# Dimples Stainton Day Nursery

Dimples Stainton Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Annexe, Sporting Lodge, Low Lane, Middlesbrough, TS17 9LW, in Stainton, Middlesbrough. It is registered for 64 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2022, 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-stainton-day-nursery-2602161  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Annexe, Sporting Lodge, Low Lane, Middlesbrough, TS17 9LW
- Registered places: 64
- Phone: 01642 559743
- Run by: [Bright Sparks Led Nursery Group Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-sparks-led-nursery-group-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2602161

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 September 2022, 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/16/2602161

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2020 (Reference 2602161). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2602161)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2602161)
- Registered places: 64 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2602161)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1898668)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Annexe, Sporting Lodge, Low Lane, Middlesbrough, TS17 9LW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.525841,-1.265177

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemlington Hall Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Clare's RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Acklam Whin Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (October 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Kader Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (November 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Viewley Hill Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Gerard's RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Discovery Special Academy |  | 2–16 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Barn Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-barn-childcare-ey552336) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Parkway Day Nursery @ Acklam Whin](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkway-day-nursery-acklam-whin-ey551148) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Rosedene Hemlington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosedene-hemlington-2546942) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [High Flyers Early Support Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/high-flyers-early-support-nursery-ey313452) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [The Montessori People Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-montessori-people-ltd-ey440939) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Ingleby Barwick Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ingleby-barwick-childrens-day-nursery-305965) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Dimples Stainton Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 23 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Dimples Stainton Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 64 children at any one time.

### Who runs Dimples Stainton Day Nursery?

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

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

You can call 01642 559743.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2602161)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dimples+Stainton+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJywXozc_tfkgRd85tI19CQT0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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