--- title: "Little Gems Day Care Nursery — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Little Gems Day Care Nursery in Bushey — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East of England](/search?region=East+of+England) 4. Little Gems Day Care Nursery # Little Gems Day Care Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2021) · Little Reddings Primary School, Harcourt Road, Bushey, WD23 3PR · Hertfordshire Number of places 25 places Age range 0–3 yrs Last inspected Oct 2021 Local authority Hertfordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Gem Day care aims to cultivate an environment where every child feels cherished, supported, and motivated to discover their potential. The nursery is committed to providing high-quality childcare that promotes each child's individual growth and development. They achieve this by fostering creativity, kindness, and independence through play-based learning. Little Gem Day care prioritises collaboration with families to ensure children feel secure, valued, and inspired. The nursery offers flexible programmes tailored to meet the varied needs of the community, including full-day, part-time, and flexible care options. They cater to children from infancy up to school age, with programmes designed to support every developmental stage. The staff are described as caring and attentive, ensuring a positive experience for children and peace of mind for parents. The facility emphasises a safe, nurturing, and engaging atmosphere where curiosity can flourish and friendships can blossom. Our ethos Little Gem Day care is committed to fostering creativity, kindness, and independence through play-based learning, encouraging each child to discover their potential in a secure, nurturing, and engaging atmosphere. They prioritise individual growth and development, collaborating with families to ensure children feel valued and inspired. What it's like Children enjoy their time at the nursery and demonstrate a positive attitude to their learning. They develop the key skills they need for the next stage in their development. Children form close bonds with all staff and make friends with other children and are actively encouraged to develop their independence and sense of responsibility. Flexible Programmes Inclusive Care Play-Based Learning ## Pricing & funding 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://littlegemdaycare.com/contact-us) ## Key facts Session types Full-time (6:45 am - 6:00 pm), Part-time (6:45 am - 9:45 am, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm), Full-Day Program, Part-Day Program, Kindergarten Curriculum, Before & After-School Care, Summer Program Food Nutritious meals and healthy snacks provided daily Opening hours Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM Age range Infants to school-aged kids Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Gems Day Care Nursery Inspection date Oct 2021 Inspection no. 10191859 Lead inspector Ann Austen Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50172399)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2510549) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-gems-day-care-nursery-wd23-3pr-2510549) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Gems Day Care Nursery Last inspected 20 October 2021 · Ann Austen 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 enjoy their time at the nursery and demonstrate a positive attitude to their learning. They develop the key skills they need for the next stage in their development. Children form close bonds with all staff and make friends with other children and are actively encouraged to develop their independence and sense of responsibility. Inspector highlights - The enthusiastic manager and staff provide good-quality care and learning experiences. - Staff are positive role models and have high expectations for children's behaviour. - Staff place a strong emphasis on developing children's speaking, listening and communication skills. - Managers and staff develop good partnerships with parents. - Staff provide children with a wide range of outings to broaden their experiences. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen induction procedures to support newly appointed members of staff - 2 support staff to plan high-quality learning experiences for children when they are using the outdoor environment. Inspection #10191859 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50172399) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment very positively about the care and learning opportunities provided at the nursery. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Staff promote good hygiene routines effectively and provide opportunities for children to be physically active in the fresh air. Children thoroughly enjoy jumping in muddy puddles, and younger children are supported to use the rockers and slide. Inspection history Most recent inspection 20 October 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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