# Little Jems

Little Jems is a full-day nursery at Victoria Street, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9DG, in Hetton-le-Hole, Sunderland. It is registered for 72 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-jems-2889684  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Victoria Street, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9DG
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 0191 524 2472
- Website: https://little-jems.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2889684

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2026 (Reference 2889684). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2889684)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2889684)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2889684)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Victoria Street, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9DG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.822318,-1.448875

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hetton Lyons Country Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Hetton Park and Bogs, 0.2 miles
- Park: Hetton Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Hetton Lyons Play Park, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Sunderland there are about 5.9 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 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hetton Lyons Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Hetton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Hetton Lyons Nursery School | Nursery | 1–4 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Eppleton Academy Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Gillas Lane Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Easington Lane Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| East Rainton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Your Co-Op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School Hetton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-hetton-2887542) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Hetton Lyons Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hetton-lyons-nursery-school-ey291968) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Nesham Private Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nesham-private-nursery-ey217367) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Houghton Community Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/houghton-community-nursery-school-ey461958) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Chilton Meadows Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chilton-meadows-nursery-ey217668) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Ribbon Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ribbon-daycare-ey342286) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Little Jems take?

Little Jems is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Jems?

You can call 0191 524 2472 and visit little-jems.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2889684)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Jems&query_place_id=ChIJ72eVGQJjfkgRauHoAdOdrFc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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