Little G
Little Gemz Day Nursery
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Member since May 2012 Last Updated Jan 2024 Last Login 19 Oct 2024
Our Summary
About Us
************MINIMUM OF 2 DAYS / 2 SESSIONS**********
Whether you are just returning to work, have just moved into the area, or would simply like your child to mix with his/her peers, thank you for considering Little Gemz.
Welcome to our prospectus, which briefly introduces us to you. We are situated in the heart of Milton Village; Little Gemz sits in its own grounds and offers every facility for babies, toddlers and the pre-school child. We also provide a holiday Club. Our staff are qualified Nursery Practitioners trained to care, encourage and stimulate all aspects of development, which in turn will prepare all of the children for primary school life. Our children all learn through play that is why we pride ourselves on the standard of play in a vast and safe environment. We also have a Friendship Policy which offers values and principles for all our children please ask our staff
We are committed to working in partnership with Parents and Guardians when providing for the needs of the children in our care. We will be setting up a mini Parent Partner Association (PPA) which will enable parents to have their say on the activities and education within the nursery. The PPA will comprise of not only parents but staff members and management.
We are very strict on security at Little Gemz. All our external doors are locked and outdoor play areas fenced off. Our car park and main front door are shadowed by CCTV cameras. Our premises will be fully inspected and registered by OFSTED who will continue to monitor our standards.
This is only a brief description of Little Gemz; if you wish to know more about us, or would like to visit the nursery, please do not hesitate to contact myself or one of our team.
Welcome to Little Gemz
Our Availability
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 23/01/2024 | |||||||
Our Fees
- Childcare from £31.00 per morning
- Childcare from £33.00 per afternoon
- Childcare from £49.00 per day
Please note for continuity of care and education we operate a policy of a minimum of 2 days or 2 sessions.
Nursery Opening Times and Charges
2, 3 and 4yr funding available please call for details
DAY CARE and TERM TIME ONLY (Charges Per Day)
Sibling discount of 10%
We are open 51 weeks of the year excluding bank holidays – closed for 1 week over the Christmas and New Year Period
Government funding not available for pre- school children over the school holiday should childcare still be required Parents are required to pay the full amount prior to commencement of care
Daily Charge 0 to 2yrs £49 Per Day
2 to 5yrs £46 Per Day
Hours of Opening
7am to 18.00
Please ask about term time only
TT £51 a day
Half Day Charges
Per Half Day any 5hrs between 8am and 4pm from £31 in the 2 to 5yr £33 in baby room any 5hrs between 8am and 4pm.
Maximum length of a full day is limited to 10hrs after that it's a £5 charge
Hourly charge 12 per hr
Our Ofsted Inspections
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Our Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 05/03/2019)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Little G. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
My son started here at the beginning of July and he absolutely loves going. The staff have done everything they can to make sure that he has settled in after being at home with me for so long during the lockdown. The communication is excellent and I have been made to feel really at ease and comfortable with leaving my baby there, especially as he is my first. I could have asked for anything more from them! Huge thank you to all at Little Gemz, you're amazing!!
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Amy
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Little G
on 28/07/2020
Response by
Little G
on 28/07/2020:
We are so happy that you have given us your trust to look after your little one thank you for your kind words
In June 2019 the nursery my daughter had been attending was closed due to financial cut backs. As soon as I was made aware this was happening I began my search for a new place for her. Travelling was no issue as long as the EYPS were friendly and the nursery was well structured.
I bounced around with a few ideas but then decided to do a surprise visit to Little Gemz to see if the EYPS were as pleasant in person as they were over the phone. I had called because I couldn't actually locate the building and arranged an appointment for the following day.
I turned up 30minutes after my phone call to a very warm welcome and a viewing around the nursery. Considering I just turned up I was offered well structured routines and information about the nursery and the service it provides to all the child placed there.
I left feeling happy that I had arranged some taster sessions.
When I returned for the taster sessions my daughter settled immediately within the new surroundings and seemed at ease with all EYPS who were present that day. I again had daily routines and educational plans for my daughter's age group explained with enthusiasm and a genuine passion for the opportunity to support and help develop her in readiness for starting Primary school.
The nursery manager and deputy made themselves known and have always ensured they're easily approached. The deputy manager is always involved in the day to day activities and can been seen playing a big role within the nursery setting.
I feel comfortable in saying that every child placed at this nursery is just as important as the next and all of the EYPS enjoy their roles and are seen to be passionate about the safety and support of all of the children placed with them.
I am extremely happy that I chose this nursery for my daughter and I can not thank all of the lovely EYPS enough for the encouragement and support they have shown my daughter.
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VandaR
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Little G
on 03/03/2020
Response by
Little G
on 03/03/2020:
Hi Vandabab
We are so pleased that you appreciate our setting and it has been a pleasure to educate your Daughter in the time you have been with us.
I am especially pleased that we have made such an impression on you we pride ourselves on being a small but caring nursery with a homely feel and each child is treated exactly the same and shown love , encouragement and support every step of the way until we unfortunately have to say goodbye when they leave us for school.
Thank you again
Love all at Little Gemz (Milton)
I called to arrange a possible booking and viewing for my son for every Monday. They told me they wouldn’t do one day a week over the phone. I then received a message via the website from the nursery, which was intended for someone else. Then a second message from them to apologise for the first message, as they had copied and pasted it. I replied saying that I had tried to call them to look at availability for my son, but they refused to allow him to attend one day a week.
The reply I got was, that a child would not benefit for one day a week and it can be very unsettling for them.
I’m a single parent, finishing my maternity leave to go and work 2 days a week. I have a family member to take him for one day so I needed childcare for the 2nd day. Only to be told it isn’t going to benefit him and it will be quite unsettling. I feel awful enough having to leave my baby to go to work enough as it is. What am I to do. 2x5 hour sessions isn’t good enough because I’ll be at work for 8 hours. Now I’m doubting to go back to work. I don’t want my son to feel like that.
And the worst of it is, the last part of their message was ....sorry Hun x....
Thank for making me feel a rubbish parent !
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Emily
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Little G
on 28/02/2019
Response by
Little G
on 28/02/2019:
The intention wasn't to make you feel that way we appologise however nursery policy is written for the benefit of the child and their learning journey through the nursery until it's time to go to school. School readiness is what we aim for so that every child leaves us ready for that next step., part of that is continuity and routine thats why we ask for more than 1 day or 1 session and I call everyone hun so if this offends then I apologise.
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