Jubilee Gems

Ark House, School Road, Padworth, Reading RG7 4JA
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  • Jubilee Gems, Reading
Jubilee Gems is a term-time nursery and is owned by the operators Jubilee Day Nursery and located in the beautiful Berkshire countryside between Reading, Newbury and Basingstoke.

The nursery offers an exciting range of learning opportunities for children aged between two and five years and has age and stage appropriate facilities both indoors and out, including messy and sensory areas and outdoor balance beams.

A large garden, farmland and private woodland allow children to explore, learn and grow in a safe and stimulating environment.

Healthy and nutritious meals are prepared on a daily basis and are produced from fresh, local produce.

Qualified, experienced and professional staff ensure they provide rich learning opportunities for their key children, whilst providing high-quality care.

Jubilee Gems are able to offer free Government funded places for eligible two year olds and transport if required, as well as free entitlement for three and four year olds.
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Type of Service

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sian Caine (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 90

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Available on request

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • West Berkshire School Holidays

Jubilee Gems Reviews (104)

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Jubilee Gems has a Review Score of 10 (9.957) out of 10, based on 47 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Jubilee Gems has 104 reviews.

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Review from Lauren K (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot rate Jubilee Gems enough!
For 3 years they have nurtured my child and supported her to become the confident, strong-willed child that she is. She can often recount stories or key phrases. Her regular visits to the woods have enabled her to discuss different aspects of nature on our walks
and she has a love of baking and gardening due to the regular activities she completes.
All staff on site are polite, friendly and helpful and it has been wonderful to see how much she has grown under her care.
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Review from Ana S (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Children are our future, and there is nothing more valuable in our lives than our own. As parents, we do everything to ensure they are safe, happy, and thriving. Choosing a nursery is a deeply important decision, and Jubilee Gems has proven, over the nearly two years that my child has attended, to be
truly exceptional. The nursery offers wonderful facilities where children can explore the outdoors, connect with nature, and engage with animals. This environment encourages curiosity, learning, and confidence. What truly sets Jubilee Gems apart, however, is the incredible team of staff. They are caring, respectful, and genuinely invested in the well-being and development of every child. They nurture each child's abilities and help them grow emotionally, socially, and intellectually.
Every time I drop off my daughter, I feel complete peace of mind, knowing she is in the best hands. That trust and confidence is exactly why my second child will also be joining Jubilee Gems next year.
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Review from Harriet C (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I genuinely do not have enough nice things to say about this nursery. I highly recommend it to all. I was quite nervous sending my first child at 10 months, but she has been eager to go in and see her friends and the staff every single time. They are endlessly cheerful (I do not know how they do it
personally), and have taught my child so much. The kids are outside every day come rain or shine, and have loads of opportunities to visit the farm and the woods, seeing different animals and exploring the wild in so many ways, this was very important to us as it meets our own ethos.
They have a useful app and list what they had for meals, sleeps, bathroom visits and photos of what they have been up to - this helps when she claims she hasn't eaten and is so hungry! Nice try kid.
She has really thrived here. I very much hope, and fully expect my second child will thrive too come next September! Thanks team for all you do, you really are brilliant!
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Review from Eleanor R (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Jubilee Gems is an amazing nursery. My child has been there since Feb 2025 and has developed so much with the help of the awesome practitioners! They spend so much time outside and exploring as well as carefully chosen activities. It was such a great choice choosing this nursery!
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Review from Bobbie A (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Jubilee Gems is an absolute gem of a nursery. I tell everyone how lucky we are to have the opportunity to send our little boy to Jubilee Gems. The staff are very caring and nurturing, from settling in to the events they organise to the daily updates in person and on the app. They are so enthusiastic
and you can tell they love working at Jubilee Gems. On top of that, the children have access to brilliant outdoor space which they visit regularly, including a farm and woodland. I love picking up my little boy at the end of the day, the atmosphere is so relaxed and it truly feels like home from home.
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Review from Susanne H (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little girl has been at Jubilee Gems since she was 9 months old and absolutely loves it. She skips in every day and is full of stories and experiences at pick up. The nursery team are so loving and they create the most wonderful messy play trays and music sessions and outdoor learning opportunities
every day. Our girl has especially enjoyed her trips to the library and visiting the elderly people with whom she loves to play. The entire nursery is well run as is every individual nursery room. Each member of staff knows every child by name and it really does feel like a family. I drop off every morning with complete confidence that my daughter will explore, learn, be inspired and very well fed! The nursery cook is fantastic and her 'chicken curry' is an absolute favourite. The children get involved with preparing food on some days and do baking. All round it's 5 stars from us! *****
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Review from R L (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son began Jubilee Gems at 8 months old. The staff team have been so supportive to us as a family, and shown our child so much care and provide an amazing range of learning and fun activities for all the children everyday. The outdoor space is just fanastic, and the farm and woodland trips are an
extra special bonus, with the additional play areas and all the animals. A fantastic nursery set in beautiful country side, the whole staff team are friendly and happy, and its lovely to see all the children entering or leaving the nursery happy and excited. Everyday the food sounds nutritional and delicious, and catered for any dietary requirement. The app they use means constant communication, which is lovely peace of mind while we are at work. We can't recommend Gems enough, and are so glad we chose them to help raise our little boy.
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Review from G D (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery. My little girl is incredibly happy and loves going into nursery. The staff who care for her are very loving towards her and always very welcoming which helps her to feel settled. The activities provided each day are always varied and they spend a fair amount of time both outdoors
and indoors, as well as going on trips to the farm. The learning experiences are outstanding and I've seen my daughter progress massively in the short time she has attended Jubilee. I am overall happy with the care and experiences that my daughter is provided with, and we will continue to use the nursery for as long as we possibly can.
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Review from A R (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Superb nursery. All of the staff are lovely and helpful. My daughter has enjoyed going over the last year, she was unsure at first as it was a new experience and had a few tears on a few occasions but each time, the staff supported her and made her feel at ease. I would definitely recommend this nursery
to anyone. I love how they're not stuck indoors all day, they get out explore the woods and surrounding areas and go for day trips. I wish my little one could've stayed here longer!
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Review from E W (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at Jubilee Gems in the Spring, we have been amazed by the care he has received. We love the daily updates and personal touches from the staff at pick ups and drop offs. I love the amount of time he spends outside. Love it, would highly recommend.
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Review from E D (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Jubilee Gems is amazing with the most caring staff. All 3 of my boys have been loved and cared for by the most amazing staff that care for your children like they are their own. They have been the start of my children's learning and exploring that every parent would love for their child! They have amazing
facilities including the most magical woods and farm! All my children love this nursery and every day they have the most wonderful time doing the most amazing things.
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Review from Paige H (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the very first session, our child absolutely loved this nursery - he settled in straight away, which says everything about how warm, loving and kind the staff are. They made us feel so welcome from the beginning and clearly treat every child with such genuine care and attention. It truly feels
like a home away from home.
One of the standout things about this nursery is their incredible outdoor space and farm. The children get to spend time outside every day, rain or shine, which we absolutely love. Visiting and interacting with the animals is such a unique and enriching experience.It's a magical part of their day that we feel so lucky to have found.
Communication with the team is always quick and thoughtful - whether it's a little update or answering a question, they're always happy to help and nothing ever feels like too much trouble. It gives us such peace of mind knowing our child is in such capable, kind hands.
We're beyond grateful for everything the nursery has done!
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Review from R H (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Sending our daughter to Jubilee Gems was the best decision we could have made! She has loved every minute of her time there and is leaving so confident and ready to start her next adventure at school. Children absolutely thrive in the wonderfully caring and nurturing environment provided here. I recommend
it to everyone!
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Review from Lisa P (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy has been going to Jubilee Gems since January and we couldn't have chosen a better place for him to be. He is constantly cared for by such amazing wonderful staff not just in his nursery room but from the management team right through to the kitchen staff. Everyone is just so friendly
and caring which makes it easier knowing I'm leaving him in such great hands every day. Jubilee Gems love outdoors and whatever the weather they spend a great amount of time outdoors, whether it's the farm or trips to woods or just time in the garden. They're always spending time outside, enjoying watering plants to playing in mud kitchen or a bit of messy play. We also really love the daily themed messy trays which include a wide variety of sensory activities for him to enjoy. If you're looking for a nursery I highly recommend jubilee gems they are incredible throughout.
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Review from Sarah C (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm so happy to have found Gems after friends recommended it. My son settled quickly due to the excellent, daily care he receives from the Sapphire team. He loves attending and runs in the door each morning. The team are kind, caring and knowledgeable. There's a vast amount of activities provided each
day across the areas of the curriculum which excite and engage him. I love the nursery's ethos and we enjoy reading the daily posts and discussing his day- he often asks to do this. I've noticed how much knowledge he has picked up from being outside which is about nature, wildlife and the vegetables they grow. He thoroughly enjoys his trips to the woods & farm, he talks about his visits and forest school. The varied, nutritious meals were a selling point as he often has hot teas as well as lunches. The children are encouraged to try foods. There are wonderful events to attend with your child such as the winter walk and Mother's Day. This nursery is really special. I can't praise it enough.
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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are really happy with the care our son receives at Jubilee Gems. The staff prepare a variety of exciting and developmentally appropriate activities every day and communicate what they have done so that we can talk about this as a family. I love how much time they spend outdoors and getting messy.
Everything seems to be child led and the staff always seem to be genuinely enjoying themselves when interacting with the children. I visit a lot of nurseries in my work and Jubilee Gems is by far the best I have seen!
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Review from Katie U (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is a fantastic outdoor nursery and promoting how important it is for children to be outside connecting with nature.
The care for the children is always the number one priority and the staff always go above and beyond.
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Review from Kirsten J (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter loves her time here and has grown so much from the expert care she has received in the last two years. Amazing staff who are fun and thoughtful, creative and caring - it is a really special place!
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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so happy to have found Jubilee Gems. The comfort of being able to send our son to a nursery that we feel so at ease with and we know he loves so much is such a relief. We are constantly telling people how lucky we feel to have found such a great nursery. We love their ethos and enjoy reading
the daily posts of what our son's class gets up to everyday. There is a strong focus on being outside as much as possible and lots of activities based around learning about wildlife and nature. The staff are all lovely and it’s wonderful to see our son bond with them and talk about them at home. We always highly recommend this nursery to anyone who asks and are excited for when our second child starts attending next year.
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Review from Rob M (Father of Child) published on 14 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery. Staff are great and the experiences and Early Years Foundation Stage stuff they do are great. Our daughter loves it and has really helped her development. The food is nutritious and varied and children are encouraged to try. The nursery also put in great events including winter walks
and other special events such as Father's Day, Mother's Day etc.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.957)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.957) out of 10 for Jubilee Gems is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 47 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 47 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.957 for Jubilee Gems is calculated as follows: ( (539 Excellents x 5) + (24 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 563 Ratings = 4.957
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Jubilee Gems is based on 47 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 90 number of registered child places is 18, which has been reached with 47 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (6)

Sian

Sian Caine

Job Title: Overall Manager and Safeguarding Lead Joined: 2003

Having only ever worked within the Early Years Sector, I have many years of experience working with children and see my vocation as a real privilege. My 20-year career at Jubilee has seen me progress from a nursery nurse to the position I am proud to hold today.


I am proud to lead a highly skilled and enthusiastic team of early-year practitioners who provide high-quality teaching and deliver a vast range of learning experiences. I have a passion for guiding and training the team to achieve great things for all the children in our care.


Over the years, I have had inspiration from many different learning approaches which have been embedded into our Early Years Curriculum, recently achieving an ‘Outstanding’ result from our latest Ofsted inspection at one of our Jubilee sites!


I feel honoured that parents give Jubilee Daycare the opportunity to care for their children and as a team, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional learning opportunities and unique Early Years experiences.

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Ashton Collins

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2018

- Deputy Safeguarding Lead
- Level 3 Practitioner
- SENCo

Laura

Laura Cadmore

Job Title: Early Years Development Manager Joined: 2019

- Deputy Safeguarding Lead
- Early Years Teacher (EYP)

Sam

Sam Ross

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2008

- Deputy Safeguarding Lead
- Level 3 Practitioner

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Paula Vickers

Job Title: Forest School Lead Joined: 2012

Paula has been a part of Jubilee for many years working across the different age ranges and across both sites.


She has always held a passion for being outdoors and creating ambitious learning opportunities through her forest school sessions. Paula is our Level 3 qualified Forest School Leader, and she carefully follows the unique and carefully created forest school aspect of our Jubilee Gems Curriculum, making this a strong element of our preschool practice. Despite the British weather, Paula embraces the woods daily where she develops the children’s resiliency, independence and problem-solving whilst also developing the children’s knowledge of woodland growth, flowers, trees, birds and wildlife. In addition to this the children also develop and use the skills to whittle sticks, den build and toast marshmallows on the campfire. Paula works with the rest of the team to ensure a consistent approach to the children being forest school-ready.

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Elisha Jackson

Job Title: Jets Holiday Club Coordinator Joined: 2013

I have worked at Jubilee Gems for over 10 years and in this time, I have gained a wealth of experience and knowledge across all age ranges, including our out-of-school care, Jubilee Jets. My love of the variety that working with older children brings means that every day is different and unique. As the Jubilee Jets Leader, I ensure a wide range of activities are offered to the children and these include making pizzas and toasting marshmallows at our dedicated woodlands, having our Jets Bake Off and our much loved ‘Jets Got Talent.’ My team and I ensure there is a balance of creativity, imagination and exploration whilst encouraging socialisation. Watching friendships form over the holidays is the highlight of leading Jubilee Jets.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jubilee Gems

What is the Age Range of Children that Jubilee Gems accepts?

Jubilee Gems accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Jubilee Gems Open?

Jubilee Gems is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Jubilee Gems have capacity for?

Jubilee Gems has capacity for a total of 90 Children.

How far is Jubilee Gems to the centre of Reading?

7.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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