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.

Jubilee Gems, Ark House, School Road, Padworth, Reading, Berkshire RG7 4JA

Review from Sarah C (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Review from Natassia R (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2024
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My little one has been going to Jubilee Gems for 14 months and the fun he has is always so much. He has always been friendly with most people and nursery just helps this side of his personality shine. They are great for updating you daily as to what the kids have done and will focus on anything specific

you ask them to. There are many Nurseries closer to home but I wouldn’t ever move him as the experience for him wouldn’t be the same. The team are great and I can’t fault them.

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Review from Amy R (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2024
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The outside space at Jubilee Gems was a real selling point to us when our son started. He’s been through all the different ages rooms and has had some wonderful experiences as a result of the facilities available to them: large woodland, farm animals, massive field, allotments and greenhouse, mud kitchen

area. The pre-school curriculum is well thought out and incorporates art, cooking, science and forest school alongside more traditional pre-school learning. The staff are passionate and knowledgeable about their subjects and encourage curiosity and interest in the children. Staff have been supportive with all the milestones we have been through from weaning to first steps to potty training and have captured all his experiences through detailed recounts and photographs on their app. The nursery provides some wonderful parent events allowing you as a parent to join in and experience the nursery with your child. The flexibility in hours has been a huge bonus and supported our working pattern.

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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2024
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Our 10-month-old son just started at Jubilee Gems Nursery. All the staff have been very supportive in the settling-in period for both our baby and ourselves as new parents. It has been a big change and shift for us as a family and the carers have given us all the TLC that we needed. The app is great

especially in those first few weeks to know what’s happening to your baby in real time and at the end of the day see photos of what the whole group has been up to. Every time we drop off our boy at nursery, we know that he’s going to have a day full of adventures and be looked after by absolute pros. We both look forward to seeing him grow and develop in character with their support.

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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2024
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Jubilee Gems is a new provision for us, but the pastoral care they have shown while transitioning our son into a nursery setting is second to none. Every day we are met with friendly smiles from staff who genuinely care. They take time to communicate with us and ensure we are happy with plans in place

and we feel like they really know and understand him already. This is all not to mention the engaging activities, variety of food options and well-resourced facilities they use with the children every day. We feel very fortunate that our son is under their care and are looking forward to watching his development continue.

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Review from Polly C (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2024
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Amazing nursery with great staff who go through extra mile. The provision for children to make progress is great, and the site has absolutely superb facilities for walks, outdoor play and exploration whatever the weather, including visiting farm animals daily. They develop independence from a very

young age, but pair this with lovely relationships with the practitioners onsite. Really friendly and excellent nursery.

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Review from Davina L (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2024
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We love Jubilee Gems. Our youngest son has been attending the nursery since 7 months old and has almost been in all the rooms. Staff in every single room have been amazing. The amount of outdoor fun and messy fun they have is incredible and we love the hygge approach. All I have is praise for the nursery.

Thanks to all the staff for making it such a wonderful place.

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Review from Lisa S (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2024
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Jubilee Gems is an outstanding nursery. We now have 2 children at the nursery and cannot fault it. Both our children absolutely love how much time they get to explore the outside areas (including woods trips!) as well as all the interesting play opportunities they have inside.
As a parent, I have

found all the staff to be wonderful, not just with the children but with their interactions with parents too. It’s such a lovely feeling knowing that our children are cared for so well while we are at work & they are flourishing in their development due to the nursery provisions.

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Review from Maria M (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2024
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My daughter went to Jubilee Gems and my son is now there. I couldn't be happier with the care and attention my children have received. They have such fun doing so many great activities - inside and outside. My daughter used to really love Forest School in her final year - it provides such great experiences

for the children. The practitioners are all so wonderful! I'm so glad I picked Jubilee Gems.

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Review from Megan H (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2024
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Jubilee Gems is the most amazing nursery and I am so happy we chose to start my daughter's nursery journey here.
The day-to-day activities are so varied, fun and child-led, my daughter especially loves the messy play activities. We love the emphasis placed on being outdoors whatever the weather, having

fun and getting messy & we love seeing this in the pictures shared with us. The facilities and outside space are second to none and forest school and visits to the farm are a firm favourite!
The staff are so lovely, kind, patient and genuinely caring, they really are all wonderful & I cannot thank them enough for all that they do! My daughter has progressed so much throughout her time at Gems, it’s so lovely to see.
We love Gems and are going to be so sad when we leave in the summer to start school, thank you Gems you really all are amazing and go above and beyond every day, thank you for caring the way that you do!

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Review from Amber C (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2024
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Wonderful nursery- from the diligence of the staff to their flexibility and understanding, I could not be happier with them.
There are plenty of outdoor activities, creative activities and a host of other things laid on for the children.
Highly recommended.

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Review from Claire L (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2024
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Jubilee Gems is a fantastic nursery which our daughter has attended since September 2023. The staff are approachable and caring, showing genuine interest in supporting our daughter to develop and learn new skills. The opportunity to explore the outdoors is fantastic and the space available at the nursery

is like no other. We have been so impressed with all our daughter has achieved in such a short space of time and the opportunities she has been given! Have highly recommended it to other parents who have also joined and share the same positive experiences! Thank you to all the staff for their hard work!

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Review from Anna B (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2024
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The best nursery! My daughter loves it there and is always so excited to go. The staff are incredible and the attention to detail is something else. We are always so informed and kept up to date with her progress. I will be so sad to leave when she goes to school!

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Review from Elizabeth B (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2024
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I cannot speak highly enough of the staff at this nursery and the outstanding care they provide for my child. This year I had some difficult circumstances to contend with and I have had support and help beyond what should be normal duties. Their flexibility and genuine concern and care of me as well

as my child is praiseworthy and kept me going. Outstanding environment for children.

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Review from Mark C (Father of Child) published on 8 February 2024
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From the moment he started, it was evident that this was the perfect environment for him. The ease with which he settled in and the friendships he has formed are a testament to the nurturing and welcoming atmosphere provided by the nursery.
One of the standout features of this nursery is the diverse

range of activities offered daily. From indoor play to exciting outdoor adventures, including regular visits to woods and the local farm, my son has been consistently engaged and excited about his daily experiences.
I appreciate the effort the staff puts into keeping parents informed. The daily updates detailing the activities and meals are not only informative but also reassuring. It's heartwarming to hear my son enthusiastically share all the things he has learned during the day at home time.
I also appreciate the numerous opportunities provided for parents to participate in special events throughout the year, the winter wonderland Christmas fayre in December was a lovely event.

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