# Mama Bear's Day Nursery

Mama Bear's Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Springhill Green, Pennycross, Plymouth, PL2 3RW, in Pennycross, Plymouth. It is registered for 115 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected 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 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Mama Bear's Day Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mama-bears-day-nursery-ey452051  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Springhill Green, Pennycross, Plymouth, PL2 3RW
- Registered places: 115
- Phone: 01752 776633
- Website: http://mamabear.co.uk/nurseries/devon/plymouth-pennycross
- Run by: [Mama Bear's Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/mama-bears-day-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY452051

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 6 February 2026. 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 | Expected 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/EY452051

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2012 (Reference EY452051). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452051)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452051)
- Registered places: 115 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452051)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/127734)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Springhill Green, Pennycross, Plymouth, PL2 3RW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.398632,-4.153674

- 29 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Central Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Play Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Plymouth there are about 3.6 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 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennycross Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Montpelier Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care | Nursery | 0–5 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Mayflower Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Manadon Vale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Shakespeare Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| King's School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Ford Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Cabin Childcare Centre, YMCA](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cabin-childcare-centre-ymca-ey428422) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Playbox Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playbox-nursery-2713163) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Ham Drive Nursery Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ham-drive-nursery-daycare-2825908) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Pathways Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pathways-day-nursery-117137) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Sunbeams](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunbeams-ey311912) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Cabin at Wolseley Hub](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cabin-at-wolseley-hub-2811138) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Mama Bear's Day Nursery was inspected on 6 February 2026 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 Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

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

Mama Bear's Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 115 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?

Keyham is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01752 776633 and visit mamabear.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452051)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mama+Bear%27s+Day+Nursery+Pennycross%2C+Plymouth&query_place_id=ChIJcz7359eSbEgR-ItwZucGXHQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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