# Bear's House Nursery

Bear's House Nursery is a full-day nursery at 11 Holmesdale Gardens, Hastings, TN34 1LY, in The America Ground, East Sussex. It is registered for 50 children. Its Ofsted report card (December 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Early Beginnings Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bears-house-nursery-ey455180  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 11 Holmesdale Gardens, Hastings, TN34 1LY
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01424 465856
- Website: http://www.bearshousenursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Early Beginnings Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/early-beginnings-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY455180

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 10 December 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455180

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2012 (Reference EY455180). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455180)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 December 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455180)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455180)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/169305)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 11 Holmesdale Gardens, Hastings, TN34 1LY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.856114,0.573370

- Station: Hastings, 0.2 miles
- Station: St Leonards Warrior Square, 0.6 miles
- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Cornwallis Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: White Rock Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Linton Crescent, 0.1 miles
- Park: Linton Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Amherst Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In East Sussex there are about 3.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Paul's Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Ark Blacklands Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Ark Castledown Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Torfield School |  | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (February 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Mulberry Baird Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Jigsaw Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jigsaw-day-nursery-ey438710) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Fellowship of St Nicholas - Greenway](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fellowship-of-st-nicholas-greenway-ey337266) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Artemis St Leonards](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/artemis-st-leonards-ey355103) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Jigsaw YMCA Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jigsaw-ymca-ltd-508971) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Fellowship of St Nicholas](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fellowship-of-st-nicholas-511215) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Meadows Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-meadows-nursery-school-ey340486) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bear's House Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Bear's House Nursery was inspected on 10 December 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Bear's House Nursery take?

Bear's House Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Who runs Bear's House Nursery?

Bear's House Nursery is run by Early Beginnings Nurseries Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Bear's House Nursery?

Hastings is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bear's House Nursery?

You can call 01424 465856 and visit www.bearshousenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455180)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bear%27s+House+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJsQmYS7ga30cRuqZVlC0oVII)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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