# Mama Bear's Day Nursery

Mama Bear's Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 112-116 Grove Leaze, Shirehampton, Bristol, BS11 9QU, in Shirehampton, Bristol. It is registered for 68 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Mama Bear's Day Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mama-bears-day-nursery-ey272469  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 112-116 Grove Leaze, Shirehampton, Bristol, BS11 9QU
- Registered places: 68
- Phone: 0117 982 3345
- Website: http://mamabear.co.uk/nurseries/bristol/shirehampton
- Run by: [Mama Bear's Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/mama-bears-day-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY272469

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY272469

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2004 (Reference EY272469). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY272469)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY272469)
- Registered places: 68 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY272469)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/311683)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 112-116 Grove Leaze, Shirehampton, Bristol, BS11 9QU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.489833,-2.685735

- Station: Portway Park & Ride, 0.1 miles
- Station: Shirehampton, 0.5 miles
- Station: Avonmouth, 0.9 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kings Weston Estate, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Springfield Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bristol there are about 3.9 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirehampton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Bernard's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Nova Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Oasis Academy Long Cross | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Crockerne Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Kingsweston School |  | 4–19 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Snapdragons Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/snapdragons-nursery-ey499802) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Avonmouth Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/avonmouth-childrens-centre-ey493284) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Nursery on the Green](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-on-the-green-2751755) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/red-bus-nursery-and-pre-school-ey422257) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [The Bristol Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-bristol-montessori-school-ey310081) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Muddy Boots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-day-nursery-107093) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Mama Bear's Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Mama Bear's Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 5 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Mama Bear's Day Nursery take?

Mama Bear's Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 68 children at any one time.

### Who runs Mama Bear's Day Nursery?

Mama Bear's Day Nursery is run by Mama Bear's Day Nursery Ltd, which runs 15 nurseries.

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

Portway Park & Ride is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Mama Bear's Day Nursery?

You can call 0117 982 3345 and visit mamabear.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY272469)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mama+Bear%27s+Day+Nursery+Shirehampton%2C+Bristol&query_place_id=ChIJpwXbVK-ScUgRnMiG7uPlq7I)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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