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Little Gems Nursery in Rochdale

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2022)
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5.0(4 parent reviews) ·Unique Enterprise Centre, Belfield Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 2UP · Rochdale
Number of places
37 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2022
Local authority
Rochdale

About this day nursery

Little Gems Nursery, based in Rochdale, offers a safe, nurturing, and stimulating setting for children aged 2-4 years. The nursery operates year-round during term time, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with closures only for Bank Holidays and Christmas.

Their dedicated team comprises qualified and experienced practitioners, all of whom are trained in paediatric first aid and proficient in safeguarding legislation. The nursery prioritises children's safety by using CCTV systems and strictly regulating access to the premises, ensuring only authorised individuals can collect children.

Little Gems is committed to promoting children's health and development through a balanced diet, preparing all meals on-site with a regularly rotated, nutritious, and wholesome menu. They accommodate special dietary requirements, and all meals are halal, catering to diverse preferences.

The nursery views itself as a partner in each child's learning journey, focusing on their well-being and holistic development within a supportive environment. Little Gems Nursery is an integral part of Kashmir Youth Project (KYP), an independent charity established in 1979 dedicated to the economic regeneration and development of Rochdale communities.

KYP, with over 40 years of experience, provides various services, including employment and training support, making it a cornerstone for community empowerment.

What it's like

Children spend their time immersed in play, exploring resources and engaging in imaginative play. Staff support children well during activities, narrating as children play to expose them to new words. Pre-school children work together to achieve goals, create an obstacle course outside, and show close bonds with peers and staff.

Safe and stimulating environmentOn-site cooked Halal mealsExperienced and qualified staffPart of a community charity

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Food

All meals prepared and cooked on-site; nutritious and wholesome menu on a 3-week rotation; halal meals; caters to special dietary needs.

Opening hours

8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, term time only

Age range

2-4 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Waitlist

Contact to enquire

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Gems Nursery

Last inspected 30 March 2022

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 spend their time immersed in play, exploring resources and engaging in imaginative play. Staff support children well during activities, narrating as children play to expose them to new words. Pre-school children work together to achieve goals, create an obstacle course outside, and show close bonds with peers and staff.

Inspector highlights

  • Children spend their time immersed in play, laughing out loud and excitedly exploring resources.
  • Staff support children's personal development well, fostering independence in tasks like preparing snacks and serving themselves.
  • Children enjoy close, warm relationships with staff, benefiting from a secure key-person system.
  • Children behave well, listening attentively, sharing happily, and accommodating friends in their play.
  • Children's mathematics skills are supported well through incorporating numbers, shape, and measure into the curriculum.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen information sharing processes with parents, especially with regards to policies and procedures, in order to create an even stronger working partnership and culture of transparency
  • 2strengthen staff understanding of recognising and listening to children's choices, to help children feel even more respected and heard.
Inspection #10213109 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents feel more connected to their children's learning experiences now.

Parents praise the manager and staff. They feel recent changes have increased the quality of provision. They appreciate the manager and her "open communication".

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The key-person system is very secure. Key persons know their children impressively well. They skilfully adapt the curriculum to support children's individual needs and complement their personal interests. As a result, children with delays in their development quickly begin to catch up to their peers.

Outdoor space

Pre-school children work together to achieve goals. They create an obstacle course outside. When they have run out of bricks they quickly begin to brainstorm together. They discuss ideas as a team to decide what other resources can be used to finish their project. Staff encourage children to think about what safety elements they might need.

Parent Reviews of Little Gems Nursery

5.0
(4)
En Kay
5 years ago

My 2 kids been in the nursery. The staff are very friendly and approachable, their rooms are neat and my daughter just loves going there. Good management. Can't say enough about them.

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Lucky Lady
4 years ago

Fantastic nursery! My son has been here for a few months now and looks forward to going. A great environment and attentive staff, would definitely recommend.

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Livingstone Mambo
2 years ago

My child went to this nursery and she had amazing experience. Sam and the teachers we are so greatful.

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2022

Date: December 2011

  • March 2022Good
  • October 2021Inadequate
  • September 2017Good
  • November 2016Good
  • January 2013Good
  • December 2011Good

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