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Mama Bear's Day Nursery in Bristol (BS5 7RW)

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2022)
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4.6(5 parent reviews) ·157-159 Whiteway Road, Bristol, BS5 7RW · Bristol
Number of places
68 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2022
Local authority
Bristol

About this day nursery

Mama Bear's Day Nursery in Speedwell offers a stimulating environment for children aged three months to five years, with dedicated spaces tailored for each age group. The Baby Unit on Kingsmead Road caters to infants under two, providing calm and engaging areas for sensory exploration.

Toddlers aged two years enjoy the vibrant 'Bouncy Room,' filled with educational toys and activities designed to foster skill development through play. For three to five-year-olds, the Pre-School Room focuses on preparing them for school by enhancing social, language, math, and critical thinking skills within a supportive and independent learning setting.

The nursery boasts an expansive pre-school garden, encouraging physical activity and imaginative play with age-appropriate structures. The team at Mama Bear's prioritises creating a secure and welcoming atmosphere, ensuring each child's individual needs are met with professionalism and care.

The Speedwell nursery aims to be a community where children can flourish, parents feel supported, and staff are proud to contribute to each child's developmental journey. They combine structured learning with free play and exploration to prepare children for a lifetime of learning.

Our ethos

Mama Bear's Day Nursery aims to foster skill development through play, with a focus on preparing children aged three to five for school by enhancing social, language, math, and critical thinking skills in a supportive and independent learning setting. They combine structured learning with free play and exploration to prepare children for a lifetime of learning.

What it's like

Children benefit greatly from a safe and secure environment where they happily play and learn with friends, developing independence and a strong sense of belonging. Staff plan a broad curriculum that entices children to learn new skills, with a strong focus on language development and supporting all children, including those learning English as an additional language.

Tailored age-specific environmentsExpansive pre-school gardenFocus on school readiness and social skills

Pricing & funding

Fees are invoiced monthly in advance and are due on the first of the month. Fully funded sessions are available and include meals, snacks, and drinks, while a flexible hourly rate applies to additional or flexible funded hours. Admin charges apply for non-Direct Debit payments, paper invoices, and late collections.

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

  • Fees are due in advance on the first day of each calendar month.
  • Payment must be made by Direct Debit or Tax-Free Childcare to avoid administration fees.
  • All sessions include meals, snacks, weaning food, and drinks.
  • Fees exclude baby milk, nappies, wet wipes, and creams.
  • Late collection fees apply starting 15 minutes after the agreed session end time.
  • Postal invoices and non-Direct Debit payments incur additional monthly processing charges.

Key facts

Food

All sessions include meals (breakfast, lunch, tea, as appropriate, and snacks), weaning food and drinks but exclude baby milk, nappies, wet wipes and creams which must be supplied by the parent / carer.

Opening hours

Open for 51 weeks of the year, closed between Christmas-New Year period and on all statutory bank holidays.

Session types

Full day, Morning session, Afternoon session, Flexible hours

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Mama Bear's Day Nursery

Last inspected 16 February 2022 · Rachael Williams

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 benefit greatly from a safe and secure environment where they happily play and learn with friends, developing independence and a strong sense of belonging. Staff plan a broad curriculum that entices children to learn new skills, with a strong focus on language development and supporting all children, including those learning English as an additional language.

Inspector highlights

  • The curriculum is well planned and focuses on children's individual learning, actively encouraging exploration.
  • The environment is organised effectively to entice learning, with careful consideration for children's emotional well-being, especially for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Staff provide a language-rich environment and implement training well to support communication and language skills.
  • Older children are motivated to learn, show imagination, and relish their time outside.
  • Children form strong bonds with their key person, and managers are good role models who support staff development effectively.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop further the organisation of group activities to ensure that all children receive the same positive support from staff
  • 2continue to support less-experienced staff to develop effective strategies to manage younger children's understanding of behavioural expectations.
Inspection #10221099 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment favourably about the passionate staff who keep their children safe.

They talk positively about the procedures that were put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as waiting outside the nursery to collect the children.

They value the effective verbal and electronic communication they receive about their child's day and their achievements.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The environment and daily routines have been successfully adapted to ensure that the individual needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are met effectively.

Outdoor space

Older children show good imagination and listen well to instructions, finding different objects from around the outdoor play space. They relish their time outside and notice how the strong wind affects their movements.

EAL / language support

Staff use visual aids to ensure that all children are involved in their learning, including those who are learning English as an additional language.

Parent Reviews of Mama Bear's Day Nursery

4.6
(5)
Bamidele Joseph
2 years ago

Very good place to have your children

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Inspection history

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