Session types
daycare, 15 hours free weekly nursery education
Little Gems Nursery in London
Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
Number of places
80 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Hackney
About this day nursery
Little Gems Nursery, founded in April 2011, provides an Islamic-centred Early Years education for children aged six months to five years. The nursery is Ofsted-accredited and aims to cultivate brilliance in children by integrating Islamic values into all learning aspects, offering a safe and nurturing environment.
Their philosophy is rooted in the belief that the first five years of a child's life are crucial for development, focusing on instilling a strong Muslim identity from an early age. The nursery employs a play-based learning approach, recognising that children thrive when engaged in self-directed and intrinsically motivating activities.
They strike a balance between unstructured play and structured learning, both indoors and outdoors, tailored to each child's interests and strengths by skilled staff. This approach caters to diverse socio-demographic backgrounds, ensuring every child develops a love for learning and gains a strong educational foundation for future success.
Little Gems offers both day care services and free weekly nursery education, emphasising moral and academic excellence alongside spiritual needs to prepare children for school and life in general.
Our ethos
Little Gems Nursery believes the first five years are crucial for development, integrating Islamic values and identity into all learning through a play-based, child-led approach. They balance unstructured and structured activities, indoors and outdoors, to foster a love of learning and provide a strong foundation for future success.
What it's like
Children are happy and confident and make good progress in their learning and development. Staff are warm, attentive, and plan stimulating activities based on children's individual interests to secure their engagement and build on skills and knowledge. Children's behaviour and personal and social skills are good, playing well together and understanding routines.
Islamic ValuesPlay-based LearningOfsted Accredited
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
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Opening hours
Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 15:30
Age range
six months to five years
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Little Gems Nursery
Last inspected 13 June 2023 · Paul Church
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 happy and confident and make good progress in their learning and development. Staff are warm, attentive, and plan stimulating activities based on children's individual interests to secure their engagement and build on skills and knowledge. Children's behaviour and personal and social skills are good, playing well together and understanding routines.
Inspector highlights
- Children are happy and confident and make good progress in their learning and development.
- Staff are warm and attentive and know the children very well, planning stimulating activities based on children's individual interests.
- Parents are well supported by the manager and staff, who understand the local community well to tailor parental support.
- Communication and language development is well supported, with children enjoying reading, listening to stories, and practising early writing skills.
- Provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength, with early identification and swift targeted support.
Areas to develop
- 1strengthen staff's planning of adult-led activities by considering the precise needs of all children to further enhance their individual learning experiences
- 2review opportunities for less-experienced staff to develop their knowledge and teaching skills, further developing the quality of education offered.
Inspection #10283861 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength. Their learning and development needs are identified early on and targeted support is swiftly provided. Staff work closely with external agencies, acting on their advice.
Parent Reviews of Little Gems Nursery
5.0
(33)
khadija abdul
10 months ago
I’m so grateful to the amazing team at Little Gems Nursery. My child has truly blossomed during her time there. She initially struggled to adapt to new environments and lacked confidence, but the care, patience, and encouragement from the staff made all the difference. They created a nurturing space where she felt safe, supported, and gradually came out of her shell. It's been such a joy to watch her grow, build friendships, and become more confident every day. Thank you, Little Gems, for playing such a meaningful role in her development - we couldn’t have asked for a better start to her learning journey!
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Sifa Karadeniz
10 months ago
I am so grateful that my path crossed little gems. All the staff are amazing and are very attentive with our children. I feel so pleased and at peace that my child attends this immaculate school. My son comes home happy and in the morning insists that we go school to his favourite key worker. I thank all the staff from the bottom of my heart for all their effort and hard work.
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shazzy Uddin
a year ago
I can't thank Little Gems enough for the amazing experience they’ve given my daughters. Both of them have truly thrived here, and it’s been wonderful to see. The staff at Little Gems are fantastic. They've boosted my girls' academic skills and given them a solid foundation in Islamic education. It's a perfect blend that has really helped my kids grow in so many ways. We feel so lucky to have a nursery like this in our community. The teachers are caring and dedicated, always going the extra mile to ensure every child feels supported and valued. My daughters have gained so much confidence and knowledge, and we owe it all to the incredible team at Little Gems. If you’re looking for a place where your children can flourish both academically and spiritually, I can’t recommend Little Gems enough. It’s been a privilege to be a part of this wonderful nursery.
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KMON PROPERTY
a year ago
A lovely nursery with caring staff and a warm atmosphere. We have seen our friends child settled in quickly and always come home happy. We've noticed great progress & appreciate the nurturing environment. They have wonderful staff with great role models! Highly recommend!
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engin yaras
a year ago
Iam very proud my grand daughter has attended for over two half years . She has gained confidence able to Converse with peer group and adults. She is able to talk about healthy eating , in appropriate touches, also visiting elderly Community homes and interacting playing games with them .Also involving parents to participate work in partnership with nursery. Having a nursery with such a strong Islamic ethos is a great advantage for the Muslim community. Highly and confidently recommended! Only wishing they expand to primary school. All staff work as a team they are very warm and welcoming. 🙏🏽
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Inspection history
Date: November 2013
- June 2023Good
- November 2017Outstanding
- November 2013Good
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