# Dream Big Nursery School

Dream Big Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Grange Villa Community Enterprise Centre, East Street, Grange Villa, Chester Le Street, DH2 3LN, in Grange Villa, Durham. It is registered for 44 children. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 130 reviews (November 2026). It is run by VMNS Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dream-big-nursery-school-2869134  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Grange Villa Community Enterprise Centre, East Street, Grange Villa, Chester Le Street, DH2 3LN
- Registered places: 44
- Phone: 0191 370 1320
- Website: https://dreambigroleplay.com/
- Run by: [VMNS Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/vmns-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2869134

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2025 (Reference 2869134). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2869134)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2869134)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2869134)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1688985)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Grange Villa Community Enterprise Centre, East Street, Grange Villa, Chester Le Street, DH2 3LN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.863163,-1.635644

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Newfield Play Space, 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 Durham there are about 4.6 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 130 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roseberry Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| West Pelton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Beamish Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (October 2021) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Pelton Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Edmondsley Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2019) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Stanley Burnside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 1.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Eden Garden Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eden-garden-nursery-ey345639) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Bloemfontein Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bloemfontein-nursery-2858616) |  |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Craghead Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/craghead-childcare-centre-ey293651) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Chester le Street CE Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chester-le-street-ce-daycare-2862476) |  |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Selby Cottage Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/selby-cottage-childcare-centre-ey446983) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Emeralds Little Gems Daycare - Stanley House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/emeralds-little-gems-daycare-stanley-house-ey549484) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Dream Big Nursery School take?

Dream Big Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### Who runs Dream Big Nursery School?

Dream Big Nursery School is run by VMNS Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### How do I contact Dream Big Nursery School?

You can call 0191 370 1320 and visit dreambigroleplay.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2869134)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dream+Big+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJO1wFkGR5fkgRuQp2esU368w)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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