# Emeralds Little Gems Daycare - Stanley House

Emeralds Little Gems Daycare - Stanley House is a full-day nursery at 9 Thorneyholme Terrace, Stanley, DH9 0BL, in Stanley, Durham. It is registered for 38 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Emeralds Little Gems Daycare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/emeralds-little-gems-daycare-stanley-house-ey549484  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 9 Thorneyholme Terrace, Stanley, DH9 0BL
- Registered places: 38
- Run by: [Emeralds Little Gems Daycare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/emeralds-little-gems-daycare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY549484

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549484

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2017 (Reference EY549484). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549484)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549484)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549484)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 April 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1027271)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 9 Thorneyholme Terrace, Stanley, DH9 0BL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.870535,-1.695942

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Oakey's Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: View Lane Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Oakies Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Durham there are about 4.6 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| South Stanley Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| East Stanley School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| South Stanley Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Oxhill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Shield Row Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Stanley Burnside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Emeralds Little Gems Daycare - Stanley Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/emeralds-little-gems-daycare-stanley-centre-ey549486) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [The Louisa Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-louisa-centre-nursery-ey559726) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Acorns (North East) Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-north-east-ltd-ey103722) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Bloemfontein Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bloemfontein-nursery-2858616) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Craghead Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/craghead-childcare-centre-ey293651) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Kidz Village Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidz-village-nursery-and-pre-school-ey468849) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Emeralds Little Gems Daycare - Stanley House's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Emeralds Little Gems Daycare - Stanley House Good at its inspection on 16 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Emeralds Little Gems Daycare - Stanley House take?

Emeralds Little Gems Daycare - Stanley House is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### Who runs Emeralds Little Gems Daycare - Stanley House?

Emeralds Little Gems Daycare - Stanley House is run by Emeralds Little Gems Daycare Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549484)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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