Dinnington Pre-School
OutstandingBirth to 5Open for decades
A pre-school in Sheffield for children from birth to 5, open sessions in term time, often mornings. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in September 2023. Open since 2003, with 24 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Rotherham
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Rotherham from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
S25 2PPWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 20 September 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children are extremely well cared for in this setting and flourish. Families are greeted by friendly staff as they arrive. This helps parents, staff and children to build relationships and share information. Staff nurture children, so that they feel happy and settle easily. Children start the day together on the carpet. They sing a
'good morning' song and check the register by recognising their names and responding. All children are included, so that they learn a familiar routine, know what is expected and develop a sense of belonging. Staff create a stimulating and comfortable environment, where children are happy and engaged. Interactions between staff and children are excellent. Staff focus on each child's interests and skilfully adapt activities for each child. Inclusion is outstanding. Children learn about each other and the similarities and differences between themselves and others.
Staff read with remarkable expertise to develop children's love of books and reading. Staff have trained with a local reading initiative. They provide a key focus, such as children learning about different occupations. They repeat key words, so that children hear the correct pronunciation and invite children to share their ambitions. Staff extend their thinking by asking, 'What does a footballer do?' The setting is well organised, peaceful and calm. Staff are always available, they sit among children as they play and learn. Staff encourage children to share ideas, work together and develop ambitious plans in the construction area. They ask open questions to extend children's thinking, such as 'how high' and 'what next'. Children are engaged, enthusiastic and make excellent progress in the prime areas of learning.
- 20 September 2023Outstanding
- 26 February 2018Good
- 9 December 2014Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Dinnington Pre-School
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Pre-schools within a couple of miles
This one is first. Tick it and one or two others to see them side by side.