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Little Gems Pre-School - Chandlers Ford

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2023)
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5.0(1 Google review) ·Fryern Infants School, Oakmount Road, Eastleigh, SO53 2LN · Hampshire
Number of places
25 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2023
Local authority
Hampshire

About this early years setting

Little Gems Pre-School is located in Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, and is registered to care for children from two to four years old. 30am to 3pm on weekdays during term time.

The setting accepts government funding for two, three and four-year-olds. An Ofsted inspection in October 2023 rated the pre-school as Good overall.

The inspector found that children thoroughly enjoy their time at the setting, arriving with enthusiasm and forming meaningful friendships. Staff support children's developing communication skills by modelling language and commentating on their play.

Children gain self-confidence and independence through activities such as imaginative play in the garden, where they might create an ice-cream shop. The inspector noted that staff help children learn about keeping healthy and benefit from supportive supervision.

Parents who spoke with the inspector were highly positive about the care their children receive and the progress they make.

What it's like

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at pre-school. They arrive with enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn. Staff provide children with a warm welcome and show genuine interest as children share their news. This helps children feel valued and secure and able to form meaningful friendships.

Term-time onlyFlexible sessionsAccepts various funding schemes

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
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

Opening hours

Term time 9am - 3pm

Age range

2 to 5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

flexible sessions, full day care

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Gems Pre-School - Chandlers Ford

Last inspected 30 October 2023

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 thoroughly enjoy their time at pre-school. They arrive with enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn. Staff provide children with a warm welcome and show genuine interest as children share their news. This helps children feel valued and secure and able to form meaningful friendships.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff benefit from regular supervision that is supportive and successful at developing their knowledge and skills.
  • Staff support children's developing communication skills by modelling language, commentating on play and repeating mispronounced words correctly.
  • Children gain self-confidence and make connections with previous experiences as they immerse themselves in imaginative play.
  • Staff help children learn the importance of keeping their bodies fit and healthy.
  • Children gain good levels of independence.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the organisation of learning areas so that children are able to move freely and engage successfully in activities.
Inspection #EY341325 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of the care their children receive, as well as the progress they make across all areas of learning.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff who take on new lead roles receive regular coaching from more experienced colleagues. This helps develop their confidence and skills, while strengthening the provision for children, particularly those who need it most.

Outdoor space

Children use a range of resources to create an ice-cream shop in the garden and announce when the shop is open and record orders on a clipboard. Children proudly present their ice-cream concoctions to their friends.

Google Reviews of Little Gems Pre-School - Chandlers Ford

5.0
(1 Google review)

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Inspection history

Date: November 2013

  • October 2023Good
  • March 2018Good
  • November 2014Good
  • November 2013Good

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