Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Bristol

Hunts Ground Road, Bristol BS34 8HN
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9.9 38 Reviews
  • Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Bristol, Bristol
Nuffy Bear Day Nursery “Bristol North” opened in September 2017 and is conveniently situated on the site of Nuffield Health’s Bristol North Fitness and Wellbeing gym. The nursery caters for children aged 3 months to 5 years, where they will be grouped into rooms specially designed for their age and development. The nursery is uniquely qualified to teach your child to swim from the age of 3 years and support your child being active.

The nursery benefits from enclosed outdoor garden, sports hall linked to the nursery, freshly prepared home cooked meals and snacks, brand new resources, swimming lessons, free all day parking for nursery parents who may commute to work and a free gym membership with every full-time place. Main Nursery hours 08:00 - 18:00, they operate an early drop off 07:30 - 08:00 and late pick up 18:00 - 18:30 service.

Care Provided by Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Bristol

  • 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
  • Faye Sweeting (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 8
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 205533
  • Total Places for Children
  • 30
  • 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 Bristol

  • AM Session (0800-1300) £49
    PM Session (1300-1800) £44.50
    All Day (0800-1800) £76.50
    Extended Day (0730-1800) £86


  • Parking
  • Free parking available.


Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Bristol Reviews (38)

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9.9

Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Bristol has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.943) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Bristol has 38 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been going to this nursery since he was 8 months old, he is nearly 3 and it is wonderful. The staff are great with him and so friendly. They tell me all about his day and there is an app for all the daily things. I recommend the nursery to all my friends with little ones as it is so
good. The manager and deputies are brilliant and my son has a wonderful key worker. Parent's evenings are great to find out more and work out his next steps. I am super pleased he is here!

Reply from Faye Sweeting, Nursery Manager at Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Bristol

Thank you for your review - we are so happy you are pleased with the service we provide!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been going here since he was 4 and a half months old, he adores every single staff member, is always so happy throughout the day and is so well looked after. He has come on so well at nursery and adores the other children as well. The staff communicate so well with you on your child’s
needs and are always willing to help and provide advice. The areas are always clean and tidy, the children go outside every day (where they can!). They use the Famly app and it’s great for touching base and seeing how your little one is doing throughout the day, they post lovely updates during the day so you can see what they are up to!

Reply from Faye Sweeting, Nursery Manager at Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Bristol

Thank you for your review - we are so pleased you are happy with the service we provide!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very pleased with our experience at Nuffy Bears. Very engaging and friendly staff, and a shoutout to the manager, who is supportive of our requests and has excellent communication. Thank you for all your time spent with us. I would absolutely recommend it.

Reply from Faye Sweeting, Nursery Manager at Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Bristol

Thank you for taking the time to review us - we are so pleased you are happy with the service we provide. Thank you for your feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been here for almost three years and he has loved every minute! The team genuinely care and he has blossomed in this time. He is very confident and always has a good time with his friends. The team make time to have a chat at pick-up time so we know how his day has been.

Reply from Faye Sweeting, Nursery Manager at Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Bristol

Thank you for your review - we are thrilled that you are so pleased with the service we offer!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both our kids absolutely love it here! The staff are very supportive and friendly, and the communication at the end of the day is excellent. The swimming lessons for 3 year olds + are also an excellent perk! Only issue we've had has been with the finance system, so looking forward to the new finance
system starting next month.

Reply from Faye Sweeting, Nursery Manager at Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Bristol

Thank you for your review - we are thrilled that you are so pleased with the service we offer!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great range of activities for kids, and not so big that your child disappears. Opening from 0730 is still very useful. The only downside is the usual finance team and head office admin palaver regarding payment and fees.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can not recommend Nuffy Bears enough. The setting is great, the staff are lovely and supportive, communication is brilliant between manager and staff, and my son is happy. I wish I found the nursery earlier as it is a wonderful preschool.

Reply from Faye Sweeting, Nursery Manager at Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Bristol

Thank you for your review and comments. We are so pleased you are happy with the service we provide!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has really thrived at Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Bristol.
He's stimulated, has loads of friends there and always talks about his teachers and carers as people he has fun with.
The staff are really helpful and I get lots of useful feedback on when his behaviour is good or bad and how to work on
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He's going to be sorry to leave (he's going to school soon).

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nursery staff were helpful in settling my child in the nursery. They enjoy a lot and seems to be thriving well in this nursery environment. It has been a little sad that we can't go in and observe at the moment but hopefully will be able to do so in the future. The staff have been very supportive and
caring for the children. I just hope they include more vegetarian options for kids including lentils, veggies and a little less meat substitute. But highly recommend this to all parents!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is honestly amazing. My daughter joined during the pandemic, and they really helped her us as parents to settle in.
She has a great relationship with everyone there who knows her by name. Her key worker is so good with her, and she absolutely loves him.
As first-time parents, this was
our first experience of a nursery setting, and I could not be happier; they are very accommodating to changes that we have had to make.
If you want your child to be able to be in a safe and happy setting with indoor and outdoor play, then Nuffy Bears is the place to be. My daughter is truly herself, and that is better than anything else.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two boys have been extremely happy here for the last year. The staff are so friendly and provide a safe, fun and educational environment for the children. We are really sad to be leaving and it is only due to moving house. Thank you to everyone at Nuffy Bears for taking such care of our boys over
the last year, we will be very sad to leave.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is so lovely. It’s light and airy with lots of lovely toys and activities to keep the kids entertained and stimulated. The staff are so welcoming and friendly - my daughter, who struggled to settle at another nursery, settled really quickly and now loves spending time there and with her
key worker. The food also seems really good and whenever I pick her up after lunch, it looks like something I would happily tuck into! They encourage the kids to be independent which is brilliant and has taught my daughter loads (although hard work for me when she wants to pour her own drink at home!!). Overall, I’m really happy with Nuffy Bears and feel totally confident leaving my daughter there.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great team at Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Bristol. The team have worked so hard to help with settling my loved one into this new nursery. They show a real sense of care and are always so enthusiastic about what activities have been done during the day, which is so comforting as a parent. Genuine and lovely
team - thanks.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All Excellent - My grandson really looks forward to coming to Nursery - He gets so excited when I pull up and park in Mother and baby parking and he sees the big yellow bear smiling at him. He squeals with delight. When I buzz to be allowed into the actual Nursery he almost jumps out of my hands to
get going :) I know he is in safe hands and a very safe environment. My grandson is just starting to stand up on his own and I realise that mixing with other children of a similar age that he is encouraged by being part of a lovely group. I sometimes notice the older children in the adjoining room being cared for by knowledgeable staff with lots of smiles and laughter. I can truly say my grandson enjoys and is cared for 100%.


I do not feel guilty about leaving my grandson as he loves going to nursery - it is an asset :)


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot begin to explain what a lovely, wholesome and welcoming environment Nuffy Bears is. The staff (managers especially) have gone above and beyond for both my children and as a family we feel they know our children so well. Both my son and daughter love attending nursery and leave every day there
very happy. They do lots of lovely activities with them (including swimming!) and always give us lots of information on what they’ve been doing throughout the day. All the staff are so approachable and genuinely lovely people. I couldn’t have found a better nursery for my children to attend.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot fault this fantastic nursery. My eldest child attended an Ofsted rated outstanding nursery so my expectations of a nursery for my 2-year-old son were very high. Nuffy does not disappoint. The managers amongst other amazing staff are great at their job. I have just received a fully comprehensive
report on the progress my son has made and without a doubt, he wouldn't be at the higher levels without Nuffy Bears' exceptional care and attention. The site is immaculately clean and with lots of lovely toys. My son runs to the door every time which is proof in the pudding that he loves it as much as me.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has attended this nursery since we moved house four months ago. We (and he) really love it - the staff are very caring and friendly, and it has a really homely feel. The environment is well-equipped, bright and new and it has really nice outdoor space. There is lots of (good) food, and he does
lots of different activities during the day, with lots of emphasis on outdoor play and being active. The staff are great at filling us in on his day, what he's been doing, new words or sounds, what he has enjoyed etc. It is really clear to us when we see him playing that he is very happy, stimulated and comfortable there and this is a credit to the efforts of the staff.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son couldn't be happier at any other nursery. The staff are amazing and the range of activities my son does is vast. Moving him to Nuffy Bear was the best decision I made definitely.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.943)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.943) out of 10 for Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Bristol 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 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 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 4.943 for Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Bristol is calculated as follows: ( (249 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 264 Ratings = 4.943

  • 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 Bristol is based on 22 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 30 number of registered child places is 6, which has been reached with 22 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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Faye Sweeting

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2022

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I'm Faye, the Nursery Manager at Nuffy Day Nursery.


I have worked in the Early Years sector for over 10 years, since graduating University. I have worked in a variety of Early Years settings, and as a Nanny.


I have also recently completed my Early Years Teacher Status Qualification!


My heart really lies in Early Years - I love watching the children flourish and develop and as the Manager of a team, I love supporting the team to offer the best possible care to the children we look after.


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Shelly

Job Title: Nursery Deputy Manager

Joined: 2016

I am Shelly, the Nursery Deputy Manager at Nuffy Day Nursery, and I have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years.


I have worked at Nuffy Nursery for a number of years, and have worked in Early Years for even longer!
I really enjoy joining in with story time and imaginative play with the children.


In my spare time, I enjoy cooking and spending time with family & friends.


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Lee

Job Title: Nursery Third In Charge/Toddler Room Leader

Joined: 2016

I have worked at Nuffy Nursery for a number of years, and have a Level 3 Early Years qualification.
I really enjoy helping children to achieve their goals and milestones, and seeing their personalities develop!


I also feel that there is such a lack of male professionals in Early Years roles, and I strive to be an example of why more men should work in the sector!


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Jessica

Job Title: Baby Room Leader

Joined: 2022

Hi, I am Jess, one of the Baby Room Leaders at Nuffy Day Nursery.


I went to college to achieve my Level 3 qualification and have now been working in the Early Years Sector for over 7 years.


My favourite part of working in the nursery is taking part in messy play activities! I really enjoy building relationships with the children and their families, and being able to watch each child grow and develop as an individual.


Working in Early Years is such a rewarding role!


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Faye

Job Title: Baby Room Leader

Joined: 2022

I have worked with young children for a number of years - I started my career in the Early Years sector as a private nanny, and then moved to working in nursery settings for 8 years, taking on both Room Leader and Deputy Manager roles, before starting my won family.


I enjoy working with children as part of a team. I love to see the children grow and develop & I like to be busy and always enjoy a new challenge!


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Tasmin

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2018

I am Tasmin, a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner.


I have worked in the Early Years Sector for around 10 years. I enjoy seeing the children develop during their time here at Nuffy Day Nursery and seeing all the progress they make!


In my spare time, I like to see friends and family, and I do lots of swimming to keep fit!


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Sara

Job Title: Level 2 Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2021

I am Sara, an Early Years Practitioner at Nuffy Nursery.


I started working here in October 2021 and have recently completed my Level 2 Early Years Qualification.


I really enjoy outdoor play with the children, as well as signing songs.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, and reading.


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Mai

Job Title: Level 2 Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2023

Hi, my name is Mai.


I've always been keen to work with children and after having my son, I went to work in a nursery for a while whilst he was in the Preschool Room. Most of my experience has been in the Baby Room, but I've also worked with older children too!


I love watching the children grow and develop and now, after having my daughter, I have come to work at Nuffy Bear Day Nursery!


My spare time is mainly focused on my children; we love going on adventures and days out!


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Megan

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2019

I have worked at Nuffy Day Nursery for a number of years after starting my career in the creche.


I enjoy working with children because I like building relationships with the children and their families.


One day, I would like to use my qualification to travel, and learn about Early Years Education around the world!


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Leah

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2022

Hi! My name is Leah, and I've worked in the Early Years Sector for over 5 years. I have also completed my Foundation Degree in Early Childhood.


Being able to build positive relationships with the children and support their growth and learning in a way that they enjoy is one of the many reasons I enjoy coming to work!


In my spare time, I like to spend time with my friends and watch my favourite movies!


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Megan

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2023

My name is Megan, and I have been working in Early Years for almost 2 years.
I have recently complete my Early Years Initial Teacher Training qualification.


Working with children has always been a passion of mine, and I love to see them develop and grow!


In my spare time you will usually find me reading a book or camping in a quiet field somewhere.


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Courtney

Job Title: Preschool Room Leader

Joined: 2022

Hi, I am Courtney.


I am a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner and have worked with children of all ages from birth to 5 years.


I enjoy working with children as no 2 days are the same. I like to encourage and praise the children, whilst supporting their development & preparing them for school.
I like to work with and support the children to see them achieve and extend their own learning as they become individuals.


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Natasha

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2022

Hi, my name is Natasha and I have worked with children for over 5 years. 3 years of that time was in a Special Educational Needs school.


I love working with children because I love seeing their progression and seeing them develop their social skills. It's amazing to watch them blossom!
As I have experience of working with children with additional needs, I love to make a positive impact in supporting children with their individual needs.


In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my daughter, socialising with friends and going for walks.


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Tegan

Job Title: Level 2 Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2023

I have worked with children for almost 3 years, and I find it very enjoyable as I'm not only helping to shape and support their early development, but I also learn so much from the children every day and have fun being curious and supporting them to take calculated risks. I admire their never-ending energy and enthusiasm for everything!


In my spare time I enjoy being sociable and spending time with family and friends. Watching a film and going out for food are some of my favourite things to do!


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Jodie

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2023

Hi, I'm Jodie.


I am Level 3 qualified and I have over 10 years of experience of working with children in both Preschool and Primary School settings. Throughout this time, I have also supported children with a variety of Special Educational Needs.


In my spare time, I enjoy being with my family and friends. I have 2 children, and lots of pets so I'm always busy! I love music, films, going to the gym and a bit of dance fitness.


Most of all, I like to laugh and have fun!


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Diane

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2016

I have worked in the Early Years Sector for over 25 years!


I enjoy helping the children to develop, and supporting their imaginative play and story-telling. I also enjoy learning more about developments in Early Years by attending a variety of training courses to keep my knowledge up to date and provide me with fresh ideas on how best to support the children I look after!


Outside of work, I enjoy visiting National Trust properties as I have a keen interest in history!


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Abbie

Job Title: Bank Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2022

I have worked in Early Years settings with young children for over 2 years.


I love working with children because I have two young nephews who I spend a lot of time with, and no two days are ever the same!


In my spare time, I enjoy being a part of a musical theatre group and rehearsing for the shows we perform twice a year!


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Vera

Job Title: Bank Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2023

Hi, I'm Vera and I am Level 3 qualified.


I was born in Lisbon, and my favourite place to be is at the beach!


My journey in Early Years began over ten years ago in London. I always enjoyed observing children's creativity and curiosity about the world around them. Through play, positive interactions, safe environments, communication and language, we can help every child to reach their full potential during their formative years.


I love that children live to the motto 'It's all about play!' everything else comes second!


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Eve

Job Title: Bank Early Years Assistant

Joined: 2024

Hello, I'm Eve!


I'm a student at UWE and I am enjoying discovering Bristol!
I have three very cute, very small dogs who live with my family in Manchester.


I've always enjoyed working with children, whether it has been in nursery settings playing an intense game of hide and seek, or at a forest school building a zip wire!


Supporting children in their learning and development through play, and creating fun opportunities to learn is such a special part of working in Early Years and enables me to develop my own skills further, alongside the children!


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Rachel

Job Title: Nursery Chef

Joined: 2019

I am Ray, the Nursery Chef.


I have worked at Nuffy Day Nursery for over 3 years.


My two children have both attended the nursery and as a parent, I understand children's needs and eating habits.
I have a passion for nutrition and healthy eating!


I love working at Nuffy Day Nursery because the staff have a close family bond and are always putting the children's needs first!


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Tanya

Job Title: Lunchtime Assistant

Joined: 2023

Hi!


My name is Tanya, and I am the Lunchtime Assistant at Nuffy Day Nursery.


I have three daughters and enjoy walks and family game nights in my spare time!


I love working with the children as I like to see and be a part of their growth and development.