Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Downend (Downend Road)

The Old Vicarage, 63 Downend Road, Downend, Bristol BS16 5UF
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Kiddi Caru Day Nursery & Preschool in Downend, Bristol, provides high-quality childcare in a newly refurbished setting with bright playrooms and three spacious garden areas, including a dedicated baby garden.

They are proud of their ‘Good’ Ofsted rating (May 2024), which reflects their commitment to nurturing every child. The nursery follows tailored Early Years programmes, including Pathways and Foundations for the Future, with activities like Boogie Mites and Sing and Sign. A sensory room supports inclusive learning for all age groups.

With a qualified and caring team, convenient location, on-site chef, and strong parent engagement through regular Stay and Play sessions and lending libraries, they offer an enriching, supportive experience for every child.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Anne-Marie (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 17

Total Places for Children

  • 44

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Downend (Downend Road) Reviews (44)

8.9

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Downend (Downend Road) has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.851) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Downend (Downend Road) has 44 reviews.

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Review from Thomas C (Father of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves going to Mama Bear's Nursery (Downend). He likes all the staff there (as do we) and especially likes the food, which from a parents point of view is always very healthy and he often has extra. They go out into the garden at every opportunity and it's great to see them playing in the garden
when I pick him up. They do really fun activities and he often comes home very mucky, which is great as it shows he is getting really involved and is allowed to explore and play without staff worrying about him making a mess. The staff are all very friendly and genuinely care about all the children they look after.
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Review from Rebecca F (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The teachers at this nursery/preschool are amazing. My daughter has struggled to part herself from me to attend the nursery, but the teachers have made the transition a lot easier for me. When I ask my daughter who her friends are at school she tells me their names (they are all teachers!) she loves
them all! Thanks to all the teachers at the Downend Mama Bears.
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Review from Kathleen H (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My baby girl has attended Mama Bear's Downend since she was 10 months old, and she is thriving. She has never cried at dropoff, and is bursting with new words every day and generally seems very happy.
The staff are lovely and I feel my child is very safe in their hands.
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Review from Emma G (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started nursery during the pandemic when it was not possible for me to go to the settling in sessions with him, and it was a challenge at first but the staff handled it really well. He took to one staff member more than the others and they made sure that it was always her who looked after him
until he was ready to accept other staff. He is now at the point where he is interacting with other children and joining in with circle time etc, so his progression has been fantastic thanks to very careful prompting by the staff so he hasn't felt pressured. Very happy with everything and will be sending my little girl in January.
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Review from Roberta J (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Mama Bear's for almost a year now and I have absolutely zero complaints. The staff are friendly and humble and the activities for the children are always well thought out and age-dependant (from the educational aspect). As vegans, my daughter has been very adequately catered
for. So a big thumbs up from me there. My daughter is always so excited to tell me what she's been doing every single day; thanks so much to Mama Bears (Downend Road)
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Review from Jade M (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Ever since my daughter, who is 2, started the manager and the team have made me feel very comfortable and at ease. The support and feedback is fantastic. It’s great to see my daughter exploring a new world. Every time she comes home she seems to of learned something new.
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Review from Rebecca S (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 2 year old daughter has been attending this nursery for over a year now and absolutely loves it. The staff are all so lovely and the manager is very efficient and approachable. They carry out a wide variety of activities with the children and spend lots of time in the fab garden. She comes home well
fed, stimulated and happy. Would not hesitate to recommend
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Review from Katie W (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves going to Mama Bear's, he always has lots to tell me about his day. All the team are so lovely and caring.
They get plenty of time to play in the big garden which is a huge hit with my little boy. I like that I get observations and photos of what he’s been doing sent to me via the app
and what meals he’s eaten which is handy too.
Would highly recommend this nursery to other parents.
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Review from L F (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I’m so pleased I found Mama Bears for my preschool-aged daughter. The manager is wonderfully efficient and always responds promptly to queries and questions.
The staff are very committed and go out of their way to be helpful. My daughter took a little while to adapt to being in a new setting and
her key worker was always willing to go the extra mile to help her feel settled eg meeting her at the door every morning and giving her lots of cuddles. It’s obvious that my daughter has a genuine affection for her carers and talks about them with enthusiasm at home.
The outdoor area is a major strength of the nursery. There’s plenty of space for the children to run around as well as lots of fun things for them to play on in the garden.
Overall, I’ve been really pleased with the service we’ve received from Mama Bears and highly recommend it!
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Review from Anna G (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I'm very pleased with this nursery. My son was moved from a different Mama Bear's Day Nursery Downend Road just at the beginning of the pandemic. The nursery's management was very supportive and welcoming during the transfer. All practitioners are very lovely and made my son feel very welcome and comfortable.
He loves going to the nursery. His day is filled with activities that help him develop and learn. Overall, this is a very good facility.
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Review from Carey W (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Had to settle in our boy during September 2020 and due to covid I couldn't go in at drop off or pick up times, which is the same across the country, he had two settle in sessions before I went back to work. Most mornings he would cry when taken off me, but once seeing breakfast he would settle, now
he walks in and doesn't look back with no tears and then runs up to me when he sees me and can now say some of the staff's names. We get updates on the app every day which is reassuring and no question I have asked hasn't been answered. We viewed the nursery when no one was there and know there are sessions like this available.
The manager is amazing and so are the rest of the team.
The nursery is compliant with the covid rules as much as I can see from the door and photos during the day.
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Review from Raj C (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The manager and her team have been amazing, especially with the exceptional circumstances, my son loves going into the nursery. My son has connected with all staff members, he’s learning and developing all the time. He’s excited to go in and sometimes ask for nursery time come Sunday evening. My son
tends to get himself ready with his shoes, coat and hat and he knows when it’s nursery time.
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Review from Natalia A (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my daughters have attended this nursery and so we have a fairly long experience of the service the manager and the team provide and we would highly recommend them! The team are great, both of my daughters have really flourished since starting at nursery and we feel this is due to the wide range
of activities that they are able to get involved with, as well as the great staff input. Communication between home and nursery is good, with regular feedback on progress and sharing of observations. I have always felt that the staff have really got to know my daughters and seen this as an indication of the level of care they have and are taking of them.
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Review from Clair M (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can not fault this nursery/preschool. Both my children have attended here. My eldest has just left to start school, and my two-year-old is still in attendance.
We loved the setting and the outside space they offer. The staff are so friendly, and it does feel like they really care about each and
every single child. They were very supportive during this current pandemic.
Would highly recommend.
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Review from Lucy W (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves it at Mama Bear's, she usually loves being at home and used to get upset when I dropped her off at her previous setting. She now skips into Mama Bear's as she enjoys it so much and feels comfortable being around the staff who work there.
The outside space for the children
is wonderful and helps her feel ‘free’ rather than feeling contained in a smaller setting.
I would recommend Mama Bear's in Downend to any parent wanting to explore local nurseries, the hours/sessions they offer are perfect for most working parents.
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Review from Yanira M (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My twin daughters love going to nursery. The staff are great, very helpful and welcoming. The facilities are also very good, great garden with plenty of toys.
I like that my daughters get some time together but also spend some time apart, as it helps them to grow as individuals and not depend so much
on each other.
The staff are also very careful who they release the children to, they always make sure to doublecheck everything. The girls’ dad went to pick them up once, which he doesn’t normally do, so staff didn’t know him, and even though the kids recognised him, the staff doublechecked asking our security word and his full name and address. I think that is great practice.
One thing that was very important for me when choosing a nursery was the food, it’s all cooked on-site, which I think it’s great. It is rare for my daughters not to like it.
Great, friendly nursery overall. If I had other little ones they would definitely go here.
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Review from Christine H (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mama Bears is a friendly and lovely environment for my child.
The staff are all friendly and always there for the children and parents.
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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Helpful staff, great environment to be in. Children all seem very happy and safe with staff.
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Review from R H (Father of Child) published on 24 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Has definitely improved following management changes.
Learning seems more structured and relevant which should help when my son goes to school.
The only slight concern is level of care, a couple of times, my son has come home with shoes on wrong feet and his nappy unchanged. This does not happen very
often so overall, a good nursery.
Reply from Hollie, Nursery Manager at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Downend (Downend Road)
Thank you for your feedback, we really appreciate any comments and suggestions that we can work on to improve our standards of care and learning. I will pass on your feedback to your child’s key…read more
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Review from Nazia A (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mama Bear's have had a good team of individuals to lead my daughter into the early years of her schooling. They are always happy, cheerful and helpful. I wasn't too sure where to send my daughter bit I made the right choice when I go to collect her and she doesn't want to leave.
Changes in the management
and teachers have meant a lack of consistency but it has been dealt with well.
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Current Review Score: 8.9 (8.851)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.9 (8.851) out of 10 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Downend (Downend Road) 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 5 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.1 out of 5 from 5 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 4.783 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Downend (Downend Road) is calculated as follows: ( (47 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 60 Ratings = 4.783
  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 4.068 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Downend (Downend Road) is based on 5 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 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 = 3.5
    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. 5 Positive Reviews ÷ 8.8 = 0.568
  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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Anne-Marie

Anne-Marie

Job Title: Nursery Manager

I have worked in childcare for 9 years, working in all age groups. I have a real passion for Early Years education and am very excited to start this new chapter at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery & Preschool on Downend Road.

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