# Little Gems Day Nursery

Little Gems Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 54 South Lane, Waterlooville, PO8 0RY, in Clanfield, Hampshire. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026). It is run by Bexsters Services Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-day-nursery-ey396145  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 54 South Lane, Waterlooville, PO8 0RY
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 023 9259 4001
- Website: https://littlegemsdaynursery.com/
- Run by: [Bexsters Services Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bexsters-services-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY396145

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 September 2025, 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/EY396145

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2009 (Reference EY396145). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY396145)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY396145)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY396145)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/87225)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 54 South Lane, Waterlooville, PO8 0RY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.942883,-1.011349

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hampshire there are about 2.7 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clanfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Petersgate Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Catherington Church of England Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (May 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sunny Smiles Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunny-smiles-nursery-2836406) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Clanfield Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clanfield-community-pre-school-ey332187) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Catherington Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/catherington-nursery-ey342605) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Dimension Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dimension-childcare-110237) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Muddy Boots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-day-nursery-2795696) |  |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Woodcroft Pre School and Wrap around care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodcroft-pre-school-and-wrap-around-care-ey339593) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Gems Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Gems Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 2 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Gems Day Nursery take?

Little Gems Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Gems Day Nursery?

Little Gems Day Nursery is run by Bexsters Services Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### How do I contact Little Gems Day Nursery?

You can call 023 9259 4001 and visit littlegemsdaynursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY396145)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Gems+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJC0pbg7dGdEgR3-uZtR79eOk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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