# Little Gems Montessori Preschool

Little Gems Montessori Preschool is a sessional pre-school at The Clachan, Betts Way, Rectory Lane, Long Ditton, KT6 5HT, in Long Ditton, Surrey. It is registered for 50 children. It opens 08:30–16:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 9 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-montessori-preschool-ey401605  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Clachan, Betts Way, Rectory Lane, Long Ditton, KT6 5HT
- Opening hours: 08:30–16:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 020 8398 8805
- Website: http://www.littlegemsnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY401605

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 February 2023, 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/EY401605

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2010 (Reference EY401605). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY401605)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY401605)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY401605)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:30–16:00

## Getting there

Address: The Clachan, Betts Way, Rectory Lane, Long Ditton, KT6 5HT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.383259,-0.321302

- Station: Thames Ditton, 0.9 miles
- Station: Surbiton, 1.0 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Giggs Hill Green, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Surrey there are about 2.6 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Hinchley Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Thames Ditton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Shrewsbury House School |  | 4–14 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Thames Ditton Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (April 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Bears Day-care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bears-day-care-2678544) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Christopher Robin Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christopher-robin-nursery-122439) | Outstanding |  | 08:45–14:45 | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Hinchley Wood Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-hinchley-wood-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey492074) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Planet Warriors Kids Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/planet-warriors-kids-club-2797338) |  |  | 07:00–18:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-nursery-school-ey475647) | Outstanding |  | 08:30–15:45 | 0.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Thames Ditton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-thames-ditton-ey347409) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Little Gems Montessori Preschool's opening hours?

Little Gems Montessori Preschool opens 08:30–16:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Little Gems Montessori Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Gems Montessori Preschool Good at its inspection on 21 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Gems Montessori Preschool take?

Little Gems Montessori Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Gems Montessori Preschool?

Thames Ditton is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Gems Montessori Preschool?

You can call 020 8398 8805 and visit www.littlegemsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY401605)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Gems+Montessori+Preschool+and+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJSfsD4VMKdkgRkWRe-jOz9d8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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