# Little Gems Daycare Ltd

Little Gems Daycare Ltd is a full-day nursery at 142 Mitcham Lane, London, SW16 6NS, in Streatham Park, Wandsworth. It is registered for 40 children and takes children aged 6 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £90 (nursery website, November 2026). It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-daycare-ltd-ey557871  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 142 Mitcham Lane, London, SW16 6NS
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 020 3652 4674
- Website: https://littlegemsdaycareltd.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY557871

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 August 2022, 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/EY557871

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2018 (Reference EY557871). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557871)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557871)
- 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/EY557871)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1573044)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| All ages | £90 (£9 an hour) | £65 | £382.50 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £3 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £2 (full day)
- Meals: £10 (full day)
- Registration fee: £100

Source: nursery website (https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/1f8877ac-1309-4bb1-a71e-2f495483a5d8/Little%20Gems%20Daycare%20fees-a93af84.pdf), 11 November 2026.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years
- Sessions: full day and half day

## Getting there

Address: 142 Mitcham Lane, London, SW16 6NS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.423401,-0.142959

- Station: Streatham Common, 0.4 miles
- Station: Streatham, 0.5 miles
- Station: Tooting, 0.9 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Tooting Graveney Common, 0.3 miles
- Park: Furzedown Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Park: Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve, 0.4 miles
- Park: Vectis Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Furzedown Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Wandsworth there are about 2.4 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://littlegemsdaycareltd.co.uk/preschool-room)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://littlegemsdaycareltd.co.uk/)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://littlegemsdaycareltd.co.uk/additional-services)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://littlegemsdaycareltd.co.uk/additional-services)
- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://littlegemsdaycareltd.co.uk/additional-services)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://littlegemsdaycareltd.co.uk/our-garden)
- Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://littlegemsdaycareltd.co.uk/our-garden)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://littlegemsdaycareltd.co.uk/settling-in)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://littlegemsdaycareltd.co.uk/baby-room)
- Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://littlegemsdaycareltd.co.uk/baby-room)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://littlegemsdaycareltd.co.uk/contact-us)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/1f8877ac-1309-4bb1-a71e-2f495483a5d8/Little%20Gems%20Daycare%20fees-a93af84.pdf)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://littlegemsdaycareltd.co.uk/settling-in)

### SEND and inclusion

- Makaton signing (source: nursery website, https://littlegemsdaycareltd.co.uk/additional-services)
- Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://littlegemsdaycareltd.co.uk/toddler-room)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://littlegemsdaycareltd.co.uk/additional-services)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://littlegemsdaycareltd.co.uk/)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://littlegemsdaycareltd.co.uk/additional-services)
- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://littlegemsdaycareltd.co.uk/additional-services)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://littlegemsdaycareltd.co.uk/additional-services)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://littlegemsdaycareltd.co.uk/additional-services)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://littlegemsdaycareltd.co.uk/preschool-room)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penwortham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Furzedown Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Links Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Granton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Franciscan Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Linguists Nursery School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-linguists-nursery-school-ltd-2851419) |  | £110.95 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Carmena Christian Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carmena-christian-day-nursery-123109) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Kido Streatham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kido-streatham-2695472) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [K & Q Childcare Services Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/k-and-q-childcare-services-limited-2616735) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Hyderi Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hyderi-nursery-ey549204) | Good |  | 09:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Tiny Tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-tots-nursery-ey459821) | Good |  | 07:45–18:15 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Little Gems Daycare Ltd cost?

Little Gems Daycare Ltd publishes these fees: full day £90 for all ages, half day £65 for all ages, per month £382.50 for all ages, per month £765 for all ages, per month £1,147.50 for all ages, per month £1,530 for all ages and per month £1,769 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### What are Little Gems Daycare Ltd's opening hours?

Little Gems Daycare Ltd opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Little Gems Daycare Ltd take?

Little Gems Daycare Ltd takes children aged 6 months to 5 years.

### What is Little Gems Daycare Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Gems Daycare Ltd Good at its inspection on 10 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Gems Daycare Ltd take?

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

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Little Gems Daycare Ltd?

Yes. Little Gems Daycare Ltd lists a registration fee of £100.

### What approach does Little Gems Daycare Ltd follow?

Little Gems Daycare Ltd's website describes its approach as: Forest school and Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Little Gems Daycare Ltd have outdoor space?

Little Gems Daycare Ltd lists: Own garden and Mud kitchen.

### Does Little Gems Daycare Ltd support children with SEND?

Little Gems Daycare Ltd lists: Makaton signing, Sensory room and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Little Gems Daycare Ltd?

Streatham Common is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Gems Daycare Ltd?

You can call 020 3652 4674 and visit littlegemsdaycareltd.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557871)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (littlegemsdaycareltd.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://littlegemsdaycareltd.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Gems+Daycare+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJnSW6qH0GdkgR8ubaY4SfXC8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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