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Little Gems of The Sea # Little Gems of The Sea Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2022) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 nursery Literacy focus Outdoor play Strong parent partnership Healthy habits Communication & 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 - 1 ensure that children are able to maintain high levels of concentration, particularly at group times - 2 review the curriculum for physical development to make sure that older children's skills continue to develop Inspection #10263757 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50205646) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXANFZn8TVDaO7VI6-9h0BH8W5pidLQo8edd81h_qZXVWUp9Vsb=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Danielle Q 9 years ago A lovely small nursery and they offer wrap around care once they start school. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBczVhclNnEAE!2m1!1s0x487e6e7bfaeb089b:0x39c479d990e28529) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV1i-77zaUqowjKDIruzWbjUVJkOhsHMW4-y4A4ryzckradQBam=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Gemma Jackson / mcentee 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnczhYVTlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487e6e7bfaeb089b:0x39c479d990e28529) Reviews from Google for Little Gems of The Sea. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4162585930942809385&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history - December 2022 Good - May 2017 Good - May 2014 Good - July 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Gems of The Sea ### What is the age range at Little Gems of The Sea? ### Which funding entitlements does Little Gems of The Sea accept? ### How many children are on roll at Little Gems of The Sea? ### What stands out about Little Gems of The Sea? ### When is Little Gems of The Sea open? ### How did Little Gems of The Sea do at its last Ofsted inspection? ## Nearby day nurseries in WHITLEY BAY Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Gems of The Sea. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### School's Out at Langley Whitley Bay · NE25 9DF ](/nursery/school-s-out-at-langley-ne25-9df-310224) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Kids 1st - Rake Lane North Shields · NE29 8NH 3.7(6 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-1st-rake-lane-ne29-8nh-ey283548) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Kids Planet Monkseaton Whitley Bay · NE26 3NR ](/nursery/kids-planet-monkseaton-ne26-3nr-2752565) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Little Learners Childcare (N.E.) 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