Barney Bears Nursery Barking

60 Upney Lane, Barking IG11 9LR
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Funding & Fees

Daily Rate:
All Ages/Rooms: 3mths to 5yrs From 7:30 am to 6.30 pm
Baby Room: £96.50
Toddler Room: £94
Pre-School £92


Session Rate: 8 am to 1 pm OR 1 pm to 6 pm
Baby Room: £66
Toddler Room: £64
Pre-School £62


Extra hours will be charged at £9ph

Consumable Charge
11/15hours funding £80 per month
22/30hours funding £160 per month

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Lucy Rawlinson (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 17

Total Places for Children

  • 44

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

Parking

  • The driveway at the nursery is used for drop-offs and pickups.

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Barney Bears Nursery Barking Reviews (12)

8.6

Barney Bears Nursery Barking has a Review Score of 8.6 (8.580) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barney Bears Nursery Barking has 12 reviews.

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Review from S N (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my little boy joined, I've seen such a significant improvement in his communication skills, which has been so encouraging as he works through his speech delay. He also suffered from separation anxiety and is now the most sociable little bubs!
The nursery's focus on the EYFS has been incredibly
effective in creating a nurturing environment where my child learns through play. It's amazing to see how he is encouraged to develop his independence and establish good habits in such a positive, engaging way.
The staff are always friendly, approachable, and genuinely dedicated to the children's development. I'm so grateful for the role they've played in my child's growth, and I feel so confident knowing he's in such good hands. Thank you, Barney Bears Nursery, for making such a difference in our lives!
Reply from Leah Clarke, Owner/Manager at Barney Bears Nursery BarkingThank you so much for your wonderful review. It truly brings us great joy to know that your son is learning and thriving through play.
At Barney Bears, our core mission is to provide a safe, nurturing environment where children feel secure, build strong attachments and develop confidently through meaningful play experiences. Your testimonial beautifully reflects what we strive to achieve every day.
We are so pleased to hear that your son is developing well and forming positive relationships at the nursery. I will be sure to share your kind words with our entire team, feedback like this means so much to us all.
Warm wishes,
Leah & Sarah
Co-Owner
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Review from S Z (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
In the two years my son has been attending this nursery, his confidence has grown so much and he's more happy and jolly. The staff are so nice; you can tell that they genuinely care. My son's speech has improved tremendously and he's learnt at a fast pace. The only thing is the nursery is located in
a house and, therefore, it is not that spacious. But this can be overlooked, as the lovely staff and their kind nature really do make up for it.
Reply from Leah Clarke, Owner/Director at Barney Bears Nursery BarkingThank you for taking the time to leave Barney Bears Nursery a review. It is great to hear that our staff care, we are blessed with a great team. You are quite right, having a nursery within a house does indeed have its restrictions, but equally, we can provide that home-from-home feeling which, we are pleased you witnessed. We wish you both well in your next chapter, how exciting.
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Review from O M (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is my second child attending Barney Bears Nursery. My first child is 14 years old, who started the nursery at 3 months old. I thought my second child would definitely be attending here as well. The standards have not dropped and it remained consistent from all those years with their standards.
This
review is for my second child. I am incredibly grateful for the wonderful experience my daughter has had at the nursery. From the moment she started at just 9 months old, the friendly and dedicated staff have provided outstanding support to help her settle in. Their warmth and care have made a huge difference and I've seen her grow and thrive in this nurturing environment.
The diverse and inclusive environment has been a wonderful aspect of her experience. The variety of activities and experiences provided have significantly contributed to her development in a loving and nurturing way. I would wholeheartedly recommend it to any parent seeking a supportive and enriching place for their child.
Reply from Leah Clarke, Owner/Director at Barney Bears Nursery BarkingThank you for such a beautiful review, it warms our hearts to know that we have worked with your family for all those years. Our aim at Barney Bears is to create a culture where we all support and grow together.
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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little girl started here in January 2024 and from our very first visit to the nursery, we knew it was the one! The staff are very welcoming, warm and worked hard to make sure we felt reassured in her early days. The settling-in process is great here, they build it up hour by hour each day and do
not rush you or make you feel a burden if you want to call or check-in.
Communication with parents is good and they always have a good handover every day.
We love the opening times, (really works for working parents) and feeling rest assured that our daughter is having three good meals a day with snacks.
Go and visit the nursery, as soon as they open the door there is an instant feeling of a happy place!
Reply from Leah Clarke, Owner/Manager at Barney Bears Nursery BarkingThank you for taking the time to leave a beautiful review. Parent partnership is key for us to grow strong connections. We are pleased that you were made to feel welcome, this has made us smile to know we are providing you with a good service.
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Review from Clair D (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attended Barney Bears Nursery from 6 months old, when I found out I was pregnant with my 2nd child 6 years later Barney Bears was the only nursery I would consider.
My 16-month-old daughter has been attending Barney Bears for 9 months now and loves it, even after having a small break during
lockdown she was happy to go back. The staff are excellent and always there to help even during these strange times we are experiencing.
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Review from Romi A (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started in April 2019. His settle week was quite hard for us as parents but it is very reassuring as a staff member called every day to let us know how he was getting on. My son settled in very quickly and had favourite staff very quickly. He loves going to nursery, staff are friendly and a handover
of what your child has been doing is very good. Food is good as he seems to eat well and has said that the cook is ‘very good’ and this is coming from a fussy three and a half year old.
Would have been good if timings were a little bit better - but I guess it’s like this in the whole of Barking.
The only downside I would say is that the sick policy can be a nuisance - my son developed a rash on his body and I understand the importance of the nursery making sure that it isn’t contagious but it can be taken to an extreme as the doctors were also being difficult and we found this period a very stressful time. But overall a good nursery - good fun day in the summer.
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Review from Sheila C (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has attended this nursery for the past year, starting in the baby room and later progressed into the main toddler room. This is an excellent nursery, staff are knowledgeable and experienced. Communication is excellent and the staff know all the children by name, regardless of what room they
work in. Structure of the day, meals, sleep times, activities are well planned and follow the child's age range and EYFS requirements.
Staff respond to any queries or concerns quickly and efficiently. They know my child well and tailor targets and activities based on my child's needs which is reassuring. The nursery runs lots of celebratory events throughout the year which parents can get involved in such as Mother's Day tea, summer fun days, etc. Payment structures and policies are clear and staff and managers are always on hand if you need clarification on anything. My child was at two different nurseries before she came to Barney Bears and we're so happy we found this one.
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Review from Sally C (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really happy with the service and care at Barney Bears. My child has been there for 18 months and really enjoys their time there. The food is excellent and cooked fresh onsite. They organise fun and varied activities and outings for the kids. It’s a super nursery. Well done them.
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Review from Parveen M (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
I would advise parents to fully understand the nurseries policies, especially about childhood common illnesses. You will be too often called away from work and commitments for these common illnesses which can be very interruptive if you are a working parent.


Staff are good here generally, most do

have long nails which I found to be very unhygienic as they are dealing with food and changing nappies throughout the day.


Management is very poor here and communicating with parents is definitely not a priority for them or of any importance. Often you will speak to staff who will then converse with management on your behalf.


Definitely not worth your money as it's quite expensive and rates increasing every year, you can travel a couple of miles down the road and pay the same or a little less but you will see the difference massively.


I would strongly recommend that parents view other nurseries before considering this one.

Reply from Leah Clarke, Director at Barney Bears Nursery BarkingSince this review, the directors have appointed a new manager. The new manager and her team have made some positive changes to the nursery.
The sick policy was reviewed and no changes were made.
Staff with long nails, this will continually be monitored. Staffs nails must be short and it is clearly stated within the staff's employment handbook. Spot checks will be carried out by directors. I can ensure you that our cooks do have short nails and this was referring to floor staff.
We work very closely with our parents and the above issues were brought to our attention and was not ignored.
We hope you will see this from our recent views, visits to the nursery. If this review does concern you I urge you to call the nursery and ask to speak with the new manager whom will be more then happy to support you.
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Review from Momotha K (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had a very positive experience with Barney Bears Nursery, my son settled in very quickly and I was regularly informed on how he was getting on during his settling-in-week. When I had the show round, information was clearly explained to me, staff were very warm and friendly, other children looked
happy and were busy learning and playing. The learning environment was colourful, children's work was celebrated as well as the range of festivals they experience. Also regular trips in the local area which my son loves!!! Communication from Management is good especially when there are changes, it is mentioned in newsletters and emails. General inquiries are handled well and you will get a reply pretty much quickly. Handovers are really good, you get a full description on your child's day, e.g. foods they ate, times and type of nappy change, sleep times etc. Knowing that my son is very happy, settled and is confidently becoming more independent, I have chosen the right nursery for him.
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Review from Sarah P (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery. My daughter has been there since 7 months and she loves it, and has grown into a friendly confident girl. The staff are very friendly, they serve a great, varied diet. Very happy with this nursery.
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Review from Demi A (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been coming to the nursery since she was 8 months old, she has developed so much in the last 10 months, she is a very confident little girl which is always coming out with new things.
Staff are very welcoming and will always greet my daughter in a friendly manner.
Management has always
supported me with personal circumstances which have made me feel very comfortable.
I would definitely recommend this nursery if you want your child to thrive and develop, feel safe and warm at all times.
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Current Review Score: 8.6 (8.580)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.6 (8.580) out of 10 for Barney Bears Nursery Barking is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.8 out of 5 from 4 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.750 for Barney Bears Nursery Barking is calculated as follows: ( (36 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 48 Ratings = 4.75
  2. 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 3.83 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Barney Bears Nursery Barking is based on 4 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.375
    2. 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 44 number of registered child places is 8.8. 4 Positive Reviews ÷ 8.8 = 0.455
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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 Barney Bears Nursery Barking

What is the Age Range of Children that Barney Bears Nursery Barking accepts?

Barney Bears Nursery Barking accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Barney Bears Nursery Barking Open?

Barney Bears Nursery Barking is open: 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.

How many Children does Barney Bears Nursery Barking have capacity for?

Barney Bears Nursery Barking has capacity for a total of 44 Children.

How far is Barney Bears Nursery Barking to the centre of Barking?

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

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