Children at Mama Bear’s benefit from contact with other children and the social interaction of the group. There are a large number of toys and resources available in well-maintained settings, as well as a staffing structure that supports good planning, implementation and continuity of activities. Mama Bear’s has comprehensive policies and procedures as well as a strong and visible Management team to ensure that high standards are maintained by suitable staff at all times. All staff are committed to continuous training and personal development.

We place the child at the centre of everything that we do and organise ourselves to promote good outcomes for children accordingly. In line with the requirements of the Children Act 2004 we aim to help children:
•  Be healthy
•  Stay safe
•  Enjoy and achieve
•  Make a positive contribution

We recognise that for many families childcare is a necessary but unwelcome expense.  Starting a young child with a carer can also be a stressful experience both for the adult and the child. In all cases we would urge you to spend as much time as possible in selecting the right kind of care as well as the specific provider.  Above all you must make sure you and your child are happy with the provider and take time to settle in. You should also rest assured that there are many studies that attribute social and economic benefits to childcare – so money spent now on childcare can be seen as an investment in your child’s and your own future.

Whatever your reason for needing childcare, there are many different types available, including childminders, crèches and pre-school groups. They all offer different kinds of care and educational benefits and you should identify what’s right for your particular needs. 
In most cases your local Children’s Information Service can help.

Mama Bear’s is an integrated Day Nursery and Pre-School, with Out of School Care for older children where available. The benefit that Mama Bear’s offers you and your family is that we offer continuity of care and education from Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 7.00pm, 51 weeks of the year for children from 3 months until they go to Reception Class in the September after they are 4 years of age.