Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Shirehampton)

112-116 Grove Leaze, Shirehampton, Bristol BS11 9QU
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Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Shirehampton), in Bristol, is a converted nineteenth century farmhouse. This is an ideal setting for providing early years learning and quality childcare, because there is a fantastic amount of indoor and outdoor space. A flexible and wide ranging curriculum includes a focus on confidence building, problem solving, motor skills and balance.

Extensive resources and a team that are carefully chosen has allowed the nursery to connect positively with parents. The gardens have recently been redeveloped supporting children to make new discoveries and create their own adventures.

The new flexible sessions and availability of term-time only places have been designed to further support parents in the local community.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Rebecca Connor (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Total Places for Children

  • 68

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 (Shirehampton) Reviews (45)

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Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Shirehampton) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.945) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Shirehampton) has 45 reviews.

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Review from Kaleisha N (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has great relationships with all staff and enjoys coming to nursery; they are also great with the parents. I'm always kept up to date on what he has done throughout the day, and the learning activities always seem very educational, as my child seems to be thriving and leaves nursery knowing
something new regularly. The manager is lovely and will help where available. Overall I think Mamma Bears is a great nursery.
Reply from Rebecca Connor, Nursery Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Shirehampton)
Thank you for your lovely feedback, we are pleased you are happy with your child's progress at nursery.
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Review from Shardonay F (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter joined the nursery half way through the year after already having a nursery due to moving home and settled in so quickly, thanks to the amazing staff. Everyone is so friendly and took the time to really get to know her, which made her feel welcome right away and put my mind at ease knowing
she was in such safe hands. The drop off and pick ups are brilliant the staff always take the time to give a detailed handover about her day. As well as receiving updates through the day on parent zone. The communication is always spot on, and it's clear how much they care about the children.
My daughter speaks so highly of many of the staff members at home and is always happy and excited to go to nursery. I couldn't ask for a better nursery.
Reply from Rebecca Connor, Nursery Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Shirehampton)
We are pleased you are happy with the care your child receives. Thank you for your lovely feedback.
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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to Mama Bears since she was 10 months old and I've always felt completely comfortable and confident leaving her there. She loves going in each day, and the staff are so friendly and caring. The communication is great and it's a really warm and welcoming place.
Reply from Rebecca Connor, Nursery Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Shirehampton)
We are glad you are happy with the care your child receives. Thank you for your lovely feedback.
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Review from Angel T (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter really enjoys going to nursery. She's always happy, safe and comfortable going here. She has improved and developed so much that I couldn't be more grateful to this nursery. Staff are all really caring, understanding, and nothing is ever too much trouble for them. I would recommend sending
your children here
Reply from Rebecca Connor, Nursery Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Shirehampton)
We are glad you are happy with the care your child receives. Thank you for your lovely feedback.
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Review from Georgia A (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are all welcoming and my daughter has settled really well there, communication is great and she always comes out happy.
I love the fact they do mini get together and activities for the kids the welcome party for new parents to view was a great way to meet all the staff and children before making
a decision. My daughter loves this nursery and I wouldn't change her can't wait to see her grow more through her journey.
Reply from Rebecca Connor, Nursery Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Shirehampton)
We are pleased you are happy with the care your child receives. Thank you for your lovely feedback.
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Review from Cloe R (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was very nervous to start my child at nursery. From the first day my son attended the nursery everyone working there made me feel better about leaving him with them and helped to settle him into his sessions very smoothly, they adapted to his needs with things such as a separation plate at meal times,
and always let me know if he's having a bad day (which as a mother I appreciate so much) he leaves nursery happy and excited and he is always learning new songs and skills. I receive lots of pictures via the app to see him enjoying his day and I always receive a clear update on what he has eat/drank and done during the day. They are very good at recognising when he is tired and working around his unpredictable nap schedule. My child loves all the staff at this nursery and he genuinely learns lots and enjoys his time there. He is very lucky to have such great, caring and loving team of people look after him and I'm extremely glad I chose this nursery
Reply from Rebecca Connor, Nursery Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Shirehampton)
We are pleased you are happy with the care your child receives. Thank you for your lovely feedback.
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Review from Jade C (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my child has started in September it has been the best thing for him, he loves nursery, he loves everyone there, all the staff go above and beyond, I wouldn't have him anywhere else, everything they do is amazing, and I couldn't be more greatful for what they do! I wouldn't change a thing. Thank
you so much, it's such a comfort knowing how safe he is when I'm at work.
Reply from Rebecca Connor, Nursery Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Shirehampton)
We are pleased you are happy with the care your child receives. Thank you for your lovely feedback.
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Review from Muna M (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My twins have been attending this nursery since April 2025 and absolutely always look forward to going to nursery. The staff are super friendly and hardworking. Thank you for everything you do to stimulate learning and genuinely care for our children! We appreciate everything you do for them
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Review from Ali B (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My boy has been coming here since he was about 18 months old, he will be 3 very soon, and he absolutely loves it here (his sister also came here a few years back). I dont have a bad word to say about mama bears. He comes home with new stories about what he has done and what he has eaten with a big smile
on his face. The staff are so kind, genuine and caring. I feel he is in safe hands with them and he is looking forward to coming even more next month! A special shout-out to the specific staff members who he speaks about a lot at home (and asks when he will see them again). Thank you to everyone at mama bears who makes him feel special.
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Review from K D (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I've had an amazing experience with the nursery so far. The staff have been brilliant in helping my son settle in. Everyone is super friendly and very welcoming to me and my son when we enter the nursery.
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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Without this nursery I would be unable to work, the team enables me to leave my child knowing he is safe and having fun. I think as mums we deal with a lot of guilt with putting our children into childcare, it definitely makes me feel at ease and allows me to focus on work while I'm there. Staff is
lovely. Cannot recommend highly enough!
Reply from Rebecca Connor, Nursery Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Shirehampton)
Thank you very much for your lovely review. We are glad you are happy with the care your child receives.
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Review from Benjamin M (Father of Child) published on 29 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had the best start possible with this nursery. Absolutely loving seeing our son grow here and getting to know the staff. It has felt very easy to feel settled and at home for all of us! We appreciate the care and support for our son that the staff have shown, and the creative fun they provide.
The regular updates on the app really are really useful in keeping up to date with his day at nursery and phone/e-mail communication is always excellent!
Reply from Rebecca Connor, Nursery Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Shirehampton)
Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad to hear you are happy with the care and support you receive here at Grove Leaze!
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Review from P E (Father of Child) published on 20 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves going to Mama Bear's nursery Shirehampton. All staff is very friendly and have helped him get settled in and become more confident. He loves playing indoors with all the different toys and varied activities and going to the garden with his wellies. As parents, we really appreciate very
much their excellent communication and frequent updates during the day.
Reply from Rebecca Connor, Nursery Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Shirehampton)
I am glad you are happy with our communication with you as parents and the care your child receives.
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Review from C A (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are really impressed with the nursery, this is our first child and first experience with a nursery. Everyone is great, the team get on really well with our child, and we feel that we have great communication from everyone working at the nursery. Really nice place for your child to go to nursery.
They try to do a great range of activities and are keen to get the children outside to play, which we love.
Reply from Rebecca Connor, Nursery Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Shirehampton)
Glad you are happy with the care your child receives and the communication from the team! Thank you for a lovely review.
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Review from L D (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Every single drop off/pick up is an absolute pleasure. Each member of staff takes the time, consideration, and patience to learn about the children in their care. My daughter loves attending the nursery and I’m safe in the knowledge she’s given the utmost care. I sincerely couldn’t imagine having my
little one in any other nursery. All members of staff are truly passionate about what they do and I’ll always be grateful to them for helping my daughter come on the leaps and bounds she has since being there. You’re exactly what every nursery should be.
Reply from Rebecca Connor, Nursery Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Shirehampton)
Thank you for your lovely review, we are glad to hear you are happy with your child's progress here.
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Review from Sophie F (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I chose this nursery due to my older child attending previously and I was super pleased then. And again, I am very satisfied with this nursery. All the staff is super friendly and I’ve never had any problems. It’s been smooth sailing for my daughter's 2 years here. My daughter enjoys the food, and the
activities and likes the staff. She’s learned so much here and it’s completely helped with her confidence around other people. She enjoys telling me about her fun day on the way home.
Reply from Rebecca Connor, Nursery Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Shirehampton)
Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad to hear you are happy with your child's progress here.
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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending for about 5 months now, and every day when she goes in, she is always so happy and excited to be there and sometimes doesn’t even say bye after running through the doors and it makes me feel much better knowing how happy she is there! in the short time she has been attending
the nursery she has learned so much and has definitely become a lot more confident!
The staff are so amazing and easy to talk to and really seem to care about the kids.
We get updates throughout the day and always nice to see pictures uploaded on the app.
My daughter loves going to nursery and this nursery was definitely the best one for her!
Reply from Rebecca Connor, Nursery Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Shirehampton)
Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad you are happy with our setting.
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Review from E T (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Have been using this nursery for several months now. He absolutely loves going and can’t wait to get in the door. The ladies always seem to be happy and enjoy their work. Lots of things for the children to do/play with including outside areas that they can access whatever the weather (provided you’ve
given them coats/hats/wellies). Any admin questions are always dealt with very promptly. Really happy with the nursery, think being around other children and having that extra support with learning has helped with his confidence in a big way.
Reply from Rebecca Connor, Nursery Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Shirehampton)
Thank you for your lovely review. Glad you are happy with how your child is getting on here.
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Review from N O (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was so nervous about putting him into nursery and returning to work but he’s been there 6 months now and he’s loving it! The team are fantastic with him and it is obvious they care about the children. We get updates throughout the day through the app, and they always give us a rundown of his day when
we pick him up. We have noticed his development has been flying since he started.
He is always happy when we pick him up and always sleeps well after a full day. Don’t think we could have picked a better nursery for our little one!
Reply from Rebecca Connor, Nursery Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Shirehampton)
Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad you are happy with the setting and the service.
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Review from Ebony R (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We’ve been attending Mama Bears with our now 4-year-old for 2 years. The staff are friendly and have built a great relationship with her. She always comes home telling us about the great things she’s done that day and the friends she’s met.
Reply from Rebecca Connor, Nursery Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Shirehampton)
Thank you for your lovely review, we are glad you are happy with the setting.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.945)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.945) out of 10 for Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Shirehampton) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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 4.945 for Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Shirehampton) is calculated as follows: ( (258 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 273 Ratings = 4.945
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Shirehampton) is based on 23 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 68 number of registered child places is 13.6, which has been reached with 23 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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 Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Shirehampton)

What is the Age Range of Children that Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Shirehampton) accepts?

Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Shirehampton) accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Shirehampton) Open?

Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Shirehampton) 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 (Shirehampton) have capacity for?

Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Shirehampton) has capacity for a total of 68 Children.

How far is Mama Bear's Day Nursery (Shirehampton) to the centre of Bristol?

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

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