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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?region=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) 4. Linzi's Little Gems Caring For Your Children # Linzi's Little Gems Caring For Your Children in Wakefield (WF4 4EW) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2022) · Valleys South Childrens Centre, Liley Lane, Wakefield, WF4 4EW · Kirklees Number of places 40 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Jul 2022 Local authority Kirklees About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Linzi's Little Gems Caring For Your Children in Wakefield provides a welcoming, inclusive, and nurturing environment for children aged 0-9 years. 30pm, all year round, the nursery (rated 'Good' by Ofsted in July 2022) focuses on creating a safe and happy space where children feel secure. The dedicated staff are known for supporting children's emotional well-being and seamlessly managing transitions for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring key persons move with the children where possible. Children at Linzi's Little Gems are encouraged to be curious, highly motivated, and innovative. This is evident in their outdoor play, where they creatively build structures like large spider's webs using natural elements. Indoors, children show great interest in their learning, enjoying unhurried time to explore and experiment, from making 'volcanoes' and 'potions' to engaging in singing songs. The nursery also fosters a strong sense of responsibility and independence; children actively care for the setting's pet rabbits, 'Pearl' and 'Blue', and help with tasks like sweeping. This nurturing approach encourages children to develop politeness, cooperation, and excellent behaviour. What it's like Babies and children are happy and feel safe in this welcoming, inclusive and nurturing setting. Older children talk confidently to visitors, asking their names and why they are there. Children are interested and motivated in their learning, enjoying unhurried time to make discoveries and experiment. Welcoming, inclusive, nurturing Supports emotional well-being Curious, motivated, innovative children Cares for environment High levels of independence Parents highly recommend ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 5.30pm Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Linzi's Little Gems Caring For Your Children Inspection date Jul 2022 Inspection no. 10225992 Lead inspector Angela Sugden Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50191518)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2571973) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=linzi-s-little-gems-caring-for-your-children-wf4-4ew-2571973) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Linzi's Little Gems Caring For Your Children Last inspected 26 July 2022 · Angela Sugden 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 Babies and children are happy and feel safe in this welcoming, inclusive and nurturing setting. Older children talk confidently to visitors, asking their names and why they are there. Children are interested and motivated in their learning, enjoying unhurried time to make discoveries and experiment. Inspector highlights - Babies and children are happy and feel safe in this welcoming, inclusive and nurturing setting. - Staff support children's emotional well-being incredibly well. - Children are curious, highly motivated and innovative. - Children care for the environment and show high levels of independence. - Parents speak highly of the setting and value the support that they and their children receive. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen teaching, particularly where staff are less qualified, to ensure consistently high expectations and to maximise children's learning across all areas of the curriculum Inspection #10225992 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50191518) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > happy and content in the setting Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff support children's emotional well-being incredibly well. Key persons move rooms with the children, when possible. This particularly benefits children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. The manager uses additional funding effectively to support children's learning. Outdoor space Children are curious, highly motivated and innovative. For instance, they thread skipping ropes through the fence, the willow, the crates, and the bench in the garden to create a large spider's web. Inspection history Ofsted records show this provider has **closed** and was never graded. There's no inspection history to display. ## Frequently asked about Linzi's Little Gems Caring For Your Children ### How is Linzi's Little Gems Caring For Your Children classified by Ofsted? ### What stands out about Linzi's Little Gems Caring For Your Children? ### How did Linzi's Little Gems Caring For Your Children do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### What is Linzi's Little Gems Caring For Your Children working on improving? ### Which funded places does Linzi's Little Gems Caring For Your Children accept? ### Does Linzi's Little Gems Caring For Your Children take babies? ## Nearby day nurseries in Wakefield Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Linzi's Little Gems Caring For Your Children. - [ Awaiting first inspection <0.2 mi ### Linzi's Little Gems Caring For Your Children Wakefield · WF4 4EW ](/nursery/linzi-s-little-gems-caring-for-your-children-wf4-4ew-2862178) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Flockton Playgroup Wakefield · WF4 4DH ](/nursery/flockton-playgroup-wf4-4dh-ey254456) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.8 mi ### Kids Planet Lepton Huddersfield · HD8 0HB 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-lepton-hd8-0hb-2697661) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.1 mi ### Lepton CE Pre-School and Just for Fun Out of School Club Huddersfield · HD8 0DE ](/nursery/lepton-ce-pre-school-and-just-for-fun-out-of-school-club-hd8-0de-311290) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.2 mi ### Highburton Playgroup Huddersfield · HD8 0QT ](/nursery/highburton-playgroup-hd8-0qt-311283) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### HMP New Hall Mother & Baby Unit Wakefield · WF4 4XX ](/nursery/hmp-new-hall-mother-baby-unit-wf4-4xx-2732574) [See all nurseries in Wakefield →](/search?q=Wakefield) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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