Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells

Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells, Knightspark Leisure Park, Off Longfield Road, Tunbridge Wells TN2 3UW
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  • Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells
Nuffy Bear Day Nursery, located in Tunbridge Wells, is a 2015 addition to the range of this growing and trusted childcare provider.

Staff work closely with parents to ensure their children’s learning needs are met whilst maintaining a safe and secure environment.

Staff form close links with parents to keep them up to date with their needs.

Children's personal, social, physical and creative skills are nurtured through a wide range of educational resources and a variety of fun and stimulating activities.

The nursery benefits from an all-weather garden ensuring plenty of learning can be accessed outside, pre-school children have a unique opportunity to receive free swimming lessons.

The nursery day can be split into sessions. The morning session runs from 8am to 1pm, the afternoon session from 1pm to 6pm and full day sessions are from 8am to 6pm. They offer an early drop off session 07:30 - 08:00.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Ruth Sykes (Nursery Manager)

Admission Information

  • We accept children from 3 months old to 5 year old

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 10

Registered Charity Number

  • 205533

Total Places for Children

  • 32

Age Range

  • from 0 years 10 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • All Day session £85.50
    AM Session £54
    PM Session £51.50

  • We offer term time only funding. Please enquiry to find out more!

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

Parking

  • There is free on site parking and child/parent parking bays right by the entrance.

Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells Reviews (30)

9.8

Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.783) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells has 30 reviews.

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Review from Sarah R (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My boys (1&3 years old) attend Nuffy Bear and they both absolutely love it. There is a fantastic range of activities and support offered and tailored to the different age ranges. All the team are so friendly and kind, especially a few specific members of staff who have gone over and above to ensure
my boys feel settled and happy at nursery. The extra special things on offer such as baby yoga, swimming, baking and meeting new animals (chicks, fish and caterpillars) really makes the nursery stand out. I am so grateful to the entire team at Nuffy Bear.
Reply from Emma Jones, Nursery Manager at Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells
Thank you for your review, We love looking after your children and providing them with lovely activities
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Review from S K (Grandmother of Child) published on 16 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my granddaughter and grandson were at Nuffy Bear until my granddaughter went to school and the family moved away. Both the children were extremely happy there - the staff are caring and professional. The children formed close friendships, they were encouraged to be creative in play and considerate
of others. All times they were reluctant to leave at collection time! It was a great pity my grandson had to leave due to the family move.
Reply from Emma Jones, Nursery Manager at Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells
Thank you for your kind words. It has been a pleasure to look after your grandchild and happy that we will still see you both around the club.
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Review from Helen M (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started at Nuffy Bear in September 2024 and he absolutely loves it. He settled in quickly and is happy to be dropped off in the morning and is always so happy when we collect him in the evening. He adores his key worker (thank you to her!) and we can see that all the staff really care about
the happiness of all the children. We have seen him develop so many new skills since starting nursery and can see that they really encourage the children with their learning, for example with things such as using a spoon by themselves. He seems to enjoy the meals and snacks provided throughout the day and i just wish he would eat more of this at home! They do lots of different activities throughout the day which he loves getting involved in and we love seeing the pictures of what he has been up to. Overall the nursery seems well run and also good with the administration side of things - keeping us updated with things, billing processes etc.
Reply from Emma Jones, Nursery Manager at Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells
Thank you for sending this review! Its lovely to hear your views and that you are happy here at Nuffy. We look forward to watching your little one develop over the next few years
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Review from Shevaun S (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to Nuffy Bear since May 2024. She has loved going and the gradual settlements that they do are really great and can be changed if needed.
The staff are amazing and really work with the child and the level that they are at.
There are two rooms for under twos and over twos.
There is a shaded outside area where the children play. They take the children out and do yoga with them. 3-year-olds get free swimming lessons. Parents get a 40% discount at the gym which has started recently. Cannot fault the staff who are really great. You can just tell your child has had a great day. There is an app where you get updates on how much they have eaten, when they have had a nap and if they have gotten a bump during the day.
I was so worried about sending them to the nursery, felt so guilty and worried but she loves it.
Her spoon control with meals has really improved and she has learnt to take turns and has so much increasing confidence for going.
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Review from Emma R (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter had a hard time adjusting to full days at nursery and suffered with separation anxiety.
Her key worker has been fantastic. Caring and patient with our clingy child she is a godsend! The manager and the whole team have been so flexible and supportive during the adjustment.
I cannot thank
them all enough and our daughter has developed so well since being with them all.
Thank you Nuffy Bear!
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Review from Harriet W (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend Nuffy Bear Nursery in Tunbridge Wells highly enough. Much like many new mums, I was hesitant to send my son to nursery when I returned to work. However, my attitude towards daycare has completely changed since my son began here. I don't just see it as somewhere he goes when I have
to work. They provide new experiences, education, support and truly care for him- and keep me up to date throughout the day which made that transition even easier. Every single one of the staff is incredible and makes it feel like a home away from home - actually, it is a lot more fun than home! He has come on leaps and bounds since starting here and I would be more than happy to recommend this nursery to anybody looking.
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Review from Joanna S (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely, homely and fun nursery. Both of my children have been very happy here. The staff are fantastic and I’m always so impressed with their professionalism, endless patience and imaginative play activities. They are pragmatic when dealing with problems, but most of all they are very caring!
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Review from Ben A (Father of Child) published on 5 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both our children have attended Nuffy Bear Day Nursery. They have cared for them, challenged and supported their development, and given them positive memories of the first years of their lives. Our eldest is now thriving at school and we are sure the younger one will follow!
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Review from Emma W (Mother of Child) published on 30 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attends Nuffy Bear two full days a week and loves being there. We have found the staff very warm and friendly towards him. They have always tried to go that extra mile to provide fun activities throughout the day to keep him entertained as well as doing things with him that I would never have
the patience to do at home like messy tuft trays etc. I have also found them to be flexible with providing additional days of childcare when I have needed. My daughter started school in September but was also at Nuffy and I believe her start there prepared her well for that next step in relation to development and social interaction. She also benefitted from the weekly swim lesson provided by Nuffield Health every week! Would definitely recommend Nuffy Bear for anyone looking for a child-focused, personable nursery.
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Review from L T (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both our children attend Nuffy Bear. Our daughter in the baby room and son in the main room. We have been attending the nursery since January 2021. Our children love the nursery and all the nursery staff. We get regular updates on our children’s progress but also daily updates via the new app. This
app is amazing to keep us up to date on a daily basis with what the children are doing each day. We highly recommend the nursery!
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Review from Alex D (Father of Child) published on 24 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This has been a wonderful place for our child, they've given so much time and attention and some really strong bonds have been made. It's provided lots of entertainment as well as learning. The approach to get children involved with tasks and responsibilities like helping prepare lunch and helping the
younger children has paid dividends to help our child be caring and respectful. We're really grateful for the consistent care the nursery has taken over the years.
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Review from Deborah H (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started attending Nuffy Bear Day Nursery when she was a year old in April 2022. The onboarding process was handled very well, and Evelyn enjoyed going from the first few sessions. Now in the big room, she absolutely loves going. With a special thanks to a couple of very special individuals,
who ensure handovers are as stress-free as possible for her if she has a little wobble.
We can’t speak highly enough of the staff at Nuffy Bear. One of the staff, in her role as manager, stands out with exceptional dedication, instilling in us the utmost confidence to entrust our daughter into their care.
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Review from B S (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to the nursery since 2021. He was very shy at first and didn’t like being left, but with the support of staff he gained his confidence and now loves it. The staff have been very supportive with his development and are on hand if you have any concerns regarding additional needs.
He enjoys lots of messy play and the outdoor space. The food provided is healthy and lots of variety. It’s a lovely little nursery I would highly recommend.
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Review from Sam B (Father of Child) published on 29 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves Nuffy and the staff have been absolutely amazing in supporting him where he has struggled in certain areas and we are seeing such great improvements. The staff really love the kids which ensures a great atmosphere at the nursery.
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Review from Lizzy W (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our boys love Nuffy Bear and as parents we couldn’t be happier. The staff have always gone above and beyond to make sure our boys are well looked after. They genuinely care about all of the children and always offer to help them with any life changes such as the recent birth of their baby brother.


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of our boys can be quite shy and they have made extra efforts to help welcome him in the mornings, ensuring he is always greeted calmly and with the biggest smile. This makes it so much easier for us to leave him.


The boys have made lovely friends at the nursery too and they have encouraged them to communicate and play really nicely with each other.


I would give 5 stars across the board but I feel it would be amazing for the staff and children if they had a larger outdoor space (not necessarily something they can control).


We are so pleased with the care our boys receive there and we would definitely recommend the nursery.

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Review from M A (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells came highly recommended by a good friend and from our first enquiries and interaction, I felt very reassured in our choice. Our daughter settled in much easier than anticipated having had a year of maternity leave with me and this was a reflection of the caring,
attentive nature and dedication of the staff. She is already making great progress with staff incorporating her home routine with opportunities to try out new things. It's really lovely being able to enjoy the workday knowing our little one is so well cared for. The food is excellent too!
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Review from Jessica P (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment I made my first enquiry with Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells I felt really at ease and confident in my choice. My little one was very at ease on his settling sessions and is looked after by very lovely girls. I love how his home routine is followed at nursery but he also gets
to try so many new things he might not get to at home. The staff have been wonderful with all of my queries too.
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Review from Yvonne D (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our twin boys have been attending Nuffy Bear Nursery, Tunbridge Wells, since May 2019.
It is abundantly clear they have a wonderful team of ladies who are committed to caring, teaching and nurturing our children in a way that fills us with confidence every time we drop them off at the nursery.
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boys have flourished at Nuffy Bear and they are constantly being observed and monitored by the staff to make sure they are developing and learning so they are ready to progress to the next stage of their childhood.
The staff work well as a team and never miss even the small details that parents need to know about. They have supported us as parents and offered guidance when we have reached out to them. We have got to know certain members of the team very well and as parents, we feel that those individuals are simply irreplaceable. I am so grateful my children have had the privilege of growing up in their care.
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Review from Emily D (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My boys love Nuffy Bear nursery. My youngest son started in the baby room 4 months ago and he is so happy. It's always a struggle leaving your baby when you go back to work, but this has been made all the easier by the amazing staff at Nuffy Bear, who take such fantastic care of him. The staff are incredibly
kind, caring and nurturing. In the baby room, all of the staff are wonderful and like second mum's to my son: to the point where he sometimes doesn't want to come home in the evening as he's enjoying himself so much. The staff provide detailed feedback on how his day his been and often send photos/updates during the day about how he's getting on. The meals served are always really nutritious -I've had to up my cooking game at home as a result. The variety of stimulation the nursery offer the babies (and toddlers) is fantastic, they have such fun-filled days. I've already recommended Nuffy Bear to friends who now send their kids there. I would recommend Nuffy Bear to anyone seeking a wonderful nursery.
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Review from R M (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 19 month old has been at Nuffy Bear for 5 months and could not be happier. She is enjoying it so much we have increased her hours.
Her speech has really improved and she seems to love all the interactions with other children and staff.
All the staff have been amazing, very supportive and always
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.783)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.783) out of 10 for Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells 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 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 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 Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells is calculated as follows: ( (113 Excellents x 5) + (29 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 143 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells is based on 12 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 32 number of registered child places is 6.4, which has been reached with 12 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 Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells

What is the Age Range of Children that Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells accepts?

Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells accepts Children aged from 0 years 10 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells Open?

Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells 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 Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells have capacity for?

Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells has capacity for a total of 32 Children.

How far is Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells to the centre of Tunbridge Wells?

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

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