Mama Bear's Day Nursery

Bristol, BS8 2ST
Good
premium
AI Summary

A Good-rated nursery in Clifton (BS8 2ST) known for nurturing staff and an ambitious, individualised curriculum that helps children thrive.

💡If you’re considering a baby start, plan early and ask specifically about start-date flexibility by room, as under-2 places are typically the tightest.
Good confidence(70%)
💰Monthly Cost
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📅Availability
Possible
~9 month wait
👨‍👩‍👧Parents Say
Very positive
From inspection
Inspection
Good
Jun 2023

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✅ RatingGood

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£1,330£1,730
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Your realistic chances of getting a place

Possible
AI estimated
A well-regarded nursery in a central Clifton location is likely to see steady demand, with availability varying by room and start date.
⏳ Typical wait: 9 months
Demand by age groupAI 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

Baby places are typically most constrained due to staffing ratios, with pressure easing as children move into older rooms and funded ages approach.

AI Synthesised
What parents consistently praise
  • Caring, nurturing staff who help children settle well
  • Children make good progress through an ambitious, individualised curriculum
  • Activities are adapted effectively for different ages and needs
  • Positive support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities
  • Warm, enthusiastic team culture
Often suits
  • Parents seeking a nurturing, relationship-led setting
  • Children who benefit from activities tailored to their interests
  • Families needing confident support for children with SEND
May be less suited for
  • Parents prioritising a strongly outdoor/forest-school style programme

📆 Last inspected 7 June 2023

Our interpretation

The nursery is judged Good, with children thriving in a caring and nurturing environment. The curriculum is described as ambitious and tailored to children’s interests, and staff adapt activities well across ages and individual needs. This points to a setting where day-to-day care and learning are well organised and inclusive, including for children with SEND.

📚 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 Clifton, Bristol (BS8 2ST) is a Good-rated early years setting, most recently inspected on 2023-06-07. Children are supported by enthusiastic, caring staff and follow an ambitious curriculum shaped around individual interests. Staff adapt activities to suit different ages and needs, supporting good progress for all children, including those with SEND.

St Johns Church
Bristol, BS8 2ST
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ℹ️About this data

📆 Last updated 27 Feb 2026

Good confidence(70%)

Data from Ofsted, parent experiences.

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