Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Plymouth-Fortview)

30 Crownhill Fort Road, Crownhill, Plymouth PL6 5BX
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9.2 81 Reviews
  • Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Plymouth-Fortview), Plymouth
Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Plymouth - Fortview) Fort View is a small, friendly nursery set in a large and spacious garden.

All children can benefit from a cosy, home-from-home environment and have the opportunity to explore and benefit from an extensive outdoor area.

The nursery is set in peaceful countryside within the city and is well placed to serve families living or working nearby.

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Care Provided by Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Plymouth-Fortview)

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kerry Simmons (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 8
  • Total Places for Children
  • 29
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-19:00
    Tuesday 07:30-19:00
    Wednesday 07:30-19:00
    Thursday 07:30-19:00
    Friday 07:30-19:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Plymouth-Fortview) Reviews (81)

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Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Plymouth-Fortview) has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.169) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Plymouth-Fortview) has 81 reviews.

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Review from Gemma R (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am in my fifth year of using Fort View and second child. I have zero complaints. The staff are amazing and always go the extra mile to help you out as a family. Both my boys have loved going to nursery and I have no concerns about the care, even with my youngest having an egg allergy. Thoroughly recommend.

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Review from Kitty K (Mother of Child) published on 2 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cannot fault the setting or staff in a single way. All have become our extended family over the past year. My son has developed rapidly within the nursery and now the preschool rooms at Mama Bears. Staff have become firm friends and do not get the recognition they are so deserving of. Although an older
and smaller setting Fortview offers a home away from home feel and has the most incredible outside garden space.

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Review from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son currently attends the Mama Bears Fortview Nursery and my daughter is going to start in September. My son loves it, he always leaves with a smile on his face and looks forward to seeing everyone there. The staff are brilliant, really friendly and competent. I know my son is in safe hands and always
has an action-packed, varied day ahead of him when he arrives. I really like the small scale setting as it means the children aren't just a number and the garden is lovely too, with lots of play equipment.

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Review from Mike F (Father of Child) published on 20 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A really friendly nursery with very supportive staff. Our son has come on leaps and bounds since being there. We find the nursery to be very flexible in supporting our needs and we would recommend it to others.

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Review from Joanne D (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We're very pleased with this nursery. Our son loves attending and often talks about staff and friends from the nursery when he's not there. He generally doesn't want to leave at the end of the day. We particularly like the garden and the fact the nursery is small and friendly and all the staff know
the children well. I like that they now serve meals throughout the day. Our son loves the food there. He really seems to have developed while he's been there and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone.

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Review from Claire W (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

In the short time my son has been at this nursery I have been thoroughly impressed. As a busy working parent, it's great to know they provide hot nutritious meals for lunch before coming home. It has a really homely feel to it and because of the small groups, my son receives plenty of interaction.
When it comes to handover time the staff always give me their full attention and they really know my son's personality.
I am confident in the nursery security as the main door can only be opened by staff inside. The only downside is that the outside equipment looks totally worn out and very small. Compared to my older son's nursery there seems to be no outside projects or investment in the garden space. I've always found the nursery to be very clean. Protocols have always been followed and I would recommend this nursery to friends.

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Review from Chantel S (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are so friendly and helpful. My daughter is always happy to attend and gets upset on her days off because she misses her teachers and friends. The staff will go out of their way to ensure children and parents are happy at all times. The inside play areas are well structured and the garden is a
hidden gem that the children love using daily.

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Review from Tim R (Father of Child) published on 24 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been going to Fort View since he was very small and we have always felt very fortunate to have found this lovely little nursery. He is well known by the hard working staff as I suspect all the children are, as the size and child numbers allows the staff to spend time with each child helping
them to develop. He has gained knowledge and had fun and educational experiences throughout and even when Mama Bears took over, the transition didn't appear to upset the balance or rhythm of this happy little nursery which is a credit to them all.
The introduction of food was one we weren't sure on at first but once it started it was clearly a great decision and he enjoys the food provided. Hopefully, Fort View will continue to be a smaller more personal nursery and continue to look after and nurture children in the fantastic way they have with our son.

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Review from Nikki (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended this nursery from 8 months old and both have enjoyed it. The staff are just incredible and my children are cared for and looked after. My youngest is starting school in September and I'm sad that I won't be using this nursery again.

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Review from Louise C (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves this nursery. Extremely friendly staff. He's moved on leaps and bounds in development in terms of drawing/writing/speech/physical development and has become a lot more independant. He loves daily outside playtime and playing with his friends. I am happy knowing that he has nutritious lunch
and dinners!

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Review from Sarah T (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely staff. My daughter had socialising issues when she first started this nursery and the staff have turned her into a social butterfly! They encourage her in anything she is trying to achieve i.e. her walking and talking and always take the time to give her cuddles if she needs them. I wish I knew
a place like this one 15 years ago when my boys were in nursery. I highly recommend it.

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Review from Natasha H (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mama Bears, Crownhill Fort is an amazing nursery. I moved my son here last year and was very worried about the move and how he would settle in. I can now say it was the best decision. He has come on so much since being there, he loves the staff, the children and the setting. Always happy to go there,
they do so much with the children and I couldn't recommend it highly enough. The staff are fantastic and all so friendly.

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Review from Llyr M (Father of Child) published on 18 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic team at Fort View. Everyone there has made a great effort to make my son feel at home. He is only 9 months and I always feel guilty dropping him off, but in truth, he loves it there and it certainly puts my mind at ease!

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Review from Louise G (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves going to nursery and will often talk about how much she likes her key person. My daughter's confidence has grown since joining Mama Bear's. The staff are very friendly and efficient and always willing to help. When it is time for my daughter to be collected at the end of her day, I
am always informed in detail of what type of day she has had and if there is anything I need they are always willing to help.

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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mama Bears Fort View has extremely welcoming and knowledgeable staff. We had a good feeling about the nursery from the first moment we visited - a smaller 'family' atmosphere which is what we liked. The facilities, although small, are adequate for our son and the space is used to its full potential.
We are kept up to date on our sons activities and progress regularly and are involved with the events at the nursery. We have noticed big changes in our sons development since he started at this nursery.
The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and approachable and have built a great relationship with our son, and us, especially his key worker.
I would recommend this nursery to anyone who was considering nursery care for their child.

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Review from Tina H (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mama Bears (Fort View Plymouth) is an exceptional nursery.


From her first day there, my daughter has been very settled and happy.


The staff are warm and friendly and I, as a parent, have felt very welcome at all times.


Their attention to her needs is second to none and without a doubt, they

have helped in her development with their well thought out games and play.


I would recommend the manager and her team to everyone looking to place a child in a nursery environment.


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Review from Amy B (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter settled into Fortview really quickly and we believe this is a reflection on how good the nursery is. The staff take a genuine interest in the children and seem to enjoy their roles - which, from a parent's point of view, this is so important. Such a sweet little nursery - well managed,
well run and well taken care of. Thank you.

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Review from Sophie H (Mother of Child) published on 30 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son and daughter both attend mama Bears crownhill I cannot fault this nursery one bit the staff are so friendly and helpful. Both my children always come out of there with beaming smiles on their faces having had a jam packed day of fun. The garden is brilliant for the kids to play in lots of activities
to do when the sun is shining. And now they are offering hot meals from sept, one happy mummy no more pack lunches yay??

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Review from Claire D (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mama bears is a nursery but has a very homely feel. It is a bright and welcome setting for children.
The garden is superb, and there are always various and changing activities for the children of all ages to do. A favourite of my child's is the painting with mud :)
Everyday there are a number of things
to do, my daughter loves the glittery foam play, there are also a wide variety of toys to play with, as well as crafts constantly available.
The staff at mama bears are always very happy and welcoming, and always willing to answer any questions or make time to talk to the parents,and children.
I am kept up to date with my child's progress regularly via weekly emails and the staff informing me verbally when I collect my child.

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Review from Victoria T (Mother of Child) published on 15 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very pleased with the nursery and all staff. Our son very much enjoys his time there and it has a lovely community feel to it as it's a small nursery. Our son is progressing very well and we know the brilliant staff have a large part to play in this!

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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.169)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.169) out of 10 for Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Plymouth-Fortview) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 7 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.469 for Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Plymouth-Fortview) is calculated as follows: ( (68 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) + (6 Poors x 2) + (2 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 96 Ratings = 4.469

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.7 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Plymouth-Fortview) is based on 7 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.7

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 29 number of registered child places is 5.8, which has been reached with 7 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2024

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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2023

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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2022

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