# Mama Bear's Day Nursery

Mama Bear's Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Thicket Avenue, Hillfields, Bristol, BS16 4EH, in Hillfields, Bristol. It is registered for 54 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.3 from 9 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Mama Bear's Day Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mama-bears-day-nursery-ey412950  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Thicket Avenue, Hillfields, Bristol, BS16 4EH
- Registered places: 54
- Phone: 0117 965 5096
- Website: http://www.mamabear.co.uk/nurseries/bristol/fishponds
- Run by: [Mama Bear's Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/mama-bears-day-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY412950

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 July 2023, 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/EY412950

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2010 (Reference EY412950). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY412950)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY412950)
- Registered places: 54 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY412950)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/310583)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Thicket Avenue, Hillfields, Bristol, BS16 4EH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.474863,-2.519723

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hillfields Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 3.3 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briarwood School |  | 3–19 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Minerva Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Chester Park Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Chester Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Staple Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Fishponds CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Little Hayes Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rozey Days Montessori Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rozey-days-montessori-ltd-ey542396) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [St Joseph's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-josephs-pre-school-2808462) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Sticky Fish Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sticky-fish-pre-school-ey388839) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Partou Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-stepping-stones-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey392108) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Staple Hill Stars Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/staple-hill-stars-pre-school-ey449018) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Hillsides Secret Garden Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hillsides-secret-garden-day-nursery-ey461990) | Good |  |  | 0.6 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 24 July 2023, 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 54 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.

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

You can call 0117 965 5096 and visit www.mamabear.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY412950)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mama+Bear%27s+Day+Nursery+Fishponds%2C+Bristol&query_place_id=ChIJde1f3uiPcUgRJN08mJhNm5Q)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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