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Little Gems of The Sea

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2022)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Star of the Sea Primary School, Seatonville Road, WHITLEY BAY, NE25 9EG · North Tyneside
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2022
Local authority
North Tyneside

About this day nursery

Little Gems of The Sea, established in 2010, is a childcare setting located in Whitley Bay, catering for children aged 2 to 4 years old. 30am to 6pm from Tuesdays to Thursdays.

The nursery maintains a "Good" Ofsted rating, an outcome reflected in its inspection on 21 December 2022. The setting provides a nurturing environment where children are treated as part of a large family, fostering strong relationships with staff.

Children enjoy a stimulating learning environment, carefully organised to support the seven areas of learning, with a particular focus on developing literacy skills. The curriculum emphasises communication and language development through singing and books, helping children develop a love for reading from an early age.

Outdoor learning is also a valued part of the children's routine, with regular access to the school yard for energetic play, where staff ensure their safety. Staff are dedicated to professional development and work in close partnership with parents and the local school to support each child's progress.

What it's like

Children thrive in this caring nursery, where children and families are treated as one big family. Staff recognise that every child is special in their own right and the ethos of the nursery builds on this. Children are very happy in the nursery and develop good relationships with staff.

Caring nurseryLiteracy focusOutdoor playStrong parent partnershipHealthy habitsCommunication & language strong

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday and Friday: 7.30am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Thursday: 7.30am to 6pm, all year round except Christmas and bank holidays.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Gems of The Sea

Last inspected 21 December 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 thrive in this caring nursery, where children and families are treated as one big family. Staff recognise that every child is special in their own right and the ethos of the nursery builds on this. Children are very happy in the nursery and develop good relationships with staff.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff have a clear understanding of what they want children to learn, which underpins the organisation of the learning environment.
  • Staff working with babies have a good understanding of how they learn, their interests and stage of development.
  • Staff teach children how to keep themselves healthy, consistently reminding them to wash their hands and providing healthy meals.
  • Staff support children's communication and language effectively, with a strong emphasis on singing and books.
  • Nursery staff have a good attitude to working in partnership with parents and the local school, and to professional development.

Areas to develop

  • 1ensure that children are able to maintain high levels of concentration, particularly at group times
  • 2review the curriculum for physical development to make sure that older children's skills continue to develop
Inspection #10263757 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say their children are very happy in the nursery. They feel that staff are very caring and approachable.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children enjoy time outside as they use the school yard to run off energy. Staff supervise children carefully, for instance, outside to ensure that they are safe.

Parent Reviews of Little Gems of The Sea

5.0
(2)
Danielle Q
9 years ago

A lovely small nursery and they offer wrap around care once they start school.

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Inspection history
  • December 2022Good
  • May 2017Good
  • May 2014Good
  • July 2011Good

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