Dinky Groves Day Nursery

We love this nursery and our child is so happy there.

The standard of care is excellent and there is a lovely atmosphere created by staff. The children are encouraged to be kind and respectful towards one another.

We also love the range of activities on offer - the children can enjoy football, French, musical theatre and Makaton. They are also an inclusive nursery and want to help all members of the community. The children are encouraged to think about others eg: doing acts of kindness.

The staff know the children well and give detailed handovers. I am so impressed with this nursery and its an asset to the local community. I am so grateful for it and have been so pleased we joined.

We're delighted with Dinky Groves' care for our twins. They love going, are fond of the staff and full of beans when they finish. They talk with excitement about the activities they get up to and fun they have. They are well fed and cared for, and I'm particularly impressed at how they're being encouraged in their development, with age-appropriate skills being taught.

Dinky Groves is such a fantastic nursery. Our little one has been attending nursery since she was 9 months old, and nursery has done soooo much for her development. The staff go above and beyond in terms of activities, communication & care.

The team at Dinky Groves are brilliant, they have gone above and beyond for my child and really supported her to thrive. She has come on leaps and bounds since she started, she's always so happy to go to nursery and talks about the staff at home all the time.

We cannot rate Dinky Groves and all the team highly enough. Our little girl has been there for three years, and we've never had a single cause for concern. The staff are so warm and friendly and know each child as an individual. The education work is fabulous and our daughter is now so equipped to start school in September. The extras such as French and football lessons, and the thoughtful approaches to things like Father's Day, or the different children leaving to start school make it extra special. The outdoor space is smaller than some nurseries, but the efforts and creativity made with hygge and forest school approaches make up for it. We love it!

My daughter started since she was a baby, staff looked after her really well. She matured and learned a lot, was fed a lot and enjoyed the trips outside, drama class, football, dancing and singing and intro to phonics etc too.

The staff is extra accommodating especially if I am running late or want to drop him a bit earlier than the nursery time.

I cannot recommend Dinky Groves highly enough. The manager and all the staff are wonderful and they take such good care of my little one. They always take the time to talk to me at the end of the day, keep up to date on a huge range of progress and development markers throughout the day, and have such a lovely bond with the kids. My little one has developed so much in the months that he's been there and is genuinely thriving. He also eats so well! Just a genuinely lovely nursery, very grateful for them.

The setting is creative and well thought out with high levels of trained staff

Our boy is thriving here. His communication has flourished. The staff are responsive and caring. We love how attentive they are and the comprehensive daily feedback we get. He has the opportunity to do football classes and music classes. He loves the variety and stimulation. Very very impressed. Thank you

An amazing nursery! I was really anxious sending my son to nursery but the staff really made the process a lot easier. My son struggles with his skin and all the staff have been amazing with keeping on top of creams in the day which has really helped. The staff are all very easy to talk to kind people. He always comes out with a big smile on his face and we really appreciate all the staff at Dinky Groves for everything they do for our son!

This nursery is absolutely fantastic and the level of personal care is brilliant. Our son has come on leaps and bounds in self-confidence, social skills, verbal language and most importantly, his happiness. The nursery staff really know our son and it is worth every minute in York rush traffic. Thank you to all the lovely people at Dinky Groves!

I wouldn’t have my child anywhere else. The manager is amazing.

My child joined the nursery a few months ago and the difference compared to her previous nursery is outstanding. She seems far more engaged, has made lots of new friends, and is developing so quickly. They have a real educational focus, which is perfect for a little curious mind. Looking forward to sending my second, who is 3 months at the moment, and experience the baby room.

My little boy has been with the nursery for nearly a year now and he’s absolutely thriving. I feel happy sending him in every morning, knowing he's going to have a lovely, fun and stimulating day. It’s great getting the photos and updates about what he’s up to every day along with developmental milestones. Their flexibility policy is a life saver as well. I’m so glad I found Dinky Groves.

My child loves coming here and I feel safe in the knowledge that they are looking after them when I’m at work. Nothing is too much for the staff! And a low turnover means that my child has built relationships with each of them. Of course my child has their favourite staff members, and it’s lovely to see. I like their behaviour policies too, not draconian. Therapeutic, which for my child is a must.

My son has been going to Dinky Groves for over a year! Never had any issues, all staff have been so lovely and helpful! I have full confidence my son is well looked after while I’m at work! He always returns home with a smile and he really enjoys himself! Before nursery, he wasn’t walking and said very few words. He’s now nearly talking in sentences, running and has lots of confidence! They offer a great selection of food and he’s even eating better at home too! Would highly recommend the manager and the team to anyone with a little one and in need of childcare!

My daughter has just left after two years. She is more than ready for school because of the love and care she has received. The nursery work on independence skills, encouraging children to make choices, eat using utensils and hang their bags up alone. She has grown loads in confidence since starting and has loved every day. The nursery provides lots of extra curricular activities, my daughter has loved her football each week and has great ball skills. The staff are all lovely and build great relationships with children. They work hard to keep children interested, having weekly topics and changing toys and areas. My daughter has learnt so much knowledge about the world around her, how to write her name and simple words and some phonics. I was very apprehensive about sending her to nursery having worked in them myself, but if you are looking for a family feel nursery where your child will be counted as an individual and not a number, this is where you want to send your child. They're the best!

My little boy has been with Dinky Groves since it opened and before that he was at childminding from 8 months old (which is run by the manager of Dinky Groves). He absolutely loves it there and all the ladies who work there. He is always talking about how much fun he has had playing with the ladies and all of his friends. His development has been phenomenal and I put it down to the fantastic learning opportunities the ladies set up for the children. He gets to learn French weekly and join in with a football class weekly too - just two examples of some of the fantastic, enriching experiences they receive at Dinky Groves. I couldn’t recommend a nursery more as it’s brilliant and I’m so glad my little one goes there!

We are so happy we found Dinky Groves nursery. It is set up by experienced child carers. All the staff are just wonderful, kind and supportive. Our daughter loves going and never needed any “settling in”. They have been brilliant with her allergies too. The place feels like a little family, and we feel they have got to know our child’s needs and encouraged her, which we didn’t experience at a previous bigger nursery.