Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Yeovil)

The Old School, Houndstone Close, Abbey Manor Park, Yeovil BA21 3RL
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9.8 51 Reviews
  • Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Yeovil), Yeovil
Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Yeovil) is a facility that has benefited from expansion and investment in order to make the most of a depth of pre-school learning skills. As well as stimulating indoor areas for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers, the nursery also has outdoor play areas, a grassy area, sleep room and milk kitchen.

Play and learning is age specific, with carers understanding the need for children to develop at their own pace and pursuing their own interests. All areas have been purposely designed to help the nursery in meeting recognised pre-school learning goals. A key person system means that staff work closely in partnership with parents to ensure each child's individual needs are met.

You are always welcome to come and have a look round the setting. Please call Cathy for more information!

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Care Provided by Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Yeovil)

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Hannah Fox (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 26
  • Total Places for Children
  • 68
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 06:30-19:00
    Tuesday 06:30-19:00
    Wednesday 06:30-19:00
    Thursday 06:30-19:00
    Friday 06:30-19:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Yeovil) Reviews (51)

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Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Yeovil) has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.833) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Yeovil) has 51 reviews.

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Review from Sharon K (Mother of Child) published on 27 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at Mama Bear's when she was one, she’s due to start school in September.
The staff have been so welcoming, kind and supportive to her and us, making sure her needs are met and she is happy.
She will certainly miss all the staff when she leaves, but we can’t wait for her little
brother to start.


Thanks for all you do ladies! Keep up the good work.


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Review from Emily B (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended Mama Bear's and I would recommend them to anyone. Both my children have really enjoyed their times there and the staff are amazing. The activities the children do encourages them to learn and be independent.

Reply from Erica Cross, Marketing Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Yeovil)

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review for us.


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Review from Sharon B (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are friendly helpful and kind. They are very understanding of the children's needs and I feel all my children who have attended this setting have very much benefited from the experience. The management are happy to help with any questions as are the staff regarding the children.

Reply from Erica Cross, Marketing Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Yeovil)

Thank you for taking the time to give us a review - these are so helpful for new parents looking for childcare and we are proud to provide a high-quality service to local families.


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Review from Sarah (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can not praise Mama Bear's nursery in Yeovil enough. My daughter started last March and all the staff have made her feel so safe and settled. It’s a big thing to trust people with your children while you go to work but the staff at Mama Bear's are so friendly and nurturing that I knew my daughter
was in safe hands. The staff always give you a handover of what they have been doing during the day and there is an app with pictures and activities that they have done which is such a lovely idea.
My daughter is always doing creative activities and playing in a fun environment with her little friends. I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Dominic (Father of Child) published on 6 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Mama Bear's in Yeovil since July of 2017 and will be there until this coming August 2020. In that time I’ve been delighted with the care and attention he has received.
I can’t talk highly enough of the staff, especially those who have looked after my son with love and care.
Would
recommend to any friend or family member.

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Review from Claire (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Being a first-time mum, I never wanted to leave my little girl anywhere.
My daughter is always happy at nursery.
She never wants to leave and always looks forward to going.
For me that's a massive relief as I know, like most parents, we want what's best for our children and having to work to provide
for them can be heartbreaking if they are not in a happy place.
She has come on leaps and bounds with her growth, personality and speech.
She is learning every day and takes such pride in showing me the creativity she has had the opportunity to be a part of.
I would recommend this nursery to anyone. The staff are great, they really do care, support and look after your children. Thank you.

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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We can not fault Mama Bear's nursery. The treatment and care for our little boy is amazing. Our little boy absolutely loves going to nursery, he is always met with a lovely greeting and smile from all the staff and we are all made to feel very welcome. The staff can not do enough for him, our little
boy has a dairy allergy, they make sure he is never left out and eats the same as all the other children. All the staff are so nice aswell! We have our key worker and she is lovely. We would highly recommend anyone thinking of sending their little one to Mama Bear's. Such an amazing nursery.

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Review from Claire B (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended this nursery for over 3 years, he will be leaving for school in the summer. The staff are always very friendly and know our children well. My son comes home talking about everything he has done and a day sheet provides other information. I trust the nursery entirely, they make you
feel your child is in safe hands. My son has learnt lots and is totally prepared for school. He always eats everything prepared for him! He can be picky so the food must be fab. No complaints at all. This nursery is top notch!

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Review from Angela T (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended part time since 2015 and I can honestly say the experience has been fantastic. I can't recommend them enough and the recent OFSTED 'outstanding' rating is so accurate!
I was concerned about leaving the one I value most in the whole world with 'strangers' but my concerns were
soon put to bed, from Tweenies to Bouncies now to Pre-school, staff have been caring, kind and helped her grow from a baby into a little person when I couldn't be there to do it myself!
Nursery staff have helped us deal with any issues by respectfully listening and offering their support to ensure our little girl is safe, content, developing socially, emotionally and academically and most of all she is very happy, what more could a parent ask for?! The regular electronic updates also often brighten up our day!!
We will miss Mama Bears and all of its lovely staff when it's time for big school in September but am so happy and confident they've helped give her the best start....Thanks so much!!

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Review from Kate O (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mama Bears Yeovil is an amazing nursery/preschool. Since my daughter has joined this nursery she has come on in leaps and bounds!


The staff are so caring and couldn't recommend this nursery more!!


My daughter is always chatting and laughing about what she has been up to in her day at nursery

and she loves all the staff!


It's so clean and cannot fault it! It's amazing you even get blogs, photos and updates to keep you informed of your child's day and progression digitally.


Would recommend to anyone!!


Thank you.


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Review from Emma E (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic, friendly staff. Everyone has been so kind and has been fully supportive. My child has allergies and staff have been amazing at keeping her safe.


My daughter loves going to nursery and always comes home full of smiles and asking to go back. Would highly recommend.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.833)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.833) out of 10 for Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Yeovil) 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 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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 4.833 for Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Yeovil) is calculated as follows: ( (244 Excellents x 5) + (40 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 288 Ratings = 4.833

  • 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 Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Yeovil) is based on 24 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 68 number of registered child places is 13.6, which has been reached with 24 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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