Baby Bears Day Care

128 Dunthorne Way, Grange Farm, Milton Keynes MK8 0LW
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Care Provided by Baby Bears Day Care

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Baby Bears Child Care Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Judy Cunningham (Owner)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 15
  • Total Places for Children
  • 60
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 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 & 3 and a half days at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Baby Bears Day Care

  • Registration Fee- £60 (Non refundable)


    New fees from April 1st 2025:

    Under 3’s
    £84 per day (7.30am-6pm)
    £49 per session (7.30am - 1pm)
    £46 per session (1pm – 6pm)
    £67 (School day session - 8.15am-3.45pm)
    Subject to availability. All year round ONLY.


    Over 3’s
    £83 per day (7.30am-6pm)
    £49 per session (7.30am - 1pm)
    £46 per session (1pm – 6pm)
    £67 (School day session - 8.15am-3.45pm)
    Subject to availability. Term time spaces are limited.


    Funded Pre-school Sessions
    3 & 4 year olds only (subject to availability)
    Pre School AM session – 9am-12noon
    Pre School PM session – 12noon-3pm
    Pre School per day – 9am-3pm
    Subject to availability. 15 hours or 30 hours a week, term time ONLY.


    *Enrichment fees apply*


    Charged weekly, invoiced monthly. No longer charging for closures!


    We accept nursery vouchers and National Education Grant Funding Scheme


    We offer a 5% discount for siblings.


    Prices are reviewed annually in April.
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  • Plenty of parking.


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Baby Bears Day Care Reviews (18)

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Baby Bears Day Care has a Review Score of 8.1 (8.083) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Baby Bears Day Care has 18 reviews.

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Review from Emilio G (Father of Child) published on 11 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending Baby Bears for over a year now, and we couldn't be happier. She is having a lot of fun, and they will keep us updated with her developments and activities. The staff are really friendly, and you can really see that my daughter loves going to nursery.

Reply from Judy Cunningham, Director at Baby Bears Day Care

Thank you so much for your lovely comments, Emilio.
We are honoured to be the nursery you picked over a year ago and to be part of your daughter's early years. We absolutely adore being part of your lives.


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Review from Maddy (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Baby Bears Day Care is awesome. My son is very happy whilst there and he can't wait to go to meet his friends again the next day. We truly recommend them, the best nursery in our area.

Reply from Evie Brown at Baby Bears Day Care

Thank you very much Madalina for your kind comments!


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Review from Luke C (Father of Child) published on 24 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All 3 of my children have attended Baby Bears and each of them have thoroughly enjoyed their time at the nursery. They have each struck up wonderful relationships with different members of staff throughout their different stages at the nursery. It is very comforting as a parent, that my children have
all been very positive about attending the nursery.

Reply from Evie Brown at Baby Bears Day Care

Thank you, Luke, so much for your lovely review.


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Review from Emma L (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We have have been sending our two-year-old to Baby Bears for a year now and they have been fantastic. He is always excited to go and seems to really thrive there. I love how all members of staff seem to really know my boy and how friendly and welcoming they make him and us feel. We would definitely
recommend Baby Bears.

Reply from Evie Brown at Baby Bears Day Care

Thank you Emma for the time you have taken and the lovely comments you have left us.


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Review from Tracey D (Aunt of Child) published on 28 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend Baby Bears Day Care to anyone looking for childcare in Milton Keynes and from the surrounding villages. The Manager and the staff go above and beyond to ensure not only that the children's needs are met, but also that they keep things fresh and fun. My niece and nephew formed
really good bonds with the staff, and the settling in period made me feel really confident about them being in their care.
Both my niece and nephew have flourished from their time in Baby Bears, from Baloo Bears through to Paddington Bears. They are confident, imaginative, inquisitive and have gained so much educationally. All the staff are friendly and will take the time to talk to you. Choosing a nursery is one of the hardest things to do as a parent/guardian and I really feel that Baby Bears Day Care is an outstanding and positive experience for the children.

Reply from Evie Brown at Baby Bears Day Care

Hi, thank you so much for your comments!


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Review from Riki W (Father of Child) published on 22 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attends Baby Bears and has come along with his development so much, Baby Bears have helped him not only with his talking but his social skills with other children. Staff are very friendly and keep you updated with their online system every couple of hours with what they’ve been up to and what
they’ve eaten.

Reply from Evie Brown at Baby Bears Day Care

Thank you for your lovely comments.


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Review from Francesca B (Sister of Child) published on 20 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Baby Bears gives me the reassurance of a safe, educational, fun and loving environment for my baby sister. The staff are great and always consistent with the children. The facilities are great and there’s lots of variety available. Cannot recommend them enough!

Reply from Evie Brown at Baby Bears Day Care

Thank you for your lovely comments!


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Review from Harry J (Uncle of Child) published on 19 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My nephew attends Baby Bears and I cannot recommend them enough! They make my whole multicultural family feel so welcome. Little things make a big difference! Mother's day breakfasts, father's day teas, holi, eid, Chinese New Year to name just a few celebrations they get everyone involved in!

Reply from Evie Brown at Baby Bears Day Care

Thank you for your comments.


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Review from M D (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Baby Bears has been absolutely amazing for me and my little girl. All of the staff have been nothing but helpful and we are sad to be leaving Baby Bears behind as my daughter transitions to big school in September. I cannot thank the whole team enough for everything they have done.
My daughter joined
Baby Bears as a shy youngster and is leaving as a flourishing young girl ready for her next adventure at big school. The nursery have helped her no end with her communication over the time she has been there. She has generally found her confidence and come on leaps and bounds under the care of Baby Bears and developed new skills from her time here. The nursery is always clean and tidy and most importantly, full of smiles and laughter from staff and children. I couldn't have asked for a better nursery for my girl.

Reply from Evie Brown at Baby Bears Day Care

Thank you for your lovely comments. It has been a pleasure to have you and your daughter at Baby Bears!


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Review from J D (Grandmother of Child) published on 16 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandchildren absolutely love it here. The staff are amazing and always helpful with any queries that you have.
They always have lots of fun and are always learning new things.
They have come on leaps and bounds with the support they receive and their social skills are developing marvellously.

Reply from Evie Brown at Baby Bears Day Care

Hi, Thank you for your lovely comments. We are so glad your grandchildren enjoy coming to nursery!


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Review from Lisa O (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After relocating to Milton Keynes, we tried our daughter initially at another nursery, after a week, we contacted Baby Bears Grange Farm and a place was found immediately. Our daughter has settled in so well and loves going to nursery and often talks about her teachers and friends and what she's got
up to. All the staff are very welcoming and I trust them completely with our child's care. We will be using in the future for our twins too - Would definitely recommend!

Reply from Evie Brown at Baby Bears Day Care

Thank you so much for your lovely comments! We are very excited to see you back with the twins in the future!


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Review from Charlene B (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter had attended the Baby Bears setting from an early age. They have been brilliant with her and coping with her diabetes.
My daughter has made a lot of friends and looks forward to going to nursery every day.

Reply from Evie Brown at Baby Bears Day Care

Thank you for the lovely comments. It's great to know your child enjoys coming into nursery.


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Review from Thomas H (Father of Child) published on 15 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since enrolling our daughter in Baby Bears nursery she has come on leaps and bounds. Being an only child, she doesn’t have brothers and sisters to interact with at home and I was a little worried about her social skills. At Baby Bears, the fantastic staff and the activities they run have helped her
gain so much confidence in social situations with other children and adults alike. Her vocabulary and understanding of numbers has developed excellently and the fantastic staff have challenged her so that she is now meeting the EYFS expectations of a child that is 6 months to a year older than she is. The staff are extremely friendly and approachable and have always dealt with any concerns I have had with the highest professionalism. I couldn’t recommend Baby Bears more!

Reply from Evie Brown at Baby Bears Day Care

Thank you so much for the lovely comments.


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Review from Nancy R (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff have been great looking after my kids, very helpful and trustworthy. Would highly recommend the nursery for anyone seeking childcare. Office/management has also been extremely helpful with matters in dealing with the kids.

Reply from Evie Brown at Baby Bears Day Care

Thank you Nancy for your lovely comments.


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Review from Wendy G (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter really enjoys going to this nursery. The staff are so lovely and caring and keep me up to date with how my daughter is achieving every step of the way.
She is a very fussy eater but loves the food that is given to her throughout the day. They don’t go hungry as they have snacks four times
a day and she eats everything. No wonder she doesn’t eat when she comes home!
My daughter talks about the girls that care for her and I'm so glad I’ve found a lovely nursery for my daughter.
I would recommend to everyone who is looking for a nursery for their children. They make you feel relaxed as soon as you meet the team.
Thank you baby bears.

Reply from Evie Brown at Baby Bears Day Care

Thank you so much for your comments.


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Review from Katie S (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My firstborn son has been coming here since he was 8 weeks old.
Not only him being my firstborn was I nervous about leaving him due to work commitments, but my son was also born with food allergies. He was unable to eat 80% of the food chain. This makes mealtimes very hard once I was weaning him onto
solids. With the extreme help of the Baby Bears staff, we were able to come up with a food plan, making sure he still got everything he needed. The help and support I had from the staff with this was amazing and I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough.

Reply from Evie Brown at Baby Bears Day Care

Thank you for your lovely comments!


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Review from Hannah P (Aunt of Child) published on 13 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery for my niece. The attention to detail is second to none. Would recommend to all, especially first-time parents as they really put you at ease. They are like our extended family.

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Review from Chelsea F (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Baby Bears have looked after all 3 of my children 2 of which have now left for school. Both my children loved going to nursery and hated having a day off. My youngest is still there and has an amazing relationship with her key worker. I feel Baby Bears don't just care for the children but for the whole
family involved. I love the family feel when walking I to the nursery and they make me feel very welcomed. I would highly recommend Baby Bears to anyone looking for child care.

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Current Review Score: 8.1 (8.083)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.1 (8.083) out of 10 for Baby Bears Day Care is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.1 out of 5 from 1 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 5.000 for Baby Bears Day Care is calculated as follows: ( (12 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 12 Ratings = 5

  • 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 3.083 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Baby Bears Day Care is based on 1 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 = 3

    • 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 60 number of registered child places is 12. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 12 = 0.083

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Baby Bears Day Care

What is the Age Range of Children that Baby Bears Day Care accepts?

Baby Bears Day Care accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Baby Bears Day Care Open?

Baby Bears Day Care is open: 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.

How many Children does Baby Bears Day Care have capacity for?

Baby Bears Day Care has capacity for a total of 60 Children.

How far is Baby Bears Day Care to the centre of Milton Keynes?

2.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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