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Little Gemz

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2023)
·East Grinstead Children & Family Centre, Blackwell Farm Road, East Grinstead, RH19 3JL · West Sussex
Number of places
51 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2023
Local authority
West Sussex

About this day nursery

Little Gemz Ltd, formerly Absolute Angels Pre-school in East Grinstead, has relocated to an expanded facility and now offers childcare throughout the day and year. Catering to children aged 6 months to 5 years, the nursery operates 50 weeks annually with flexible hours.

The establishment prides itself on a team of highly qualified and caring staff dedicated to understanding and supporting each family to meet individual children's needs. 5 years, and an upper pre-school for 3 to 5 years, fostering independence and social skills.

They also run an Under 5s holiday club, open to all children. The nursery emphasises active engagement and hands-on learning within spacious indoor and outdoor environments, aiming to help children develop a strong understanding of the world around them and prepare for primary school.

They accommodate various funding options and offer flexible sessions.

Our ethos

We believe children learn best when they are actively engaged. Through hands on activities, children are given opportunities to make sense of and develop an understanding of the growing world around them. Our spacious indoor and outdoor environments allow us flexibility to provide a vast range of experiences to suit every child's interests and needs.

What it's like

Babies develop a keen interest in books and enjoy having stories read to them, showing strong bonds with staff. Children play well together and make decisions about where to play, including outdoors where they develop physical skills. The manager is an effective role model, continually improving staff knowledge and outcomes for children.

Flexible childcareAll year round careHoliday clubExperienced staffSpacious indoor and outdoor areas

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age bands for children from six months to five years, offering hourly rates alongside discounted school day sessions. All-day bookings qualify for a percentage discount. Additional charges apply for daily meals, and funded sessions are subject to a voluntary consumable charge.

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)

Good to know

  • A registration fee and refundable deposit are required, varying by funding status.
  • Deposits are refunded after final invoice clearance and are waived for fully funded children.
  • All-day sessions receive a 15% discount and include breakfast, two snacks, and lunch.
  • School day sessions run 8.30am-3.00pm or 9.00am-3.30pm and include lunch and a snack.
  • Funding of 15 and 30 hours is accepted for eligible age groups, including working family funding from 9 months.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday and Thursday: 8am - 4.30pm; Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 8am - 4pm. Open 50 weeks per year, term time or all year round.

Session types

School day, All day, Hourly, Holiday club

Age range

6 months - 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Gemz

Last inspected 18 October 2023 · Helen Penticost

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

Babies develop a keen interest in books and enjoy having stories read to them, showing strong bonds with staff. Children play well together and make decisions about where to play, including outdoors where they develop physical skills. The manager is an effective role model, continually improving staff knowledge and outcomes for children.

Inspector highlights

  • The provider has a thorough understanding of her roles and responsibilities and works closely with her manager to lead the setting.
  • The provider is constantly reviewing and evaluating the nursery to make targeted improvements to meet children's current developmental and learning needs.
  • Children who need extra help to settle or manage their feelings and behaviours receive the care and support they need from staff.
  • Babies initiate a game of peekaboo, hiding their faces with a piece of fabric and giggling with delight as they show their faces to the member of staff.
  • Children learn about the world in which they live and celebrate the backgrounds of their families and others.

Areas to develop

  • 1build on staff's ability to be able to spend equal time with all children to enhance their interactions and support learning further
  • 2strengthen the planning of experiences for children to make sure they are effective in supporting children's individual and learning needs.
Inspection #10312514 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak positively about the nursery and of the daily feedback they receive about their child's day.

They state that they also receive information via the nursery's online system.

Here, they view photographs and observations of their children's learning.

One parent commented on the clear progress their child has made in his social and speaking skills since attending.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children who need extra help to settle or manage their feelings and behaviours receive the care and support they need from staff.

Outdoor space

Children make the decision about where they would like to play. They access a range of experiences in the outdoor area, where they can build on their physical development. For example, they balance on the pods across the obstacle course.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

18 October 2023

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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