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Hunny Bears Day Nursery # Hunny Bears Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2022) · 3a Riverton Road, Puriton, Bridgwater, TA7 8BW · Somerset Number of places 18 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Aug 2022 Local authority Somerset About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Hunny Bears Day Nursery, established in 2003, operates from non-domestic premises in Puriton, Bridgwater, catering to children aged 2 to 10 years. 00pm. Rated as "Good" by Ofsted (August 2022), the nursery ensures children settle happily and quickly into activities, forming secure relationships with both peers and staff. The curriculum is broad and varied, tailored to children's interests and developmental needs, promoting independent choices and physical development. Children benefit from ample opportunities for fresh air and exercise in the outdoor play area, where they enjoy riding wheeled vehicles and engaging in sensory play to develop hand-to-eye coordination. Staff at Hunny Bears Day Nursery are skilled in fostering communication and language, helping children to build an extensive vocabulary and express themselves confidently. The nursery provides a well-resourced and supervised environment where children engage in warm interactions with staff and develop good behaviour, learning to respect one another and collaborate on tasks. Children also learn early mathematical concepts by counting in routines and activities, as well as sorting items. The nursery places importance on working in partnership with parents, who appreciate the regular updates on their child's progress and how staff offer ideas to support learning at home. What it's like Children arrive happily and settle quickly to activities, forming secure relationships with one another and staff. They benefit from a wide and varied curriculum based on their interests and learning next steps, making independent choices and developing physically. Staff help children make good choices, respect one another, and develop fine-motor skills and a wide vocabulary. Skilful communication support Rich, varied curriculum Positive behaviour Strong parent partnership Outdoor play opportunities ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.00pm Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Hunny Bears Day Nursery Inspection date Aug 2022 Inspection no. 10247460 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50194221)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY263909) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=hunny-bears-day-nursery-ta7-8bw-ey263909) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Hunny Bears Day Nursery Last inspected 5 August 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 arrive happily and settle quickly to activities, forming secure relationships with one another and staff. They benefit from a wide and varied curriculum based on their interests and learning next steps, making independent choices and developing physically. Staff help children make good choices, respect one another, and develop fine-motor skills and a wide vocabulary. Inspector highlights - Staff skilfully support children's communication and language, helping them to build on their vocabulary. - Children share warm interactions with staff and engage in well-resourced and supervised activities. - Children's behaviour is good, and they play well alongside each other, helping with tasks and friends. - Children count in routines and activities, sorting items and recognising numbers. - Staff recognise the importance of working in partnership with parents, who are happy with their children's progress. Areas to develop - 1 extend staff's practices further to support all children's learning and participation during whole-group activities - 2 provide more opportunities for older children to compare groups of objects and use the language associated with making simple calculations. Inspection #10247460 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50194221) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills and benefit from fresh air and exercise. Outside, children ride on wheeled vehicles, negotiating pathways successfully, and enjoy sensory play, developing good hand-to-eye coordination. Inspection history Date: October 2008 - August 2022 Good - November 2016 Good - March 2014 Good - October 2008 Good ## Frequently asked about Hunny Bears Day Nursery ### What outdoor space does Hunny Bears Day Nursery have? ### Which funded hours does Hunny Bears Day Nursery accept? ### What are the opening hours at Hunny Bears Day Nursery? ### Is Hunny Bears Day Nursery a private nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Bridgwater Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Hunny Bears Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Butterflies Day Nursery @ Woodlands Bridgwater · TA6 4FJ 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/butterflies-day-nursery-woodlands-ta6-4fj-2567045) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.8 mi ### Future Stars Coaching at Willowdown Primary School Bridgwater · TA6 4FU ](/nursery/future-stars-coaching-at-willowdown-primary-school-ta6-4fu-2872335) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Mama Bear's Day Nursery Bridgwater · TA6 4RR 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/mama-bear-s-day-nursery-ta6-4rr-2581792) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.2 mi ### Sunbeams Nursery Bridgwater · TA6 4PT ](/nursery/sunbeams-nursery-ta6-4pt-ey472845) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Rainbow Pre-School Bridgwater · TA6 4QX 4.8(6 reviews) ](/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-playgroup-ta6-4qx-ey294245) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.6 mi ### Butterflies Day Nursery @ Bowerlane Bridgwater · TA6 4TY 4.8(5 reviews) ](/nursery/butterflies-day-nursery-bowerlane-ta6-4ty-ey248113) [See all nurseries in Bridgwater →](/search?q=Bridgwater) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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