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Little Gem's # Little Gem's Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Strong standard · Priory C of E Primary School, Queens Road, London, SW19 8LX · Merton Number of places 30 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected May 2026 Local authority Merton 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, established in 2021, is a childcare setting located in London, SW19 8LX, offering a nurturing environment for children aged 1 to 3 years. The nursery operates year-round, from 7am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays, providing full day care. The dedicated team of 11 staff members, including a highly qualified provider, focuses on creating a welcoming and inclusive space where children feel safe and secure. The setting excels in fostering strong partnerships with local schools to ensure smooth transitions for children. Parents consistently praise the staff's support, noting significant improvements in their children's speech and counting skills, and appreciate the highly effective communication that keeps them informed about their children's learning journey. Little Gem's is committed to providing an ambitious curriculum, regularly observing and assessing children's progress to offer additional support for those with special educational needs. Outdoor play is a key component, with children engaging in popular activities like water and sand play and developing physical skills with ride-on toys. The nursery also takes children on various outings, enriching their knowledge and understanding of the world around them. Our ethos Little Gem's Nursery provides a nurturing ethos, utilising outdoor space and a Forest School programme for nature-based learning. They aim to foster confidence, independence, and emotional articulation, preparing children for school. What it's like Children receive care from warm and affectionate staff who help them feel safe and secure. They behave well, including when playing outside, and show high levels of confidence. Children make independent decisions about their play and enjoy activities like looking at books, singing songs, and imaginative play. Warm & affectionate staff Strong parent partnerships Ambitious curriculum Effective communication Good behaviour ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.totalgiving.co.uk/donate/the-priory-school-fund) ## Key facts Opening hours 7am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, excluding bank holidays Age range Children can start in the term after their third birthday Session types Morning places, Afternoon places, Full Time places Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2021 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Gem's Inspection date May 2026 Inspection no. 10301189 Lead inspector Marisol Hernandez-Garn Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50304875)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2647646) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.thepriory.merton.sch.uk/Parents/Wrap-Around-Care/) Priory C of E Primary School, Queens Road, London, SW19 8LX [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.1917/51.42498/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near London - [Day nurseries in London](/search?q=London) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-gem-s-sw19-8lx-2647646) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Strong standard Last inspected May 2026 Headline: Strong standard 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 Strong standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Strong standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 1 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Gem's Last inspected 5 May 2026 · Marisol Hernandez-Garn Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children receive care from warm and affectionate staff who help them feel safe and secure. They behave well, including when playing outside, and show high levels of confidence. Children make independent decisions about their play and enjoy activities like looking at books, singing songs, and imaginative play. Inspector highlights - The highly dedicated provider has created a welcoming and inclusive environment and built strong partnerships with schools for smooth transitions. - Parents comment very positively about staff support and their children's progress in speech and counting skills. - Staff receive good support and guidance to develop their teaching practice, increasing their knowledge of using natural resources for early mathematical skills. - Staff observe and assess children's learning regularly to plan an ambitious curriculum and provide additional support for children with additional learning needs. - Staff promote children's good behaviour and develop their love of books through enthusiastic reading. Areas to develop - 1 Differentiate planned activities to help children make the best progress in the next phase of their learning. - 2 Make more effective use of opportunities to enable children, particularly the older ones, to practise their early writing skills. Inspection #10301189 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50304875) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff observe and assess children's learning regularly and make use of the information gained to provide additional support for children who have additional learning needs. Outdoor space Children behave well when playing outside, engaging in popular activities such as water and sand play which provide tactile experiences, and developing physical skills using ride-on toys. EAL / language support The provider is committed to evaluating their practice and has identified priorities for continuous improvements, such as to review the curriculum for expressive arts and design to further promote children's curiosity and imagination, which benefits all children, including those with English as an additional language. 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 ### What is the address of Little Gem's? ### What is Little Gem's working on improving? ### Does Little Gem's accept funded childcare hours? ### Does Little Gem's offer holiday care and wraparound provision? ### How is Little Gem's classified by Ofsted? ## Nearby day nurseries in London Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Gem's. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Crown Kindergartens London · SW19 8JR 4.4(12 reviews) ](/nursery/crown-kindergartens-sw19-8jr-138205) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 mi ### Eveline Day Nursery Schools (The) London · SW19 1EX 4.3(11 reviews) ](/nursery/eveline-day-nursery-schools-limited-the-sw19-1ex-138215) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Alexander House Nursery Wimbledon London · SW19 1EZ ](/nursery/alexander-house-nursery-wimbledon-sw19-1ez-2710338) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Playdays Nursery London · SW19 8LR 5.0(39 reviews) ](/nursery/playdays-nursery-sw19-8lr-138232) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.5 mi ### N Family Club Wimbledon London · SW19 1EG 5.0(14 reviews) ](/nursery/n-family-club-wimbledon-sw19-1eg-2845443) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### The Orchard Day Nursery Wimbledon London · SW19 1NL 3.5(13 reviews) ](/nursery/the-orchard-day-nursery-sw19-1nl-ey556020) [See all nurseries in London →](/search?q=London) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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