Opening hours
7:30am and closes at 6pm.
Little Gems Day Nursery in Petersfield
Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2025)
Number of places
40 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2025
Local authority
Hampshire
About this day nursery
Little Gems Day Nursery operates three locations in Hampshire, including Petersfield, providing childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The Petersfield branch, situated about five minutes from the A3, features a lovely enclosed rear garden for children to explore.
The day nursery aims to offer a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where each child's individual development and potential are fostered from the start of their life's journey. With a focus on fun and educational experiences, the nursery is staffed by a team of qualified and experienced professionals dedicated to the care and growth of every child.
The nursery operates 51 weeks a year, closing only for bank holidays and at 1pm on Christmas Eve, reopening in the New Year.
What it's like
Children are lovingly greeted by friendly staff who provide well-planned and stimulating activities, fostering confidence and positive behaviours. The harmonious environment promotes empathy and emotional security, supporting their personal, social, and emotional development.
Enclosed gardenExperienced staffOpen 51 weeks a year
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 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 →Key facts
Age range
3 months to 5 years old
Term time / All Year
All Year
Registered with Ofsted
2017
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Little Gems Day Nursery
Last inspected 11 June 2025
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 are lovingly greeted by friendly staff who provide well-planned and stimulating activities, fostering confidence and positive behaviours. The harmonious environment promotes empathy and emotional security, supporting their personal, social, and emotional development.
Inspector highlights
- The dedicated leadership and management team are reflective and seek continual improvement, leading to high staff well-being and improved practice through training.
- Leaders and staff have created a clear and ambitious curriculum that reflects the current needs and abilities of all children, with effective key-person arrangements for personalised support.
- The arrangements in place to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are successful, with high expectations and close collaboration with parents and other professionals.
- Staff carefully plan learning opportunities for children to develop their skills through their interests, with children self-selecting resources and confidently joining activities.
- Partnerships with parents are effective and valued by leaders and staff, who share information about children's learning, activities, and care routines.
Areas to develop
- 1challenge all children more consistently during routines and activities to develop their existing skills further.
Inspection #10405330 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents say that their children are making strides in their learning and receive high levels of care.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The arrangements in place to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are successful. Leaders and staff have high expectations to ensure all children reach their full potential. They work closely with parents and other professionals to provide consistent and joined-up support. Staff create plans that focus intently on the targeted learning that is needed. Children are well supported to make the progress that they are capable of.
Outdoor space
Children delight in being in the outdoor environment. They have a sense of freedom as they move around with pleasure and negotiate their space. They gain good physical skills as they crouch, bend and run around. Staff ensure the environment is safe for children to play and explore.
Inspection history
Date: November 2019
- June 2025Good
- November 2019Outstanding
Frequently asked about Little Gems Day Nursery
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