Mama Bear's Day Nursery at Downend Bristol

Stanbridge Primary School, Stanbridge Road, Downend, Bristol BS16 6AL
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Mama Bear's at Stanbridge pre-school is conveniently located in the grounds of Stanbridge primary school, Bristol.

The Caterpillar Room, for children aged 2-3 offers a wide range of activities for children where they can boost their intellectual, social, emotional and physical development. There is a staff to child ratio of 1:5.

The Butterfly room is a stimulating environment to help children aged 3-5 further develop their skills and independence. Both age groups spend time in the pre-school's large garden.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Hannah Rowles (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 9

Total Places for Children

  • 30

Age Range

  • from 1 years
  • to 4 years 11 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 & Christmas

Parking

  • There is no parking in the school grounds
    However there is parking directly outside the school and in neighbouring roads

Mama Bear's Day Nursery at Downend Bristol Reviews (31)

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Mama Bear's Day Nursery at Downend Bristol has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.220) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Mama Bear's Day Nursery at Downend Bristol has 31 reviews.

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Review from Maria B (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been at Mama Bears since September 2024, it's a small team of lovely staff who care deeply about all of the children. My child's key worker is absolutely wonderful and they have a strong bond . They provide loads of educational and fun activities , great tuff trays and lots of outdoor
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My little boy has been supported with trying lots of new foods, potty training and his emotional development has come on leaps and bounds. He has strong friendships and is always incredibly excited to go to nursery.
I would recommend mama bears to anybody. I will be enrolling my second little boy too !
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Review from Adina O (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at this nursery makes it an amazing place to be!


Everyone (Hannah, Becca, Mariam, Sophia, Faith, Adam, Louise) absolutely all of them are fantastic! They are very friendly, professional and dedicated to the job they are doing - which is not an easy task at all! It's one of the hardest

job (looking after children and help them achieve their full potential).


They have lots of fun activities which they post on the parents app, together with all the other daily updates such as meals/nappy changes. This keeps parents informed at all times.

My son goes to this nursery for a while now, and because the staff it's excellent I decided I also take my daughter there too! They both love it there and adapted very well! (Within 2 weeks at most) - this shows how well the nursery it's managed and how safe the kids feel there!


Thank you to the nursery manager (Hannah) and all the other staff (sorry if I missed anyone above)! You are all fantastic and you make Mama Bears so special!

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Review from John O (Father of Child) published on 25 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
It's been a wonderful experience for the few weeks my ward started out with your outfit. I've noticed slight improvement in my child in terms of being more confident and independent in approaching issues.
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Review from Georgina C (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started at Mama Bear Stanbridge in July 2025, moving from a different nursery. He loves his time there and we've been so impressed. It's a small staff group and everyone is so kind, warm, fun and welcoming - they never have agency staff. This has really helped him settle. He does lots of different
activities and is learning lots. The communication home is regular and helpful. We are really happy with the care he is provided and highly recommend.
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Review from Vinita P (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started Mama Bear's Downend after a bad experience at another nursery so we were anxious as a family to send him. From day one, all of the staff have said call as many times as you need to, check in and see how he is doing. Our son settled so well and this is all because of the amazing staff.
Whenever he needs a cuddle or reassurance, they are there to help him. He has progressed so much with his independence, eating and speech. Thank you so much Mama Bear's!
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Review from Saba R (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very nice nursery
Well behaved and kind teachers
Always helpful x
Kids love going to nursery as teachers are lovable
And looking after them
Good looking teachers
They be gentle to kids
Always speaks nicely
Well manners x
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Review from Alice F (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been coming to this nursery for a while now and we both absolutely love it. She got a bit upset at the start (normally for most children) but she soon grew to settle in and now loves her nursery days. I feel so relaxed when she is in there knowing the workers really do go above and beyond.
It is a really safe, warm, supported, happy and fun place for me to drop my daughter off and I couldn't recommend this nursery enough!
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Review from Georgina D (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I just want to say this nursery is absolutely amazing! They help with everything possible, my daughter started in November 2023 and has gained so much confidence and has came along way from when she first started! She has learnt so much from just going 2 days a week in such a short period of time! The
staff are incredible too they help and support all your needs and never fails to keep you posted on everything you need to know! They're great with keeping in contact with you too! I highly recommend this nursery to anyone who is looking to place their child into one! Mama Bears is absolutely incredible!
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Review from Georgia C (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 2-year-old started nursery here in 2023 and absolutely loves going here. The staff are always uploading pictures and comments onto the app, which is especially good for knowing what she’s eaten in a day (she can be a picky eater). The staff are lovely and my child has really connected with them,
she gives them hugs before she leaves and she talks about them when we come home. The nursery always has different food for lunch and tea time every week, my child is encouraged to be independent (washing hands, hanging coat and bag up, etc.) which she carries on at home. The other children and the staff here are lovely, a really great nursery.
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Review from Rebecca M (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has just finished attending Mama Bears at Stanbridge. She has been with this nursery since she was 2 years old.
The nursery is small and friendly and the staff are all very kind and caring towards the children. She definitely saw them all as extended family! She is about to start school
now but is going to miss attending this pre-school.
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Review from F A (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been really happy at Stanbridge Mama Bear's Day Nursery. He is always welcomed in each morning by smiling staff who care for him and his needs. The management have been proactive in supporting my child's development by knowing his specific needs well and preparing his transition to School
in September. My son has enjoyed the activities available such as baking and going on the bus to the Library or the park.
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Review from Craig W (Father of Child) published on 2 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good service, my child loves coming here. Staff have always keep in contact with my son's progress and achievements. Very friendly and polite. I'm pleased with all the activities my son participates in and they keep me very informed. Thank you.
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Review from G W (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at the preschool since January. He loves it, and he never wants to leave! He loves the outdoor space, the different food and all the activities. The teachers are very helpful and knowledgeable. It is a lovely preschool and I would recommend it to anyone.
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Review from Y B (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has recently moved to this setting and he has settled in really well. He loves coming into nursery and loves all the staff, he even asks to go in on his days off. He also talks about all the staff at home.
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Review from A A (Father of Child) published on 1 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are extremely friendly and helpful at the nursery and I can’t fault it in any way. Would like to thank all staff for the care and support and the time they have put into my children. The manager has been amazing all the years I have known her and a lot of the other staff are quite new but
also seemed to have settled into the role and are doing a great job. Last but not least the staff in the office is always polite and very helpful.
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Review from Jess G (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I had my son join this nursery in April this year and I cannot recommend it enough! He has come on leaps and bounds with everything he has been doing, his speech has come on so well and so have his social skills. The staff here are amazing and really do care and look after everyone.
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Review from M I (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started this nursery in January 2022 and graduated in July. In the 7 months he was there the change in him was remarkable. The teachers were brilliant and the administration staff was amazing. I genuinely felt that while my son was in nursery he was with a group of people who truly loved him
and wanted the best for him. Great nursery!
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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since starting Stanbridge Day Nursery my son has grown and become so confident in himself. He is always so happy and excited to go and greet all the staff and always excited to go and play and loves them all as if they were family. My son's development in such a short amount of time has skyrocketed
and that’s all to the thanks of every single staff member there. The fact he literally runs in in the mornings is what makes me realise this establishment isn’t just adults in charge, but it’s people who treat your children as if they were their own and make them extremely comfortable. All staff members are so kind and polite and overall I just love it! I love it, my son loves it and I will absolutely hopefully be sending my daughter too! Also, the space for the children to play, explore and learn in is second to none! It’s fabulous and what you expect for growing children!
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Review from Melody W (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attended the nursery for over 2 years and we are so sad that he has now finished to start school in September. The setting is wonderful, so many opportunities for the children to play, explore and learn and the staff are simply the best, loving, kind, caring, supportive and fun! Whilst my son
was going through an autism assessment the team helped in every way they could, I knew I could go to them for any advice and questions. They supported us in the EHCP process, putting in place everything my son needed to achieve his full potential. He started the nursery a shy, timid little boy who was non verbal and he's left a happy, content, outgoing little boy who doesn't stop talking. I couldn't thank the whole team enough for everything they have done for us. They gave my son the best start to his education and now he's ready to start school. We'll miss them all.
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Review from Sara B (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attended the Mama Bear's Day Nursery and Pre-School at Stanbridge setting for 2 years and starts school this September. The staff are all lovely and very approachable. I feel like they knew my child as an individual and his key worker would sometimes tailor activities/play to support his personal
development needs. I am happy with the care and education he received during his time at Mama Bear's Day Nursery and Pre-School and I'm confident he will be ready for his next steps.
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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.220)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.220) out of 10 for Mama Bear's Day Nursery at Downend Bristol is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 8 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 4.570 for Mama Bear's Day Nursery at Downend Bristol is calculated as follows: ( (75 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) + (14 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 107 Ratings = 4.57
  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 4.65 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Mama Bear's Day Nursery at Downend Bristol is based on 8 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 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 = 3.65
    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 30 number of registered child places is 6, which has been reached with 8 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 at Downend Bristol

What is the Age Range of Children that Mama Bear's Day Nursery at Downend Bristol accepts?

Mama Bear's Day Nursery at Downend Bristol accepts Children aged from 1 year to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is Mama Bear's Day Nursery at Downend Bristol Open?

Mama Bear's Day Nursery at Downend Bristol 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 at Downend Bristol have capacity for?

Mama Bear's Day Nursery at Downend Bristol has capacity for a total of 30 Children.

How far is Mama Bear's Day Nursery at Downend Bristol to the centre of Bristol?

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

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