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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 Play Outdoor Play Area Sensorial Room Focus on Communication and Language ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 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 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. 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Jems Inspection date May 2024 Inspection no. 10342243 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50250147)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2610942) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-jems-se28-8ey-2610942) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Jems Last inspected 17 May 2024 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 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 - 1 support staff to identify the impact of noise levels in the playroom and how best to reduce these to enhance children's learning environment - 2 review the quality of adult-led activities inside to further encourage children's learning and development. Inspection #10342243 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50250147) 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 2024 Good - June 2023 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Little Jems ### What curriculum approach does Little Jems follow? ### Where is Little Jems located? ### What outdoor space does Little Jems have? ### Is Little Jems Ofsted registered? ### How does the staff team support children at Little Jems? ### Which funded childcare hours does Little Jems accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in London Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Jems. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Dot's Tots Day Nursery London · SE28 8PF ](/nursery/dot-s-tots-day-nursery-limited-se28-8pf-2712519) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.4 mi ### Abcfabulous Nursery London · SE28 8BG ](/nursery/abcfabulous-nursery-se28-8bg-2760337) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Nurture House Montessori London · SE28 8AS ](/nursery/nurture-house-montessori-se28-8as-ey562410) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.5 mi ### Owls Nursery School at Hawksmoor Primary London · SE28 8AS ](/nursery/owls-nursery-school-at-hawksmoor-primary-se28-8as-2806498) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Waterways Children's Centre London · SE28 8EZ 3.6(18 reviews) ](/nursery/waterways-nursery-and-after-school-club-se28-8ez-ey489013) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.8 mi ### Playhub Day Nursery Abbey Wood · SE2 9BB 4.5(8 reviews) ](/nursery/playhub-day-nursery-se2-9bb-2791247) [See all nurseries in London →](/search?q=London) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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