Bambinos Childcare Houndiscombe Road

31 Houndiscombe Road, Plymouth PL4 6EU
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9.8 84 Reviews
  • Bambinos Childcare Houndiscombe Road, Plymouth
Bambinos Childcare Centre Plymouth, on Houndisccombe Road, sits in a convenient location close to the city centre and provides engaging learning environments where children thrive.

Operating in Plymouth and Devon since 1994, Bambinos are the leading childcare specialists in the area. Their well established and experienced team provides an outstanding learning journey for all children from birth to 11 years.

Staff have developed the Bambinos ethos around their own inspirational child-led approach and this is reflected in every aspect of their nursery environment.

Their continuous, natural provision is busting with loose parts, authentic and open-ended resources, harnessing every child’s motivation to explore, play and learn.

Each Bambinos site offers beautiful, engaging learning environments both inside and out, where all children thrive and develop through excellent teaching methods.

They nourish the body as well as the mind with specially created and planned meals and snacks, all of which are highly nutritious and very well received!

They provide a unique partnership with parents and carers, enriching your child's experience and promoting their positive growth. Bambinos, a world of possibilities.

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Care Provided by Bambinos Childcare Houndiscombe Road

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kelly Casemore & Mellissa Williams (Managers)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 30
  • Total Places for Children
  • 92
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Bambinos Childcare Houndiscombe Road

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Bambinos Childcare Houndiscombe Road Reviews (84)

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Bambinos Childcare Houndiscombe Road has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.837) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bambinos Childcare Houndiscombe Road has 84 reviews.

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Review from C YO (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was really nervous to send my daughter nursery especially due to Covid-19. We walked into Bambinos Childcare Centre Plymouth and after talking to one member of staff, we knew it was the place for us. Amazing staff with so much heart, love and care. Our daughter loves going to nursery. She is growing
and learning everyday. We are so thankful to everybody who are taking great care of our little girl. Its an amazing place, I will recommend Bambinos Childcare Centre Plymouth to any parent.

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Review from David B (Father of Child) published on 17 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

We moved to this nursery from the Plymstock setting after moving house. The setting itself didn't feel as personal as Plymstock and this nursery felt more like a business just after cash than Plymstock. The staff in Plymstock knew us by name, knew our daughter and always spent time with us to explain
her day in detail and were more than happy to discuss any concerns. Moving to the city centre site didn't feel the same and if it wasn't for the manager we would have taken her out to find a new nursery. Since our daughter has been at city Bambinos we have had very little guidance on her development and where we might be able to better help her succeed when going to school, September 21. We also had to have several conversations about helping our daughter with hygiene after toilet, she was seemingly allowed to take herself to the toilets without any input from staff. Must stress when discussed with the Manager, this was quickly resolved with no further issues.

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Review from Nicola B (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great staff who are supportive to the parents and very nurturing with the children. Their outside space is interesting with lots of unique activities which engage the children. There is a good focus on helping children develop their language skills. Would recommend this nursery.

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Review from Robin J (Father of Child) published on 17 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started in January this year and has settled in fantastically well, thanks in large part to the excellent care he receives. Every day for him is filled with varied learning opportunities in a safe and nurturing setting. Every morning he is very happy to get to nursery and always comes home happy
too. We have seen the blossoming of his abilities and personality; we couldn’t be happier with the service provided and the outcomes achieved. Thanks Bambinos!

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Review from Ali S (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the first day my daughter attended Bambinos, I have been so happy with the care, attention and support she receives from all the staff. I love the lovely little personal touches and the kindness of everyone there. The genuine smiles of whoever greets us in the morning is so reassuring and I know
my daughter always has a wonderful day. She's learnt so much and the support we've received with potty training and eating has been truly brilliant. It's always a pleasure to hear what she's been up to and the range of activities and special days is always keeping her entertained.
I don't have to worry about her or fret that she's not having a good day, because her big smile is reassurance enough!

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Review from Abigail L (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

They have been so helpful and supportive to our son. They have listened to our personal concerns about our child, actioned and advised accordingly. His nursery room manager has kept a real close eye on him and really helps settle him down when he doesn't want to go. During this whole pandemic, she
has really understood why it might have been difficult for our son and ensured to speak to him about his interests.

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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery. All staff are warm, friendly, helpful and my little one has formed lovely relationships with them all. The environment is like a second home with great resources. Communication is excellent. Activities are brilliant. Would highly recommend.

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Review from Jessica B (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Bambinos are always professional and friendly and their approach to learning is both gentle and stimulating. My daughter always comes away happy and the staff take the time to explain what the different activities she has done at nursery that day. We would definitely recommend this nursery
to our friends and family and feel their exploratory approach to learning and providing sensory experiences is having a beneficial impact on the development of our daughter overall.

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Review from Gergana S (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started attending the nursery just before the first lockdown was announced back in March 2020.
The staff and management have been working tirelessly throughout to ensure pupils are well looked after and cared for day in day out.
Nothing short of amazing, brilliant, caring, professional,
secure, loving... The list goes on.
Our daughter was attending a different nursery before enrolling her with Bambinos.
I (and my husband) can only say we are grateful that she got accepted in Bambinos promptly.
The difference in her is astonishing.
Outstanding like the nursery and staff.
Forever grateful for all of you guys, the manager, and the staff and all the amazing staff at the city settings.
We may not say often enough but all of you are superstars and we thank you.

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Review from Rachel M (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After hearing great reviews from friends, I decided to get in touch with Bambino’s nursery for a tour. My husband and I met the manager, who was friendly, informative and very helpful. What stood out for me was the nursery’s focus on learning and development, their inclusivity of all cultures, the outside
space and the variety of food.
Our son was 6 months old when lockdown happened and 18 months when he started nursery, so I was worried about how he would settle. He had two taster sessions and was very upset, however, the staff have made a special effort to settle him and he is becoming more confident and settled as the sessions go by.


Its a fantastic nursery!


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Review from Laura M (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children have attended Bambinos and have absolutely flourished. Starting at age 2 and age 3 they went from crying every day at drop off to running in happily within a matter of weeks. The staff are very caring and attentive. They learn so much and do things I could never do at home with them.
They have been really flexible with the times and days I wanted my children to attend. Highly recommended.

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Review from Hayley W (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nursery staff provide fantastic opportunities for play, learning and socialising. They endeavour to find out individual children's interests, at nursery and at home, to tailor the provision offered. They communicate excellently with parents and always have time to listen.

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Review from Sophie T (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was very anxious about sending my little girl to nursery as she was so little but I had no reason to worry with Bambinos Childcare Centre Plymouth. From day one, my little girl has received the most amazing care, she has thrived. She absolutely loves going to nursery. Everyday she is looked after
beautifully, whilst also being challenged academically. The staff are fantastic, they have a wealth of knowledge and show genuine love for the children they look after. Bambinos Childcare Centre Plymouth is amazing, purely because they have an incredible attention to detail and there is a real sense that nursery is more than just looking after children. There is a real understanding that education is a journey! Thank you so much to all of the staff at Bambinos Childcare Centre Plymouth, especially the manager and three members of staff in particular.

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Review from Joanne M (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bambinos is an outstanding nursery. The staff are amazing and very professional. Our son has additional needs, and from the moment we walked through their doors, they made us feel welcome and nothing was too much trouble, there were only solutions. We knew straight away our son would be very happy in
their love and care. He developed a beautiful bond with everyone at Bambinos. His diary was packed with all the exciting activities he did every day. The facilities are amazing, beautiful outdoor space whatever the weather, sensory room and an amazing soft playroom. The menu was varied, tasty and nutritious. The management and staff went above and beyond in everything they did for us. We believe without their help and support we would have had a difficult journey, but thanks to them our son has been given the best chance in life. Bambinos will always have a special place in our hearts and we will never forget everything they have done for our son. Thank you.

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Review from Liliana M (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't thank you enough for everything you do for our children. After a stressful period for both me and my son spent in another location, I found here people with a noble soul, people who know how to make both parents and children happy. I am extremely satisfied with the evolution of my child, with
the trust that was given to him by the whole staff, especially because we come from another country. The whole staff is extremely professional, very helpful, and friendly. We will miss you a lot.

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Review from Gemma G (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can not praise Bambinos enough. My 1 year old currently attends, however her big brother also went to Bambinos.
We have found all of the staff to be amazing and very friendly and helpful.
We are always kept up to date with our child's learning and have full access to their learning journals. The
varied menu is also great for little ones to get a range of foods.
The natural setting is great for comfort and feels like a home away from home. My little girl loves sitting in the sandpit, which is in a suitcase.
We can't recommend Bambinos enough. They helped shape our little boy and are now doing the same for our little girl

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Review from Alina I (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Following other nursery experience previously, once we discovered Bambinos we were extremely happy. Nursery is so big which gives kids enough space (previous nurseries were very cramped) fabulous large garden which allows kids to explore and of course staff are amazing. Everyone’s always happy, willing
to help where they can and provide extra support to those who need it. Now also our daughter has joined Bambinos and it’s the only place we can leave her at (she’s very shy and doesn't like being left with anyone but us). Thank you, Bambinos, and keep your extra hard work going, you're doing a brilliant job!

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Review from George I (Father of Child) published on 17 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Good communication and help especially with international families. Brilliant Manager, very helpful and supportive with all we need. Nice staff and friendly environment.

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Review from Sian W (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love Bambinos! And so does my son. My son started in the baby room and is now in 2-3s and he has truly flourished whilst attending Bambinos, all the staff are lovely but more importantly, they are well educated in child development. They helped my son become confident in walking, then talking and
now singing! Also as a first-time mum, it's like having a load of baby experts available to you if you need any advice - they have coached me how to wean my son and also how to manage challenging behaviour.
I wish they did after school care for older kids because I will miss them when my son is too old to attend.

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Review from Alisha R (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely love Bambinos! All the staff are so friendly and helpful. My son has been attending since Sept 19 and has come on so much. I'm amazed and so appreciative of all the things he learns whilst there. I don't have personal experience of using another nursery but friends and colleagues who use
other nurseries closer to home seem to have problems I certainly have not experienced with Bambinos.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.837)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.837) out of 10 for Bambinos Childcare Houndiscombe Road is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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 4.837 for Bambinos Childcare Houndiscombe Road is calculated as follows: ( (197 Excellents x 5) + (23 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 227 Ratings = 4.837

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bambinos Childcare Houndiscombe Road is based on 19 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • 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 92 number of registered child places is 18.4, which has been reached with 19 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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Kelly

Kelly Casemore

Job Title: Manager

Kelly has over 6 years of experience in childcare and is dedicated to building her skills by constantly learning new methods and technologies in childcare. Kelly provides the children at our day nursery with the best learning environment possible by creating a welcoming, stimulating environment that children and families can enjoy.
Kelly s very passionate about the Bambinos approach and loose parts play and incorporates this theory into the children’s daily routines.


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