--- title: "Nanny Bears Childcare, Buckfastleigh — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Nanny Bears Childcare, a nursery in Buckfastleigh — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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My son has been there for 3+ years and absolutely loves it. He's developed massively during his time with the staff team at Nanny Bears. 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Nanny Bears Childcare # Nanny Bears Childcare in Buckfastleigh Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2023) · 3.0 (2 parent reviews) · Duckspond Road, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0NL · Devon Number of places 28 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2023 Local authority Devon About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Nanny Bears Childcare Ltd, established in 2021, provides a warm and nurturing environment for children aged 0-4 years. 45am to 6pm, the nursery focuses on a well-planned curriculum tailored to children's interests and developmental stages. The latest Ofsted inspection, on 31/07/2023, rated the nursery as 'Good' overall. The setting effectively uses additional funding to meet the individual needs of children from diverse backgrounds, and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive prompt, targeted support. Children enjoy daily outdoor play, promoting their physical development and allowing them to get fresh air and exercise. Staff are described as kind and attentive, offering reassurance and support, ensuring children feel safe and secure. Parents feel well informed about their children's progress and appreciate the high standard of attention and care provided by the manager and staff. The nursery also promotes children’s understanding of healthy lifestyles and prepares them for life in modern Britain by celebrating different cultures and encouraging respect for diverse opinions. What it's like Children happily enter this warm and nurturing nursery, where their key person welcomes them as they arrive. Staff are kind and attentive, offering reassurance and support for children when they need it. Children feel safe and secure and quickly settle into their play, motivated to learn within a well-planned curriculum. Warm and nurturing environment Well-planned curriculum Strong parent partnerships Effective SEND provision Daily outdoor play Prepares children for modern Britain ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.45am to 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2021 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Nanny Bears Childcare Last inspected 31 July 2023 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 happily enter this warm and nurturing nursery, where their key person welcomes them as they arrive. Staff are kind and attentive, offering reassurance and support for children when they need it. Children feel safe and secure and quickly settle into their play, motivated to learn within a well-planned curriculum. Inspector highlights - The passionate leaders and dedicated staff share an ambitious vision of care and education for the nursery. - Staff support children's communication and language development well. - Children develop a love of books, stories and rhymes. - Partnership working with parents is very strong. - Children are well prepared for life in modern Britain. Areas to develop - 1 improve the organisation of mealtimes to develop children's independence and ability to attend to their own needs further - 2 promote children's thinking skills and provide opportunities to solve problems for themselves. Inspection #10299910 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50227273) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Nanny Bears Childcare Inspection date Jul 2023 Inspection no. 10299910 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50227273)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2644237) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=nanny-bears-childcare-ltd-tq11-0nl-2644237) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents feel well informed about their children. > They comment on the high standard of attention and care the manager and staff provide. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Additional funding for children from a range of complex backgrounds is used effectively to meet their individual needs. Also, children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive swift targeted support. Outdoor space Children enjoy fresh air and exercise every day outside at the nursery, that promotes their physical development. ## Parent Reviews of Nanny Bears Childcare 3.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUap76VDBwUCgvkHPOshspEcAOfGtdFcIC9NbBnh7dmn_9zBSuY=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) mossimo 2 years ago Excellent nursery. My son has been there for 3+ years and absolutely loves it. He's developed massively during his time with the staff team at Nanny Bears. Great outdoor space for the kids and good parking/access for the parents. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwX1BmcXJ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x486cfd5a6d3b2bf3:0xa0aedd166196022e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ2gPs8RriUzXGMY721JnX3CG0w3IOx7Y7PHduRjCck6lDlceYG=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Emma Huish 2 years ago Do not recommend all for money poor communication with parents [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNwbmVlNUJREAE!2m1!1s0x486cfd5a6d3b2bf3:0xa0aedd166196022e) Reviews from Google for Nanny Bears Childcare. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11578434780212363822&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: July 2023 - September 2023 Good - July 2023 Good ## Frequently asked about Nanny Bears Childcare ### Is Nanny Bears Childcare a private nursery? ### What are the opening hours at Nanny Bears Childcare? ### Is Nanny Bears Childcare suitable for under-twos? ### Which funded childcare places are accepted? ### What is Nanny Bears Childcare working on improving? ### Does Nanny Bears Childcare have an Ofsted rating? ## Nearby day nurseries in Buckfastleigh Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Nanny Bears Childcare. - [ Ofsted: Good 2.9 mi ### Woodlanders Newton Abbot · TQ13 7DR ](/nursery/woodlanders-tq13-7dr-2627564) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.0 mi ### Humpty Dumpty Childcare Totnes · TQ9 6JZ 4.9(13 reviews) ](/nursery/humpty-dumpty-childcare-tq9-6jz-ey407812) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.1 mi ### Little Orchard Nursery And Pre School South Brent · TQ10 9JP ](/nursery/little-orchard-nursery-and-pre-school-tq10-9jp-ey487071) [See all nurseries in Buckfastleigh →](/search?q=Buckfastleigh) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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