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Mama Bear's Day Nursery # Mama Bear's Day Nursery in Bristol (BS16 6AL) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2024) · Stanbridge Primary School, Stanbridge Road, Bristol, BS16 6AL · South Gloucestershire Number of places 34 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2024 Local authority South Gloucestershire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Mama Bear's Day Nursery and Pre-School in Stanbridge, previously known as Bright Sparks Day Nursery & Pre-School until its rebranding in March 2022, offers year-round care, excluding weekends, Bank Holidays, and the Christmas period. The nursery focuses on fostering imagination and a passion for learning through playful exploration and discovery. The educational approach aims to build a strong foundation in emotional, intellectual, and physical development, with activities designed to inspire confidence and curiosity. The curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, meeting OFSTED standards, and includes a diverse menu of freshly prepared, nutritious meals. The nursery prioritises safety and hygiene. Mama Bear's is a community where each child is valued, and educators are highly trained in early years care, paediatric first aid, food hygiene, and specialised areas like SEN and Makaton, ensuring an inclusive atmosphere. The facility features thoughtfully designed indoor spaces and secure outdoor areas for children to explore the natural world. The nursery aims to support children's academic, social, emotional, and physical growth, preparing them for school and beyond, collaborating with families to nurture children's early development. Our ethos Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, focusing on fostering imagination and a passion for learning through playful exploration and discovery. The nursery aims to build a strong foundation in emotional, intellectual, and physical development, inspiring confidence and curiosity while ensuring an inclusive atmosphere. They are committed to supporting children's academic, social, emotional, and physical growth in collaboration with families. What it's like Staff outline clear intentions for children's activities and support. The team observes children, and key persons track their progress. All children make good strides, closing developmental gaps and reaching their potential, with strong language and social skills, confidence, and self-awareness. Year-round care EYFS curriculum Nutritional meals Experienced educators Indoor and outdoor play ## Pricing & funding This nursery offers standard funded places as afternoon sessions, alongside paid morning and non-funded sessions. Fees include all meals, weaning food, and drinks, but exclude baby milk and nappies. A flexibility hourly rate allows funded hours to be used across any session, and registration fees depend on hours booked. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - All sessions include breakfast, lunch, tea, weaning food, and drinks. - Excludes baby milk, nappies, wet wipes, and creams. - No registration fee applies for funded-only bookings or bookings paying only the Flexibility Charge. - Term-time only bookings are subject to availability and incur a 10% surcharge on prevailing rates. - Standard free funded sessions are taken as 4 or 5-hour afternoon sessions starting at 1pm. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Mama Bear's Day Nursery Inspection date Oct 2024 Inspection no. 10355112 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260365)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2677806) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=mama-bear-s-day-nursery-bs16-6al-2677806) ## Key facts Opening hours All year excluding weekends, bank holidays, and the Christmas period. Age range 3 months to 5 years Session types Morning, Afternoon, Full day Established 2022 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Mama Bear's Day Nursery Last inspected 8 October 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 Staff outline clear intentions for children's activities and support. The team observes children, and key persons track their progress. All children make good strides, closing developmental gaps and reaching their potential, with strong language and social skills, confidence, and self-awareness. Inspector highlights - Partnerships with parents are strong, with a two-way flow of information and efforts to promote a beneficial community atmosphere. - Staff support children's independence throughout the day, encouraging them to manage tasks like putting away belongings and serving themselves food. - Managers effectively support staff in redesigning planning processes and building skills, particularly for new staff and apprentices. - Staff effectively develop children's literacy skills, with older children discussing letters and books readily available for all ages. - Children effectively develop physical skills through activities like cutting dough, drawing, yoga, and outdoor water play. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to enhance the curriculum and consistently adapt their teaching to inspire children more readily, enabling them to follow their interests and extend their skills to higher levels - 2 review group time arrangements to consistently support children's listening and attention skills. Inspection #10355112 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260365) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are very positive about the friendly, welcoming staff and all that they do for the children. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff use signs and picture prompts to communicate with younger children and those who need some additional support, which helps reduce frustration and supports understanding and cooperation, enhancing their happiness and positive emotional well-being. Outdoor space Children develop their coordination as they experiment outside with water using different tools, such as pumps to fill containers. Children also work hard to get their boots and coats on to go outside. Inspection history Most recent inspection 8 October 2024 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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