Little Gems Day Nursery in Waterlooville (PO8 9BT)

About this day nursery

Little Gems Day Nursery operates from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year, providing a consistent and nurturing environment for children aged 0-5 years. The nursery places a strong emphasis on children's emotional well-being, a principle firmly embedded in their daily practices.

They have thoughtfully adapted routines, including handover times, to cater to the individual emotional needs of each child, especially in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Leaders and staff hold ambitious expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

They meticulously analyse what children already know and pinpoint their next learning steps. Working in close partnership with parents and carers, they develop tailored learning plans to ensure every child has access to their early education.

The nursery effectively utilises additional funding to enrich learning experiences, such as acquiring specialist equipment, to guarantee equal opportunities for all children. The well-resourced outdoor area further enhances children's development, allowing them to run, jump, climb, and build assault courses while learning about risk in a safe and engaging manner.

What it's like

Children enter the setting happy, confident, and ready to learn. Staff place great importance on children's emotional well-being, which is firmly embedded. Leaders have adapted routines to meet the emotional needs of individual children, including during handover times, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Leaders and staff have ambitious expectations of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and work in partnership with parents and carers to create tailored learning plans.