Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Taunton)

Somerset College, of Arts and Technology, Wellington Road, Taunton TA1 5AX
Submit a Review
8.8 63 Reviews
  • Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Taunton), Taunton
Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Taunton) is a purpose-built setting with rooms that are tailored and resourced for the practice of pre-school learning. Three main age groups reflect the different stages of development, which themselves are enhanced by a large outdoor play area.

Sound pre-school education is assisted by good health and nutrition, with a fresh and seasonal menu produced by an experienced nursery cook. Though independently run, the nursery has strong links with the local college, including with many students who are parents.

Show Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Taunton) on the Map

Care Provided by Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Taunton)

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Louise Redwood (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 11
  • Total Places for Children
  • 53
  • 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 (Taunton) Reviews (63)

Total of 63, showing 21-40
8.8

Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Taunton) has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.772) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Taunton) has 63 reviews.

Overall Experience

  • 59
  • 4
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Date Published

63
0
0
5
58

Review from Emma T (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2021
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend to other families.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Jessica S (Mother of Child) published on 14 January 2021
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter is very happy at this nursery. The range of activities is broad. My biggest criticism is the invoicing. More often than not my invoice is incorrect, I find this frustrating as my daughter attends the sam hours every month (with the exception of November lockdown).

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Lucy H (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2021
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going 2 full days a week since September 2020 and has really come along with her learning so much. She’s grown in confidence and also eats a lot more foods that she would never have eaten before. I love the app, so I can see how she is progressing, foods that she is eating (and
enjoying) and also the picture that we can see. I also love that she can bring all of her artwork home to us. The contact from the nursery, especially in the pandemic, has been amazing. They got the news to us so fast, that they’d be open to all as the third lockdown was announced. I’d highly recommend it. Also, have friends with a daughter at another branch, who absolutely loves it.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Catherine M (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2021
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery, I would definitely recommend. This nursery setting really suits our family, they communicate really well and my daughter is very happy, initially in the bouncy room and now in preschool, in both, all staff are very friendly. We moved from another setting and they were really good
with the transition. My daughter also has special dietary requirements which they accommodate really well.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Victoria G (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2021
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I would not hesitate to recommend Mama Bears. I have a little boy who has just finished pre-school, and a little one in ‘Bouncy’s Room’. Both kids have always been very happy to go off to ‘school’ and I have every confidence that they are safe and well cared for there. The site itself is relatively
small, but they do such a fantastic job of always making it fun and welcoming. The inside is always full of kids' artwork and great displays that are regularly updated. Outside, they have a playground and a really nice grassy garden that they can use in the summer months. During such an unsettled year with the pandemic, Mama Bears have provided the children with a safe and consistent space, and I have been extremely thankful for that. Thanks all for your hard work.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from S T (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2020
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has just had her last day at nursery, she’s leaving to go to school. She has absolutely loved the past three years at nursery. She was always really happy to go in. This was despite a three-month break from nursery due to lockdown, it didn’t dampen her enthusiasm for nursery at all! Credit
must go to all the staff who made it extremely easy for her to go back and made it seem as normal as possible. My daughter has made lots of lovely friends at nursery. As well as being happy she has learned a lot at nursery and her enthusiasm for learning has increased further. She can write well already and again she has had plenty of opportunity to practice her ‘mark-making’ at nursery. She also has a wide repertoire of songs and stories she has learned at nursery. I would highly recommend Mama Bear's in Taunton to anyone looking for a nursery.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Emma P (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2020
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter finishes at Mama Bears Taunton this month, I have a son who was attending just before her also, I have therefore been going to Mama Bears weekly for the last 4 years. I’m not sure who is more devastated about the end in this era, my child or me! We as a family have appreciated Mama Bears
so much, words cannot express how moved I have been by their efforts to help both my son and daughter to explore both their English and Welsh cultures, the efforts the staff have made to learn some Welsh! I cannot rate the setting enough, as a qualified teacher and currently a pre-school worker myself I can see that they use every opportunity to support the children to learn happily through play and exploration. We will miss Mama Bears, it holds special memories for us. Thank you for all you have done for us, caring for our babies and helping them reach their potential ready for school, Mama Bears Taunton.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Lucy (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2020
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Due to my working hours, I do not always get to see the full capacity of what Mama Bear includes, however that being said since my son started last year he seems really happy and content with his days there. The staff have always been very smiley and friendly towards me and so far I have no reason to
complain or criticise this learning environment.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Steve H (Father of Child) published on 11 February 2020
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children are extremely happy at Mama Bears and look forward to going each week. It’s a struggle to get them to come home at the end of the day! Their learning is noticeably better since they have been attending. I would not hesitate to recommend MB’s to other parents.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Amy (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2020
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very pleased with care of two children at Mama Bears. Friendly staff who are always approachable. My children love going to nursery and are happy to stay there for the day. Always lots of activities carried out.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Reece (Father of Child) published on 28 January 2020
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful friendly staff, a great place for children to be and learn, and a safe environment, my son loves it there.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Leanne T (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2020
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic nursery, I cant praise them enough. They have shown my son amazing support since he's started and has learnt so much at Mama Bears. All staff are so caring and friendly, you can feel comfortable leaving your child and know they will be happy and nurtured. Will be hard to leave in the summer
as my son loves it there.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Lisa L (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2018
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter really enjoys her days at nursery. The staff are always welcoming, happy to see her and she responds to this as she is always smiley. She even gets excited as we approach the building. She gets the opportunity to engage in a variety of different activities which have helped her development
and learning.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Chris L (Father of Child) published on 8 May 2018
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are friendly and Caring. Nice to leave your child there knowing she will be cared for and looked after.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Rachel (Mother of Child) published on 8 May 2018
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is very shy so was nervous when looking for a suitable nursery. Everyone at Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Taunton) has made us feel welcome and my daughter absolutely loves going!

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Michaela (Mother of Child) published on 8 May 2018
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Extremely pleased with the care given by the staff at Mama Bears, I can go to work feeling assured he is in a safe and stimulating environment, and I am confident my son very much enjoys his time there with both the staff and other children.
Activities seem to be varied and time is spent both in and
outside often which is great to see.
Communication between staff and parent is also very good, and end of day summaries are useful and informative.
I would highly recommend this nursery.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Graeme T (Father of Child) published on 8 May 2018
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff at Mama Bears Taunton are excellent. Always happy, always friendly and able to answer questions. Our daughter thinks they’re great. Food and activities always sound good and report both informal at the end of the day and formal through the app etc are always informative and clear. Couldn’t
get much better.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Katie (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are wonderful at the nursery and I have full confidence leaving my child in their capable hands. She comes home after a day of a variety of activities, fun and educational. She eats very well and has made some lovely friends.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Olivia P (Mother of Child) published on 3 January 2018
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent staff and very excellent nursery. They have all the patience in teaching my child and every time I collected my child she’s always on about that she’s happy and really enjoyed her school.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Caroline C (Mother of Child) published on 2 January 2018
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am always impressed by their energy, organisation and kindness. All the children are busy, happy, and encouraged to build skills and independence. I couldn’t be happier and I regularly tell friends and family how happy I am with her nursery.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Current Review Score: 8.8 (8.772)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.8 (8.772) out of 10 for Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Taunton) 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 5 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.0 out of 5 from 5 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 4.800 for Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Taunton) is calculated as follows: ( (48 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 60 Ratings = 4.8

  • 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 3.972 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Taunton) is based on 5 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 = 3.5

    • 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 53 number of registered child places is 10.6. 5 Positive Reviews ÷ 10.6 = 0.472

  • 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.

Child Vacancies

Please Contact Us for Latest Vacancies

Awards / Recognitions (7)

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading events

Meet the Team (0)

There are no Team Members posted yet

Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of daynurseries.co.uk. Please contact Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Taunton) to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Taunton) has an Enhanced Service – more info.