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Mama Bear's Day Nursery in Plymouth (PL6)

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
·30 Crownhill Fort Road, Plymouth, PL6 5BX · Plymouth
Number of places
29 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Plymouth

About this day nursery

Mama Bear's Day Nursery, established in 2015, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years. 30 am to 6 pm, the nursery ensures children settle quickly and develop a good awareness of their emotions.

The nursery has an ambitious curriculum, with staff building on children's starting points effectively. Parents receive regular updates and feel that staff go above and beyond.

The curriculum at Mama Bear's Day Nursery includes a secure communication and language focus, where babies learn single words and hand signs, and toddlers strengthen language through songs and storybooks. Pre-school children develop knowledge of numbers and mathematical language, including positional language.

Children learn about 'golden rules' and respect for themselves, friends, and the environment. Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities effectively, using visual aids such as 'now and next' boards and working closely with parents and external professionals.

All children have opportunities for physical development, with activities like 'wheelbarrow races' for pre-schoolers and toddlers jumping in muddy puddles. Babies also enjoy fresh air in waterproof clothing.

The manager maintains good oversight of the nursery's development and actively seeks parental feedback for improvements. Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff demonstrating secure knowledge of abuse signs and how to escalate concerns.

What it's like

Children settle quickly on arrival and develop a good awareness of their emotions. They learn about "golden rules" and respect for themselves, their friends, and the environment. There is an ambitious curriculum in place, and parents receive regular updates on children's progress.

Ambitious curriculumStrong communication skillsEffective SEND supportGood emotional developmentFocus on respectOutdoor play opportunities

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2015

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Mama Bear's Day Nursery

Last inspected 20 March 2023 · Jemma Honey

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 settle quickly on arrival and develop a good awareness of their emotions. They learn about "golden rules" and respect for themselves, their friends, and the environment. There is an ambitious curriculum in place, and parents receive regular updates on children's progress.

Inspector highlights

  • There is a secure communication and language curriculum in place, with babies learning single words and hand signs, and toddlers strengthening language through songs and storybooks.
  • Children respond well to instructions, demonstrating independence skills and working together to tidy up. Staff praise children for their efforts, boosting self-esteem.
  • Pre-school children develop knowledge of numbers and mathematical language, learning about positional language.
  • The manager has good oversight of areas for development, carrying out regular peer observations to support staff professional development. She is reflective and seeks parental feedback to improve the nursery.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff have secure knowledge of abuse signs and symptoms and how to escalate concerns.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop ways to build on what toddlers know and can do, to extend their learning further
  • 2review pre-school routines to help children to access the outside area more easily and quickly
  • 3develop the outdoor area to inspire and motivate children to enhance their learning and development.
Inspection #10282837 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents feel that staff go above and beyond.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities effectively. They provide visual aids such as "now and next" boards to help children process information and access play experiences. Staff work closely with parents and external professionals to support children's next steps of development.

Outdoor space

All children have opportunities to develop their physical skills, with staff playing "wheelbarrow races" with pre-school children and toddlers jumping in muddy puddles. Babies go outside in waterproof clothing for fresh air. However, the outside play area does not yet offer all children a wide range of inspiring and motivating learning experiences.

Inspection history

Date: October 2017

  • March 2023Good
  • October 2017Outstanding

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