# Little Gems Day Nursery

Little Gems Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Childrens Centre, 1 Readon Close, PETERSFIELD, GU31 4BN, in Petersfield, Hampshire. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Bexsters Services Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-day-nursery-ey554894  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Childrens Centre, 1 Readon Close, PETERSFIELD, GU31 4BN
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01730 260132
- Website: https://littlegemsdaynursery.com/
- Run by: [Bexsters Services Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bexsters-services-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY554894

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 June 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/EY554894

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2017 (Reference EY554894). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554894)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554894)
- 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/EY554894)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1656193)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Childrens Centre, 1 Readon Close, PETERSFIELD, GU31 4BN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.007731,-0.929851

- Station: Petersfield, 0.5 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Petersfield Heath, 0.4 miles
- Park: Avenue Playing Fields, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Ramshill Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churcher's College |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Herne Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Petersfield Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Sheet Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Bedales School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Langrish Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |
| The Petersfield School | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Petersfield Childcare Hub](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/petersfield-childcare-hub-2793935) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [The Little School by the Lake](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-school-by-the-lake-2739405) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Avenue Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-avenue-day-nursery-ey556191) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Peter Pan Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peter-pan-pre-school-109793) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [BUSY BEE NURSERY SCHOOL](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bee-nursery-school-109875) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-playgroup-109865) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Little Gems Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 11 June 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.

### What is the nearest station to Little Gems Day Nursery?

Petersfield is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01730 260132 and visit littlegemsdaynursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554894)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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