# Dinky Groves Day Nursery

Dinky Groves Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Door 84 Youth Space, 84 Lowther Street, YORK, YO31 7LX, in The Groves, York. It is registered for 38 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dinky-groves-day-nursery-2632291  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Door 84 Youth Space, 84 Lowther Street, YORK, YO31 7LX
- Registered places: 38
- Phone: 07871 893291
- Ofsted URN: 2632291

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 8 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2632291

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2021 (Reference 2632291). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2632291)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2632291)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2632291)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 21 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1787242)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Door 84 Youth Space, 84 Lowther Street, YORK, YO31 7LX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.967315,-1.077633

- Station: York, 0.9 miles
- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Clarence Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Graveyard of St Maurice Church, 0.2 miles
- Park: King George's Field, 0.3 miles
- Park: Dean's Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Edible Garden, 0.5 miles
- 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 York there are about 2.7 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Grove Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Haxby Road Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Bootham School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Peter's School 2-18 |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Clifton Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Tang Hall Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Heworth Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Phoenix Under 5s Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/phoenix-under-5s-preschool-321586) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Little Green Rascals - 7 Minster Yard](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-green-rascals-7-minster-yard-ey562081) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kindercare (Hgte) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindercare-hgte-ltd-ey463376) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Daisy Chain Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-day-nursery-ey153271) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Walmgate Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/walmgate-day-nursery-2697150) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Clifton Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clifton-day-nursery-ey542649) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dinky Groves Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Dinky Groves Day Nursery was inspected on 8 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Dinky Groves Day Nursery take?

Dinky Groves Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Dinky Groves Day Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Dinky Groves Day Nursery?

You can call 07871 893291.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2632291)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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