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Emeralds Little Gems Daycare - Crook

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2021)
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4.2(5 parent reviews) ·11 North Terrace, Crook, DL15 9AZ · Durham
Number of places
48 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2021
Local authority
Durham

About this day nursery

Emeralds Little Gems Day care in Crook offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 0-14 years. They provide various childcare solutions, including full-time, part-time, and flexible care, along with mobile crèche services, after-school clubs, and holiday care.

The nursery is dedicated to delivering high-quality care and learning, ensuring parents have peace of mind. Their approach focuses on promoting confidence and independence in children, supported by a curriculum aligned with EYFS guidelines and approved by OFSTED.

Parents can also stay connected and monitor their child's progress through a dedicated mobile app, which facilitates daily updates on development, activities, and interests, while also encouraging parental input. The nursery prioritises children's well-being by offering a healthy and balanced diet with diverse and nutritious meals.

Our ethos

Emeralds Little Gems Day care's approach focuses on promoting confidence and independence in children, supported by a curriculum aligned with EYFS guidelines. They are committed to delivering high-quality care and learning while ensuring children's well-being through a healthy and balanced diet.

What it's like

Children arrive happily and quickly become engaged in their play and learning, receiving very good support from caring staff. They are motivated and eager to learn, consistently showing high levels of interest in chosen activities, with staff having high expectations for their behaviour and development.

High Quality Care and LearningAges 0-14Healthy balanced dietParent Mobile App

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Mon - Fri: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm; Sat - Sun: Closed

Session types

full-time, part-time, flexible care, mobile crèche services, after school clubs, holiday care

Food

Healthy balanced diet with varied nutritious food

Age range

0-14 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Emeralds Little Gems Daycare - Crook

Last inspected 15 July 2021

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happily and quickly become engaged in their play and learning, receiving very good support from caring staff. They are motivated and eager to learn, consistently showing high levels of interest in chosen activities, with staff having high expectations for their behaviour and development.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff have high expectations of what children can achieve, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, who progress well.
  • There is a very strong partnership with parents, who say they cannot praise staff enough for the support received.
  • Staff skilfully support children to form words and sentences, using sign language and pictures to aid communication.
  • Children are quick to learn mathematical skills, with staff weaving mathematical learning throughout most activities and daily routines.
  • The dedicated and passionate manager shows a good commitment to the professional development of her team, which helps to promote children's progression.

Areas to develop

  • 1build on how staff implement activities to allow children time to explore and work things out for themselves rather than being directed
  • 2review the use of whole group activities in the baby room so that they include all children.
Inspection #10174664 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"Parents say they cannot praise staff enough for the support that they have received."

"They say that staff have helped their children to return to the nursery."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, progress well. Staff understand the needs of their individual key children and assess their developmental needs with the help of parents, continually reviewing and assessing development to plan next steps.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Emeralds Little Gems Daycare - Crook

4.2
(5)
Julie Wood
8 months ago

Absolutely fantastic nursery. My little one struggled with leaving me at first, so we worked with the team to make a plan that worked for everyone. She's now graduated and thriving. Great food, so many adventures, support and a caring team. Would recommend to anyone

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Louise Umpelby
7 years ago

Well what can I say about Emerald Little Gems, amazing care givers. All 3 of my children went here from being very small babies. Staff are very friendly & professional, nothing is ever too much trouble. The nursery itself is very well set out over 3 floors with a great outdoor area to play in too. Food provided is fresh, healthy & nutritious. All my children were happy when attending the nursery & learnt so much thanks to the staff. 10 out of 10

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Eldian Disha
4 years ago

Very kind and attentive staff. My son never went near anyone but after a few days as soon as he sees the teachers he immediately goes to them. This means that they are very good indeed.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

15 July 2021

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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