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Mama Bear's Day Nursery # Mama Bear's Day Nursery in Plymouth (PL6) Compare Contact Nursery 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 - 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, 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 curriculum Strong communication skills Effective SEND support Good emotional development Focus on respect Outdoor play opportunities ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2015 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Mama Bear's Day Nursery Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10282837 Lead inspector Jemma Honey Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50214317)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493466) 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-pl6-5bx-ey493466) 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 - 1 develop ways to build on what toddlers know and can do, to extend their learning further - 2 review pre-school routines to help children to access the outside area more easily and quickly - 3 develop the outdoor area to inspire and motivate children to enhance their learning and development. Inspection #10282837 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50214317) ## 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 2023 Good - October 2017 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Mama Bear's Day Nursery ### How did Mama Bear's Day Nursery do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### What age children does Mama Bear's Day Nursery take? ### What outdoor space does the nursery have? ## Nearby day nurseries in Plymouth Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Mama Bear's Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Alexandra House Plymouth · PL6 5BX 4.7(14 reviews) ](/nursery/alexandra-house-pl6-5bx-ey281026) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Plymouth Plymouth · PL6 5ZD 4.1(14 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-plymouth-pl6-5zd-ey435253) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Happy Days Nursery Derriford Plymouth · PL6 5QZ 4.6(7 reviews) ](/nursery/happy-days-nursery-derriford-pl6-5qz-ey465484) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Widey Court Pre-School Plymouth · PL6 5UB ](/nursery/widey-court-pre-school-pl6-5ub-117247) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Rock A Tots (UK) Plymouth · PL5 3DE 4.5(11 reviews) ](/nursery/rock-a-tots-uk-ltd-pl5-3de-2606163) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Flying Start Nursery - Marjon Plymouth · PL6 8BH ](/nursery/flying-start-nursery-marjon-pl6-8bh-ey426171) [See all nurseries in Plymouth →](/search?q=Plymouth) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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