Opening hours
Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm.
Kiddiwinks Day Nursery in Dinnington
Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2025)
Number of places
51 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2025
Local authority
Rotherham
About this day nursery
Kiddiwinks Day Nursery in Dinnington provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years, operating Monday to Friday, all year round, with sessions from 7:30 am to 6 pm. The nursery, which received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 19 June 2025, is known for its ambitious curriculum, meticulously tailored to meet each child's individual needs and interests.
The dedicated staff are particularly skilled in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), swiftly addressing any learning gaps. Children who speak English as an additional language and those requiring communication support consistently make good progress, benefiting from staff development opportunities and the use of Makaton, visual aids, and key words.
Leaders and staff at this "home-from-home nursery" foster strong partnerships with parents, ensuring consistent routines and positive interactions that contribute to children's emotional and physical well-being. Daily outdoor learning opportunities allow children to develop a wide range of skills, including physical development.
Mealtimes are also seen as a learning opportunity, with healthy, home-cooked food prepared fresh daily, and children encouraged to develop independence, from babies holding spoons to older children serving themselves and washing their hands. Staff ensure that children are well-prepared for the next stages of their learning journey.
What it's like
Managers and staff know children and their families well. They form close partnerships with parents to support individual children's learning. The curriculum is ambitious and tailored to every child's needs and interests, especially supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Ambitious curriculumSEND supportOutdoor learningHealthy mealsStrong parent partnershipsCommunication skills
Key facts
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Kiddiwinks Day Nursery
Last inspected 19 June 2025
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Managers and staff know children and their families well. They form close partnerships with parents to support individual children's learning. The curriculum is ambitious and tailored to every child's needs and interests, especially supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Inspector highlights
- Staff help children to develop their communication skills by talking with them throughout the day and making good use of songs and stories.
- Leaders provide appropriate training for staff to strengthen their skills and to meet the needs of children who need additional support.
- Staff assess children's progress regularly and share information with parents to help them to support children's learning at home.
- Staff weave mathematics thoughtfully into daily activities.
- Children benefit from healthy and home-cooked meals and snacks prepared freshly every day.
Areas to develop
- 1provide children with enough time to respond to questions and to process their thoughts.
Inspection #10392952 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The curriculum is ambitious and tailored to every child's needs and interests, especially supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. For example, staff swiftly address any gaps in learning. Children who speak English as an additional language and those who need support with their communication and language development make good progress. Leaders provide appropriate training for staff to strengthen their skills and to meet the needs of children who need additional support.
Outdoor space
Staff ensure that children receive daily opportunities to be outside, where they develop many skills. Children develop their physical skills indoors and outdoors.
Parent Reviews of Kiddiwinks Day Nursery
5.0
(6)
Soul Guide 111
a year ago
I can’t speak highly enough of Kiddiwinks Day Nursery .From the moment we enrolled my daughter, we felt welcomed and cared for. The staff are incredibly warm, friendly, and truly dedicated to the children’s wellbeing and development. My daughter has flourished in their nurturing environment, and I’ve seen such positive changes in her confidence, social skills, and love for learning. The facilities are bright, clean, and thoughtfully designed, and there are so many fun and educational activities for the little ones. It’s clear that Kiddiwinks Day Nursery is a place where children are valued and supported every step of the way. I’m so grateful for the wonderful experience my daughter had there and would recommend it to any parent looking for a safe, loving, and enriching environment for their child. Thank you to all the amazing staff!(Sophia’s B parents ❤️)
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giulia ponti
11 months ago
Both my kids went here and both of them thrived! My daughter was really sick a couple of times and they handle the situation amazingly, I always felt that they were safe and well looked after! Totally recommend!
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Giulia Ponti
a year ago
Both my daughter and my son are in this nursery and they love it! The staff is amazing and really go over and beyond for the kids! Best choice we made to trust them
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Chloe Fox
2 years ago
What a wonderful nursery. The team are amazing with my son. The nursery is clean welcoming and brilliant. We looked at a few and this is ahead by miles. Thankyou
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latisha25 laverick
8 years ago
This it a amazing nursery my 2 sons got there n my olders son went there he loved going n always had a big smile when I pick him up my other two sons loves it to there got brilliant staff n Lisa is so lovely if she can help u then she will try her very best too I Give it 100/100 for any children to go there amazing people xxxxxxx 😘
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Inspection history
Date: April 2012
- June 2025Good
- October 2019Good
- January 2016Good
- April 2012Good
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