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Nanny Bears Childcare in Exeter (EX2)

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2025)
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5.0(6 parent reviews) ·Hope Hall, Hope Road, Exeter, EX2 5JN · Devon
Number of places
28 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
Devon

About this day nursery

Nanny Bears Childcare in Exeter provides a nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 4 years, operating all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Established in 2018, this childcare setting, rated 'Good' by Ofsted on January 23, 2025, focuses on fostering strong friendships and emotional development.

The dedicated staff, some with qualifications up to Level 6, ensure that children feel valued and secure, helping them to identify and express their emotions. The nursery implements a well-considered and ambitious curriculum that caters to individual needs and interests, promoting a love for books and singing to support early reading skills.

Children enjoy quality interactions with staff, engaging in thoughtful one-on-one conversations, including discussions about the weather during outdoor play. The setting offers excellent support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with staff who are knowledgeable about individual requirements and work closely with parents to monitor progress and implement support plans.

They carefully utilise additional funding to provide resources and training, enhancing their provision, for example, by developing role-play areas to support social interactions. The nursery also places a strong emphasis on promoting healthy lifestyles, with children participating in regular yoga sessions, and encourages independence through activities like handwashing at a dedicated station.

Leaders provide a supportive environment for staff, ensuring regular supervision and training, which contributes to the high quality of care and education provided.

What it's like

Children arrive happily and immediately settle into their play, making good friendships and demonstrating kindness. They learn to identify their emotions to feel safe and secure, and staff ensure they feel valued. Leaders provide a well-considered and ambitious curriculum, fostering a love of books, singing, and promoting early reading skills.

Good Ofsted rating2-4 yearsAll-year provisionSEND supportAmbitious curriculumOutdoor play

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Nanny Bears Childcare

Last inspected 23 January 2025 · Leanne Edge

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happily and immediately settle into their play, making good friendships and demonstrating kindness. They learn to identify their emotions to feel safe and secure, and staff ensure they feel valued. Leaders provide a well-considered and ambitious curriculum, fostering a love of books, singing, and promoting early reading skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Children make good friendships and demonstrate kindness.
  • Leaders ensure staff provide children with a well-considered curriculum, which is rich and ambitious for all.
  • Children benefit from quality interactions with staff.
  • Staff provide good support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Leaders provide a supportive environment for staff.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop transitions between activities, particularly for older children, to ensure children remain engaged in their learning
  • 2help older children to develop their independence skills further.
Inspection #10375965 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff provide good support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They are knowledgeable about the needs of individual children and work closely with parents to discuss their progress. Staff closely monitor when children might be falling behind and quickly put in place individual support plans, using any additional funding carefully to provide resources and training that support the individual child's needs.

Outdoor space

Children hold thoughtful one-to-one conversations with staff. For instance, toddlers initiate conversations about the weather and talk about how to keep themselves dry in the outdoor area.

Parent Reviews of Nanny Bears Childcare

5.0
(6)
Jenny29991
6 months ago

My son loved Nanny Bears! He attended from 9 months old until 3.5 years, and during that time he made wonderful friends—some of whom are now at school with him. The staff were always so welcoming and friendly, and it was clear how much they cared for him. The settings he attended were warm and cosy, creating a homely vibe that helped him feel comfortable and happy every day.

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Kathryn Green
6 months ago

Amazing Nursery! My little boy has created such a special bond with his key worker, something that was very important for me to feel reassured that he was well cared for. They spend a lot of time outside, exploring and playing which is something he absolutely loves! They communicate very well, always keeping us up to date with what’s going on in the nursery and how our boy is progressing. Another thing we love is that they do not use iPads or screens for keeping track of his day (nappies, food, naps etc), they record this on paper which is really good, knowing they aren’t stuck or distracted with updating iPads. It really is a home from home, absolutely recommend to all parents!

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Sammie Lester
6 months ago

Our experience with Nanny Bears Nursery has been exceptional. The staff are incredibly warm, nurturing, and genuinely passionate about the children’s well-being and development.

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Leah Jackson
6 months ago

I cannot recommend Nanny Bears enough, it’s like one big family. My little one has developed massively since starting and always looks forward to going and comes out with a huge smile on his face.

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Laura Black
6 months ago

Great nursery, lovely, friendly and helpful staff. Extremely convenient for our family. So nice to see a nursery go the extra mile to keep our little ones happy.

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Inspection history

Date: May 2019

  • January 2025Good
  • May 2019Good

Frequently asked about Nanny Bears Childcare

About the setting

Nanny Bears Childcare registered in 2018 and is situated in Exeter. It is part of a group of privately owned nurseries. The setting is open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round. There are eight members of staff, with varying qualifications, and the setting offers government funded places for childcare.

URN
EY558125
Registered person
Nanny Bears Childcare Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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