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St Gabriel's, Sandleford Priory, Newbury, RG20 9BD
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17 February 2026
We are very pleased with the nursery and the care provided. The staff are welcoming, kind, and supportive, and they take the time to get to know each child. My Granddaughter has settled in really well and enjoys coming to nursery. We feel confident knowing they are well cared for and supported in
their learning and development.
17 February 2026
St Gabs is a warm, kind and welcoming nursery. Every day is thoughtful and our daughter always has a great day. Balanced with good quality food and well organised naps which is so important. We couldn't ask for more than knowing our daughter is happy and safe.
12 February 2026
Our daughter has been attending St Gabriel's Nursery since she was 9 months old and has now been there for around four months. From the very beginning, we have found the staff to be incredibly caring, patient and accommodating.
We have had some challenges with our daughter's feeding and the
nursery team have been supportive throughout. They took the time to understand her needs, keeping us well informed and worked closely with us to ensure she is comfortable and well cared for.
Our daughter has settled in beautifully and it is clear she feels safe and happy in the setting. The staff genuinely care about the children and treat them as individuals, which really shows in how confident and content she is when attending.
We would highly recommend St Gabriel's Nursery to any parents looking for a nurturing, supportive and attentive environment for their child.
12 February 2026
St Gabriel's nursery is a welcoming and friendly environment for children and their families. They do a variety of weekly classes and activities, such as PE, music and cooking. Outdoor education and experiences are also a big part of nursery life - getting muddy and learning about nature. Parents
and family members get involved with stay and play sessions, nativities and Easter Egg hunts - so we all get to share with our children the places, friends and activities they enjoy whilst at nursery. Parents are informed, consulted and involved in their children's learning journey. You feel like all the staff genuinely love and care for the children.
11 February 2026
The staff and environment at the nursery are brilliant and have suited my daughter perfectly. She has gained so many skills and a lot of confidence from her time at St Gabriel's, where she is able to enjoy new experiences every day in a safe and nurturing environment.
11 February 2026
Brilliant nursery. My child loves it and has excelled being here. Staff are excellent and lovely people and truly care about my child and his growth. The grounds add an extra dimension for the ability to go and experience the outdoors lots, whatever the weather!
10 February 2026
My toddler is blossoming here. She is so excited to go every morning to see her friends (of which she names both her peers and staff) and comes home happy and tired after a busy and action-packed day. She has picked up lots of new skills and her language development is coming on leaps and bounds.
10 February 2026
Our youngest child has followed her older sister into the nursery and we couldn't be happier. The staff are wonderful, her days are busy, she comes home happy and looks forward to returning the next day. A superbly run, brilliantly staffed nursery that unquestionable sets children up for bright
futures.
10 February 2026
Fantastic experience, supportive staff that encourage development through every stage. Lots of learning and play is provided to give the children a balanced experience which sets them up ready for the next steps at school.
10 February 2026
I cannot recommend St Gabriel's nursery enough. It has been such a positive environment for my daughter, primarily because of the incredible individual attention the children receive. The staff truly know every child's personality and needs, making them feel safe and valued every day. We moved our
daughter from another nursery where she hadn't settled well. The change was immediate and she started looking forward to going to her 'school'.
We love how much time is spent outside. They make fantastic use of the school grounds, ensuring the children get plenty of fresh air and nature play, which has been great. The facilities are excellent as well - seeing them put to such heart-warming use during events like the pre-school nativity play was a real highlight for us.
Thank you to the whole team for creating such a nurturing and fun place for our children.
10 February 2026
All staff have been great! recently had a stay and play with my daughter. It was so lovely and very well organised. My daughter really enjoyed this and still talks about it a few weeks later.
My daughter always comes home super happy and talks about her day and is excited to go back. Her
confidence has come such a long way.
I would 100% recommend this nursery to my friends and family.
10 February 2026
Since moving our daughter to this nursery from another, we have noticed a dramatic improvement to her language and confidence. She loves going there and we feel lucky we have such wonderful people looking after her that truly seem to care. Responses are always so fast when I have any questions and I
feel assured my daughter is happy and well looked after.
09 February 2026
Such great people involved, always a pleasure at drop off and collect. I love hearing about our daughter's day, and some of the photos the team send through during the day are very amusing. Our key carer is always cheerful and we're very grateful to have her keeping an eye out for our daughter.
09 February 2026
My son attends Nursery at St Gabriel's in the baby room. The staff are incredibly friendly and supportive. My son settled in well and has been attending for 6 months. He is excited to start the day, shows great comfort around staff and interest in the varied activities. When I pick him up he happily
babbles about his day. The staff have been supportive through development milestones, weaning and nap transitions. Helping us all get as much sleep as possible.
09 February 2026
I am so happy that my daughter attends this nursery. She is always happy and smiling at both drop-off and pick-up, which is very reassuring. The communication from the staff is amazing, and there are lots of opportunities for parents and grandparents to get involved through events held at the
nursery. I also love that she is offered a great variety of food every day. It is a wonderful environment, and I feel confident knowing she is well cared for.
15 January 2026
I've had my kid with the nursery since September last year and it has been such a great experience. He has developed so much more confidence in himself and is clearly enjoying his time there. My wife and myself really love how the nursery has cared for our son.
12 December 2025
Such a lovely nursery. The baby room staff have been excellent settling our little boy. He's always clean and happy on pick up. They keep them so entertained and update the app throughout the day with info and pictures so we know what he's up to.
Shannon is particularly wonderful!
11 December 2025
Our oldest child went to the pre-school room and our youngest is currently in the baby room. I can't fault it in anyway. The staff are so friendly and trustworthy. The rooms activities and food offer a wide variety.
Thank you!
28 November 2025
We are so pleased with St Gabriel's Preschool. It's such a lovely environment. My son's key worker is Jill. She is absolutely amazing. She has previously looked after my eldest son, whom attended this preschool many years ago. All the key workers and Nursery manager/Deputy nursery manager. Always go
above and beyond to help and support. We feel completely confident that our Son is happy and that he is continuously being developed. We like the surrounding area and all the activities the kids get involved in. We get fully briefed at collection times and can also see regular updates on the app.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery, it's been a wonderful experience. Thank you so much.
25 November 2025
Cannot praise St Gabriel's Nursery enough. The staff are phenomenal - the level of care for our child as an individual and part of a group has exceeded all our hopes and expectations. Facilities are also fantastic! Our son is blissfully happy at nursery and runs in each day with a smile on his
face. The team do so many fun activities with them from cooking and creative crafts to singing and modern languages. We've been astonished at the skills he has picked up from his days there. The staff update the app regularly so we get to see what he's eaten and been up to which is super helpful. It's not always easy to put your child into nursery, especially when going back to work after maternity leave, but it has just been so great to know he's so well cared for and happy. We love being part of the nursery community and highly recommend to anyone considering joining.
Latest Reviews for Nursery at St Gabriel's
17 February 2026
We are very pleased with the nursery and the care provided. The staff are welcoming, kind, and supportive, and they take the time to get to know each child. My Granddaughter has settled in really well and enjoys coming to nursery. We feel confident knowing they are well cared for and supported in
their learning and development.
17 February 2026
St Gabs is a warm, kind and welcoming nursery. Every day is thoughtful and our daughter always has a great day. Balanced with good quality food and well organised naps which is so important. We couldn't ask for more than knowing our daughter is happy and safe.
12 February 2026
Our daughter has been attending St Gabriel's Nursery since she was 9 months old and has now been there for around four months. From the very beginning, we have found the staff to be incredibly caring, patient and accommodating.
We have had some challenges with our daughter's feeding and the
nursery team have been supportive throughout. They took the time to understand her needs, keeping us well informed and worked closely with us to ensure she is comfortable and well cared for.
Our daughter has settled in beautifully and it is clear she feels safe and happy in the setting. The staff genuinely care about the children and treat them as individuals, which really shows in how confident and content she is when attending.
We would highly recommend St Gabriel's Nursery to any parents looking for a nurturing, supportive and attentive environment for their child.
12 February 2026
St Gabriel's nursery is a welcoming and friendly environment for children and their families. They do a variety of weekly classes and activities, such as PE, music and cooking. Outdoor education and experiences are also a big part of nursery life - getting muddy and learning about nature. Parents
and family members get involved with stay and play sessions, nativities and Easter Egg hunts - so we all get to share with our children the places, friends and activities they enjoy whilst at nursery. Parents are informed, consulted and involved in their children's learning journey. You feel like all the staff genuinely love and care for the children.
11 February 2026
The staff and environment at the nursery are brilliant and have suited my daughter perfectly. She has gained so many skills and a lot of confidence from her time at St Gabriel's, where she is able to enjoy new experiences every day in a safe and nurturing environment.
11 February 2026
Brilliant nursery. My child loves it and has excelled being here. Staff are excellent and lovely people and truly care about my child and his growth. The grounds add an extra dimension for the ability to go and experience the outdoors lots, whatever the weather!
10 February 2026
My toddler is blossoming here. She is so excited to go every morning to see her friends (of which she names both her peers and staff) and comes home happy and tired after a busy and action-packed day. She has picked up lots of new skills and her language development is coming on leaps and bounds.
10 February 2026
Our youngest child has followed her older sister into the nursery and we couldn't be happier. The staff are wonderful, her days are busy, she comes home happy and looks forward to returning the next day. A superbly run, brilliantly staffed nursery that unquestionable sets children up for bright
futures.
10 February 2026
Fantastic experience, supportive staff that encourage development through every stage. Lots of learning and play is provided to give the children a balanced experience which sets them up ready for the next steps at school.
10 February 2026
I cannot recommend St Gabriel's nursery enough. It has been such a positive environment for my daughter, primarily because of the incredible individual attention the children receive. The staff truly know every child's personality and needs, making them feel safe and valued every day. We moved our
daughter from another nursery where she hadn't settled well. The change was immediate and she started looking forward to going to her 'school'.
We love how much time is spent outside. They make fantastic use of the school grounds, ensuring the children get plenty of fresh air and nature play, which has been great. The facilities are excellent as well - seeing them put to such heart-warming use during events like the pre-school nativity play was a real highlight for us.
Thank you to the whole team for creating such a nurturing and fun place for our children.
10 February 2026
All staff have been great! recently had a stay and play with my daughter. It was so lovely and very well organised. My daughter really enjoyed this and still talks about it a few weeks later.
My daughter always comes home super happy and talks about her day and is excited to go back. Her
confidence has come such a long way.
I would 100% recommend this nursery to my friends and family.
10 February 2026
Since moving our daughter to this nursery from another, we have noticed a dramatic improvement to her language and confidence. She loves going there and we feel lucky we have such wonderful people looking after her that truly seem to care. Responses are always so fast when I have any questions and I
feel assured my daughter is happy and well looked after.
09 February 2026
Such great people involved, always a pleasure at drop off and collect. I love hearing about our daughter's day, and some of the photos the team send through during the day are very amusing. Our key carer is always cheerful and we're very grateful to have her keeping an eye out for our daughter.
09 February 2026
My son attends Nursery at St Gabriel's in the baby room. The staff are incredibly friendly and supportive. My son settled in well and has been attending for 6 months. He is excited to start the day, shows great comfort around staff and interest in the varied activities. When I pick him up he happily
babbles about his day. The staff have been supportive through development milestones, weaning and nap transitions. Helping us all get as much sleep as possible.
09 February 2026
I am so happy that my daughter attends this nursery. She is always happy and smiling at both drop-off and pick-up, which is very reassuring. The communication from the staff is amazing, and there are lots of opportunities for parents and grandparents to get involved through events held at the
nursery. I also love that she is offered a great variety of food every day. It is a wonderful environment, and I feel confident knowing she is well cared for.
15 January 2026
I've had my kid with the nursery since September last year and it has been such a great experience. He has developed so much more confidence in himself and is clearly enjoying his time there. My wife and myself really love how the nursery has cared for our son.
12 December 2025
Such a lovely nursery. The baby room staff have been excellent settling our little boy. He's always clean and happy on pick up. They keep them so entertained and update the app throughout the day with info and pictures so we know what he's up to.
Shannon is particularly wonderful!
11 December 2025
Our oldest child went to the pre-school room and our youngest is currently in the baby room. I can't fault it in anyway. The staff are so friendly and trustworthy. The rooms activities and food offer a wide variety.
Thank you!
28 November 2025
We are so pleased with St Gabriel's Preschool. It's such a lovely environment. My son's key worker is Jill. She is absolutely amazing. She has previously looked after my eldest son, whom attended this preschool many years ago. All the key workers and Nursery manager/Deputy nursery manager. Always go
above and beyond to help and support. We feel completely confident that our Son is happy and that he is continuously being developed. We like the surrounding area and all the activities the kids get involved in. We get fully briefed at collection times and can also see regular updates on the app.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery, it's been a wonderful experience. Thank you so much.
25 November 2025
Cannot praise St Gabriel's Nursery enough. The staff are phenomenal - the level of care for our child as an individual and part of a group has exceeded all our hopes and expectations. Facilities are also fantastic! Our son is blissfully happy at nursery and runs in each day with a smile on his
face. The team do so many fun activities with them from cooking and creative crafts to singing and modern languages. We've been astonished at the skills he has picked up from his days there. The staff update the app regularly so we get to see what he's eaten and been up to which is super helpful. It's not always easy to put your child into nursery, especially when going back to work after maternity leave, but it has just been so great to know he's so well cared for and happy. We love being part of the nursery community and highly recommend to anyone considering joining.