--- title: "Mama Bear's Day Nursery, Bristol BS11 | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/mama-bear-s-day-nursery-bs11-9qu-ey272469 description: "Mama Bear's Day Nursery in Bristol (BS11) — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Mama Bear's Day Nursery in Bristol (BS11) Ofsted: Good (Nov 2024) · 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 curriculum Sensitive care Strong parent links Independent exploration Regional leadership support Good 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 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 - 1 extend the focus on gaining information on children's home languages and cultures and help support children's confidence, understanding and speech more readily - 2 help staff adapt activities to consistently challenge the different ages of children involved. Inspection #10370520 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50262911) ## 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! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQzaklPaXZnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487192af54db05a7:0xb2abe5e3ee86c89c) 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. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQzak0yOWFREAE!2m1!1s0x487192af54db05a7:0xb2abe5e3ee86c89c) Amir Zehtabi 8 years ago Friendly staff Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3eFBYREp3EAE!2m1!1s0x487192af54db05a7:0xb2abe5e3ee86c89c) Together F 3 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNodE5qR1NnEAE!2m1!1s0x487192af54db05a7:0xb2abe5e3ee86c89c) Lydia 8 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnNHBIY2NnEAE!2m1!1s0x487192af54db05a7:0xb2abe5e3ee86c89c) Reviews from Google for Mama Bear's Day Nursery. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=12874636726890842268&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: October 2010 - November 2024 Good - August 2019 Good - August 2015 Good - October 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Mama Bear's Day Nursery ### How does Mama Bear's Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### What type of nursery is Mama Bear's Day Nursery? ### What do parents say about Mama Bear's Day Nursery? ### How did Mama Bear's Day Nursery do at its last Ofsted inspection? ## Nearby day nurseries in Bristol Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Mama Bear's Day Nursery. - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Snapdragons Nursery Bristol · BS11 0DA https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/snapdragons-nursery-bs11-0da-ey499802 - Ofsted rating unavailable 1.0 mi ### The Nursery on the Green Bristol · BS20 0BX https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-on-the-green-bs20-0bx-2751755 - Awaiting first inspection 1.3 mi ### Back2Basics Forest School Bristol · BS11 0NJ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/back2basics-forest-school-bs11-0nj-2699665 - Ofsted: Outstanding 1.6 mi ### Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School Bristol · BS9 2PR 4.6(12 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/red-bus-nursery-pre-school-bs9-2pr-ey422257 - Ofsted: Outstanding 2.6 mi ### Muddy Boots Day Nursery Bristol · BS9 1JP https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-day-nursery-bs9-1jp-107093 - Ofsted: Good 2.6 mi ### The Bristol Montessori School Bristol · BS9 1AQ 4.2(29 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-bristol-montessori-school-bs9-1aq-ey310081 See all nurseries in Bristol →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Bristol ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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