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Little Gem's Childcare # Little Gem's Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Urgent improvement · 105 Brent Lane, Dartford, DA1 1QT · Kent Number of places 20 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2026 Local authority Kent About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Gem's Childcare, established in June 2021, is a childcare setting located in Dartford, DA1 1QT, that caters to children aged 2 to 4 years old. Open all year round from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday, the nursery provides a welcoming and secure environment where children are encouraged to explore freely and develop positive attitudes to learning. The dedicated staff team prioritises communication and language development, ensuring children of all abilities make good progress. The setting's approach to learning is further enhanced by effective outdoor activities, such as riding scooters and bicycles in the garden, which support physical development. Little Gem's Childcare effectively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language, ensuring all children make good progress from their individual starting points. Parents consistently express satisfaction with the care and education their children receive, highlighting the positive progress observed. Our ethos LittleGems Childcare focuses on cultivating confident, innovative, and compassionate minds through a blend of creative, educational indoor and outdoor activities, encouraging self-expression and exploration. They aim to be a "home away from home," supporting children's transition and working with local schools. What it's like Children are happy and secure in the setting. The manager warmly welcomes each child on arrival and children separate from their parents with ease. They confidently say goodbye and put their belongings away. Children quickly settle into the rooms for the day. They explore freely while adults engage with them and join in their play. Staff form positive relationships with children, offer them encouragement and promote children's positive attitudes to learning. This helps children to feel self-assured and confident. Happy and secure children Positive relationships Physical development Communication focus Effective parent partnerships ## Pricing & funding This nursery offers full-time care with daily, weekly, and monthly rates, alongside hourly and session-based part-time care. Breakfast, afterschool, and holiday clubs are also available. Meals, registration fees, and deposits are billed additionally. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - A non-refundable administration fee is payable upon registration. - A two-week deposit is required. - Meals are charged additionally based on consumption. - Late collection and late payments/returned cheques incur penalty charges. - A sibling discount is available. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Gem's Childcare Inspection date Apr 2026 Inspection no. 10205663 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50305993)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2638680) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-gem-s-childcare-da1-1qt-2638680) ## Key facts Session types Full day, Half day, Breakfast Club, Afterschool Club Opening hours 7AM - 6PM Age range Birth to 8 years Term time / All Year All\_year Established June 2021 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Urgent improvement Last inspected Apr 2026 Headline: Urgent improvement Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard — Expected standard — Needs attention — Urgent improvement Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Urgent improvement Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Urgent improvement Children's welfare and wellbeing Urgent improvement Curriculum and teaching Urgent improvement Inclusion Urgent improvement Leadership and governance Urgent improvement Age range 1 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Gem's Childcare Last inspected 24 April 2026 Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children are happy and secure in the setting. The manager warmly welcomes each child on arrival and children separate from their parents with ease. They confidently say goodbye and put their belongings away. Children quickly settle into the rooms for the day. They explore freely while adults engage with them and join in their play. Staff form positive relationships with children, offer them encouragement and promote children's positive attitudes to learning. This helps children to feel self-assured and confident. Inspector highlights - Children are happy and secure in the setting. - Staff form positive relationships with children, offer them encouragement and promote children's positive attitudes to learning. - Children enjoy activities to support their physical development. - Staff prioritise children's communication and language development. - Partnership working with parents is effective. Areas to develop - 1 Sharpen curriculum implementation to enhance engagement and concentration. - 2 Provide a more consistent approach to behaviour management. Inspection #10205663 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50305993) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff identify children's needs quickly and put in place the extra support some children need, ensuring good progress for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space Children enjoy activities to support their physical development, such as riding scooters and bicycles in the garden, and negotiating space during obstacle courses indoors. EAL / language support Children who speak English as an additional language make good progress from their starting points, benefiting from staff who identify their needs quickly and provide extra support. Inspection history Date: July 2023 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - August 2023 Good - July 2023 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Gem's Childcare ### What ages of children does Little Gem's Childcare look after? ### What kind of childcare setting is Little Gem's Childcare? ### How are meals handled at Little Gem's Childcare? ### How can Little Gem's Childcare be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Dartford Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Gem's Childcare. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Star Day Nursery Dartford · DA1 1RX 4.0(12 reviews) ](/nursery/star-day-nursery-da1-1rx-ey456320) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### The Winning Child Nursery Dartford · DA2 6DA 4.4(11 reviews) ](/nursery/the-winning-child-nursery-da2-6da-2521139) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### West Hill Life Dartford · DA1 1DE ](/nursery/west-hill-life-ltd-da1-1de-ey561707) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool Dartford · DA1 1NT 3.9(27 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-springfield-lodge-dartford-day-nursery-and-preschool-da1-1nt-ey544213) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Star Kids Children's Nursery Dartford · DA1 1BE 4.4(28 reviews) ](/nursery/star-kids-children-s-nursery-da1-1be-ey481842) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.7 mi ### Milestones Day Nursery Dartford · DA1 5XW ](/nursery/milestones-day-nursery-da1-5xw-2814544) [See all nurseries in Dartford →](/search?q=Dartford) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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