Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Hanham

Hanham Hall, Whittucks Road, Hanham, Bristol BS15 3FR
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Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Hanham, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted (April 2025), provides excellent Early Years care for children from 3 months to preschool age. The nursery offers spacious, naturally lit rooms and two large free-flow gardens that promote year-round outdoor learning.

Under-twos benefit from a calming Hygge approach, while older children enjoy a Curiosity-led curriculum that supports independence and creativity. Children thrive through hands-on programmes such as Make & Bake, Innovate & Investigate, and Move & Groove. With highly qualified staff, an on-site chef providing nutritious meals, and regular community outings, the nursery ensures a rich, nurturing learning experience.

Families stay connected through the Famly App, and parent events further strengthen the home-nursery partnership. Conveniently located in an eco village near Hanham Hall, with nearby parks and amenities, it’s a vibrant space for Early Years development.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Hannah Lark (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 19

Total Places for Children

  • 76

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 & Christmas

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Hanham Reviews (61)

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Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Hanham has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.258) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Hanham has 61 reviews.

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Review from Louise G (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Mama Bear's since September 2020. He took a while to settle but the staff could not have done more to help him.
Now he is settled, he thoroughly enjoys attending and has really developed in confidence.
I love using the ParentZone app which is updated regularly and it’s
lovely to see and hear what’s going on - as I don’t always get much information from my son!
One member of staff, in particular, has been amazing with my son. I would highly recommend Mama bears and can not fault anything.
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Review from Pia S (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff is extremely caring and our son absolutely loves his time there! We feel very reassured by staff and management that he’s in very good hands. Highly recommend Mama Bear's and especially Hanham hall and their Team.
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Review from Nikita S (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Mama Bear's at Hanham Hall since January 2019 and he absolutely loves it there. Today he cried because he didn't want to leave! The staff and so friendly, happy and professional and I truly believe that all of the girls that work there really care about all of the children,
and are passionate about their development and well being. I am always really impressed with the number of activities they do with the children and love receiving updates on my app! The setting is clean and the facilities are great. There are lots of colourful toys, displays and sensory areas which my little boy loves. There is nothing bad that I could say about this nursery or the staff in it. Lastly, the way that COVID has been handled by the staff has been extremely impressive. There are strict measures in place to protect our children and the staff are committed to making the setting as clean and as safe as possible. Thank you Mama Bear's!
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Review from Sophie H (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are amazing. If you want your child to feel safe a secure then this is the place. The staff are an absolute credit to the company they work so hard day in and day out. The manager is also fantastic and incredibly hard-working, but it's her exceptional management skills that bring out the staff.
The staff are by far what definitely makes that setting.
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Review from Charlotte R (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Lovely setting and staff. My child has been very happy attending Mama Bears and we will be sad to leave next month and start the next adventure to school.
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Review from Laura P (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are very friendly here and they all speak to the children and know their names, even if they are from different rooms. They provide good information on how my children are doing and they both always come home happy. They have a nice outdoor space and a good range of toys and activities for
the children to do. They are quick to deal with any concerns or questions. I have been particularly impressed with the leadership here.
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Review from Louise S (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am very happy with the staff and management team. My daughter loves it here and it is such a relief.
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Review from Judith S (Nanny Carer of Child) published on 9 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I've had children at Mama Bear's (Hanham Hall) for the last year. We've had children in pre-school and Boway Room and have been extremely pleased with the care they've received. Staff have been consistent with a wide range of activities and enjoy their time at nursery. I have no hesitation in recommending
Mama Bear's (Hanham Hall).
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Review from Gemma H (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son used to attend Mama Bears The Bush but transferred to Hanham Hall when we moved house, the staff were really helpful and have assisted us with everything they can. They show a real insight and concern for our son, we trust that they are doing their best for him in busy circumstances!


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nutritional needs are cared for and they have also helped us with potty training. Our son loves the garden and the amount of time and freedom they are allowed. If something were wrong with our son, we trust they would call us straight away. They are keen to progress his learning and see his potential moving forward. They have also been very caring and helpful since our second son was born.
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Review from Caroline C (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son went to another Mama Bears nursery for nearly 3 years, then Hanham Hall for under 2. He's come on leaps and bounds on his sentences and learning. He's made lots of friends and enjoys his time there.
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Review from A H (Grandmother of Child) published on 5 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When I take or pick up my granddaughter from nursery, I am greeted at the door by a member of staff. As I walk through, every member of staff speaks to me or waves and smiles. The rooms are well organized and children seem happy and busy with their activities. The display walls are always well done
with themes relevant to the time of the year. Overall, I think it is a well-organised nursery with staff that care for the children and make it a nice environment for learning and playing.
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Review from G H (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I looked at a lot of nurseries for my daughter before returning to work and none of them came close to Hanham Mama Bears. My daughter loves it here and I couldn't be happier with the care she receives. All the staff are committed to providing the best possible care. Staff seem to know all the children's
names, whether they are in their class or not, which adds to the "family" feel. The children have so much fun and I love that they have the space to play outside too.
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Review from Nikki M (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my son has attended Mama Bears he has made friends and his character has changed for the better. There are no more tears when I drop him off and always smiles when I collect him. He loves his key worker and enjoys daily activities at preschool. He always asks "when do I have preschool?" and can't
wait to get there. It is an amazing place and I'm so happy we found it.
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Review from Sarah L (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has always enjoyed the time she spends at this nursery.
Everything is an improvement on our last nursery.
The facilities are excellent and everything it offers.
We have definitely recommended to friends.
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Review from V S (Mother of Child) published on 5 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Friendly and professional team.
Clean environment.
Really helped my daughter develop.
Good communication with parents.
Overall excellent nursery.
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Review from Ben M (Father of Child) published on 5 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has settled really well and has made lots of friends in the bouncie room. She's always happy to go to nursery and is really proud of the things she brings home!
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Review from Alex G (Father of Child) published on 21 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Mama Bear's for a year.
She loves going to nursery, really enjoys her time there.
The staff are very friendly and seem to love their jobs. The atmosphere is always really positive.
Communication is excellent, as staff use eylog to send updates regularly.
Very highly recommended.
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Review from Beki W D (Nanny Carer of Child) published on 18 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely and caring environment for the children I look after. They always enjoy themselves and can't wait to tell me all the exciting activities they have done that day.
The staff are very welcoming and knowledgeable about the children's learning.
Mama Bear's at Hanham Hall is a great setting and
I cannot recommend it enough to other parents.
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Review from Gemma O (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't be more happy with the level of care my daughter receives. Going back to work was initially a daunting prospect but knowing how well my daughter was looked after really put my mind at ease. She adores the nursery and its staff and has come on leaps and bounds.
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Review from Kirsty (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery staff have all been fantastic from day one, we always feel welcome and they got to know our daughter very well, very fast. Any enquiries we've had they have happily helped us with. They go above and beyond to make the children comfortable and happy but also parents too. I love that they
go through everything in detail to instead of just handing over a piece of paper stating what your child has done throughout the day. They always ensure our daughter has everything she needs for the day and let us know if we have forgotten anything.
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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.258)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.258) out of 10 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Hanham 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 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 13 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 4.578 for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Hanham is calculated as follows: ( (109 Excellents x 5) + (44 Goods x 4) + (13 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 166 Ratings = 4.578
  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 4.68 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Hanham is based on 13 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 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.825
    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 76 number of registered child places is 15.2. 13 Positive Reviews ÷ 15.2 = 0.855
  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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Hannah

Hannah

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hannah has been in the Early Years sector for 16 years, recently receiving an ‘Outstanding Leadership’ award at our annual leadership conference. She has a passion for in-the-moment planning and 'The Curiosity approach'. Hannah started working in childcare as an apprentice and began her management journey nearly 10 years ago, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience, to help support our families.

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