# Dimples Riverside Day Nursery

Dimples Riverside Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Sharrock Close, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS3 6DF, in North Ormesby, Middlesbrough. It is registered for 110 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.5 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bright Sparks Led Nursery Group Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dimples-riverside-day-nursery-ey550413  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Sharrock Close, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS3 6DF
- Registered places: 110
- Phone: 01642 227778
- Run by: [Bright Sparks Led Nursery Group Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-sparks-led-nursery-group-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY550413

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 18 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550413

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2017 (Reference EY550413). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550413)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550413)
- Registered places: 110 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550413)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sharrock Close, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS3 6DF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.572288,-1.215215

- Station: Middlesbrough, 0.9 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St. John's Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Pavillion Pines Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Middlesbrough there are about 4.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 3.5 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift North Ormesby | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Breckon Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Abingdon Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Berwick Hills Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Pallister Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Corpus Christi RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Zizus @ Pavilion](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/zizus-pavilion-2883382) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [School House Nursery NE limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/school-house-nursery-ne-limited-2849451) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Great Expectations Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-expectations-pre-school-ey362002) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Polton Allstars Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/polton-allstars-day-care-2856727) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Minnows Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/minnows-childrens-day-nursery-ey359117) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Happy Little Sunbeams Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-little-sunbeams-day-nursery-ey559925) | Requires improvement |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dimples Riverside Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Dimples Riverside Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 18 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Dimples Riverside Day Nursery take?

Dimples Riverside Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 110 children at any one time.

### Who runs Dimples Riverside Day Nursery?

Dimples Riverside Day Nursery is run by Bright Sparks Led Nursery Group Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Dimples Riverside Day Nursery?

Middlesbrough is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Dimples Riverside Day Nursery?

You can call 01642 227778.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550413)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dimples+Riverside+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJIxN6QqbtfkgR4ARwaYkq5f0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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