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Jack In The Box Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2022)
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3.7(6 parent reviews) ·Upton Hospital, Albert Street, SLOUGH, SL1 2BJ · Slough
Number of places
78 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2022
Local authority
Slough

About this day nursery

Jack in the Box Nursery, located within the grounds of Upton Hospital in Slough, has been providing a stimulating and caring environment for children since 1992. The nursery caters to children from six months up to school age (August 31st after their 4th birthday), with a capacity for up to 54 children across three distinct playrooms: babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Each playroom is designed to meet the specific needs of its age group, featuring its own secure outdoor area for daily fresh air and physical activity, regardless of the weather. The nursery encourages activities like gardening and nature exploration year-round.

Managed and trained by the NHS, all permanent staff are employed by Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust. Jack in the Box Nursery is recognised for its inclusive support for children with additional needs and those with English as an additional language.

The nursery offers a flexible settling-in period to help children adjust comfortably. While priority for places is given to BHFT staff, non-BHFT families are welcome to apply, and registration forms will be placed on a waiting list.

What it's like

Children feel happy, safe and secure in the nursery's warm and welcoming environment. They enjoy exploring different textures and playing with resources that reflect their interests. Pre-school children learn about letter sounds in preparation for school.

NHS-managedPurpose-built facilityInclusive supportOutdoor play areasFlexible settling-in

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on paid or funded hours. Fully paid or partly funded bookings require a deposit equivalent to one month's fees, while fully free places do not require a deposit. One month's written notice is required to reduce sessions or leave.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Deposit equivalent to one month's fees required for paid or partly funded hours.
  • Deposits must be paid within five working days.
  • No deposit is required for a fully free place.
  • One month's written notice is required to reduce sessions or leave.

Key facts

Opening hours

7:30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (51 weeks/year)

Age range

6 months to 31st August after their 4th birthday

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

full day

Waitlist

Waiting list operates

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Jack In The Box Nursery

Last inspected 25 January 2022

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children feel happy, safe and secure in the nursery's warm and welcoming environment. They enjoy exploring different textures and playing with resources that reflect their interests. Pre-school children learn about letter sounds in preparation for school.

Inspector highlights

  • Children feel happy, safe and secure.
  • Staff have good communication with each other and parents.
  • Children thoroughly enjoy spending time outside and have plenty of space to run around.
  • Children learn the importance of good health and hygiene.
  • Staff support children's communication development well, including using sign language and providing focused activities for children learning English as an additional language.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to plan both adult-led and spontaneous activities more thoroughly, so that they are consistently well resourced to support children's play and learning experiences
  • 2ensure staff consistently implement the agreed behaviour management strategies, to help children learn to resolve conflict and continue developing good relationships with their peers.
Inspection #10199059 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff use sign language with younger children and provide focused activities for children who require additional support with their speech.

Outdoor space

Children thoroughly enjoy spending time outside and have plenty of space to run around, play football, ride on wheeled toys and balance on stilts. Staff take babies outside regularly and they have their own safe space with appropriate equipment for their age. Older children take part in football sessions and freely access their designated outdoor areas throughout the day, playing skittles and climbing on a wooden boat.

Parent Reviews of Jack In The Box Nursery

3.7
(6)
Ron P
8 months ago

My son joined Jack In The Box in the baby room a few years ago and stayed all the way to pre school. We all had a great experience, he made many friends and we developed a very good relationship with all of the staff members who are all friendly and have genuine care towards the children. Drop offs and pick ups are quick and efficient, detailed feedback on what your child did and ate is provided daily. As this nursery is aligned with the NHS and government, health and safety is taken very seriously. I will be enrolling my daughter in the coming months due to the positive experience my son had. A warm thank you to Alishba, Anna, Carly, Cifica, Chas, Emma, Evalina, Heather, Maddy, Maisy, Moona Rani, Richard, Rukshi, Sepideh, Shaahidah, Suad.

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Meryam Awadh
a year ago

Jack in the Box was the best place for my son, Aidan. He started at 2 with speech delays and food sensitivities, and thanks to the amazing teachers, he now eats anything and his speech has improved drastically. It was bittersweet when he graduated in September, but even though he loves his "big school," he still asks about his old friends and teachers. It’s clear that he has fond memories of his time there, and that speaks volumes about the positive impact this school has had on him. I highly recommend Jack In The Box for any child.

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Rakesh Tailor
4 years ago

Our son is extremely happy at Jack in the Box. He has thrived since being there and the staff are all lovely. It makes going to work that little bit easier when you leave a happy child in caring hands.

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Zee L
4 years ago

Great nursery, with kind nurturing staff. My child loves going each day.

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Kenny Khan
5 years ago

Terrible nursery, awful staff, avoid at all cost, young and inexperienced staff who will cause a massive issue for you and your child.

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Inspection history

Date: October 2013

  • January 2022Good
  • October 2018Outstanding
  • December 2016Good
  • August 2016Inadequate
  • October 2013Good

Frequently asked about Jack In The Box Nursery

About the setting

Jack In The Box Nursery registered in 2013 and operates from a single-storey building within the grounds of Upton Hospital in Slough. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year. It is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The nursery employs 19 staff who work directly with the children, 16 of whom hold appropriate childcare qualifications at level 2 and above.

URN
EY460528
Registered person
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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