Mama Bear's Day Nursery

Bristol, BS16 4EH

Good

mid-range

AI Summary

Mama Bear's Day Nursery in Fishponds (BS16 4EH) is a Good-rated setting where children settle quickly, feel secure, and enjoy sociable, play-based activities.

💡If you need an under-2 place, plan ahead—baby rooms typically have the highest demand and longest lead times.

Good confidence(72%)

📊How This Compares

💰 Cost-32% vs avg

📅 AvailabilityPossible

✅ RatingGood

What you'll actually pay each month

This nursery

£1,053 – £1,053

per month (full-time)

Bristol average

£1,339 – £1,756

per month

💡 Pricing rates

under 2 : £47.85

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Your realistic chances of getting a place

Possible

✨AI estimated

A Good-rated nursery in Bristol typically sees steady demand with some turnover through the year, but baby places are usually the tightest.

⏳ Typical wait: 9 months

Demand by age group✨AI estimated

Based on UK staffing ratios, nursery size, and local demand patterns

Baby

0-2 yrs

High demand

1:3 ratio

Toddler

2-3 yrs

Moderate

1:4 ratio

Pre-school

3-4 yrs

Available

1:8 ratio

Under-2 places tend to be most constrained due to staffing ratios, with pressure easing as children move into older rooms and pre-school capacity is easier to flex.

✨AI Synthesised

What parents consistently praise

Children appear safe, secure and happy on arrival
Warm, welcoming atmosphere
Staff know children well and listen to them
Children play cooperatively and build friendships
Engaging activities that children choose and explore

Often suits

• Parents prioritising a calm, secure settling-in experience
• Families wanting a sociable, play-based environment
• Children who benefit from familiar staff who know them well

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📆 Last inspected 24 July 2023

✨Our interpretation

Children are described as settling quickly and feeling safe, which usually points to consistent routines and responsive key-person relationships. Staff are portrayed as attentive and familiar to the children, supporting confidence and positive peer play. Day-to-day, parents can expect a welcoming handover and a setting where children are comfortable approaching adults and joining activities.

📚 Quality of Education

Good

😊 Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

🌱 Personal Development

Good

👔 Leadership

Good

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✨AI-generatedfrom public information

Mama Bear's Day Nursery in Bristol BS16 4EH is a Good-rated nursery where children are described as feeling safe and secure in a welcoming environment. Children settle quickly, confidently approach staff, and enjoy playing together, including imaginative group play. The setting supports children to choose and explore activities that interest them.

Thicket Avenue

Bristol, BS16 4EH

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