Food
All food is freshly prepared daily on site. Breakfast, mid-morning snacks, and afternoon tea are included. Fresh milk and formula are provided for children up to 12 months.
Little Jems in London
Ofsted: Good
(May 2024)
Number of places
28 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2024
Local authority
Bexley
About this day nursery
Little Jems Childcare, located in London, SE28 8EY, offers a nurturing environment where children learn through play. The nursery provides a rich variety of activities, both indoors and outdoors, designed to support each child's unique development across all Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) areas of learning.
The programme includes daily activities such as circle time, adult-led activities, snack time, nap time, and free play, with a focus on communication and language development. The nursery emphasises reading and offers a book loan scheme for pre-school children.
They also have a dedicated sensorial room for babies and toddlers, providing a safe space for exploration and development through books, songs, and responsive interactions. Little Jems Childcare encourages parent partnership and aims to create a stimulating environment where children can thrive, develop confidence, and build social skills.
The passionate and caring staff are committed to making a difference in children’s lives, fostering a friendly and trustworthy atmosphere.
Our ethos
Little Jems Childcare believes in "We Learn through Play" and aims to harness creativity while providing a stimulating and safe environment for children to grow and develop their full potential.
What it's like
Staff provide a warm and welcoming nursery where children excitedly arrive to start their learning and see their friends. The curriculum is tailored to meet children's individual next steps of learning, and children learn about safety, early mathematical skills, sharing, and taking turns. All ages of children thoroughly enjoy music and movement time, enhancing their physical development.
Learning through PlayOutdoor Play AreaSensorial RoomFocus on Communication and Language
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
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
Session types
Half day sessions (7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.), Half day sessions (1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.), Hourly sessions, Full Day Care
Opening hours
Full Day Care: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Little Jems
Last inspected 17 May 2024
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Staff provide a warm and welcoming nursery where children excitedly arrive to start their learning and see their friends. The curriculum is tailored to meet children's individual next steps of learning, and children learn about safety, early mathematical skills, sharing, and taking turns. All ages of children thoroughly enjoy music and movement time, enhancing their physical development.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders have worked hard since the last inspection to make improvements.
- Staff are deployed well around the nursery and outside areas.
- Staff have a secure understanding of safeguarding and how to keep children safe.
- Children are able to choose where they wish to play, and all children have access to a broad range of resources, both inside and out.
- Staff work well to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to identify the impact of noise levels in the playroom and how best to reduce these to enhance children's learning environment
- 2review the quality of adult-led activities inside to further encourage children's learning and development.
Inspection #10342243 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff work well to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They work closely with parents and other agencies to identify next steps of learning and actions to take. Staff make good use of visual timetables so children are aware of what is happening next and what to expect. This helps children to understand what is happening, preventing them from becoming overwhelmed with changes.
Outdoor space
Staff are deployed well around the nursery and outside areas. They make sure they are close at hand to offer help and support as children play and learn. Staff identify that some children learn better when outside. They ensure that all children have access to a broad range of resources, both inside and out, to accommodate their learning preferences.
Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024
Date: June 2023
- May 2024Good
- June 2023Requires improvement
Frequently asked about Little Jems
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