# Dinky Dales Nursery

Dinky Dales Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Old School, Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4NQ, in Ravenstonedale, Westmorland and Furness. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dinky-dales-nursery-2630747  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Old School, Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4NQ
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 015396 23670
- Website: https://www.dinkydalesnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2630747

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 May 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/16/2630747

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2021 (Reference 2630747). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2630747)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2630747)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2630747)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/730577)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old School, Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4NQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.432178,-2.429171

- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

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

## Ratings

- Google: 4.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby Stephen Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 4.2 miles |
| Kirkby Stephen Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (January 2024) |  | 4.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Red Squirrels Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/red-squirrels-nursery-ey350376) | Good |  |  | 7.3 miles |
| [Brough Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brough-pre-school-nursery-317367) | Outstanding |  |  | 7.7 miles |
| [Sedbergh Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sedbergh-playgroup-317591) | Good |  |  | 8.4 miles |
| [Speckled Hen Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/speckled-hen-day-nursery-2742277) | Good |  |  | 8.7 miles |
| [Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-nursery-appleby-ltd-ey478437) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 9.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dinky Dales Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Dinky Dales Nursery Good at its inspection on 24 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Dinky Dales Nursery take?

Dinky Dales Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Dinky Dales Nursery?

You can call 015396 23670 and visit www.dinkydalesnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2630747)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dinky+Dales+Nursery+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJiy7pwepdfEgR0fmMEQ38oyA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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