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Little Gems Pre-School - Chandlers Ford # Little Gems Pre-School - Chandlers Ford Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · 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 - 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 Pre-School offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 2 to 5 years. With locations in West End, Chandlers Ford, and Hedge End, the preschool focuses on providing high standards of care and education, blending affection with structured activities. Children are encouraged to explore both indoors and outdoors, fostering a love for learning and discovery. The preschool operates during term time from 9 am to 3 pm, offering both flexible sessions and full-day care options to suit varying family needs. Little Gems is committed to supporting families with various funding options, including two, three, and four-year-old funding, as well as the 30-hour funding scheme. The dedicated staff team strives to ensure every child thrives and develops their unique potential, making their time at Little Gems sparkle. 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 only Flexible sessions Accepts various funding schemes ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 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 - 1 strengthen the organisation of learning areas so that children are able to move freely and engage successfully in activities. Inspection #EY341325 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50234631) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Gems Pre-School - Chandlers Ford Inspection date Oct 2023 Inspection no. EY341325 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50234631)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY341325) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-gems-pre-school-chandlers-ford-so53-2ln-ey341325) ## 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. ## Parent Reviews of Little Gems Pre-School - Chandlers Ford 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIiC4Be8Pf-iWzJTOCh52WcY_GxWEgmkQ2M3Qy1PgbB0Vo0Rg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) li xu 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQxcmVTb1FnEAE!2m1!1s0x4874733ecb762123:0x57c18cc8ab0130d) Reviews from Google for Little Gems Pre-School - Chandlers Ford. 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