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

As a mum, I'm grateful for all the things you've done, for making so much fun, for the stories you've told, the songs you sing, for teaching how to share and being fair and for always being there!

Very happy with the staff working there. Always very helpful. They have lots of patience with the kids. My child is always happy with the time spent there and always smiling when coming back here. Recommend to all.

Couldn’t be happier to have made the decision to send my daughter to Mama Bear's. She absolutely loves it there and the staff are just fantastic. She is currently about to move to the next room up and the staff have done everything to ensure this is done slowly and at our daughter's pace to make the transition as smooth as possible. I could not recommend this nursery enough and will be sending our youngest here also as I know she will thrive here just as much as our eldest has.

My 2 boys attend Mama Bear's nursery, we love it. My 3-year-old is in the preschool room and has a wonderful relationship with his key worker and the staff. He is happy, enjoys going in, is well looked after and enjoys lots of fun activities and learning! I'm impressed by the menu provided. It's great to know that they are having a nutritious and varied diet. There have been recent changes in management which have improved many things, including communication. They offer a parent's evening and use an App to post photos and care details. It's great to see what they've been up to and helps me feel connected to them when I'm at work. My baby has recently completed some settling sessions, I can't believe how well he is doing so far, he seems really happy on pickup and has already developed a lovely relationship with his key worker. We feel very happy to have this nursery nearby and to know the boys are well looked after, it's not easy leaving them so young but Mama Bear's makes it easier.

I have had a wonderful experience with Mama Bears, my eldest son joined in September 2022 and my youngest then followed a few months later. The staff are all extremely supportive and they really focus on working with me to ensure my children's home routine is similar to their school routine which is very helpful. My youngest son, being born during the Covid pandemic has always been a very shy child and likes to stay by an adult however, since he has been in nursery the staff have really encouraged him to engage in playtime and activities with other children which have had a massive impact at home for us too. The staff are very consistent with their communications and daily updates on their app informing me of important details about their day as well as regular photos of them enjoying certain activities. The setting itself is a lovely environment with a great garden and plenty of activities in each room. All the staff are amazing and both my children love coming into the nursery!

My little one has not long started at this nursery, but she has settled in really well. All the team are great with her. They have all helped me to make sure she is settled. Really pleased with everything.

My baby boy has been coming here since he was 9 months old and now he is 2. With so much change that has happened, he still loves going to nursery more than ever now. The new manager is great, she is warm and welcoming as well as very supportive, my little boy runs up to each and every member of staff and hugs them. Thank you to the new girls for keeping us happy and supporting me with him, you are all great.

His key worker for the entire time he has been there, and I can not say enough good things about her. She has the same kind of outlook on everything as we do at home and is our type of person, which is why they matched so well. Another member of staff has also been incredible since he joined. They have both been through so much change since we've been there, and it hasn't shown through either of them. They've been consistent and amazing the whole time. An absolute credit to this nursery.

I do not have enough words to thank the new management for doing a great job in improving customer service. All the staff are kind and very supportive. I could not be happier with the care and learning progress provided. My son loves being at the nursery and talks about his friends and tutors all the time. Keep up the good work.

We’ve been attending Mama Bear’s Bridgwater since January 2021 and we love it so much. We’ve stuck by them throughout the staff changes etc and I have to say that they’ve always put my boys first no matter what. My children absolutely love it there and that is the most important thing to me. One of my children struggles with emotions in situations but doesn’t have this problem at Mama Bear’s. The staff really give him their 100% and cover his needs. They are very well cared for and looked after. My only criticism, which is not of this nursery but of the way things are set up in general, is that the session times are not that great. It would be good if these could be looked at and improved for parents. For example I would much prefer doing a 10am - 4pm session instead of 12:30-5:30 slot but this is not possible. I think you need to give parents the opportunity to drop off and pick up at the times they choose. Rather than specific slots to choose from which aren’t great times.

It took some time for my baby to settle since he was with me for a while as a result of the lockdown. I especially appreciate Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Bridgwater) for helping my then anxious baby get over his separation anxiety. It helped me focus more at work knowing he's happy and safe.

I have been really impressed with Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Bridgwater). My son (and I!) were both really anxious for him to start nursery. After a couple of weeks of teething problems getting him settled in, he has now had a couple of weeks where he has had an amazing time. I know when I drop him off he is safe and well cared for, that fun and enriching activities will be planned, that he will be able to safely interact with other children and trusted adults and that he will eat good and nutritious food. The nursery providers have kept me really well informed throughout the process of getting my little boy settled in, and have been happy to talk to me when I’ve phoned up to see how he’s getting on. I also get regular updates with photos and videos on the app which helps me through the day when I’m missing him. My baby now loves the baby room and has made some nice bonds with staff. I would highly recommend Mama Bears to anybody!

The staff support my grandson in the most amazing way. It is clear the staff care for the children. Always welcome us with a smile and a friendly attitude. Going into the setting has been so nice, seeing all the lovely activities the children have daily and the displays in the room.

Cannot praise this setting enough!

Thank you so much!

This is by far the best nursery going the staff are great and keep you informed of everything your child does all day. My son has come on so well since being at this nursery and the manager goes above and beyond to fit your hours in would 100% recommend this place.

My daughter has been going to this nursery since it opened and she absolutely loves it. The staff are so friendly, always got smiles on their faces. My daughter has warmed to all of the staff and I’m so happy.

We are really pleased we chose to send our son to Mama Bear's. All the staff are really warm and welcoming - we can't speak highly enough of the nursery. Communication is always great. We love that they use a parent app because we get to see photos and messages throughout the day. As key workers, we've been so grateful that he has been able to attend nursery during the pandemic and we always feel confident Mama Bear's does everything to keep everyone safe as they can. Our son has clearly built up a great relationship with his key worker and other staff. Knowing he is happy, makes us happy! Thanks for all you do.

Lovely, friendly nursery. My daughter absolutely loves going, she always is smiling and enjoys doing lots of fun things. The home cooked food is a winner! I always recommend it to my mummy friends who need a nursery.

I have been so impressed by the nursery team at Mama Bear's in Bridgwater. The staff team are so nurturing and take the time to understand the children. I really like the fact that when we drop off and collect they take a few minutes despite being busy, to hand over. My daughter gets to do so many varied activities and loves her time at pre-school. The nursery manager is amazing - and leads by example often in the thick of it with the children as well. There is plenty of parking right outside the nursery which makes it very easy to drop off and collect, and the flexible booking system makes it more reasonable than other providers. The site is clean and safe - I have no concerns whatsoever leaving my daughter in their care.

My son has been attending Mama Bear's since November 2020 and I cannot fault the service we have received. The staff have done a fab job of helping him to settle in as with Covid he had little interaction before attending nursery with children of his age. The regular updates posted through the day are great and it's lovely to see the photos and he is always smiling!