# Mama Bear's Day Nursery

Mama Bear's Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Somerset College of Arts & Technology, Wellington Road, TAUNTON, TA1 5AX, in Tangier, Somerset. It is registered for 53 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Mama Bear's Day Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mama-bears-day-nursery-ey417132  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Somerset College of Arts & Technology, Wellington Road, TAUNTON, TA1 5AX
- Registered places: 53
- Phone: 01823 276261
- Website: http://mamabear.co.uk/nurseries/somerset/taunton
- Run by: [Mama Bear's Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/mama-bears-day-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY417132

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY417132

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2010 (Reference EY417132). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY417132)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY417132)
- Registered places: 53 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY417132)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/58994)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Somerset College of Arts & Technology, Wellington Road, TAUNTON, TA1 5AX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.016056,-3.118888

- Station: Taunton, 0.9 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: French Weir, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

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

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| North Town Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Bishops Hull Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Taunton Preparatory School |  | 0–13 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Andrew's Church School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (October 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Staplegrove Church School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St George's Catholic School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bizzi Kids Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bizzi-kids-nursery-142844) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Tops Day Nurseries - Musgrove](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-day-nurseries-musgrove-ey271409) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Primary Colours Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/primary-colours-day-nursery-142858) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Beehive Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-beehive-day-nursery-ltd-ey436790) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Taunton School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/taunton-school-nursery-ey310094) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Bishops Hull Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bishops-hull-preschool-143067) | Good |  |  | 0.7 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 21 April 2022, 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 53 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?

Taunton is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01823 276261 and visit mamabear.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY417132)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mama+Bear%27s+Day+Nursery+Wellington+Road%2C+Taunton&query_place_id=ChIJmULl-WD0bUgR6xEwugZFgd4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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