Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Yeovil)

The Old School, Houndstone Close, Abbey Manor Park, Yeovil BA21 3RL
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  • Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Yeovil), Yeovil
Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Yeovil) is a facility that has benefited from expansion and investment in order to make the most of a depth of pre-school learning skills. As well as stimulating indoor areas for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers, the nursery also has outdoor play areas, a grassy area, sleep room and milk kitchen.

Play and learning is age specific, with carers understanding the need for children to develop at their own pace and pursuing their own interests. All areas have been purposely designed to help the nursery in meeting recognised pre-school learning goals. A key person system means that staff work closely in partnership with parents to ensure each child's individual needs are met.

You are always welcome to come and have a look round the setting. Please call Cathy for more information!
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Hannah Fox (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 26

Total Places for Children

  • 68

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 06:30-19:00
    Tuesday 06:30-19:00
    Wednesday 06:30-19:00
    Thursday 06:30-19:00
    Friday 06:30-19:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Yeovil) Reviews (59)

9.9

Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Yeovil) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.898) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Yeovil) has 59 reviews.

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Review from Mandy H (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery. Our daughter has come on leaps and bounds since starting. We are kept fully up to date with her learning and what meals she has had throughout the day via the interactive app. The staff are so friendly and approachable. Couldn’t fault them. 5-star service.
Reply from Hannah Fox, Nursery Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Yeovil)
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Review from J A (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An excellent nursery with friendly, knowledgeable, caring and enthusiastic staff.
My children have made great progress since joining Mama Bear's. They love going to nursery and feel safe and secure in the setting.
Reply from Hannah Fox, Nursery Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Yeovil)
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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have 2 children and have been using this nursery for 4 years, I have always had great relationships with all staff members and my children adore them. I feel completely confident leaving my children in their care and they always come home with exciting stories about the activities they got up to with
their friends. I will really miss the nursery when my youngest starts school in September.
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Review from Danielle W (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So happy with my son's experience of Mama Bear's and I’m really pleased with the level of care and facilities provided. The staff are always so welcoming, friendly, caring and kind and it really does make a huge difference. I feel confident leaving him every day in a safe, secure and nurturing environment.
I feel Mama Bear's go above and beyond with any issues or any illnesses and are also very informative. Love the app and the manager is so lovely I can really see the difference they have made from when my son started! Learning wise he is doing well and can see he does get the time in his environment to learn new things and most importantly enjoy them. Thank you so much, really appreciated and it will be really sad when he moves on.
Reply from Hannah Fox, Nursery Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Yeovil)
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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff are very friendly and helpful. My child really enjoys going to this nursery and has become more confident and is happy to play with other children. Very good at helping speech progress. My child really enjoys the meals too.
Reply from Hannah Fox, Nursery Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Yeovil)
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Review from Katherine H (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mama Bear's day nursery in Yeovil is fantastic. My son has flourished there, and the staff can’t do enough for us. They always let us know how he is getting on, and always find time to talk to us to give us updates on his day or any worries we may have. My son's confidence has improved and he is always
so happy to be going there. I have daily updates on the app so I know when he sleeps/eats etc. although we would love more pictures but I appreciate the staff are very busy! The staff genuinely care about the kids at the nursery and I would not hesitate to recommend the nursery!
Reply from Hannah Fox, Nursery Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Yeovil)
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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending the setting since January, starting at 6 months old. The staff in the baby room have always made this an easy transition and keep you up to date regularly with the app, which is lovely to see and reassurance! My son goes in easily and smiles as soon as we get out of the car.
Reply from Hannah Fox, Nursery Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Yeovil)
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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The ladies are very caring with my daughter. The manager was always helpful to clarify any misunderstandings with the monthly cost. Our girl settled in nicely and I am grateful they help her learn so much each day by doing different activities. She really enjoys being there, playing, having story time,
and the interaction with the ladies caring for her. I find two members of staff spending more time with our girl and I feel they are very motherly, caring ladies. They seem to love their job and love all the children. We feel very close to them.
Reply from Hannah Fox, Nursery Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Yeovil)
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Review from Charlotte S (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has settled in so well at Mama Bear's, despite feeling nervous to start with, but is slowly getting there with the help from all the staff. They are all so lovely and caring. Communication is brilliant. Love having little updates on the app. Love the outdoor play areas with lots of activities
and toys to play with.
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Review from Gemma D (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have experienced some health issues with myself and my child and the nursery has been very supportive assisting me with personal messages of any infections in the nursery at present with daily updates so I can make an informed decision on if I should enter the building or if I should send my child
as we both have weakened immunity. I cannot thank you enough for the support I have received.
Reply from Hannah Fox, Nursery Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Yeovil)
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Review from Becky D (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to Mama Bear's since he was 10 months old. It was extremely difficult in the beginning due to him being a pandemic baby and struggling with being away from us and vice versa. Since coming out of the baby stage and more into the toddler stage he has done amazing. All the staff are
kind and friendly. He loves the bouncy room and all the staff in there. It’s been lovely to see him thrive and the nursery staff and the manager are always happy to answer questions and support.
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Review from Helen C (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
For the last 8 years, Mama Bear's in Yeovil has been an amazing support from baby room to pre-school for my growing family. They all go above and beyond in nurturing and helping the children learn and grow. Nothing is ever too much trouble and all staff are there to answer any questions anytime you
need them and go the extra mile to make sure your child is happy and developing as they should.
This setting is one in a million and you won't in my opinion find another place as caring and as giving as Mama Bear's Yeovil.
Thank you everyone for all your help, support and friendship.
Reply from Hannah Fox, Nursery Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Yeovil)
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Review from Anna O (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started in December 2021 and I could not be happier with Mama Bear's. She is clearly very happy there and every member of staff is greeted with a smile. There are lots of activities they do with the children including painting, outside play and lots of appropriate toys. The menu is seasonal
and varied - I wish I could eat it too! The opening hours are perfect as I have quite a long commute. I was worried about naps, but the team have done a wonderful job getting her to sleep despite me thinking she is quite needy in that department. Highly recommend - I recommend them to all my friends!
Reply from Erica Cross, Marketing Manager at Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Yeovil)
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Review from Jess H (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has attended Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Yeovil) since he was 9 months old. We cannot find fault with not only the setting but the staff, who are extremely attentive, friendly and most importantly caring towards our son.
He gets excited when we drive towards the nursery and goes
in with open arms every time. After just a short period the acceleration in his development was very noticeable.
The communication we receive is always informative and interesting and we enjoy seeing what he has done in his day with photos and descriptions included in feedback.
I would not hesitate to recommend the nursery to any friends or family.
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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended from the age of 1 and have thrived in such a supportive and nurturing environment. Both love going in each day and I love hearing about what they have been up to and have achieved when I collect them, Mama Bear's offer a wide range of activities and learning with lots
of time outside which my two love. The staff are caring and know how to get the best from each individual child. We are so grateful for the experiences they have had and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to everyone. My eldest has almost finished his time at Mama Bear's and will be very sad to leave, but I know he has had the best set up ready for school thanks to everyone at Mama Bear's.
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Review from Stephanie P (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at Mama Bears are amazing! They go above and beyond. They always greet us each morning with a warm hello and ask how he is.
Throughout the day, I receive messages via the app to say what he is up to and what he’s eaten which is great to see.
He has grown so much since he has been there
and developed a lot with his speech, counting, interaction and imagination.
I cannot thank the team enough for the support that they give parents too (it’s hard to leave your child).
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Review from Hayley P (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Mama Bear's since October 2018 just before his 2nd birthday. As a child who was very attached to me he found it difficult to initially settle into nursery life, as a mother this made me so anxious and worried but I soon came to the realisation that every single member of staff was
caring, kind, helpful, nurturing and all-round lovely ladies.
The nursery is inviting and informative and has brought my son on leaps and bounds with the excellent planning of activities and various learning opportunities each week.
My son is now in preschool and his journey will soon be over with Mama Bear's as he heads off to school which makes me feel a lot of different emotions although I feel the nursery has set him up for the best possible start to his school life.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all the staff this is such a wonderful nursery!
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Review from T L (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at Mama Bears when he was 11 months old and is now nearly 3 and heading into pre-school.
We have been so happy throughout with the care and attention he has received on all levels.
The feedback we get every day is fantastic, it is so lovely to know what your child is doing and how
they are getting on through their day.
The staff are wonderful and so patient, my son has had so much support and absolutely loves going to nursery.
Needless to say, I would recommend this nursery to anyone and we are sending our second child too, later this year
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Review from Helen S (Mother of Child) published on 27 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can not fault the staff at Mama Bear's Day Nursery at all, they have been amazing with all my children that have attended their nursery, I honestly feel my children have had the best possible start to their school lives by starting at Mama Bear's, they have progressed beautifully, their working relationships
with the children are perfect, shame there aren't more teachers like the staff at Mama Bear's, I will always recommend Mama Bear's Day Nursery.
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Review from Wendy A (Mother of Child) published on 27 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are very friendly and welcoming to the children and parents. After the lockdown, they welcomed the children back with the same care, smiles and friendly nature so that they didn't feel like they had been away for too long. My daughter really enjoys attending nursery and the variety of activities
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.898)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.898) out of 10 for Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Yeovil) 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 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.898 for Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Yeovil) is calculated as follows: ( (195 Excellents x 5) + (20 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 216 Ratings = 4.898
  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 & Pre-School (Yeovil) is based on 18 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 18 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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