Mama Bear's Day Nursery & Pre-School (Speedwell)

My children love this nursery – they have both been coming since they were 9 months old. The relationships they have built with the staff are wonderful and it gives us complete peace of mind when we have to leave them and go off to work. Seeing my children give hugs to the staff when they arrive says it all.
The staff are all very friendly and are always happy to chat to us at drop off and pick up.
The inside and outside spaces at the nursery are well laid out with plenty of different areas for the children to choose from and I love the baby house, where it’s nice for the babies to be able to get away from the big kids sometimes.
This nursery is very reliable and I would highly recommend to anyone.
My son is going off to school in September and although he is very excited for this next big adventure I know he will miss coming here a lot.

We have had two very happy years at this nursery. It’s lovely to see the different activities that the children are engaging in. Staff have been very attentive in helping us resolve any issues our child has been having (settling etc). The only real criticism is the amount of staff turnover, especially in the last year, although staff do their best, obviously, there is less continuity of care and session availability is disrupted. Overall a fantastic team.

My daughter has been attending the nursery for almost 2 years now. She is very happy and confident since starting here. She has developed good relationships with the staff and they give regular feedback on her progress and where we as a family could support her.
I feel happy knowing she is thriving and enjoying the setting. I have the most confidence in the staff and there is always someone to speak to regarding any concerns or queries. The online feedback forum of her day helps me grasp where she is or what her nursery day has consisted of. To say it’s a full day is an understatement, the team work extremely hard with the children and as a family, we couldn’t be happier for our little girl.

I have two children who go to this Nursery and they have loved it from day one. The staff are really friendly and approachable and the communication is great. They regularly update the app which is great for peace of mind when you are at work.
My children have made lots of friends with the pupils and staff and I can see such a difference in their development in just the 5 months they have been going! Highly recommend it to anyone looking for great care and support for your child.

Both myself and my partner are very happy with the care provided at Mama Bears Whiteway Road. The team are very nurturing and our daughter really enjoys attending, so much so that she has started to run to the door to get let in as soon as she’s dropped off! The team are very flexible and understanding of last-minute requests which we have found incredibly helpful.

I cannot fault the nursery, the staff are very helpful and caring. It is a far cry from the year before when it was understaffed and not managed well. I have to say a big thank you to the manager and her team as they have been very supportive and helpful when I’ve had to take my child to school. He struggles with going to nursery but is always happy and pleased when he comes out. The only thing I do have to say is the lady who works in the baby section isn’t very polite and always looks very withdrawn and unhappy to be there.

My daughter started here when she was 12 months old and although it took some time to settle in, she now is very happy. The staff have been really good at encouraging her to have some independent play but also happy to cuddle her if that’s what she wants just adapting to what my daughter would like. I have found everyone helpful and apart from one cancelled session (which was refunded) I’ve not experienced any issues.

My little one has been going to Mama Bears Speedwell for nearly a year, and he absolutely adores it.
We’ve had several settings (due to COVID), but this is our favourite! The team are incredible. They keep you informed; they love and support my little one.
We’ve had a battle with potty training, but the manager and the team weren’t phased and just encouraged us to keep trying, and we’ve eventually got it down! Many other places require 3 dry days before they even try, but for our son, that would never be possible.
They have tonnes of activities and garden time, and I can see what they get up to and eat each day through the app, which is updated in real-time.
I’ve got nothing but good things to say about Mama Bear’s Speedwell and their team! I’m grateful to them all!
My only small critique is they get a lot of cakes and sweet treats, which I would prefer were more fruit based.

My child has been going to Mama Bears for 2.5 years now and all the staff during this time have been absolutely amazing. I genuinely have no faults at all, my child is a challenging one and they have done everything they can to accommodate his needs. My child loves going to nursery and seeing all the staff and other children, the staff go above and beyond and I’m so grateful for them all. Without them, I’d be lost as they have helped us massively with everything. Thank you Mama Bears.

Our experience with Mama Bears has been overwhelmingly positive. The staff are friendly and kind. The children appear to do a wide range of activities, linking to a wide range of cultures and backgrounds and I love the monthly themes the kids have to focus on. I really like the parent zone app used to update parents on how the child is progressing throughout the day. So nice to have and allows me to build on, at home, what my child has learnt through the day. The children have a good outdoor space to play around in but nice that they go outside of the nursery occasionally. I was so anxious my child wouldn’t settle in as he does like to be next to me at all times. I really value the way the Mama Bears staff settled my son into the setting, providing that emotional support which meant he was able to quickly adapt to the new surroundings in a matter of weeks!