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Little Gems Day Nursery # Little Gems Day Nursery in Waterlooville (PO8 0RY) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2025) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · 54 South Lane, Waterlooville, PO8 0RY · Hampshire Number of places 40 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Gems Day Nursery aims to provide a secure, nurturing, and stimulating educational setting where each child receives personalised attention to foster their individual growth and realise their full potential during their early developmental years. The nursery specifically caters to children aged 3 months to 5 years, offering a diverse array of engaging and enriching experiences. Its facilities boast bright, spacious rooms and a charming enclosed garden. Operated by a team of highly qualified and experienced professionals, the nursery is solely committed to the well-being and development of the children in their care. Little Gems Day Nursery is operational for 51 weeks annually, with the exception of bank holidays and a short closure from 1 PM on Christmas Eve until the New Year. The nursery has three locations in Hampshire: Clanfield, Cowplain, and Petersfield. What it's like Staff know children well and focus on their emotional security, helping new babies settle quickly. The nursery has strong links with the local community, engaging children in visits to a care home, making poppies for Remembrance Day, and seeing lambs at local farms, with parent involvement. Spacious indoor and outdoor play areas Experienced and qualified staff Open 51 weeks a year ## 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://littlegemsdaynursery.com/prices) ## Key facts Opening hours 7:30am to 6pm Age range 3 months to 5 years old Term time / All Year All Year Established 2009 Waitlist Unknown Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Gems Day Nursery Last inspected 2 September 2025 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 Staff know children well and focus on their emotional security, helping new babies settle quickly. The nursery has strong links with the local community, engaging children in visits to a care home, making poppies for Remembrance Day, and seeing lambs at local farms, with parent involvement. Inspector highlights - Staff know children well and establish close bonds. - Strong links with the local community, including visits to a local care home and farms. - Staff are positive role models, fostering well-behaved, polite, and helpful children. - Staff are competent in facilitating messy and exploratory play, allowing for deep engagement. - Children across the nursery are supported to learn about healthy eating, growing their own produce and cooking. Areas to develop - 1 improve the planning and implementation of activities so that staff focus more precisely on supporting children's learning intentions - 2 support staff to make better use of opportunities during activities to enhance children's vocabulary and use of language. Inspection #10407306 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50287809) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Gems Day Nursery Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10407306 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50287809)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY396145) 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-nursery-po8-0ry-ey396145) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment very positively on how well staff share information about their children's learning and the help given should extra support be needed. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children enjoy playing outside whatever the weather, fully supported by staff. Younger children dig in the sand pit, feeling sand between their toes, while older children spend considerable time at the mud kitchen, mixing ingredients and learning simple mathematical concepts through games. ## Parent Reviews of Little Gems Day Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXqRpXodJZaI0MrTDhNCB4QCEmQXyML1lcXRRSFLArfWpMlNgU=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Graeme King 12 years ago Lovely staff and really look after the children. My son is always happy here. 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