# Dimples Seaton Carew

Dimples Seaton Carew is a full-day nursery at Dimples Seaton Carew, Warrior Drive, Hartlepool, TS25 1EZ, in Seaton Carew, Hartlepool. It is registered for 75 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Bright Sparks Led Nursery Group Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dimples-seaton-carew-2623187  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Dimples Seaton Carew, Warrior Drive, Hartlepool, TS25 1EZ
- Registered places: 75
- Phone: 01429 866100
- Run by: [Bright Sparks Led Nursery Group Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-sparks-led-nursery-group-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2623187

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2623187

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2021 (Reference 2623187). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2623187)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2623187)
- Registered places: 75 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2623187)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 November 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1581973)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Dimples Seaton Carew, Warrior Drive, Hartlepool, TS25 1EZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.661782,-1.193803

- Station: Seaton Carew, 0.4 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Seaton Carew Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Seaton Carew Outdoor Leisure Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hartlepool there are about 5.2 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Golden Flatts Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (November 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Hartlepool Free School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Aidan's Church of England Memorial Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Stranton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Ward Jackson Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Treasures Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-treasures-day-nursery-ey345364) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Rays of Sunshine Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rays-of-sunshine-daycare-2504104) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Little Rays of Sunshine Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rays-of-sunshine-daycare-2872534) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Bloom Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bloom-childcare-limited-2877279) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Ready Steady Grow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ready-steady-grow-ey430611) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Footprints Learning for Life Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footprints-learning-for-life-limited-ey477633) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dimples Seaton Carew's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Dimples Seaton Carew Good at its inspection on 4 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Dimples Seaton Carew take?

Dimples Seaton Carew is registered with Ofsted for up to 75 children at any one time.

### Who runs Dimples Seaton Carew?

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

### What is the nearest station to Dimples Seaton Carew?

Seaton Carew is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Dimples Seaton Carew?

You can call 01429 866100.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2623187)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dimples+Seaton+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJaQadkALzfkgRCUzc8KSSSUU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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