--- title: "(Closed) Little Jems, Houghton le Spring — Ofsted-rated Good" description: "This nursery has closed. Little Jems, a nursery in Houghton le Spring. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Little Jems # Little Jems in Houghton le Spring Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2024) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · The Hetton Centre, Welfare Road, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH5 9NE · Sunderland Number of places 20 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Jun 2024 Local authority Sunderland 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 JEMS Nursery & Childcare Service, situated within the Hetton Centre, offers comprehensive care for children from birth to eight years old in Houghton Le Spring. This a privately-owned, family-run business, established by a former social worker, is dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable childcare. The nursery prides itself on its dedicated and well-qualified staff, who receive continuous training and mentorship. They offer full-time, part-time, after-school, and holiday care options, working closely with parents to tailor learning experiences for each child. Little JEMS operates 51 weeks a year, closing only on bank and national holidays. The nursery prioritises creating a safe, secure, and stimulating environment where children can develop their independence, self-confidence, and self-esteem while making learning enjoyable. What it's like Staff ensure a warm and welcoming nursery for children. They understand and adhere to babies individual eating and sleeping routines. Children show they are happy and settled and are making good progress in their learning. Children's personal, social and emotional development is well supported and they form good relationships with staff and their peers. Family-run private nursery Care from birth to 8 years Flexible childcare plans After school and holiday care Open 51 weeks a year ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.facebook.com/littlejemshetton) ## Key facts Session types Full day, Half day, School day, After school care, Holiday care Opening hours Monday to Friday: 07:30 – 18:00 Age range Birth to 8 years Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Jems Last inspected 11 June 2024 · Elaine McDonnell Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Staff ensure a warm and welcoming nursery for children. They understand and adhere to babies individual eating and sleeping routines. Children show they are happy and settled and are making good progress in their learning. Children's personal, social and emotional development is well supported and they form good relationships with staff and their peers. Inspector highlights - Staff ensure a warm and welcoming nursery for children. - Children's personal, social and emotional development is well supported. - Additional funding is thoughtfully and carefully used to ensure all children and their families benefit. - Children benefit from a stimulating curriculum which takes account of their next steps and also their interests. - The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Areas to develop - 1 consider the key-person system to ensure that every child's care is tailored to meet their individual needs, for example, by making the best use of staffs' experience and skills - 2 support all children to try a more varied range of food, in order to promote good health and nutrition. Inspection #10353654 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50251812) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Jems Inspection date Jun 2024 Inspection no. 10353654 Lead inspector Elaine McDonnell [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50251812)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542448) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-jems-dh5-9ne-ey542448) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. All children benefit from having access to a sensory room within the building, which stimulates their senses and promotes relaxation and exploration. Outdoor space Early mathematics skills are included in activities and the daily routine, including when children sort shoes and wellies into pairs before going to play in the nursery garden. Leaders are skilled at supporting staff to evaluate activities and children's learning, discussing that for children who prefer to be outside, some activities would be better completed outside. ## Parent Reviews of Little Jems 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ-oz7_Keb_2ic6QNNJapOWR2fNKgfl2GlBjUc9EQBLhJs3kg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) David W 5 years ago Fantastic nursery which is ideally placed inside the Hetton Centre, my little boy goes here and loves it. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNpLXBQcDlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487e6302199567ef:0x57ac9dd301e8e16a) Reviews from Google for Little Jems. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6317597906889662826&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: January 2019 - June 2024 Good - January 2019 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Jems ### Does Little Jems offer holiday club or wraparound care? ### What outdoor space does Little Jems use? ### Where is Little Jems located? ### What is the capacity at Little Jems? ### How can Little Jems be contacted? ### How does Little Jems support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in HOUGHTON LE SPRING Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Jems. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding <0.2 mi ### Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Hetton Houghton le Spring · DH5 9PG 4.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-pre-school-hetton-dh5-9pg-2697105) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Hetton Lyons Nursery School Houghton le Spring · DH5 0AH ](/nursery/hetton-lyons-nursery-school-dh5-0ah-ey291968) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.5 mi ### Houghton Community Nursery School Houghton le Spring · DH5 8AE 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/houghton-community-nursery-school-dh5-8ae-ey461958) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.5 mi ### Nesham Private Nursery Houghton le Spring · DH5 8AE 4.0(10 reviews) ](/nursery/nesham-private-nursery-dh5-8ae-ey217367) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Chilton Meadows Nursery Houghton-le-Spring · DH4 6LX ](/nursery/chilton-meadows-nursery-dh4-6lx-ey217668) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### Dubmire Daycare Houghton le Spring · DH4 6HL ](/nursery/dubmire-daycare-dh4-6hl-ey542957) [See all nurseries in HOUGHTON LE SPRING →](/search?q=HOUGHTON+LE+SPRING) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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