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Little Gems Day Nursery in London

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2022)
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4.6(18 Google reviews)
·Clare Hall, Malpas Road, London, SE14 6PX · Lewisham
Number of places
80 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
Lewisham

About this day nursery

Little Gems Day Nursery is located in London, SE14 6PX. The day nursery aims to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children.

They focus on fostering development through various activities and play. The nursery caters to different age groups, ensuring age-appropriate care and learning experiences.

Their approach emphasises creating a supportive atmosphere where children can explore, learn, and grow. The team at Little Gems is dedicated to providing high-quality childcare and early education, preparing children for their next stages of learning.

They strive to build strong relationships with families, working together to support each child's individual needs.

What it's like

Children receive a warm welcome, confidently self-register, and happily engage in activities like making dinosaur footprints. Staff know children well, providing reassurance and cuddles, and consistently model high expectations for behaviour, leading to respectful interactions and care for resources.

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

1996

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Gems Day Nursery

Last inspected 12 October 2022

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 receive a warm welcome, confidently self-register, and happily engage in activities like making dinosaur footprints. Staff know children well, providing reassurance and cuddles, and consistently model high expectations for behaviour, leading to respectful interactions and care for resources.

Inspector highlights

  • The management team is experienced and well established and supports staff well.
  • Children have a variety of experiences to support their literacy skills.
  • Staff support children's communication and language skills very well.
  • Outside children have wide-ranging opportunities to develop their physical and social skills.
  • Staff, including the special educational needs coordinator, support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well.

Areas to develop

  • 1extend the range of opportunities for children to further explore and investigate their interest in nature and enhance their understanding of the natural world
  • 2continue to enhance opportunities for young children to engage in real-life imaginative play experiences.
Inspection #10213477 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report that they are very happy with the care their children receive.

they say that their children settle well and that relationships are good.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff, including the special educational needs coordinator, support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well. They promptly complete early assessments and referrals for children and work effectively with external agencies to ensure that they make the best possible progress.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy plenty of physical activities in the outdoor play spaces, such as football sessions, and use the space to steer bicycles and take turns on the balancing beam to develop their physical and social skills.

Google Reviews of Little Gems Day Nursery

4.6
(18 Google reviews)
Naura Melo
2 years ago

My daughter joined the nursery when she was 18 months old, she left the nursery to start school. I have nothing but good words to say about this nursery team. The level of care has been amazing, great communication, follow up updates, regular daily updates. I was very impressed with variety of nutritious food available, variety of activities. The staff were always great at communicating her daily activities and also any areas of concern. I saw my daughter becoming very confident in terms of communication skills being a bi-lingual child. I was nerves about her starting school, the nursery prepared her for school she is settling in well at school. All I can say is a huge thank you to the team for all the support, especially during those challenging days. I wish you all continuous success

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Shane Smith
11 months ago

Both our daughters went to this fantastic nursery and we couldn’t thank them enough for being so supportive and a great influence on our girls. The staff go above and beyond and both our daughters always come home with a massive smile and spoke so highly of all the staff. Thank you so much for all your support over the four years.

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Noel Peries
a year ago

Absolutely amazing nursery setup and run by some amazing people. We sent our first daughter when she was 8 months old as my wife and I secured new jobs at the same time. The baby room is a large space compared to most in the SE4 area and we felt like it was the right place within the first day. The toddler room is an excellent place that focuses on play and a varied set of activities. The transition to the pre school room is done really with each child's development in mind and preschool allows children to learn phonics at an early stage in a fun way. The staff, catering and general ethos here is one of love for your child and it's one of the most flexible and reasonably priced nurseries in the area. We will be sending our second child there in a few months as we know she will too have an amazing experience.

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Charlie Campbell Ryan
3 years ago

I cannot speak highly enough of Little Gems and the baby room. I was incredibly anxious for my daughter to start at 11 months of age and the staff consistently went above and beyond to provide outstanding and compassionate care for her. I never once worried and she was always happy at drop-off and pick up. Every staff member developed a wonderful relationship with her and I am grateful to each and every single one of them for the care and support they provided. We loved how bright and spacious the baby room is with easy access to their lovely garden. Our daughter was there for a year and it has given her the best start. We miss the nursery and all the beautiful relationships in it dearly and cannot thank you enough for all you have done to support our family.

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Selis Besim
3 years ago

We’ve had an amazing experience at Little Gems nursery. They really made sure my child had the best start in nursery life - I felt at ease with my daughter in their hands. She’s started school now and hasn’t stopped mentioning how she really misses her nursery. They couldn’t do any more for us as a family - thank you so much for everything!

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Inspection history

Date: May 2004

  • November 2022Good
  • October 2022Good
  • December 2016Good
  • December 2016Good
  • April 2013Good
  • March 2013Good
  • March 2011Good
  • February 2011Good
  • March 2007Requires improvement
  • May 2004Good

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