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 K S (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
"Excellent. Wonderful. Amazing" advised a random parent in the car park, when I nervously asked on my first visit, what's it really like? So we decided to travel from Reading, and my son (who hadn't settled at three nearby settings) was very happy there for the last year and a half until he started
school three weeks ago. The staff are - to a man/woman - always ready with a greeting, hug, wave, chat, plan, theme, exciting idea, different toy set up, outside adventure, learning challenge, photo for the parents, celebration poem, bucket of slime-and-dinosaurs, etc. etc. etc. They constantly had ideas upon ideas, not just shaving foam but foam with colours and scents and cars and conkers and bare feet, not just baking but taking turns flipping pancakes in a pan over a tiny real fire on the field. What a place to have fun and be properly taken care of. Thank you so much to the team.
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Review from Kathleen R (Grandmother of Child) published on 7 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Gems provide a structured, broad and stimulating learning environment. All children develop their potential and are nurtured with respect and love. The staff display care, compassion and understanding of each child. It is obvious when entering the nursery that the vast activities available immediately
engage enthusiasm and a desire for learning. The buzz of busy children is apparent and everyone is welcomed with a smile. This aspect is so comforting for parents and carers who immediately feel that the children are left in a happy and secure environment. Since starting in Gems my grandson has made so much progress. His language development has surpassed all expectations and the staff have ensured that he is able to express his particular interest and encouraged what he enjoys. The manager has displayed excellent leadership qualities to guide and motivate all Staff. You have touched the life of him and his family and in years to come, they will reflect with happiness on the time he has spent with you.
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Review from Kate L (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended Gems from when she was 13 months right up until she finished last week, ready to go off to school. I can’t thank all the staff at Gems enough for their kind and nurturing ways. My daughter has had so much fun and is now very ready for school (despite wanting to stay at Gems as she
loves it so much). Everything runs very smoothly and all staff are very approachable, helpful and flexible. The regular photos and updates provided are great too as it’s lovely to know what your child has been doing each day, including what they have eaten. The outside space is amazing and the toys/activities and learning zones inside are also fantastic. Lots of different, fun and messy things going on every day. I honestly couldn’t fault anything about Gems and would have no hesitation in highly recommending it to everybody.
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Review from Anne E (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An absolutely fabulous nursery. The manager and her team are exceptional, they treat each child as an individual and help bring them on in leaps and bounds. I cannot speak highly enough of how they care and develop the children in an environment that is stimulating, fun, educational and safe. Every
day there are different activities and a testament to how happy the children are there, my child even wants to go at the weekend. I cannot recommend it highly enough.
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Review from Vicki A (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Jubilee Gems is a wonderful nursery, other people will comment on the stimulating environment, fantastic outside resources and extracurricular engagement which are second to none (from experience), this is all true but to us the real reason why Gems deserves high praise is the staff. The manager is
wonderful, professional, caring, and skilled. She gets the best out of her staff, and the best for the children. Our daughter has some complex SEND, when starting Gems at 3 was largely non-verbal, mostly using Makaton. Staff were trained and got to understand her needs quickly; they engaged external services when needed, and sought additional funding for her support. They supported us through the process of applying for additional support for school and are now preparing her for transition. We couldn't have found a better setting for our little girl. Sending her to Gems has been one of the best decisions we have made. We are very sad to be saying goodbye - thank you all at Gems!
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Review from Laura (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely love this nursery, when you have that daily ‘Mum guilt’ about going off to work it’s outweighed knowing how cared for they are at Jubilee and how much fun they are having. My little boy has thrived there and they have him more then ready to start school in September. I’ll be so sad when it’s
his time to leave. My daughter who is now 8 has so many wonderful memories of her time there too.
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Review from Andrea (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been sending our 2 children here since May last year, and could not be happier with the standard of care my children receive, they both really enjoying going. The staff are very friendly, professional and caring. Seeing all the children's needs are been met. Really great nursery my oldest will
be starting school this year and will miss coming.
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Review from Nicola A (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery with lots of wonderful and exciting learning opportunities! Kind and friendly staff who always catered to my child’s needs. A very engaging and stimulating environment.
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Review from A D (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Jubilee Gems is wonderful - friendly and professional. Every day children have a range of activities suited to their age. Children spend a lot of time outdoors.
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Review from Joanna H (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter loves nursery. She is so happy there, challenged and loved. The staff are creative, caring and go above and beyond on a daily basis.
The outdoor experiences are a particular strength, I love that our daughter gets to go out and explore and play in a way we wouldn’t at home. It’s instilled
a real love of being outdoors in her, which is brilliant.
I recommend it to anyone I can. I am so so pleased my daughter is there.
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Review from Andrew R (Father of Child) published on 23 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Jubilee Gems has a really good staff to child ratio, the syllabus is well structured. There are lots of outdoor activities for the children to participate in, within a lovely countryside setting - including petting animals.
The staff are passionate about what they do and provide all children with
the care and support required to assist with the development of your child.
Only area for development would be the appearance of the buildings at Jubilee Gems but this does not affect the care provided to the children and is a more cost-effective alternative to another nursery.
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Review from Helen C (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son is in Emeralds at Jubilee Gems and he’s thriving. The staff in the room are knowledgable, kind and fun, they go all out for their themes (space was epic) and appear to enjoy working with their children. We have used Jubilee Day and Jubilee Gems and loved both but Gems works best for us as the
hours are flexible and the rooms are smaller. We highly recommend this setting if you’re after a gentle, kind, fun setting!
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Review from Roxy Q (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Jubilee Gems for a year and a term now and absolutely loves it. All of the staff are so friendly and have built up relationships with my daughter. She has moved rooms once and had a great experience in both, she is already looking forward to moving up to preschool there. The
outdoor facilities are brilliant and she thoroughly enjoys all of the trips and visits they do. I like that the children do lots of outdoor play all year round. My daughter has dietary requirements and Jubilee Gems have accommodated that really well. We get regular communication and lots of photos through the app which I love to see, as well as updates in terms of my daughter's, progress towards her targets. Overall, I am so pleased I chose to send her to Jubilee Gems and she has thrived since she’s joined!
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Review from Lynette B (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son loves nursery. He is happiest outdoors and so Jubilee is perfect for him. He has received so much support since starting nursery six months ago and has settled so well. Staff get to know individual children and really go the extra mile for them.
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Review from Lauren T (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two-year-old daughter is currently at Jubilee and my seven-year-old daughter went there as well. It is absolutely fantastic, they spend so much time getting to know each child and do so many activities with them. Outstanding staff.
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Review from Joanne C (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, with kind, caring and thoughtful staff always willing to go that extra mile for each and every child they care for. My three year old has been there for almost a year now and enjoys each and every day she attends. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking for peace of
mind that a setting will offer the best care for their child.
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Review from Emma M (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter and son loved every minute. They always came home with lots of activities completed throughout the day. The children are allowed to air their imagination through play and learning. Jubilee Gems have excellent qualified teachers to help give them a head start for school. My son who also attended
made a brilliant transition from nursery to school. Thank you Jubilee Gems for the last 6 years we will miss you.
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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Jubilee Gems has been a great comfort during a time of changes for our daughter. The arrival of her baby brother was challenging but the Gems practitioners worked hard to help our reserved little girl settle into a new normality. Can't thank you enough and now that she's graduated, she is looking forward
to her next adventure!
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Review from Glenn H (Father of Child) published on 8 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The only point I have to say and that I feel requires some TLC is that some of the building looks quite weathered. What about having parents work party weekend to help get an uplift on some of the buildings?
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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We joined the nursery when my child was only 9 months old (April 2016) and we were welcomed from the moment we arrived to have our first look around. The nursery hadn't been open to my little girl's age group for long, but when walking around you could see that a lot of hard work had gone into providing
for their age group. She has been and is very happy at Gems and the staff are so friendly, caring and helpful! We would highly recommend this little rural nursery to anyone who values the outdoor exposure and caring environment these little munchkins need.
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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.

Ashton

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.

Elisha

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.

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