--- title: "Mama Bear's Day Nursery, Bristol BS5 7RJ | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/mama-bear-s-day-nursery-bs5-7rj-2537802 description: "Mama Bear's Day Nursery in Bristol (BS5 7RJ) — 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 (BS5 7RJ) Ofsted: Good (Apr 2022) · 4.6 (5 Google reviews) · 1a Kingsmead Road, Bristol, BS5 7RJ · Bristol Number of places 20 places Age range 0–2 yrs Last inspected Apr 2022 Local authority Bristol ## About this day nursery Mama Bear's Day Nursery in Speedwell, Bristol, provides a nurturing environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. With dedicated facilities for different age groups, including an infant unit, a 'Bouncy Room' for two-year-olds, and a pre-school room, the day nursery focuses on age-appropriate development and learning through play. The curriculum for older children prepares them for school, emphasising language, maths, and critical thinking. The nursery boasts an expansive garden for outdoor activities, promoting physical development and imaginative play. Safety and a supportive atmosphere are paramount, with trained staff ensuring individual needs are met. Mama Bear's aims to be a community where children thrive and parents feel supported, offering a blend of structured learning and free exploration to foster a lifelong love of learning. Our ethos Mama Bear's Day Nursery offers a blend of structured learning and free exploration, aiming to foster a lifelong love of learning. They focus on age-appropriate development and learning through play, with a curriculum that prepares older children for school by emphasising language, maths, and critical thinking. What it's like Children enter the nursery happily and settle quickly on arrival, forming strong emotional attachments with caring staff who cuddle and comfort them when needed. Staff effectively organise the nursery to ignite children's curiosity, allowing them to make choices about their play and follow their own interests and ideas. Children are beginning to develop the skills needed for their future learning. Dedicated Baby Unit Expansive Pre-School Garden Focus on Age-Appropriate Development ## Pricing & funding Charges are based on afternoon sessions, with funded places available for up to 24 hours a week over 47.5 weeks of the year, including all meals, snacks, and drinks. Additional non-funded sessions are available, and a flexible hourly rate can be charged on funded sessions. Fees are billed monthly in advance. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Fees are due in advance on the first day of each calendar month. - Payments are payable by Direct Debit or Tax-Free Childcare transfer. - Alternative payment methods incur an additional monthly processing charge. - Funded sessions include all meals, snacks, and drinks. - Funded places are stretched over 47.5 weeks of the year. ## Key facts Food All meals, snacks and drinks included (excluding baby milk) Opening hours 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2019 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Mama Bear's Day Nursery Last inspected 5 April 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 Inspector highlights - Young children form strong attachments with their key person. - Children are highly motivated and develop good physical skills through a range of stimulating experiences. - Good hygiene measures are in place and children are encouraged to develop independence with their self-care. - The managers closely monitor the quality of education and provide staff with constructive feedback and support. - Staff plan thoughtful, interesting activities for children and regularly check their progress. Areas to develop - 1 develop ways to support children's knowledge of their own backgrounds to develop their understanding of the wider world - 2 further develop strategies used by staff during children's play and learning to enhance children's communication and language skills and support their growing vocabulary. Inspection #10208622 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50183305) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress. Outdoor space Children actively explore equipment in the outdoor area. They delight in their achievements as they climb the steps on the slide and dig in the sand. ## Google Reviews of Mama Bear's Day Nursery 4.6 (5 Google reviews) Bamidele Joseph 2 years ago Very good place to have your children Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM5dXJ2d1NnEAE!2m1!1s0x48718fbf376ddcf7:0x12756943812210ac) F Z (grs) 8 years ago My son love this place :) Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBa3JybjlRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48718fbf376ddcf7:0x12756943812210ac) Kirsten Harris 3 months ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tWTExURmtXbHBRUWpkUVEyWmFaMGxTUkdNeFptYxAB!2m1!1s0x48718fbf376ddcf7:0x12756943812210ac) Lola_b7 9 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnbnZXZEZ3EAE!2m1!1s0x48718fbf376ddcf7:0x12756943812210ac) John Smith 9 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnNDdIamNBEAE!2m1!1s0x48718fbf376ddcf7:0x12756943812210ac) Reviews from Google for Mama Bear's Day Nursery. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=1330085003608068268&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: April 2022 - May 2022 Good - April 2022 Good ## Frequently asked about Mama Bear's Day Nursery ### What do the fees at Mama Bear's Day Nursery say? ### Is Mama Bear's Day Nursery Ofsted registered? ### What outdoor space does Mama Bear's Day Nursery have? ### Open hours at Mama Bear's Day Nursery? ### Who makes up the staff team at Mama Bear's Day Nursery? ### How can Mama Bear's Day Nursery be contacted? ### What type of early years setting is Mama Bear's Day Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Bristol Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Mama Bear's Day Nursery. - Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Mama Bear's Day Nursery Bristol · BS5 7RW 4.6(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/mama-bear-s-day-nursery-bs5-7rw-2537803 - Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Orchard Lea Nursery Bristol · BS15 1DX 4.6(11 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/orchard-lea-nursery-limited-bs15-1dx-ey375497 - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Partou Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Pre-School Bristol · BS5 7UB 4.5(11 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/partou-stepping-stones-day-nursery-pre-school-bs5-7ub-ey392108 - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 mi ### Rozey Days Montessori Bristol · BS16 3PL 4.4(7 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/rozey-days-montessori-ltd-bs16-3pl-ey542396 - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### The Rocking Horse Day Nursery Bristol · BS15 8AF 4.8(10 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-rocking-horse-day-nursery-bs15-8af-ey547075 - Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Hillside Day Nursery Bristol · BS15 8DB 4.7(29 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/hillside-day-nursery-bs15-8db-ey461545 See all nurseries in Bristol →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Bristol ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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