At Edward Bears Private Daycare there is a huge focus on ensuring children have nourishing and enriched experiences in their earliest years of life. This age is fundamental and sets a path for children's educational journey. Through the nursery's enabling environments, dedicated staff team and incredible knowledge they aim to support the development of vital lifelong skills such as independence, confidence, and kindness. Curiosity and wonderment are fundamental to Edward...
At Edward Bears Private Daycare there is a huge focus on ensuring children have nourishing and enriched experiences in their earliest years of life. This age is fundamental and sets a path for children's educational journey. Through the nursery's enabling environments, dedicated staff team and incredible knowledge they aim to support the development of vital lifelong skills such as independence, confidence, and kindness. Curiosity and wonderment are fundamental to Edward Bears Private Daycare, and they aim to encourage children to grow into passionate, adventurous, and curious individuals.
The nursery uses the Birth-five Matters framework to assess and support child development, using this to guide practice and the environment. The ethos of the nursery is heavily Curiosity Approach based with aspects of Steiner, Reggio Emelia, and Montessori approaches infused within this.
Children lead their own learning and through 'In the Moment' planning, autonomy and decision making of provision is within the children's hands. The environment is fundamental to Edward Bears Private Daycare, and the concept of Hygge is another value that heavily underpins their practice, striving to create a calm learning environment children feel safe and secure within.
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Edward Bears Private Daycare has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.773) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Edward Bears Private Daycare has 40 reviews.
My two children have really thrived at Edward Bears. My eldest is always really excited to tell me what he's been up to and show me around at the end of the day. I feel that they're supported to develop, and any questions that I have had, have been dealt with quickly and helpfully.
My two children have really thrived at Edward Bears. My eldest is always really excited to tell me what he's been up to and show me around at the end of the day. I feel that they're supported to develop, and any questions that I have had, have been dealt with quickly and helpfully.
Thank you for a great review. We are so happy that you feel your children are happy and well cared for. As staff it is lovely to feel appreciated.
When we were choosing a location for our first child to go to nursery we viewed numerous places within Cirencester and genuinely felt nowhere compared to Edward Bears. Their interest in the safety of my child was number one priority for me and the systems they have in place could not be better! Not...
When we were choosing a location for our first child to go to nursery we viewed numerous places within Cirencester and genuinely felt nowhere compared to Edward Bears. Their interest in the safety of my child was number one priority for me and the systems they have in place could not be better! Not only that but it is cleaner than every other nursery I viewed and has a lovely natural environment for them to play in! My daughter is so settled and wonders in quite happily most mornings and never wants to come home when I pick her up!! She started in Acorns and has now progressed to Willows and is excited to show me what she's been up to every day! The feedback we get from her key workers is fantastic as we always know where she is in her development and as first-time parents it's great to know we are on the right track! We are about to have our second child and will not hesitate to send them to Edward Bears!
What a fabulous review, so happy to read this. We certainly take care in our hygiene and presentation at the nursery, along with training the staff to a high standard, as they are our greatest asset! They will all be very pleased to read this review, so thank you!
My child has been attending the nursery since he was 14 months old and he is now 3. He has loved his time here and the staff are so nice and approachable. The meals are fantastic and the creativity in play is great. Very happy with our experience.
My child has been attending the nursery since he was 14 months old and he is now 3. He has loved his time here and the staff are so nice and approachable. The meals are fantastic and the creativity in play is great. Very happy with our experience.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are very glad that you happy with our care and education of your child.
We did have a difficult time getting her settled at first,...
Staff and management are responsive and helpful, in person or via the app.
Thank you for your review. It is always great to hear lovely things about the staff and how happy your child is. Unfortunately some children communicate through sensory, rather than words at this age and biting is a common outcome of this. Staff do try to intervene, of course, to prevent this by...
Thank you for your review. It is always great to hear lovely things about the staff and how happy your child is. Unfortunately some children communicate through sensory, rather than words at this age and biting is a common outcome of this. Staff do try to intervene, of course, to prevent this by using our positive behavior strategies and emotional tools. It is a common behavior trait for this age group that staff are alert to. However we do recognise that this is not nice for the child to experience or their parents. I am glad that despite this, that you and your child still appreciate the bond that your child has with staff and how she shows that she feels safe and loved within our care.
We have had a great experience with Edward Bears. Our son attended for 3 and a half years and our daughter has been there for just over a year. Staff really care for the children and make an effort to get to know them well. The setting is always clean with a good variety of activities. Great...
We have seen both our children learn so much during their time at the nursery.
Thank you for your wonderful review. It has been a pleasure to have both children at the nursery and was so sad to see your eldest leave for school, but we love seeing him on collection of your youngest. The staff will be so happy to see your positive review.
My older son joined the baby class when he was 11 months old. As a first-time mum I dreaded handing him over, but the staff at Edward Bears Private Daycare were so lovely and reassuring. He loved it, the atmosphere in the nursery was so calm and friendly, and from day one he played, ate and slept...
My son is now in the preschool class and continues to thrive. They do so many different activities and he is always happy to go in the mornings. The staff throughout his journey have been wonderful and supportive, helping him through potty training and working to his pace in relation to nap changes etc. They are always happy to chat about progress and any concerns. My younger son will be starting in the spring!
Thank you for such a lovely review. We are so glad that your child is happy and therefore you are comfortable and at ease leaving him with us. Staff love to hear positive reviews about their care and education of the children.
Lovely nursery - staff really friendly and caring, keeping us up to date throughout the day via the family app. Wonderful food, I am always jealous reading the day's menu! Our now 3 year old has been attending for over 6 months now and has settled in really well including through potty training,...
Lovely nursery - staff really friendly and caring, keeping us up to date throughout the day via the family app. Wonderful food, I am always jealous reading the day's menu! Our now 3 year old has been attending for over 6 months now and has settled in really well including through potty training, dropping naps and transitioning from one room to another as he's turned 3. He loves it!
Thank you for a great review. Our chef will be so happy that both your child and you are loving the food that she provides. She has been there for over 13 years and is an asset to the team! All of our staff are our greatest assets and are very passionate about their jobs and it shows, with such happy little people in our care.
Every morning the manager welcomes every child with a smile. The team at Acorns...
Every morning the manager welcomes every child with a smile. The team at Acorns ensures my sometimes-challenging little one has everything needed to feel safe and happy. Huge kudos to everyone!
Thank you! I am incredibly happy that you trust us to take care of your baby and entrust our wonderful staff to do what they are passionate about, making sure each and every child feels welcome and secure whilst with us. That will enable that all children learn and thrive, whilst feeling safe and happy!
As a new parent, I found it very nerve-wracking picking a nursery but I’m so glad we decided to go with this nursery. My children have been really settled there from the very beginning and always seem to enjoy their time there. They seem to cover a broad range of activities and their key workers...
As a new parent, I found it very nerve-wracking picking a nursery but I’m so glad we decided to go with this nursery. My children have been really settled there from the very beginning and always seem to enjoy their time there. They seem to cover a broad range of activities and their key workers have been absolutely fantastic. The staff are all very approachable and take a genuine interest in my children and their needs. It’s such a relief to know I can drop them off on my way to work and know they will be in a safe, stimulating and caring environment. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to other parents looking for a setting in Cirencester.
Thank you so much for your heartfelt message and recommendation! We are absolutely thrilled to hear about your positive experience with our nursery.
We greatly appreciate your support, and we look forward to continuing to provide the best possible care and education for your children and all the little ones at the nursery.
This nursery has allowed my two girls to thrive. They both started in the baby room at age one and are now two and four years old. They were nurtured so carefully from day one that it made leaving them much more bearable. The nursery have been truly supportive through big changes like potty...
This nursery has allowed my two girls to thrive. They both started in the baby room at age one and are now two and four years old. They were nurtured so carefully from day one that it made leaving them much more bearable. The nursery have been truly supportive through big changes like potty training and give the children such wonderfully creative (and messy!) play opportunities which are more limited at home. The girls come home full of stories and ideas and have learnt a lot of vocabulary, number and letter recognition and writing skills. They are helped to talk about and control their emotions as well as understanding good behaviour and manners. We are very happy with the nursery team and recommend it.
Thank you so much for your glowing review and comments, we really appreciate them - the girls are a joy to look after. Thanks again!
Overall I think the nursery is great. My son has always loved coming in and he is always kept busy, engaged and happy, mostly! The one issue of the last year or so has been the retention of staff and we feel that some of the behavioral issues we have seen are a result of the uncertainty around key...
I couldn't recommend the nursery more highly, thanks to everyone there!
Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback, it is very much appreciated.
Our daughter enjoys coming and we have seen an improvement in her social skills since moving to the preschool room. All the staff are lovely. We are happy with the care she is getting in helping her get ready for school.
Our daughter enjoys coming and we have seen an improvement in her social skills since moving to the preschool room. All the staff are lovely. We are happy with the care she is getting in helping her get ready for school.
Thank you for your feedback, it is very much appreciated. We're so glad that you have seen an improvement in your child's social skills in preparation for school.
Wonderful nursery, and have great trust in the team! The setting has so much to offer, with nice resources for the children to play with. Outdoor spaces blow you away with such lovely wooden apparatus for the children to play on, all suitable for the age range! Perfect for our daughter.
Wonderful nursery, and have great trust in the team! The setting has so much to offer, with nice resources for the children to play with. Outdoor spaces blow you away with such lovely wooden apparatus for the children to play on, all suitable for the age range! Perfect for our daughter.
Thank you so much for your wonderful comments. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your kind words with us!
My daughter joined the nursery 4 months ago and she loves it. The staff are so adorable, with a lot of patience and support. Any doubts you may have with regards to your kid's development, tips on how to solve issues or suggestions, they always help you. The daily communication with parents is...
My daughter joined the nursery 4 months ago and she loves it. The staff are so adorable, with a lot of patience and support. Any doubts you may have with regards to your kid's development, tips on how to solve issues or suggestions, they always help you. The daily communication with parents is great, they use an App which keeps you updated on the nappy changes, the meals, child development and any comments addressed to parents. It's a nice little setting that as soon as you enter, it feels like home.
Thank you so much for your kind words, we really appreciate you taking the time to share your lovely views and comments with us!
My daughter joined the nursery in January this year and was very shy. She has really come out of herself and the team have been fantastic with her additional needs. The nursery is absolutely gorgeous, with lots of very cosy spaces and well-equipped, large outside spaces. I am so glad that I chose...
My daughter joined the nursery in January this year and was very shy. She has really come out of herself and the team have been fantastic with her additional needs. The nursery is absolutely gorgeous, with lots of very cosy spaces and well-equipped, large outside spaces. I am so glad that I chose this nursery after looking around quite a few in the area.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our wonderful setting. We are so pleased to hear that you are happy with our nursery, and we are also glad that you chose us to care for your child, who is thriving!
We had a great experience at the nursery 5 years ago for our daughter, but that was clearly down to the staff at the time. We then sent our son who started in January 2019 until August 2022 but wish we’d looked somewhere else. Lockdown brought out the worse in the owner and the feel of a family...
We had a great experience at the nursery 5 years ago for our daughter, but that was clearly down to the staff at the time. We then sent our son who started in January 2019 until August 2022 but wish we’d looked somewhere else. Lockdown brought out the worse in the owner and the feel of a family nursery was lost very quickly and clearly down to numbers/money. We stayed as we had no other options through covid, but it hasn’t been a pleasant experience. The management is always happy to blame someone else rather than take responsibility for their actions and the recent Ofsted highlighted their faults. My son has been going since he was 8 months old (he’s now 4) and he got called the wrong name at drop-off the other week, the staff turnaround is ridiculous and we’re so glad to finally be able to walk away and never set foot in the nursery again. Such a shame his nursery days were so disappointing. I wouldn’t recommend this nursery to anyone.
We are very sorry you feel this way and wish that in those 4 years you could had spoken to us rather than wait all this time to leave a negative review. We are assuming therefore that you were happy with the care received from staff but just did not like the Owner due to closing down by Gov...
We are very sorry you feel this way and wish that in those 4 years you could had spoken to us rather than wait all this time to leave a negative review. We are assuming therefore that you were happy with the care received from staff but just did not like the Owner due to closing down by Gov instruction in March 2020. Covid has been hard on many people and unfortunately, the nursery charged a 25% fee for the 8 weeks closed in order to be able to reopen our doors. Rest assured this was not just caring about money but rather a necessity to continue to operate and still be in existence now. Wishing your child all the best now that they have this month left to go to school.
She is always happy to enter the nursery, most of the time she...
I’d recommend it to a friend!
Sadly due to many reasons we lost all trust in the nursery management so removed our child from the setting.
The final insult was that we were provided false information about the payment owed to us.
Sadly due to many reasons we lost all trust in the nursery management so removed our child from the setting.
The final insult was that we were provided false information about the payment owed to us.
Our son joined the nursery in January 2021 aged 18m after we moved to the area. At the time, due to Covid, we could not even enter the setting for a visit, but the staff were so communicative and reassuring from Day 1. Our little boy has been at the nursery nearly a year now, and he has blossomed...
Our son joined the nursery in January 2021 aged 18m after we moved to the area. At the time, due to Covid, we could not even enter the setting for a visit, but the staff were so communicative and reassuring from Day 1. Our little boy has been at the nursery nearly a year now, and he has blossomed so much since he first started. He rarely looks back when we drop him off, he talks enthusiastically about his time in nursery, and as parents, we know he is in safe and caring hands. I couldn’t be happier with our choice of nursery.
Thank you Nadia for a lovely review. Covid has been strange times for parents having to book into nurseries with no prior viewings, so we are even more pleased that you trusted us for your child's care and are so happy that he is thriving.
Such a lovely environment with super friendly, knowledgeable and supportive staff. Definitely impressed so far. The gardens are amazing. Thank you for everything so far, we truly appreciate it.
Such a lovely environment with super friendly, knowledgeable and supportive staff. Definitely impressed so far. The gardens are amazing. Thank you for everything so far, we truly appreciate it.
Thank you Stacey for such wonderful feedback! We strive really hard at the nursery to create a wonderful learning environment for all of our precious children.
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