexzmOhT9-9nu0f3xsCxUleiNgj-sbxeEOu7ZBOAZKrfA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Danielle Hannah 3 years ago We had our daughters 5th birthday party here on Saturday (8th October). I have to say, everyone at dream big role play were absolutely brilliant from start to finish. Nothing felt too much trouble and they made sure they answered any questions I had about bringing our own decorations etc. The staff on the day were spot on, so friendly and kept me informed about what was happening and when, they made sure the day ran smoothly and did it all with a smile. I honestly can't fault the entire thing from booking the venue to finishing the day. 100% recommend! Even one of our guests had such a lovely time, while at the party they booked for their daughters birthday party there too! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURlN29McUh3EAE!2m1!1s0x487e796490055c3b:0xcceb37c57a760ab9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU8Z_ch7aDafPSEN1SFIDFx6u-oWtBblVlDT3LF-JIBHP04T59TEQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Lauren Davies 3 years ago Love this place for taking my baby. There's so much selection of classes to suit all ages. The sensory snug for babies is amazing, it's warm and cosy with a great selection of sensory toys. Joanna is lovely, friendly and welcoming and has also been really flexible with my bookings when I wasn't able to attend classes. There's plenty free parking too which makes it easier. Only thing is there's not much room to take a pushchair in and they prefer you not to because of this. The role play section is great and again there's loads of toys including a soft play area and a large outdoor section too. Highly recommend! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURtM19YU25BRRAB!2m1!1s0x487e796490055c3b:0xcceb37c57a760ab9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXGZAjyRxhazoouvlszupPOaT1iY1WC_h8ffBZLCppxPfBHH9kP7Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Jonathon Ward 7 years ago I love coming here with my son. There's plenty of little buildings for the kids to explore and role play in. Staff are really friendly and the little cafe serves a great range of fresh food at a good price. 10/10 would recommend it! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNJaGNUZnZnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487e796490055c3b:0xcceb37c57a760ab9) Reviews from Google for Dream Big Nursery School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14765957124566944441&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Dream Big Nursery School [Download full report (PDF)](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2869134)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2869134) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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