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Bear Hugs Day Nursery 2

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2025)
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5.0(9 Google reviews)
·104 Waverley Road, LONDON, SE18 7TJ · Greenwich
Number of places
36 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2025
Local authority
Greenwich

About this day nursery

30pm, all year round, closing only for bank holidays and one week at Christmas. Established in 2017, the nursery provides care for children aged 1 to 4 years.

The setting received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 12th August 2025. Staff at Bear Hugs Day Nursery 2 are committed to providing a warm and friendly environment, where children quickly settle and form strong bonds with their key persons.

This nurturing approach supports children's personal, social and emotional development, ensuring they feel safe and secure. The curriculum is varied, following children's interests and building upon their existing knowledge.

For instance, children engaged in imaginative role-play as veterinary surgeons after showing an interest in animals. The nursery places a high priority on communication and language development, actively engaging children in conversations, introducing new vocabulary, and encouraging them to express themselves.

Parents commend the staff for being kind and caring, highlighting the effective communication and their children's good progress in language and social skills. Bear Hugs Day Nursery 2 also champions diversity and inclusion, supporting children who speak English as an additional language and celebrating different cultures.

The dedicated team, with well-qualified staff including a manager with a level 6 qualification, effectively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) by making referrals and collaborating with other professionals to ensure tailored support. Children benefit from daily outdoor sessions, where they can enjoy fresh air and develop physical skills through activities like using slides and riding bikes.

The nursery also focuses on promoting healthy habits, including nutritious snacks, good hygiene, and sun safety.

What it's like

Staff provide a warm and friendly welcome to all children as they arrive. Children are happy to attend nursery and demonstrate their close bonds with staff as they enjoy cuddles and settle quickly. Children are encouraged to be independent as they take off their shoes and find their name cards.

Warm & friendly welcomeStrong parent partnershipPersonal development focusDaily outdoor sessionsDiversity & inclusionSupports SEND

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

weekday from 7.30am to 6.30pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bear Hugs Day Nursery 2

Last inspected 12 August 2025 · Helen Craig

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

Staff provide a warm and friendly welcome to all children as they arrive. Children are happy to attend nursery and demonstrate their close bonds with staff as they enjoy cuddles and settle quickly. Children are encouraged to be independent as they take off their shoes and find their name cards.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff focus on children's personal, social and emotional development from the start.
  • Staff place a high priority on children's communication and language.
  • Leaders and staff embed a culture of diversity and inclusion.
  • Children benefit from daily sessions outside to enjoy the fresh air and practise their physical skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the teaching of mathematics to ensure that all children build on their understanding of different concepts, such as shape, space and measure
  • 2focus more precisely on children's individual next steps during planned activities to fully support their learning.
Inspection #10407418 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

They describe the staff as kind and caring and say that communication is effective.

Parents state that their children are making good progress, especially with their language and social skills.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff have high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders make referrals when needed and work with other professionals to ensure that extra support is provided for children with SEND.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from daily sessions outside to enjoy the fresh air and practise their physical skills. For example, children develop their balance and coordination as they use the slide and learn to ride bikes.

Google Reviews of Bear Hugs Day Nursery 2

5.0
(9 Google reviews)
Charlie S
a year ago

My son has been attending Bear Hugs Waverley since 9 months old. He loves it there and has made his own little group of friends! The staff are great, very friendly, caring and knowledgeable. It’s been lovely to see my son grown and learn new things at nursery. They often organise cultural events and days and with the app we are always sent photos of what the children are up to! Whilst it’s never easy leaving your children with others, I know he is happy and cared for at Bear Hugs and we are pleased with the level of service and attention given. Would highly recommend.

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Kenny Osinnowo
a year ago

We’ve felt very lucky to have found Bear Hugs Nursery. The staff is highly trained and professional. The environment they’ve provided for our kids over the years is educational, friendly and safe. The kids have all the attention and care they need to for their personal development. We don’t know how they do it, but we’ve always got our kids back with relatively clean clothes after a full day which includes messy play! Magic! We couldn’t be happier with the level of service they provide. Letting your little ones go for a day can be daunting for both parent and child alike, but the team at Bear Hugs have got the magic touch. You’re in the best of hands and I’ll highly recommend them to parents looking for childcare.

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Adeyemi Adebambo
a year ago

When I moved to the area years back, I went on nursery hunt and I found bearhugs and my daughter started. She loved it, always happy to go and they helped her till she got into reception then my 2nd daughter joined the nursery. She’s so excited, she has improved in her speech and so many things. The staffs are so lovely. It just feels like home. Parents are updated what their kids are doing in nursery. Thank you so much for taking care of my girls. I totally recommend..

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A Sakirova
a year ago

I am very glad that my daughter was accepted into this wonderful nursery. Thank you very much to the staff for your care, warmth and support! Best regards!

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Abisoye Oso
2 months ago

Since my son started attending Bear hugs day nursery, he wakes up every morning excited and looking forward to going to school. As a parent, seeing the joy on my toddler’s face and hearing him sing about his friends while calling his teachers his “best friends” truly melts my heart. The nursery has played a huge role in shaping my son’s development. I have seen such positive growth in his confidence, learning, and especially his speech. His communication and clarity in speaking have improved so much, and it’s clear that the support, patience, and guidance from the teachers have made a big difference. The activities organised for the children are wonderful, and I really appreciate how the nursery consistently keeps parents updated about the children’s wellbeing and daily experiences. Their intentional effort to nurture the children both academically and emotionally is truly commendable. I also love how the nursery teaches the children to appreciate their parents. The thoughtful gestures like helping them prepare little gifts for special occasions such as Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are incredibly heartwarming. To my son, every day feels like “Mum’s birthday,” which shows how loved and happy he feels. A heartfelt thank you to all the amazing teachers and staff for the care, dedication, and effort you put into supporting the children every single day. Your work is truly appreciated, and it means so much to families like mine.

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Inspection history

Date: November 2018

  • August 2025Good
  • January 2020Good
  • February 2019Good
  • November 2018Inadequate

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