Little Gems Nursery

Hanworth Community Centre, Hanworth Road, Bracknell RG12 7WX
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Little Gems Nursery is the newest addition to the Little Gems family, located within the Hanworth Community Centre, set within the grounds of The Pines School in Hanworth, Bracknell.

The Nursery is arranged over two rooms, the TOTS Room which caters for +9m to 2 years old and the Main Room which caters for 2-4 year olds.

Each room is lucky to have a secure outdoor play space (directly accessed from the room) enabling daily outdoor play within a safe secure space.

Throughout Little Gems, the philosophy is to embrace learning though play, curiosity and independence whilst respecting the core areas of the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) curriculum.

The handpicked team are experienced and qualified (including SENCOs) working at Little Gems is more than just a job, all team members have a passion for giving the children in their care the best start to life.

Choosing a Pre-School or Nursery can be a difficult, the friendly team at Little Gems would love to meet you and your little one to explore the possibilities, why not book a visit and they can show you everything on offer at Little Gems Nursery.
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Funding & Fees

Fee's from £30

There are no additional fees at Little Gems (assuming funding is approved) for general consumables.
We offer both Funded (15 or 30hrs) and Private spaces, please contact Little Gems for a copy of our fees.

Contact Little Gems Nursery to get a personalised quote.

Contact Little Gems Nursery to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care

Owner

  • Little Gems Nursery
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Abi Vincent & Sophie-Leigh Maccleaster (Managers)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 11

Total Places for Children

  • 50

Age Range

  • from 0 years 9 months
  • to 4 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-16:00
    Tuesday 08:00-16:00
    Wednesday 08:00-16:00
    Thursday 08:00-16:00
    Friday 08:00-16:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays / Christmas / School Holidays

Parking

  • Free Parking and full Disabled access is available, this is shared with The Pines School, please respect the nursery's neighbours.

Little Gems Nursery Reviews (7)

9.3

Little Gems Nursery has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.263) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Gems Nursery has 7 reviews.

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Review from Paulina L (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Overall happy.
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Review from Bethan J (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been very settled and comfortable since joining Little Gems. The staff are great and cater to all my childs dietary needs.
I have no worries about sending my child there. Would highly recommend.
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Review from Jean B (Grandmother of Child) published on 26 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandson started at Little Gems in Sept and is absolutely thriving.
He attends the tots room and has come on leaps and bounds since starting.
He comes home singing new songs each day, he's beginning to learn makaton signs which the nursery staff and encouraging and continuing to help him learn
new ones each week!
The staff are always welcoming and any query we've had as a family they are always happy to answer.
I love going to pick him up and hearing about his day!
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Review from Harvey B (Father of Child) published on 14 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have only positive things to say about little gems nursery. My daughter started in November 2025 and within a week she was happy, settled and thriving. The staff members makes my child feel safe, happy and comfortable. The toys, and environment are lovely and I love the day photos and blogs they write
every single day. At drop off and pick up the staff greets my daughter with nothing but smiles and love. As a father I couldn't wish for anymore than what we are receiving!
Reply from Gemma Taylor, Company Owner at Little Gems NurseryThank you for your review of Little Gems Nursery (Hanworth) It's good to hear that your daughter has settled in so quickly at Little Gems, we strive to create a safe and happy environment for our children to develop. Glad you have found the daily photo's and blogs useful. Thank you for your feedback.
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Review from L R (Mother of Child) published on 12 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, manager was very happy to accommodate my change in hours without any complications.
The staff are friendly and very informative. They have supported my son very well, if they have a concern they will contact to let you know.
Communication is great.
Children are always greeted with
a friendly happy smile in the mornings.
Reply from Gemma Taylor, Company Owner at Little Gems NurseryThank you for your review of Little Gems Nursery (Hanworth) We strive to ensure that all children are supported on their early stage journey's with Little Gems and I'm glad your child is enjoying their time at Little Gems. Thank you for your feedback.
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Review from Steven H (Father of Child) published on 12 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to little gems pre school since November 2025 and has settled really well into the pre school and this is all thanks for the staff, they are very helpful and caring towards my son. He come home each day and is very excited to tell me about the activities he's been doing and talks
about his friends and teachers each evening. I love seeing the pictures each day of him being happy and doing fun activities this includes outside play, dressing up and being creative and much more.
We are very grateful for such a lovely pte school for our little boy.
Reply from Gemma Taylor, Company Owner at Little Gems NurseryThank you for your review of Little Gems Nursery (Hanworth) It is lovely to hear that your little one has settled so quickly in the new environment. Our team have such passion about what they do and love hearing that the children enjoy their time with us. The daily pictures and blogs are a great way to communicate those activities. Thank you for your feedback.
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Review from Jasper V (Father of Child) published on 10 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Outstanding Nursery - Highly Recommend!
My son has been attending this nursery and I couldn't be happier with the care, support, and attention he receives every day. The staff are warm, patient, and genuinely invested in the children's wellbeing and development. He has grown so much in confidence since
joining, and he always comes home full of beans!
The environment is clean, safe, and full of stimulating resources that keep the children engaged and learning. Communication is excellent too - I'm always kept updated on his progress and daily activities, which gives me great peace of mind. We love looking through the photos at the end of the day.
It's clear that the team truly love what they do, and it shows in the happy, nurturing atmosphere they've created. I'm so grateful to have found such a wonderful place for my son.
Highly recommended!
Reply from Gemma Taylor, Company Owner at Little Gems NurseryThank you for your review of Little Gems Nursery (Hanworth) It's lovely to hear that your little one has settled in so quickly in the new environment and it's lovely to hear he his confidence is growing daily. Thank you for your feedback.
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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.263)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.263) out of 10 for Little Gems Nursery 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 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.3 out of 5 from 7 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 4.963 for Little Gems Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (79 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 82 Ratings = 4.963
  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 4.3 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Gems Nursery is based on 7 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 = 3.6
    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 50 number of registered child places is 10. 7 Positive Reviews ÷ 10 = 0.7
  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 (11)

Abigail

Abigail Vincent

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2025

I love being part of the most important years of a child's development and watching each child blossom in their own ways. I feel privileged to have the opportunity to manage Little Gems Nursery alongside my best friend, with whom I got my Childcare qualification at college all those years ago!


Working for Little Gems is really rewarding, every day is different, and it's lovely to feel valued and connected with such a tight-knit team who feel like one big family.

Sophie-Leigh

Sophie-Leigh Maccleaster

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2025

I love working for Little Gems because childcare is what I was born to do!


I have worked in childcare for over 15 years and couldn’t imagine doing anything else. Watching children grow and thrive is amazing to see, and our team here at Little Gems Nursery are amazing.


The support from everyone, including our owner Gemma, never goes unnoticed.


Thank you, Little Gems, for giving me the opportunity to manage such a lovely nursery alongside my best friend.

Joanne

Joanne Moody

Job Title: Room Leader (TOTS) Joined: 2025

Originally joining one of our sister companies in early 2025, the opportunity to become Room Leader at Little Gems Nursery was offered to me by Gemma in September 2025.


Little Gems have invested in my future by offering to help me gain my Level 3 in Childcare, something I am so grateful for. I enjoy working for Little Gems and running the TOTS room as it is a small, family-focused environment. Being in a smaller environment, it has allowed me and the team to give a more focused learning experience with the children.

Tianna

Tianna Lipscombe

Job Title: Qualified Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2025

I enjoy working at Little Gems because it’s a family-type setting. Interacting with parents and children makes my work day very rewarding.

Kimberley

Kimberley Burns

Job Title: Qualified Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2025

I like working at Little Gems because it is a small, family-like environment where I can be myself.


All the children and parents are friendly and extremely supportive of all the staff members.

Chelsie

Chelsie Brant

Job Title: Qualified Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2025

I enjoy working for Little Gems because I love working in childcare. The staff are friendly, and there are always new activities being held.


My own child attends Little Gems and adores it.

Tara

Tara Hollis

Job Title: Qualified Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2025

I enjoy working at Little Gems because we do fun activities with all the children. The staff are all welcoming and friendly, which creates a wonderful atmosphere.


Helping children learn new things so they can grow is the most rewarding experience.

Charley-Jaye

Charley-Jaye Parker

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner (Level 2) Joined: 2025

I love working for Little Gems because the staff are amazing and there is always a range of activities for the children.


My child has attended Little Gems, and they made me and my child feel comfortable and happy.

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Lacie Ewins-Smith

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner (Level 2) Joined: 2026

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Erica Goodey

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2026

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Owen

Owen Birchmore

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner (Student) Joined: 2025

I love working for Little Gems because the staff are so accepting and helpful to all children.


All staff make sure they do their best to ensure the maximum comfort for all parents and carers.


I look forward to learning with the team at Little Gems.

Frequently Asked Questions about Little Gems Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Gems Nursery accepts?

Little Gems Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 9 months to 4 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Gems Nursery Open?

Little Gems Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-16:00, Tuesday 08:00-16:00, Wednesday 08:00-16:00, Thursday 08:00-16:00, Friday 08:00-16:00.

How many Children does Little Gems Nursery have capacity for?

Little Gems Nursery has capacity for a total of 50 Children.

How far is Little Gems Nursery to the centre of Bracknell?

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

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