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Mama Bear's Day Nursery in Bristol (BS11)

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
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4.4(5 Google reviews) ·112-116 Grove Leaze, Shirehampton, Bristol, BS11 9QU · Bristol
Number of places
68 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
Bristol

About this day nursery

Mama Bear's Day Nursery, registered with Ofsted in 2004, is a childcare setting in Bristol offering care for children aged 0-4 years. 30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, the day nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 5th November 2024.

The curriculum is thoughtfully planned, focusing on each child's learning needs and interests. For babies, staff prioritise emotional, physical and communication development, speaking clearly to encourage understanding and emerging speech.

As children grow, the curriculum expands to include new experiences, inspiring curiosity through 'I wonder' themes. Staff imaginatively encourage children to explore, for instance by filling pots with soil and making items in the outdoor pretend oven.

The nursery also supports children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), with staff working closely with parents to secure additional help and sharing ideas for home learning. Parents consistently praise the nursery's two-way communication, ensuring a consistent approach to children's care and learning.

What it's like

The nursery curriculum is well planned, centred on children's learning needs and interests. Staff focus on babies' emotional, physical and communication needs, and for older children, they thread further areas of learning and new experiences into their curriculum, inspiring curiosity through their 'I wonder' themes. Children are eager to see staff upon their arrival and show respect for staff and each other.

Well-planned curriculumSensitive careStrong parent linksIndependent explorationRegional leadership supportGood Ofsted rating

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday

Registered with Ofsted

2004

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Mama Bear's Day Nursery

Last inspected 5 November 2024

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

The nursery curriculum is well planned, centred on children's learning needs and interests. Staff focus on babies' emotional, physical and communication needs, and for older children, they thread further areas of learning and new experiences into their curriculum, inspiring curiosity through their 'I wonder' themes. Children are eager to see staff upon their arrival and show respect for staff and each other.

Inspector highlights

  • The nursery curriculum is well planned, centred on children's learning needs and interests.
  • Staff sensitively support babies' and children's care needs, making sure they are comfortable and happy.
  • Staff build close links with parents, offering meetings and focused stay-and-play sessions.
  • Babies enjoy the freedom to explore independently and develop their skills with balls, learning to roll and kick them.
  • The company's regional leadership team closely supports staff at the nursery and shows dedication to continual enhancement of the service provided.

Areas to develop

  • 1extend the focus on gaining information on children's home languages and cultures and help support children's confidence, understanding and speech more readily
  • 2help staff adapt activities to consistently challenge the different ages of children involved.
Inspection #10370520 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are positive about the work staff do to build a two-way flow of information with them, and they offer a consistent approach for children.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work with parents to get children any additional help they may need and share useful ideas for supporting children's learning at home. Staff speak clearly to babies to help their understanding and emerging speech.

Outdoor space

Toddlers and older children imaginatively explore soil, filling pots and making items to put in the pretend oven in the garden. For the older children, staff usefully split into smaller groups as they get ready to go into the garden, helping to support children's attention, understanding and cooperation.

Google Reviews of Mama Bear's Day Nursery

4.4
(5 Google reviews)
Agnieszka Przywarty
a year ago

Without this nursery, I would be unable to work - the team enables me to leave my child knowing he is safe and having fun. I think as mums we deal with a lot of guilt with putting our children into childcare. This nursery definitely makes me feel at ease and allows me to focus on work while I'm there. Staff is lovely. Cannot recommend highly enough!

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Pau Erola
a year ago

They take excellent care of all children and provide a wide variety of sensory activities. Staff keep parents well informed throughout the day.

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Inspection history

Date: October 2010

  • November 2024Good
  • August 2019Good
  • August 2015Good
  • October 2010Good

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