Jack in the Box Nursery

Upton Hospital, Albert Street, Slough, Berkshire SL1 2BJ

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Jack in the Box Day Nursery in Slough opened in 1992 and registered at these premises in 2004. It operates from a single storey building within the grounds of Upton Hospital in Slough.

Children are cared for by experienced and highly qualified staff who offer an interesting, educational environment full of experiences which allow the children to explore and grow.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust owns and operates three nurseries in Berkshire... Read more

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Type of Service

Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Attendance patterns offered

All Year

Minimum attendance

2 days per week

Full days available

Yes

Group / Owner

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
NHS Owned

Person in charge

Lee Owen-Macleod (Acting Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

Total Places for Children

Age Range

from 0 years 6 months
to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

Yes

Meal Types Provided

Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks

Consumables provided

Yes

Consumables provided include

Suncream

Opening Times

Monday07:30-18:00
Tuesday07:30-18:00
Wednesday07:30-18:00
Thursday07:30-18:00
Friday07:30-18:00

When Closed

Bank Holidays & 25th December to 2nd January

Funding & Fees

Accepts government fundingAccepts tax-free childcare

Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place

£275/ month

Parents choose a start time of 7:30am, 7:45am or 8:00am, and the day is capped at 10 hours. The nursery is open 7:30am–6:00pm, but a chargeable day is one of three 10-hour windows. Read more

Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.

Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.

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9 months to 2 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • all year

How this price scales (per month)

2 days per week

£180

3 days per week

£275

5 days per week

£899

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What this price covers

Standard chargeable day 8:00am to 6:00pm (10 hours)
22.4 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks and Suncream

Price without government funding: £1,077 / month (£85 / day)

If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info

£803/month more than the funded price.
This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.

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How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info

Working parents of children aged 9 months to 2 years can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery stretches funded hours across 51 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
This nursery applies up to 7.5 funded hours per day, stretched across 51 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 22.4 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.

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Jack in the Box Nursery Reviews (79)

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9.9

Jack in the Box Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.857) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Jack in the Box Nursery has 79 reviews.

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Review from U P (Sister of Child) published on 15 March 2024 Submitted via Website•

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Staff are really friendly and nice.
Everything is nice. It would be nice if they could share HD soft copies of pictures they take instead of printouts.
Also, be flexible about the lunch timings in case the child doesn't eat.

Rest is all really good.

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↩Reply from Katie Baker, Nursery Business Administrator at Jack in the Box Nursery

Thank you for your review and for the points you have raised. Our area manager will speak to our IT and information governance teams regarding the photographs. It can take new children a while to get used to the nursery routine and menu. Please do speak to a member of staff in your child's playroom... Read more

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2024 Submitted via Website•

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My baby has settled really well in the nursery. The staff is very friendly and helpful. It is a very busy nursery so you have to be aware that they do not accommodate for extra days as the staff is restricted with the number of children in each room. The meat is not halal so your child will get a veggie option if you have a dietary requirement.

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Thank you so much for your review, we are very pleased that your child has settled well into nursery life. Unfortunately, we were only able to accommodate some of your requests for extra attendance, for the reasons you stated. It is good to know that you have had a positive experience with our staff and we will pass your comments onto them.

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Review from Aman J (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2024 Submitted via Website•

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My daughter has only recently joined the nursery and from what I have seen she has settled in very quickly and seems very happy. The staff are very friendly, they take time to give feedback at the end of the day and don’t make you feel rushed. Overall I am happy and hope this will continue.

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Thank you so much for your review, we are very pleased that your daughter has settled into nursery life so well. It is good to know that you have also built a rapport with staff. We will pass your comments on to the nursery team.

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Review from Georgina M (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2023 Submitted via Website•

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Our son joined the nursery full-time in September 2023 and we have nothing but great things to say.
He has really started to flourish in his communication skills and is making progress every day.
The staff at the nursery really make you feel welcome and get to know you, and know every child’s name even if they are not working in the same room which is amazing as there are a lot of children! Unsure if this is standard practice as this is our first child however we are still impressed nonetheless!
They have been so accommodating to us and our son's needs, that I honestly cannot praise them more.

Thank you to everyone at Jack in the box!

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Thank you for your review, we're so pleased that your child has settled into nursery life so well and is making progress with us. It is also wonderful to hear that you feel so welcomed by our staff who work so hard to build relationships with all of our families. We will pass your comments on to the team.

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Review from Harpreet Kaur P (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2023 Submitted via Website•

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The nursery staff are super friendly and always willing to help and provide feedback. The classroom is clean and there’s a variety of activities for my child to get involved in. Good food options and I have seen my child develop and grow in confidence since being at Jack in the Box.

Management communication is great and they always respond and support where needed. I would definitely recommend this nursery.

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↩Reply from Katie Baker, Nursery Business Administrator at Jack in the Box Nursery

Thank you so much for your 5 star review. We're pleased that you're so happy with Jack In The Box, and that your child has settled in so nicely. Our staff team work very hard to support families and offer interesting opportunities for children's development in a warm environment. They will be so pleased to read your comments.

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Review from Soumya P (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2023 Submitted via Website•

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Our son has been attending the baby room for the past year and our experience has been excellent. We were nervous when he started, but the staff were loving and caring from the beginning. He had some time off at the start due to illness and they provided us with multiple extra settling in sessions without hesitation, to ensure he was fully comfortable, showing genuine care. The children are stimulated with a wide range of activities, and we are so happy with his development, particularly communication skills. The nursery provide a range of food and he often eats better here than at home! Our son has not only formed a wonderful bond with his key-worker, but also with many other staff within the baby room. He loves talking about his teachers and the other children which is heartwarming to see! Sadly, our time at Jack in the Box has come to an end as we are re-locating, however I would not hesitate to recommend it to parents looking for an environment that is nurturing, kind and caring.

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Thank you so much for your 5 star review, we are very pleased that your family have had an excellent experience at Jack In The Box. It is wonderful to read about how your son settled so well into nursery life and the effect the staff have had on him. Our staff work very hard to provide a... Read more

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Review from Gemma B (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2023 Submitted via Website•

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What an absolute gem of a nursery. My daughter loves the staff and setting so much. The team are always smiling and so welcoming to all my family. My daughter has only been with the nursery a couple of months but during her time in the Piglet Room, she has really thrived. Whenever we drive past the nursery she will shout 'fun'! The outdoor covered play area is such a wonderful space and it's great that regardless of the weather, the children get to enjoy the outdoors. Special thank you to the administration and the piglet team - you're all so wonderful!

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↩Reply from Katie Baker, Nursery Business Administrator at Jack in the Box Nursery

Thank you so much for your 5-star review, we really appreciate it. We are all so pleased that your daughter loves nursery life so much and that she sees the nursery as a fun place to be, how wonderful! It's lovely that you see the benefit of the environment for her too. We will pass your comments on to the Piglet Room staff as well as to the wider nursery team, they will all be most grateful.

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Review from Megan G (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2023 Submitted via Website•

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My 19 month old twins started here in February. They settled in very well and were able to go to multiple settling in days which really supported them in settling in. They really enjoy going to nursery and are always happy to go in. They have a good relationship with the staff and are very comfortable with them. They do a range of activities and are always making things to bring home.
They are given a good variety of food which they enjoy.
The nursery is always very clean.
Since starting their speech has really improved.

Myself and their dad are very happy with this nursery and the care they receive whilst there.

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↩Reply from Katie Baker, Nursery Business Administrator at Jack in the Box Nursery

Thank you so much for your 5 star review. We're very pleased that both of your children have settled into nursery life so well and that you have seen an improvement in their speech already. We have really enjoyed watching R & R develop and build relationships with the staff. Our staff team will be very pleased to read your review which we will pass on to them.

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Review from L I (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2023 Submitted via Website•

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Our little one (16 months) has been at Jack in the Box, attending the baby room, for two months now, he was well supported during his transition to a new setting, and this has led to him settling well. He is happy to go in every morning and pleased to see the staff due to all the care and attention he is shown during his time at nursery. We receive regular feedback from the staff at the collection about what he has eaten, his sleep and the activities he has enjoyed engaging in. It is clear that at nursery, he is being provided with a range of opportunities and experiences, and this can be seen through the photos shared, seeing the opportunities in the setting change at drop-off and collection and in the things he brings home. He enjoys the food he is given at nursery and eats well when he attends.

We are looking forwards to the additional events in the nursery newsletter, which will allow us and our son to continue to build a relationship with his daycare setting. Thank you.

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↩Reply from Katie Baker, Nursery Business Administrator at Jack in the Box Nursery

Thank you so much for your 5 star review. We are very pleased to know that you feel supported as a family and it's lovely that H is so happy at Jack In The Box. The nursery team work very hard and will be encouraged to read your kind words.

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Review from Mounika S (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2022 Submitted via Website•

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We are having a great experience with Jack in the Box Nursery. My son goes to the baby room. This is our first daycare. Initially, he was very upset to go for the first week but the staff showed him all care and love, now he doesn't want to come home when we go and pick him up. Staff put a lot of effort into my 17-month-old and taught him how to eat, communicate and play with other kids. He is learning lots and lots of good stuff. As parents, we are very happy with his development. Special thanks to two members of staff, and the others for giving me detailed feedback every single day and taking lots of pictures and sharing them with us.

Myself and my husband are very thankful to you.

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Thank you so much for your 5-star review, we are all so pleased that your son has settled in nicely and is enjoying nursery life. It's a pleasure to read about the relationship that you and your son have developed with the staff in a short time. We look forward to your family enjoying many more happy months at Jack In The Box.

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Review from H N (Father of Child) published on 7 November 2022 Submitted via Website•

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The staff at the nursery are always very friendly and communicative, with feedback given daily. The team are able to provide a great atmosphere for the children to learn - my son picked up on rhymes pretty quickly (within a couple of months) despite not knowing/being exposed to nursery rhymes prior to the nursery. I also feel the nursery staff are hot on safety, as they keep the gates locked (main gates are locked during pick up) at all times and gave a detailed report when my son did have a minor fall. I feel great knowing my child is having fun and is safe in the nursery.

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Thank you so much for your lovely review. It is very pleasing to hear that you and your child have built a good relationship with the nursery team so quickly. The staff create a happy atmosphere with lots of singing and music, and it's wonderful that your child has learnt the words already! We will pass your comments on to the nursery team.

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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2022 Submitted via Website•

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The staff at the nursery are always very friendly and communicative.
Very happy my daughter is here.
The team are positive, fun and interactive for the children to learn.

I feel safe knowing my child is safe and having fun at the nursery.

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Thank you so much for your kind review. We're very pleased that you and your daughter have had a positive experience in our nursery so far and that she has settled in well. Safety is of paramount importance to Jack In The Box, and it's pleasing to know that you feel your child is safe in our care.... Read more

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Review from Arnab M (Father of Child) published on 3 November 2022 Submitted via Website•

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The staff at the nursery are very amicable. I feel safe whenever I drop my son at Jack in the Box. I especially like to thank one lady who takes care of him. They are creative and know very well how to take care of toddlers. I have tried some childminders but have never been satisfied. It is the best, safest place for toddlers.

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↩Reply from Katie Baker, Nursery Business Administrator at Jack in the Box Nursery

Thank you so much for your 5-star review. We are very pleased that you and your child are enjoying life at Jack in the Box. Our staff work very hard to offer lots of interesting, educational and fun opportunities to the children throughout each day, and it's always nice when parents acknowledge this. We will pass your comments on to the nursery team, who will be happy to know that you're happy.

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Review from Rakesh T (Father of Child) published on 1 August 2022 Submitted via Website•

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Our son has been at Jack in the Box Nursery for the past two years and is now sadly leaving for a more local pre-school.
He made huge progress since starting nursery and transitioning to the pre-school room. He is enthusiastic to go in and loves seeing his friends and key workers. He talks about them at home too. He was given the opportunity to develop his interests in dinosaurs and cars.
My wife and I are so pleased with the confident, helpful and caring young person he is growing into, and much of that is down to his language and communication development at nursery.

We just wanted to say a huge thank you for looking after him and helping him flourish. He is going to miss you all.

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Thank you so much for your 5-star review. We have loved having your son at Jack In The Box and seeing him develop. It's wonderful that he talks about the nursery, his friends and the staff at home and enjoys his time with us so much. We are very sad that he is leaving; we will miss him but know he will have a wonderful time in his new pre-school.

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Review from Tania A (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2022 Submitted via Website•

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The staff at the nursery are always very friendly and communicate very well about my child's day. They create a very positive, fun, interactive place for the children to learn. I feel safe knowing my child is safe and having fun at the nursery.

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Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so pleased that your child has settled well into nursery life at Jack In The Box. It's wonderful to know that, as a parent, you are also building relationships with our team. which is always our intention. We will make sure your kind words are passed on to the nursery team.

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Review from Mihaela C (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2022 Submitted via Website•

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First of all, I want to thank the managers and staff for everything they do for the children. My baby took time to adjust for about 2-3 weeks. From what I noticed, he likes his key workers, and when he sees one particular lady, he is so excited.

Many thanks to all of you.

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Thank you so much for your 5-star review. He is now well settled and enjoying nursery life and it's a pleasure to care for him. Thank you for working with us to achieve this positive outcome. Your lovely comments will be passed on to the staff team.

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Review from R L (Father of Child) published on 16 June 2022 Submitted via Website•

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Amazing nursery. Staff are so good with kids and my son is only 1-years-old, and I am really happy with the service Jack in the Box provides. Nursery teachers are so friendly! My boy gets excited every morning when we drop him to nursery and goes straight over to the teachers with a big smile on his face. Brilliant set up and anyone should have that peace of mind when leaving your kids at Jack in the Box. Will definitely recommend to friends and family! My little one is very attached to me and my wife, so it really is amazing to see him build that confidence and enjoy his day at nursery. He has definitely learnt so much by being at Jack in the Box; I and my wife are very happy with the way he is learning new things every day. Also, he has made friends, and it's just a great feeling when you pick your kids up and see that they are happy and well looked after. Thank you, Jack in the Box!

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Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so pleased that he is having such a fantastic time at Jack In The Box and has settled in so quickly. It has been a pleasure getting to know him. It's lovely to know that the care our staff provide means children can have lots of fun and make new friends... Read more

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Review from Jade M (Mother of Child) published on 16 June 2022 Submitted via Website•

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The care and support we receive from all the staff at Jack in the Box are amazing! He has been so happy there since the day he started, and I feel extremely comfortable leaving him each time. Everyone is friendly, caring, kind, happy and supportive. I couldn't recommend them enough to anyone. Thank you!

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↩Reply from Katie Baker, Nursery Business Administrator at Jack in the Box Nursery

Thank you for your kind words. We are very pleased that he has settled into nursery life so well. We have enjoyed getting to know him. It's wonderful to know that you also feel supported as a parent because we aim to work in partnership with families. We will pass your comments on to the Jack In The Box team, who will be so happy that you are both are happy with us.

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Review from Celestine B (Mother of Child) published on 15 June 2022 Submitted via Website•

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All the staff are very friendly and supportive. My son immensely enjoyed his time while in the nursery and dearly talks about all the staff he meets at home and the new friends he comes to play with. My two older boys also went to Jack in the Box, and when it was time for him to attend nursery, we didn't have any second thoughts about bringing him to Jack in the Box Nursery. We are always updated via emails regarding new policies, and what's new in the nursery, especially during Covid times and special occasions, (especially when they need to dress up) as busy moms, we forget what was handed over to us when come and pick up our children, but thank you for the emails. We would highly recommend Jack in the Box Nursery.

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Thank you so much for your review. We are so pleased that he has enjoyed his time with us. It's lovely that he talks about staff and children at home and has formed close relationships at Jack In The Box. The team will be so happy to hear this, and your comments will be passed on to them. We have enjoyed caring for all of your boys; please do stay in touch once he goes to school.

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Review from Sabrina W (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2022 Submitted via Website•

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All the staff are just wonderful. My child has been attending for over 3-years, and we have never had an issue. They are really helpful and supportive of anything I wish to address or make changes with.

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