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

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9.8 33 Reviews
  • Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Bridgwater), Bridgwater
Mama Bear’s nursery and pre-school offers childcare in Bridgwater, Somerset. The newly opened nursery offers fixed or flexible care for children aged three months to five years.

Qualified staff help children to develop skills through indoor and outdoor play and activities, such as music, art, climbing and fancy dress. Pre-school children are provided with a free uniform and learn academic skills to prepare them for school.

Nutritionally balanced food is prepared in the nursery’s kitchen using fresh ingredients, with dietary needs accommodated. All meals and snacks are included in fees.

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

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Joanne Pear (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 13
  • Total Places for Children
  • 80
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 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 & 1 week at Christmas

Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Bridgwater) Reviews (33)

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Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Bridgwater) has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.797) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Bridgwater) has 33 reviews.

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Review from K T (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy started mama bears in January and he absolutely loves it the staff in the nursery are very welcoming and lovely especially in the bouncy room where my little one attends. The toys and activities have always been developmentally appropriate and varied, with seasonal activities incorporated.
I am kept in the loop via updates on the app and I love to see what he gets up to. There isn't anything I could possibly criticise about this nursery.

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Review from K G (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been very impressed by Mama Bear's. Our children absolutely love attending nursery which makes it much easier as a working parent to drop them off knowing they have an exciting day ahead with their friends. The staff are very understanding and respectful and treat our babies as individuals.
The toys and activities have always been developmentally appropriate and varied, with seasonal activities incorporated. We are kept in the loop via updates on the app and I love to see what they get up to! They love the food too and eat really well at nursery. There isn't anything I could possibly criticise, we are all very happy!

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Review from M C (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery with a great team of staff. So pleased that we decided to come to Mama Bears. Our daughter loves it and the activities they do are great. Would highly recommend. Thank you so much for everything you all do.

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Review from Gillian A (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started in September and it is a lovely nursery. He only attends Mondays and Wednesdays but they have been so lovely even from the initial look round. They keep me up to date with pictures, food diary and nap times etc which is of great comfort when I'm at work. The entire nursery staff are so
welcoming and friendly and I am very glad they had a place for my son.

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Review from Victoria H (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My baby started attending at the beginning of February 2024. He seems to really enjoy himself and be thriving with the care and support of staff in the baby room. It is a pleasure to send him in each week knowing he will be cared for so well and that I will receive updates throughout the day of what
he has been up to.

Reply from Joanne Pear, Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Bridgwater)

Thank you so much for taking the time to review the nursery. We love to hear parents' feedback and to know that you have had a great transition with your child into the room is a pleasure to hear. I will ensure that the room is told of this lovely review. Thank you again.


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Review from Alexandra S (Mother of Child) published on 11 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It’s been 2 years since my son started at Mama Bear and he absolutely loves going to the nursery. Lots of activities, a lovely outside space, lots of toys but also kindness and care from the staff. Very pleased with the management and staff.

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Review from B P (Mother of Child) published on 27 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It has now been 5 beautiful months since my daughter joined Mama Bear’s Day Nursery, and she is addicted to it ever since.
As a mum, I'm grateful for all the things you've done, for making so much fun, for the stories you've told, the songs you sing, for teaching how to share and being fair and for
always being there!

Reply from Joanne Pear, Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Bridgwater)

It is so lovely to hear comments like this. We have worked so hard as a team to offer exciting and engaging activities for the children to enjoy and take their learning home with them.


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Review from D K (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with the staff working there. Always very helpful. They have lots of patience with the kids. My child is always happy with the time spent there and always smiling when coming back here. Recommend to all.

Reply from Joanne Pear, Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Bridgwater)

Thank you for your positive feedback.
It is always our first priority that the children are happy. The staff have worked so hard over the past year to ensure that engagement and communication is to a high standard so that children are able to develop strong relationships with their peers and the adults. The keyworker system is in place to support these relationships and it really does show within the environment.


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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Couldn’t be happier to have made the decision to send my daughter to Mama Bear's. She absolutely loves it there and the staff are just fantastic. She is currently about to move to the next room up and the staff have done everything to ensure this is done slowly and at our daughter's pace to make the
transition as smooth as possible. I could not recommend this nursery enough and will be sending our youngest here also as I know she will thrive here just as much as our eldest has.

Reply from Joanne Pear, Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Bridgwater)

Thank you so very much for your kind words. We really do make sure that children are transitioned at their own pace to ensure they are fully happy when moving to their new room.
It is always wonderful to know that the children are ready for their next stage and that their learning will continue into the next phase, happy and ready to learn.


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

My 2 boys attend Mama Bear's nursery, we love it. My 3-year-old is in the preschool room and has a wonderful relationship with his key worker and the staff. He is happy, enjoys going in, is well looked after and enjoys lots of fun activities and learning! I'm impressed by the menu provided. It's great
to know that they are having a nutritious and varied diet. There have been recent changes in management which have improved many things, including communication. They offer a parent's evening and use an App to post photos and care details. It's great to see what they've been up to and helps me feel connected to them when I'm at work. My baby has recently completed some settling sessions, I can't believe how well he is doing so far, he seems really happy on pickup and has already developed a lovely relationship with his key worker. We feel very happy to have this nursery nearby and to know the boys are well looked after, it's not easy leaving them so young but Mama Bear's makes it easier.

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Review from Amy B (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have had a wonderful experience with Mama Bears, my eldest son joined in September 2022 and my youngest then followed a few months later. The staff are all extremely supportive and they really focus on working with me to ensure my children's home routine is similar to their school routine which is
very helpful. My youngest son, being born during the Covid pandemic has always been a very shy child and likes to stay by an adult however, since he has been in nursery the staff have really encouraged him to engage in playtime and activities with other children which have had a massive impact at home for us too. The staff are very consistent with their communications and daily updates on their app informing me of important details about their day as well as regular photos of them enjoying certain activities. The setting itself is a lovely environment with a great garden and plenty of activities in each room. All the staff are amazing and both my children love coming into the nursery!

Reply from Joanne Pear, Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Bridgwater)

Thank you so much for your positive review. Times have been really hard over the last few years and it is now our job, alongside the parents to ensure the children are being fully supported after having little socialisation and interaction for a long period of time.
Our focus is for children to build relationships with the staff and each other and when we start to see confidence develop in each child it really does allow us to encourage the child to engage more and be happy in their environment. Thank you again for taking the time to review us.


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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one has not long started at this nursery, but she has settled in really well. All the team are great with her. They have all helped me to make sure she is settled. Really pleased with everything.

Reply from Joanne Pear, Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Bridgwater)

Thank you so very much for your review.
One of our main focuses for when a child starts with us is to ensure they are fully supported with their transition. If we get this right then everything else falls into place. Once again, thank you for taking the time to review us.


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Review from Rea D (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My baby boy has been coming here since he was 9 months old and now he is 2. With so much change that has happened, he still loves going to nursery more than ever now. The new manager is great, she is warm and welcoming as well as very supportive, my little boy runs up to each and every member of staff
and hugs them. Thank you to the new girls for keeping us happy and supporting me with him, you are all great.

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Review from Alex B (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending this setting since October 2021.
Sending him to the nursery is one of those things I know would be beneficial for him, but so hard to do! It was. But the staff bonded with him instantly; he has such a personality!
The staff there all know who he is. He is so comfortable now
in there and is so cheeky with the staff. He has gone from babies to bounce and will be going into their Pre-School next week. His speech has developed, and his confidence has only increased since being there.
His key worker for the entire time he has been there, and I can not say enough good things about her. She has the same kind of outlook on everything as we do at home and is our type of person, which is why they matched so well. Another member of staff has also been incredible since he joined. They have both been through so much change since we've been there, and it hasn't shown through either of them. They've been consistent and amazing the whole time. An absolute credit to this nursery.

Reply from Joanne Pear, Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Bridgwater)

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. The staff really do make the nursery. Although the nursery has been through some changes it is really lovely to hear that there was consistency for you all. We are always striving to ensure everyone is happy and it really is wonderful to get this feedback.
Thank you again
The Nursery Team


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Review from Catarina N (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I do not have enough words to thank the new management for doing a great job in improving customer service. All the staff are kind and very supportive. I could not be happier with the care and learning progress provided. My son loves being at the nursery and talks about his friends and tutors all the
time. Keep up the good work.

Reply from Joanne Pear, Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Bridgwater)

Wow, thank you so so much for this review.
It really is our pleasure to support the children at the nursery and to hear your kind words really makes it all worthwhile.
We are really looking to implement changes that not only benefit the children but also our parents too. So it is wonderful to hear how happy you and your child are.
Thank you, from Nursery Team


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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We’ve been attending Mama Bear’s Bridgwater since January 2021 and we love it so much. We’ve stuck by them throughout the staff changes etc and I have to say that they’ve always put my boys first no matter what. My children absolutely love it there and that is the most important thing to me. One of
my children struggles with emotions in situations but doesn’t have this problem at Mama Bear’s. The staff really give him their 100% and cover his needs. They are very well cared for and looked after. My only criticism, which is not of this nursery but of the way things are set up in general, is that the session times are not that great. It would be good if these could be looked at and improved for parents. For example I would much prefer doing a 10am - 4pm session instead of 12:30-5:30 slot but this is not possible. I think you need to give parents the opportunity to drop off and pick up at the times they choose. Rather than specific slots to choose from which aren’t great times.

Reply from Joanne Pear, Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Bridgwater)

Thank you so much for your reply - and in regards to sessions, I can pass this on to Head Office for them to take into consideration.
In regards to the setting, again thank you so much and your dedication to Mama Bear's is really appreciated.
The Nursery Team.


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Review from A O (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It took some time for my baby to settle since he was with me for a while as a result of the lockdown. I especially appreciate Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Bridgwater) for helping my then anxious baby get over his separation anxiety. It helped me focus more at work knowing he's happy and safe.

Reply from Joanne Pear, Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Bridgwater)

Thank you so much for taking the time to review our nursery.
We all know how hard things have been since lockdown and we are really doing our best to continue to ensure that children are given the best possible start and that they are happy and settled. It is so wonderful to hear that your child is enjoying his time when with us and that you are also happy as a parent. Thanks again.


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Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been really impressed with Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Bridgwater). My son (and I!) were both really anxious for him to start nursery. After a couple of weeks of teething problems getting him settled in, he has now had a couple of weeks where he has had an amazing time. I know when
I drop him off he is safe and well cared for, that fun and enriching activities will be planned, that he will be able to safely interact with other children and trusted adults and that he will eat good and nutritious food. The nursery providers have kept me really well informed throughout the process of getting my little boy settled in, and have been happy to talk to me when I’ve phoned up to see how he’s getting on. I also get regular updates with photos and videos on the app which helps me through the day when I’m missing him. My baby now loves the baby room and has made some nice bonds with staff. I would highly recommend Mama Bears to anybody!

Reply from Joanne Pear, Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Bridgwater)

Thank you so much for your positive feedback.
I will ensure that this is shared with the baby room and also the whole team, as they have been working so hard on providing an engaging, exciting and fun learning environment, so to hear this is wonderful. Once again thank you so much.


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Review from J E (Grandmother of Child) published on 3 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff support my grandson in the most amazing way. It is clear the staff care for the children. Always welcome us with a smile and a friendly attitude. Going into the setting has been so nice, seeing all the lovely activities the children have daily and the displays in the room.

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

Thank you for your lovely review - these mean so much to us.


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Review from Donna F (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mama Bear's Bridgwater is an absolutely outstanding nursery setting!
I could not be happier with the care and learning course provided by this fabulous nursery.
Two of my children now attend here and I have no hesitation in enrolling my third child.
The staff are absolutely fantastic; happy, welcoming,
always greet you and the children with a smile and are always ready to fully inform you of your child’s day, activities and this is also updated on the parent app - brilliant! Brings real peace of mind.
Cannot praise this setting enough!


Thank you so much!


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.797)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.797) out of 10 for Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Bridgwater) 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 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 14 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 4.922 for Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Bridgwater) is calculated as follows: ( (153 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 166 Ratings = 4.922

  • 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 4.875 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Bridgwater) is based on 14 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 80 number of registered child places is 16. 14 Positive Reviews ÷ 16 = 0.875

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

What is the Age Range of Children that Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Bridgwater) accepts?

Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Bridgwater) accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Bridgwater) Open?

Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Bridgwater) 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 Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Bridgwater) have capacity for?

Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Bridgwater) has capacity for a total of 80 Children.

How far is Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Bridgwater) to the centre of Bridgwater?

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

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