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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. Little Jems Nursery # Little Jems Nursery in Carlisle Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · 4-5 Woodrouffe Terrace, Carlisle, CA1 2EH · Cumberland Number of places 49 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Feb 2022 Local authority Cumberland 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 and Out of School Club, established in 1988, is located in Carlisle. It caters to children aged 3 months to 11 years, operating from 8 am to 6 pm, five days a week, 51 weeks a year, with a brief closure between Christmas and New Year and on bank holidays. The nursery is situated in two adjoining terraced houses, which are listed buildings, in a quiet cul-de-sac close to Carlisle City Centre. Registered with Ofsted, Little Jems Nursery provides an environment that supports the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. The nursery prides itself on its experienced and loyal staff, contributing to a low turnover and ensuring consistent care for the children. Their philosophy emphasises empowering children to reach their full potential within a secure, warm, and inviting setting where they can learn, explore, and create with the guidance of qualified practitioners. The facility includes four distinct rooms tailored to different age groups and developmental stages, along with outdoor areas featuring a "mud kitchen" and "growing areas" for extended learning experiences. Our ethos Little Jems Nursery's philosophy emphasises empowering children to reach their full potential within a secure, warm, and inviting setting where they can learn, explore, and create with the guidance of qualified practitioners. The nursery supports the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. What it's like Children form a strong emotional bond with their key person and are confident to approach staff for reassurance and support. They are highly valued, and special events like birthdays are celebrated. Children are kind and considerate, willingly helping their friends during activities. Established 1988 Homely Atmosphere EYFS Curriculum Experienced Staff Outdoor Learning Areas ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (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. [Request pricing →](https://www.littlejemsnursery.co.uk/contact-us) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am until 6pm, 5 days per week 51 weeks a year, closing for 1 week between Christmas and New Year and for all Statutory Bank Holidays. Age range 3 months to 11 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2018 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Jems Nursery Inspection date Feb 2022 Inspection no. 10194120 Lead inspector Charlotte Bowe [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50179419)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560116) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-jems-nursery-ca1-2eh-ey560116) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Jems Nursery Last inspected 8 February 2022 · Charlotte Bowe 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 form a strong emotional bond with their key person and are confident to approach staff for reassurance and support. They are highly valued, and special events like birthdays are celebrated. Children are kind and considerate, willingly helping their friends during activities. Inspector highlights - Children form strong emotional bonds with their key person and are confident to seek support. - Special events, such as birthdays, are readily celebrated by all staff and children. - Children are kind and considerate to others, willingly sharing and helping. - Leaders and staff have a clear vision for the nursery, committed to caring for, teaching and inspiring every child. - Staff source early help for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, liaising with parents and professionals to target support. Areas to develop - 1 Strengthen the established systems for staff supervision and provide all staff with more frequent and intently focused support, to help to extend on their good knowledge, skills and teaching practice. - 2 Support staff to model language precisely for babies to hear and say and use a broader range of words and phrases in children's home languages during play, to help all children to further advance their developing speech and language skills. Inspection #10194120 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50179419) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > the nursery is like a second home Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff source early help for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They liaise with parents and other professionals to target the support that children need. Staff are responsive to the needs of children and their families, including where there are any changes to family circumstances. Outdoor space Leaders source meaningful training, such as that relating to the outdoors, to inspire staff to enhance the quality of the outdoor learning provision for children. ## Parent Reviews of Little Jems Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWUD6hpRGTcyO6T08v6XRjyje_dhOwdEqkAQ__1gpAH0JT-LYSuag=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Joanne 4 years ago Good nursery friendly staff [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQyNGEyUjBRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487d1a318987269d:0x6732378222a68165) Reviews from Google for Little Jems Nursery. 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[View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50179419) ## Frequently asked about Little Jems Nursery ### Does Little Jems Nursery offer holiday club or wraparound care? ### How does Little Jems Nursery support children with SEND? ### Which funded childcare entitlements does Little Jems Nursery accept? ### Which area does Little Jems Nursery serve? ### How can Little Jems Nursery be contacted? ### What stands out about Little Jems Nursery? ### What is the age range at Little Jems Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Carlisle Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Jems Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Greystone Nursery Carlisle · CA1 2HA ](/nursery/greystone-nursery-ca1-2ha-ey462646) - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Willow Tree Nursery Carlisle · CA2 4BA 5.0(12 reviews) ](/nursery/willow-tree-nursery-ca2-4ba-2642286) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.3 mi ### Wendy House Nursery (Carlisle) Carlisle · CA2 4AB ](/nursery/wendy-house-nursery-carlisle-limited-ca2-4ab-317413) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Little Owls Nursery (Carlisle) Carlisle · CA1 1PE ](/nursery/little-owls-nursery-carlisle-limited-ca1-1pe-ey319329) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Kinder Park Nursery Services Carlisle · CA1 1LJ ](/nursery/kinder-park-nursery-services-limited-ca1-1lj-ey485777) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.6 mi ### It Takes A Village Nursery And Pre-School Carlisle · CA2 5XW ](/nursery/it-takes-a-village-nursery-and-pre-school-ca2-5xw-2860607) [See all nurseries in Carlisle →](/search?q=Carlisle) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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