Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Gloucester

Nuffield Fitness & Wellbeing, Centre Severn, Barnwood, Gloucester GL4 3HR
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9.9 55 Reviews
  • Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Gloucester, Gloucester
The Nuffy Bear Day Nursery provides first class full day care, sessional care and pre-school and caters for children aged between three months and five years. It offers three fully equipped nursery rooms plus a dedicated team of qualified staff who aim to make healthy eating and regular exercise a part of every child's life.

As Nuffy Bear is part of Nuffield Health, predominately a hospital and wellbeing company, the nursery is truly committed to ensuring every child's healthy development. Nuffield Health nutritionists have produced a nutritious menu that provides all the elements to develop a healthy body.

The nursery provides baby massage classes for the under ones, yoga for the over ones, and swimming for the over threes. All these classes are included in the nursery fee. Free childcare (funding) sessions are available at this nursery.

The nursery day can be split into a morning session from 8am to 1pm, afternoon session from 1pm to 6 pm and a full day session from 8am to 6pm. They offer an early drop off session 07:30 - 08:00 and a late pick up session 18:00 - 18.30.

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Care Provided by Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Gloucester

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kelly Hall (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 14
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 205533
  • Total Places for Children
  • 49
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Gloucester

  • AM session £38.00
    PM session £38.00
    Full day £62
    Early drop off (7.30am - 8am) £10
    Late finish (18.00 - 18.30) £10
  • Parking

  • There is free on site parking.


Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Gloucester Reviews (55)

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Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Gloucester has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.917) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Gloucester has 55 reviews.

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Review from Scott W (Father of Child) published on 8 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two year old son attends Nuffy Bear Nursery twice a week and he really enjoys it. The staff are excellent and this is backed up in the short time it took him to settle in. We have seen so much improvement in his development, which has really accelerated since he started back in February. Before choosing
the nursery we heard a lot of positives and it has delivered on all fronts. Thank you!

Reply from Kelly Hall, Nursery Manager at Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Gloucester

Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate your kind words.


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Review from P M (Father of Child) published on 23 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We arrived at this nursery after a very poor experience at a different (and outstanding rated) establishment, in which children were pretty much abandoned outside all day (and in any weather) on the excuse of 'letting them enjoy nature' or whatever, and in which a culture of back-covering, as opposed
to proportionate response, was rife. Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Gloucester could not have been more different. For starters, our children's health benefited a lot - infections became fewer and further apart, and nappy rashes became exception rather than norm. The children's psychological well-being also improved markedly; they started to visibly enjoy going to nursery, rather than cling to our legs on drop-off and leave in tears in the afternoon. Staff are welcoming and helpful at Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Gloucester, and genuinely focused on children well-being. Staff turnover is also very well managed, as changes in key person have never been overly problematic. Fellow parents, be assured: this place is great.

Reply from Kelly Hall, Nursery Manager at Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Gloucester

Thank you so much for your kind words, the staff and I very much appreciate it. It has been a pleasure caring for your children.


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Review from Rebecca M (Mother of Child) published on 12 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My oldest has been in nursery for over two years, my youngest started a few months ago and they both really enjoy it. The staff are very friendly and engaging and it’s obvious that the kids think so too. I’m kept well informed about their learning, activities that they do and upcoming events. Really
enjoying following their progress on the new app. Overall very happy that I chose this nursery and would absolutely recommend it to anyone.

Reply from Kelly Hall, Nursery Manager at Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Gloucester

Thank you for your feedback. Very much appreciated.


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Review from Francesca C (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the moment my partner and I looked around we had a good vibe, that vibe has continued. This is our first experience of a nursery so we didn't know what to expect but we've been so impressed. All the staff love our little boy. Each member of staff I've dealt with has been professional, friendly
and has a good sense of humour. I love that they tell me what he eats as that helps me for inspiration on meals and how healthy the meals are. Would definitely recommend it.

Reply from Kelly Hall, Nursery Manager at Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Gloucester

Thank you so much for your lovely review. Your comments are valued and very much appreciated.


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Review from T H (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

They have helped my child come out of her shell and helped her getting ready for school life. The staff are very nice and welcoming. The staff are always happy to help with any concerns I had and try and solve the problem asap.

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Review from G C (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The quality of care the Manager and the staff team have provided has been second to none, I know she will miss them all as will I.
My daughter has made some incredible bonds with them all and often talks about the staff team at home.


Thank you for providing a safe, stimulating place for my child

to grow and develop, knowing she was well looked after and having the best time whilst gaining new skills, gave me peace of mind.


And now she is off on the next adventure they have helped provide her with the skills she will need and I am confident she will flourish because of this!


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Review from Yasmin V (Mother of Child) published on 31 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves attending the nursery - she even asks me if she can go more.
The care for the children always has their needs and best interests at the forefront of what they do, staff are always very helpful, informative and responsive.
The nursery can’t do enough to support the children from
the day to day to the additional enrichment activities that are fit for purpose, interesting and big talking points for the children’s experiences.
Can’t recommend them more.

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Review from Yasmin W (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children attend Nuffy Bear Day Nursery, my daughter (4) started when she was 10-months-old and enjoys every day, leaving with the biggest smiles! My son (1) has settled in really well too. The staff ensure they really get to know the children and families and do everything they can to make the
children feel comfortable. Since lockdown rules have eased they have really got back into the swing of things with numerous visitors to enhance the children's education and development, including firemen, dentists and reptiles. The staff are great at giving daily updates and have helped so much with my daughter.

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Review from Tanya B (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery manager was really welcoming on the phone when I initially called to see if I could look around the nursery. I explained that my son hasn’t been left with anyone and we’ve recently relocated from another city so all the staff we had contact with were very understanding and was more than
happy for me to be present when interacting with my son, trying to make him comfortable. A friendly, chatty and loving bunch of people are who I want around my son and it makes me as a parent, much more relieved when I know I can leave him in their care. My son has speech issues that the nursery is working with me on and they are always happy to chat about his progress and learn his characteristics to be able to help him.

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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have used this nursery for both children and my youngest will start school in September! Our key worker really knows our child and I am always appreciative of their care. The manager is always welcoming and we love that swimming lessons are included in the preschool. Our little one has truly thrived,
is always excited to go and is ready for school, thanks to the staff. I will be sad to no longer see them all but wish the nursery well!

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Review from Lisa C (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved to this nursery in July 2020 due to the previous nursery facing closure due to Covid. It was the best decision we could have made for our son.


With the nursery being part of a huge organisation, funding, equipment and supplies for the children are available in an abundance! The support

networks available during Covid to keep the nursery functioning as business as usual even throughout high periods of sickness have been incredible.


The staff are the most amazing asset. Everyone is kind, nurturing, supportive and kind. Nothing is too much trouble. Staff are well looked after by the organisation with good employee perks meaning staff are happy having a positive impact on retention meaning consistency for the little ones.


Management is wonderful and hands-on and I couldn’t be happier with the childcare facilities


Thank you


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Review from Sara S (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend Nuffy Beats to anyone. I have 2 children that currently attend and they both absolutely love it. The staff take the time to get to know each child and help them to develop. My daughters have an excellent relationship with their key workers and I know when they are at nursery
that they are being so well cared for.

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Review from Aisha H (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 18 month old daughter loves going to Nuffy Bear. The staff are so friendly and very supportive of my child’s development. She has a lovely relationship with the nursery team. When I pick her up I’m welcomed with a big, happy smile and I enjoy hearing about all the fun activities and food she has
had for that day. Since joining the nursery, we have noticed a growth in her social interaction, motor skills and speech. I would highly recommend.

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Review from Becky S (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff go above and beyond to care for my child. She is excited to go to nursery and talks about her friends and the staff that care for her constantly. My daughter always comes out with a smile on her face, which reinforces the fact that she’s had a fabulous day. The staff are friendly, caring and
always give me a detailed account of her day.

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Review from Megan J (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves going to nursery. She has made good friends and enjoys the range of food and activities. The staff are so lovely and my daughter has good relationships with all of them. I have no regrets about choosing Nuffy Bear for my daughter and would recommend them to anyone.

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Review from Aaron W (Father of Child) published on 6 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery.
Staff are lovely and very welcoming.
My child loves attending the nursery and always looks happy when I collect him.
Management is fantastic; always want the best for their children and families.
Resources and educational activities that are provided for the children are
outstanding.

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

My son absolutely loves going to this nursery.
He always has such wonderful fun.
The staff are amazing and so caring. They are hugely supportive, not only to the children but to the parents also. They are very understanding and very approachable.
They have helped him grow and develop new skills
that he was previously struggling with.
I love it when he comes home singing new songs or new words that he has learnt that day.
He always comes home with a big smile on his face.
He really enjoys all the fun play and activities they do, as well as the lovely food they get each day.
Just such a wonderful, happy environment for him to learn, play and make friends.

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Review from Nicole P (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves going to Nuffy Bear! She is confident and happy, and I am confident that she is well looked after. The staff really go the extra mile to make my daughter's day special and challenge her ever-growing mind. Nuffy Bear is a lovely nursery.

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Review from Amie W (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my son and daughter attend Nuffy Bears, they love it. They have come on leaps and bounds. They talk about their days regularly and always come out happy.
Both myself and my partner are key workers and were so glad to have had the support of Nuffy’s!
- Due to the area in which I work we were
given free childcare during the first lockdown, which helped us immeasurably.
We are so overwhelmingly grateful to all the staff there who look after our babies with care, compassion and with a smile, despite being in the midst of a pandemic!

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Review from Emilie H (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have found the nursery manager to be really helpful and supportive with flexibility in changing days and hours to match my shifts as a nurse. The girls who look after my daughter and always kind and caring and happy to help.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.917)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.917) out of 10 for Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Gloucester is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 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 4.917 for Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Gloucester is calculated as follows: ( (280 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 300 Ratings = 4.917

  • 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 Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Gloucester is based on 25 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 49 number of registered child places is 9.8, which has been reached with 25 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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Meet the Team (22)

Kelly

Kelly Hall

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2021

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years & Education
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Co-Ordinator
Paediatric First Aider


Amie

Amie Thomas

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2014

Cache Level 3 in Childcare & Education
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Paediatric First Aid


Jeanne

Jeanne Rose

Job Title: Senior Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2022

National Nursery Examination Board
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Level 1, 2 & 3


Janice

Janice Fitzpatrick

Job Title: Senior Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2023

Level 5 Foundation Degree
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Level 1 & 2


Jasmine

Jasmine Pevy

Job Title: Senior Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2024

- Early Childhood (Professional Practice) BA (Hons)
- Paediatric First Aid
- Safeguarding Level 1 & 2


Rebecca

Rebecca Maynard

Job Title: Senior Practitioner

Joined: 2024

Foundation Degree in Education & Care
Paediatric First Aid
Level 1 & 2 in Safeguarding


Stephanie

Stephanie Harris

Job Title: Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2024

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years & Education
Paediatric First Aider
Safeguarding Level 1 & 2


Katie

Katie Spiers

Job Title: Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2024

- NVQ Level 3 in Early Years & Education
- Paediatric First Aider
- Safeguarding Level 1 & 2


Kaylem

Kaylem Ludlow

Job Title: Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2024

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years & Education
Paediatric First Aider
Safeguarding Level 1 & 2


Catherine

Catherine Serrell

Job Title: Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2024

- NVQ Level 3 in Early Years & Education
- Paediatric First Aider
- Safeguarding Level 1 & 2


Jessica

Jessica Hayward

Job Title: Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2025

- NVQ Level 3 in Early Years & Education
- Paediatric First Aider
- Safeguarding Level 1 & 2


Kinga

Kinga Socha

Job Title: Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2024

- NVQ Level 3 in Early Years & Education
- Paediatric First Aider
- Safeguarding Level 1 & 2


Casey

Casey Haines

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2025

Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Level 1 & 2


Gemma

Gemma Mcmahon

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2023

Bachelor of Arts in Early Years
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Level 1 & 2


Rebecca

Rebecca Dix

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2023

Level 3 Early Years Educator
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Level 1 & 2


Ruby

Ruby Prout

Job Title: Qualified Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2023

Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma
Paediatric First Aid,
Safeguarding Level 1 & 2


Lauren

Lauren Chelu-Smith

Job Title: Qualified Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2019

Level 2 Certificate for the Children & Young People Workforce
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Level 1, 2 & 3


Libby

Libby Plunkett

Job Title: Qualified Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2024

Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
Paediatric First Aider
Safeguarding Level 1 & 2


Rachel

Rachel Parry

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2023

Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Level 1 & 2


Julie

Julie Sladen

Job Title: Lunch Cover Assistant

Joined: 2024

Safeguarding Level 1 & 2


Louis

Louis Strauss

Job Title: Nursery Chef

Joined: 2022

Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene for Catering


Bailey

Bailey Simmons

Job Title: Nursery Cleaner

Joined: 2024

Safeguarding Level 1 & 2


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