# Little Jems

Little Jems is a full-day nursery at 40 Manor Close, London, SE28 8EY, in Thamesmead East, Bexley. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 1.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-jems-2610942  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 40 Manor Close, London, SE28 8EY
- Registered places: 28
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 07868 354765
- Website: http://littlejemschildcare.org/
- Ofsted URN: 2610942

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 May 2024, 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/16/2610942

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2021 (Reference 2610942). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2610942)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2610942)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2610942)

## Fees

Funded hours: 30 hours.

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 40 Manor Close, London, SE28 8EY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.508826,0.121672

- Station: Barking Riverside, 0.8 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Manorway Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Crossway Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Bexley there are about 3.3 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: 1.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery was rated Good overall and Good for quality of education at its Ofsted inspection in 2024. Its website says it offers Makaton signing, a sensory room, music classes and language classes.

### Food

Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, the kitchen is allergy-aware, the setting is nut-free, and breakfast and healthy snacks are provided.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.littlejemschildcare.org/plans-pricing)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.littlejemschildcare.org/_files/ugd/7fd437_d126565afe764a80923559e8b3268c1a.pdf)
- Nut-free setting (source: nursery website, https://www.littlejemschildcare.org/_files/ugd/7fd437_d126565afe764a80923559e8b3268c1a.pdf)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.littlejemschildcare.org/plans-pricing)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.littlejemschildcare.org/plans-pricing)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.littlejemschildcare.org/plans-pricing)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery offers local outings and trips.

- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.littlejemschildcare.org/plans-pricing)

### Settling in

Its website says children settle in with a minimum of two full-day sessions per week so they can bond with key carers, and a transition report supports settling into the new learning environment. The nursery uses a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.littlejemschildcare.org/plans-pricing)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.littlejemschildcare.org/plans-pricing)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.littlejemschildcare.org/plans-pricing)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.littlejemschildcare.org/plans-pricing)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.littlejemschildcare.org/plans-pricing)

### SEND and inclusion

- Makaton signing (source: nursery website, https://www.littlejemschildcare.org/plans-pricing)
- Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://www.littlejemschildcare.org/plans-pricing)

### Safety

Safeguarding was judged effective at its Ofsted inspection in 2024.

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.littlejemschildcare.org/plans-pricing)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.littlejemschildcare.org/plans-pricing)

### Getting a place

Its website says to book a visit to look around, then discuss funding and pricing options in person with the nursery. The nursery accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castilion Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (April 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Jubilee Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Linton Mead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Windrush Thamesmead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Hawksmoor School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Willow Bank Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dot's Tots Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dots-tots-day-nursery-limited-2712519) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Abcfabulous Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abcfabulous-nursery-2760337) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Owls Nursery School at Hawksmoor Primary](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/owls-nursery-school-at-hawksmoor-primary-2806498) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Nurture House Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurture-house-montessori-ey562410) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Waterways Nursery and After School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/waterways-nursery-and-after-school-club-ey489013) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Toddleswood Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddleswood-pre-school-ey536844) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Little Jems offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Little Jems offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What is Little Jems's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Jems Good at its inspection on 17 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Jems take?

Little Jems is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Little Jems?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Little Jems.

### Does Little Jems accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Little Jems accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Does Little Jems have outdoor space?

Little Jems lists: Local outings and trips.

### Does Little Jems support children with SEND?

Little Jems lists: Makaton signing and Sensory room.

### What is the nearest station to Little Jems?

Abbey Wood (London) is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Jems?

You can call 07868 354765 and visit littlejemschildcare.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2610942)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (littlejemschildcare.org), as of 11 November 2026 (http://littlejemschildcare.org/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Jems+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJeTUbx2av2EcRSP1ROPgu8RU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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