Why choose us as your preferred childcare provider?
WHAT MAKES DINOTOTS DIFFERENT?
In our opinion there are MANY reasons that a parent or care giver would choose to enrol their child at a Dinotots setting, some
would say TOO many to list, but here are a few reasons we feel you may find important when choosing the right nursery for your child:
• Dinotots Lead - Others Follow
We are proud to be able to honestly state that since the creation of the first Dinotots Nursery others began to observe us more closely and try to adapt their offering accordingly; the way we do business, our room layouts, our charging structure, the
resources we use and even the way we post on Social media! This only increased with every nursery we opened We are, however, humbled to know that, by this imitation, we are obviously doing it right!
• A Solid Reputation
We are extremely happy to be able to state that Dinotots nurseries have both an
enviable reputation with our parents and carers and also a great reputation in our
community
This has been gained through a warm and comforting environment, passionate
nursery practitioners, active learning from the children, and our safe and childfriendly facilities.
The majority of our parents are gained from receiving referrals and through positive
word-of-mouth. Hearing from trusted friends about their good experiences with
Dinotots is the best form of ambassador for our services.
• Safeguarding is our passion, not just a requirement
We understand that leaving your child in the care of others can be extremely
daunting.
We understand it is not a decision you make lightly; you enquire with numerous
provisions, you filter down your preferred places and then go and take a look around.
It's a lot to take in from just that one visit and a big decision to make, sometimes in a
short space of time.
We are here to guide you through the process, smoothly, peacefully and
professionally.
• Parent’s Breakfast Stations
We understand that your life is hectic, trying to get your young one to Dinotots can
seem like mobilising an Army some mornings!
This can even take precedence over grabbing a quick bite to eat or even a hot
beverage - so we have you covered. At Dinotots we have a Parent Breakfast station
where you can pick up a FREE coffee, tea and a snack or piece of fruit to get you
started on the right foot.
• Defibrillators in the settings
Defibrillators have the potential to save the lives of children, staff and visitors in Early
Years Settings, with research showing that accessing these devices within 3-5
minutes of a cardiac arrest increases the chance of survival by over 40%.
Dinotots settings have their own, privately funded defibrillators on site and all staff
are fully trained on their use.
These are not gimmicks, they are potential life savers which Dinotots have invested in
to provide instant assistance when needed, and although we hope they will never be
needed you may want to ask why other settings wouldn't be investing in them!
• Millies Mark Accreditation
Dinotots Settings* are the ONLY Early Years Providers in the area to gain the Millie's Mark Accreditation and to undergo the rigorous assessment process which includes an evaluation of first aid policies and procedures, as well as an assessment of our staff's first aid skills knowledge.
The assessments are carried out by an independent assessor who is trained and
accredited by the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA)
Parents and caregivers can be confident that a childcare provider with Millie's Mark Accreditation has met high standards for first aid and emergency management
Millies Mark was created in memory of Millie Thompson, a young girl who tragically
died from choking whilst attending a nursery in 2012. The accreditation is designed to prevent similar tragedies from occurring and to provide reassurance to parents and
caregivers that, whilst at Dinotots their children are in safe hands
*Both Dinotots Childcare AND Dinotots Daycare hold the accreditation
• Official LifeVac Anti-Choking Devices in all settings
Dinotots settings are the ONLY Early Years Providers in the area to provide the LifeVac anti-choking device in all of its settings. Not only did the Managing Director make the decision to provide this potential life- saving device to all of the Dinotots Group of Nurseries but also donated a unit to each
and every Primary School in the Blyth area to ensure the safeguarding of the
children from Dinotots Nurseries continued after their transition to Primary School.
This decision was made when he heard about the tragic death of a young child, Oliver Steeper, who sadly died in a nursery in Kent in September 2021 after choking on pasta. To prevent other parents from having to live through the nightmare the Steeper family have endured, the Managing Director of the Dinotots Group provided
the devices to put back into the local community and further safeguard the local children in his care.
LifeVac® is the only regulated non invasive airway clearance device® and the only airway clearance device® with multiple independent medical testing, peer reviewed medical publications, medical abstracts proving safety, effectiveness and lives saved. Official LifeVac devices are FDA, MHRA, TGA, HPFB, MOH, SAHPRA regulated as a class 1 medical device and CE marked.
• Fully Equipped Sensory Rooms
The Sensory rooms within the Dinotots Nurseries are designed to provide a safe and
stimulating environment for children to explore and develop their senses.
Our sensory rooms are equipped with a range of sensory equipment, such as light
displays, soft play areas, tactile surfaces, and sound and music systems.
Our fully equipped sensory rooms are designed to meet the sensory needs of children
with a range of abilities and needs. This may include children with sensory processing
disorders, autism spectrum disorder, or other developmental or learning disabilities.
In our sensory rooms, children can explore and engage with the environment in a safe
and controlled way, allowing them to develop their senses and build confidence in
their abilities.
Sensory rooms can also provide a calming and therapeutic environment for children
who may be experiencing anxiety or stress.
At Dinotots we find that a professionally equipped sensory room can provide a
valuable resource for children with a range of abilities and needs, helping them to
develop their senses, build confidence, and experience the world in a safe and
stimulating way.
• Affordable and Cost-Effective Fees
While cost is an important consideration when choosing a childcare provider, it is also
important to remember that the quality of care should not be compromised.
At Dinotots we, and the parents currently using our services, feel that we have found
an extremely balanced approach that makes them cost-effective, sustainable and
able to renew, refresh and integrate new resources back into the nursery.
Our flexible method of charges enables parents and carers the ability to choose the
hours and days of care that best suit their needs and schedules with clear and
transparent charges from the outset.
• All Staff Paediatric first aid trained
At Dinotots we ensure that all the staff dealing with your child are fully qualified in
paediatric first aid. This ensures that your child can be given the right assistance, at
the right time, in time.
Accidents do happen, we all know that, but having a fully trained staff member to
assist, maintain calm and provide care and support to others in an emergency your
child will get the immediate care they deserve.
Nobody ever knows when an emergency might happen, but with first aid trained staff,
you know we'll be ready.
• Sterilising Units in the Baby rooms
Our sterilising units ensure that items in the baby rooms can be fully sterilised,
ensuring the ongoing safety for your baby. Items such as toys, blankets, small
furnishings, loose parts etc as we know how easily they can become ‘gooey’.
“TEACHING KIDS TO COUNT IS FINE, BUT TEACHING THEM WHAT COUNTS IS BEST.” — BOB TALBERT