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I moved my son from a nursery closer to our house to this one and I do not regret it.\nI have two toddlers, one who is 2 and one who is 3 (with Down Syndrome). The staff here are amazing for both my child with additional needs and my child without.\nThe level of care they show here is unmatched. 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Little Gems Day Nursery # Little Gems Day Nursery in Waterlooville (PO8 9BT) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2021) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · 64 Hazleton Way, Cowplain, Waterlooville, PO8 9BT · Hampshire Number of places 50 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Aug 2021 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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. Happy, confident children Ambitious expectations Positive behaviour support Healthy habits Language-rich environment ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 6pm from Monday to Friday for 51 weeks of the year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Gems Day Nursery Last inspected 11 August 2021 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 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. Inspector highlights - Children enter the setting happy, confident, and ready to learn. - Leaders and staff have ambitious expectations of all children, including children with special educational needs, and/or disabilities (SEND). - Children's behaviour is well supported, with staff focusing on positive behaviour and offering meaningful praise. - Children are provided with regular opportunities to keep their bodies healthy, with access to healthy snacks and drinks. - Children thrive in a language rich environment and develop a love of books and stories from an early age. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen large group activities to ensure the curriculum intent fully reflects the learning needs of all children - 2 offer support for staff to provide all parents with the same good quality of information. Inspection #10197389 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50169004) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Gems Day Nursery Inspection date Aug 2021 Inspection no. 10197389 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50169004)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY444262) 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-po8-9bt-ey444262) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders and staff have ambitious expectations of all children, including children with special educational needs, and/or disabilities (SEND). They analyse what children already know and identify what they need to learn next. Staff work in partnerships with parents and carers to create tailored learning plans. Children with SEND are well supported to access their early education. Leaders use additional funding to enhance children's learning experiences, for example, by buying specialist equipment so that all children have access to equal opportunities. Outdoor space Children benefit from the well-resourced outside area. They run, jump, climb and build assault courses while learning about risk. ## Parent Reviews of Little Gems Day Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWwsCQDSVan1o-K3QoIstXnT8iuXysOMME_niwgujwR1GdUQmq7=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Liberty Nicholas a year ago Amazing Nursery. I moved my son from a nursery closer to our house to this one and I do not regret it. I have two toddlers, one who is 2 and one who is 3 (with Down Syndrome). The staff here are amazing for both my child with additional needs and my child without. The level of care they show here is unmatched. I get sufficient updates throughout the day and wish everyone had a nursery as amazing as this! 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