# Mama Bear's Day Nursery

Mama Bear's Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Old School, Houndstone Close, Yeovil, BA21 3RL, in Preston Plucknett, Somerset. It is registered for 68 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Mama Bear's Day Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mama-bears-day-nursery-ey453341  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Old School, Houndstone Close, Yeovil, BA21 3RL
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 68
- Phone: 01935 433347
- Website: http://www.mamabear.co.uk/nurseries/somerset/yeovil-abbey-manor-park
- Run by: [Mama Bear's Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/mama-bears-day-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY453341

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 July 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/EY453341

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2012 (Reference EY453341). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY453341)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY453341)
- 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/EY453341)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/449481)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: The Old School, Houndstone Close, Yeovil, BA21 3RL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.943586,-2.664516

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Stourton Rec, 0.1 miles
- Park: Monks Dale Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Preston Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Oaklands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Kingfisher Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Holy Trinity Church School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Huish Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (January 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Gildas Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (September 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Milford Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Milford Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Young Ones](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-young-ones-ey365283) | Good |  | 09:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Abbey Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbey-preschool-ey445565) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Smartees Day Care Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smartees-day-care-nursery-ltd-ey480779) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Yeovil Opportunity Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yeovil-opportunity-group-143103) | Good |  | 08:00–15:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Discoveries : Yeovil](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-discoveries-yeovil-ey545417) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Oaklands day nursery ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oaklands-day-nursery-ltd-2771042) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Mama Bear's Day Nursery's opening hours?

Mama Bear's Day Nursery opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

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

Ofsted rated Mama Bear's Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 31 July 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.

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

You can call 01935 433347 and visit www.mamabear.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY453341)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mama+Bear%27s+Day+Nursery+Abbey+Manor+Park%2C+Yeovil&query_place_id=ChIJW6Ua0ItqckgRrk_xy4cBCJc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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