# Mama Bear's Day Nursery

Mama Bear's Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at St. Margarets School, Barewell Road, TORQUAY, TQ1 4PA, in St Marychurch, Torbay. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Mama Bear's Day Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mama-bears-day-nursery-ey450381  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Margarets School, Barewell Road, TORQUAY, TQ1 4PA
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01803 316511
- Website: http://www.mamabear.co.uk/nurseries/devon/torquay-st-margarets-academy
- Run by: [Mama Bear's Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/mama-bears-day-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY450381

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 5 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450381

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2012 (Reference EY450381). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450381)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450381)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450381)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1826745)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Margarets School, Barewell Road, TORQUAY, TQ1 4PA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.482110,-3.528271

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Tessier Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Cary Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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.

In Torbay there are about 5 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: 3.7 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 Margaret's Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Homelands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Abbey School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Upton St James CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (October 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Ellacombe Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Lift Barton Hill | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hatfield Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hatfield-nursery-2591325) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [St Marychurch Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marychurch-pre-school-139478) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Abbey School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbey-school-nursery-ey234164) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Furrough Cross Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/furrough-cross-pre-school-ey474814) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Tops Babbacombe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-babbacombe-ey562854) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Watcombe Children's Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/watcombe-childrens-centre-nursery-ey341775) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Mama Bear's Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 5 October 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 30 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?

Torre is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01803 316511 and visit www.mamabear.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450381)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mama+Bear%27s+Day+Nursery+Barewell+Road%2C+Torquay&query_place_id=ChIJke4BybcPbUgRyTmcrTQcPAI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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