Bearsprings's Reviews

Wonderful childcare!

Our daughter has been at bearsprings since she was 1 years old. She settled in without any problems and we haven't had a single day when she hasn't wanted to go to see Ruby and Ursala. The mother daughter duo is a brilliant and unique setup. They are both very warm, approachable and caring. They take their job very seriously and the children are very happy there. Ruby and Ursala were so helpful and accommodating with our daughter's napping needs and did whatever we asked them to do! As a child clinical psychologist, child care is very important to me. I felt my daughter was in very safe hands. I highly recommend bearsprings!

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by Zara on 05/09/2024

Response by Bearsprings on 25/09/2024:

Thank so much for your very kind review, Zara.
Your daughter treated us like family from day one and Bearsprings soon became her second home.
Her language has developed incredibly over the past two years and she is now able to reflect on her feelings and thoughts and express them clearly, giving reasons for her emotions.
She is a bubbly and cheerful girl who is happy to join in with the activities on offer and when given a choice she would love to involve herself in some aspect of role play with her friends, both indoors and outdoors.

We are confident that she will continue to thrive in the future and enjoy making new friends, of all ages.
Best wishes
Ursala & Ruby

An incredible team

We feel incredibly fortunate to have found Bearsprings, led by the exceptional Ruby and Ursala. From the very beginning, they’ve gone above and beyond in every aspect of care for our son.

Ruby and Ursala have created a warm, nurturing environment that truly feels like a second home. Our son has flourished under their care and really looks forward to his time with them. He often comes home singing songs they’ve shared, references books they have read and recounts the fun he’s had with his friends. We worked in partnership with Ruby and Ursala to develop our son’s language skills, and he has come on in leaps and bounds with the help of their attention and focus.

The team even incorporate unique and engaging experiences into their programme of learning, such as butterfly keeping – something that has really captured our son’s imagination and sparked an interest in nature.

If you’re searching for childminders who are not only professional and loving but also genuinely invested in your child’s happiness and development, Ruby and Ursala are truly the best. We cannot recommend them highly enough.

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by MaddieB on 02/09/2024

Response by Bearsprings on 25/09/2024:

Dear Maddie,
Thank you for your lovely thoughts; we also feel fortunate to have had your son attend Bearsprings, as it has been an absolute pleasure getting to know all of you.
We have been hugely inspired by the positive response of your son and his peers, in assisting us with caring for caterpillars and butterflies, and we'll continue to explore pollinators and try our hand at moth keeping next year.
Your engaging partnership with us has allowed your son do develop a love of books and encouraged him to speak about his favourite characters and other things that he enjoys doing.
We are sure that his positive mindset will help him to continue to explore, play and think critically when faced with challenging tasks in his learning.
Thank you both for being such supportive parents.
Best wishes
Ruby & Ursala

Highly recommended!

Our daughter has attended Bearsprings for nearly a year from the age of about 2-3yr. We have had such a positive experience with Ruby & Ursala and our daughter absolutely loves going there. While being there, she became potty trained very quickly and easily and her communication skills have developed to an advanced level for her age. She has made friends at Bearsprings and benefited from interacting there with children older and younger than herself. Bearsprings offers a combination of a nursery and childminding setting. The space is set up wonderfully for children to play, learn and explore. We highly recommend Bearsprings and we will be very sorry to leave when our daughter starts attending the local primary school.

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by Katharin on 18/07/2024

Response by Bearsprings on 08/08/2024:

Hello Katharine,

Thank you so much for reviewing Bearsprings and for your lovely compliments.
As parents, you have both consistently supported us and reinforced your daughter’s learning at home. She has made excellent progress in every area because you have always taken the time and care to work in partnership with us.
Your daughter’s communication skills have developed rapidly over the year, as have her personal, social and emotional skills. At a very young age she is able to confidently interact with children and adults of all ages and stages of development, and most importantly, she enjoys doing so.
We wish her well in everything she does and know that her positive mindset will guide her in accomplishing a successful outcome, whenever she is faced with a challenge.

Her sense of humour and cheerful character always brighten up our day!

Best wishes always,

Ruby & Ursala

Exceptional childcare - we love Bearsprings ❤️

We can’t thank Ruby and Ursala enough for taking such good care of our two girls for the past four years. They provide such a caring and nurturing environment for the children and have always shown such warmth and kindness to our girls making them feel completely at home.

The girls have benefited greatly from going to Bearsprings: socially, academically and emotionally and Bearspings has played a huge part in preparing them for their next chapter. Ruby and Ursala, we will always be grateful for your excellent help and support. We think what you offer at Bearsprings is exceptional and you go above and beyond. We would highly recommend you to anyone looking for childcare in the local area. Thank you! X

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by Vicky on 09/04/2024

Response by Bearsprings on 20/04/2024:

We have had so much fun along the way and really enjoyed seeing the girls growing up into the lovely characters that they are now.
They both glow with confidence and really know how to enjoy social experiences; they love being with other children and enjoy regularly being immersed in new and challenging experiences.
It has been our pleasure getting to know you all and we would like to thank you for your consistent support and your very warm way of communicating with us.
Thank you vey much for the review and we hope our partnership will continue to flourish.
Take care,
Ursala & Ruby

Highly Recommended Childcare

Our child has been with Bearsprings from 9 months to 3.5 years and we only have positive experiences to share.
Ruby & Ursala are welcoming, supportive and provide a home-from-home atmosphere for the children. They have a wonderful set up that engages the children and stimulates imaginative and creative play; often changing things around based on current topics or themes. The facilities are great with indoor and outdoor space and exceptionally clean!
We have been so happy with our child's development at Bearsprings and they have made wonderful memories and friends whilst there. We will truly miss Ruby, Ursala and the family environment they have welcomed our daughter into and thank them for all their support over the past 3 years.

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by Kirsty on 17/03/2024

Response by Bearsprings on 20/04/2024:

Thank you so much for this review, Kirsty.

We had the best experiences and made some lasting memories with your daughter and the rest of your family, especially because she was a baby when she bonded with us and you were literally a few doors away, so we saw each other very frequently.

She thrived playing outdoors and through role play with her friends; she integrated with everyone, irrespective of their age and stage of development.

Her friends do ask about her frequently and we know you'll keep in touch and let us know how she's doing.

Thank you both, for your interest and support in her learning and development throughout her time at Bearsprings.

Best wishes for her to continue her learning journey through more fun filled experiences in early years education.

Take care always,
Ursala & Ruby

Excellent childcare.

Both of our two daughters first attended Bearsprings from around 8 months old. Our eldest is now at school and our youngest is still enjoying her weekdays with Ruby and Ursala.

They both enjoy being challenged at Bearsprings and the variety of activities they can try out. It offers a supportive learning environment and Ruby and Ursala always keep us up to date with our daughters' progress. It combines the educational professionalism of a nursery with the personal touch of a family childminders. It was excellent preparation for reception for our eldest.

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by Adam on 07/08/2023

Response by Bearsprings on 08/08/2023:

Hello Adam,
It has been a pleasure getting to know both your girls and the rest of the family since your older daughter joined us, when we first opened, over 5 years ago.
Most importantly, your girls know how to enjoy being challenged through a range of play activities. They are very sociable too and like to involve their peers in whatever they are doing. It is always lovely to see them at our setting, as they like to come with a positive energy and motivation.
They are eager to problem solve and like to involve all the children and adults in adding the fun factor to everything that we do.
We have enjoyed watching them grow into the lovely, chatty girls that they are today. Their conversations reflect their kind and interesting characters and we all enjoy their sense of humour.
We look forward to continuing our partnership with you and know that the girls will always succeed in whatever they set their minds to.
Many thanks for your kind review.
Ursala & Ruby

Amazing home away from home!

Our little girl has blossomed during her time with Ruby and Ursala and we cannot thank them enough for loving her and teaching her how to play with her friends.

The environment at Bearsprings is a happy and warm-hearted one. The children are taught to be kind, generous and tolerant towards each other. The amenities and the range of activities the children are involved in from a early age is excellent.

There is also a large garden which is part sheltered for the children to play and again has a range of activities for them to play with.

We will be sending our second baby to Ruby as soon as she’s ready and cannot wait to continue the relationship for years to come!

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by Larisa on 06/04/2023

Response by Bearsprings on 15/04/2023:

Thank you for your very lovely words, Larisa.

Your daughter came to us at the age of one and over the next year or so transformed into a very talkative, sociable and inquisitive little girl!

She loves dressing up, role play, sharing books, dancing with instruments/ props and outdoor play, in particular.

She has learnt to share and take turns and understands that we are all important but have different needs and interests.

It is always a pleasure to see her totally immersed in her self chosen activities; she is also able to engage well during adult initiated experiences.

She has indeed blossomed over the time she has been at Bearsprings, developing strong relationships with her friends/ carers, and choosing to interact in a kind and polite manner.

We hope she continues her future journey, to gain new knowledge and skills, with her usual energy and laughter.

Looking forward to settling in your baby soon and continuing to make happy memories with your family!
Love Ruby & Ursala

Wonderful memories

My kids attended Bearsprings for only two months. It was so short but our kids and we could have wonderful memories at Bearsprings with Ursula and Ruby. They provide a relaxing environment for all kids. The message exchange was smooth and I felt comfortable leaving my child in their care. I would definitely recommend Bearsprings. Thank you so much Ursala and Ruby.

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by Yuko on 29/08/2022

Response by Bearsprings on 31/08/2022:

Thank you for your kind words, Yuko.

Although we knew the boys would be joining us for a short period of time, we did not anticipate how well they would begin to understand and start using words and phrases in English.

They also taught us expressions, words and phrases in Japanese, so we all managed to pick up some new knowledge.

The boys socialised well with their peers and enjoyed outdoor group play, singing and dancing in particular.

We wish them all the best at nursery and school during their stay in England.

Ursala & Ruby

You couldn’t wish for a better setting!!!

I found Bearsprings to be the best childcare provider in the area available at the time of my search. Before choosing Bearsprings I visited most of the nurseries and some other childminders nearby and was nearly desperate to chose something that didn’t really feel right. Luckily the space became available at Bearsprings and from the first visit I knew I will be more than happy to send my child here.The house was pristine clean and smelled nice. The kids have large and airy rooms to play in and a big garden to run around. Basically the whole ground floor is purpose fitted for childcare needs. It felt like a well organised nursery rather than a room in a house. Ruby and Ursala themselves are very friendly and easy to communicate with. They are super accommodating and understanding! You couldn’t wish for a better setting! They even get the kids their own overalls and wellies which shows the care and love for what they are doing! I could name a long list of all the extras they do for the children!
My daughter has so much fun there doing various activities and is always happy to go to Bearsprings and so keen to tell Ruby and Ursala about her weekend.

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by Tanya on 18/07/2022

Response by Bearsprings on 19/07/2022:

Thank you so much for your kind words, Tanya.

We have accomplished everything you have mentioned together, as a team.
Your daughter has made excellent progress in all areas because you have supported us every step of the way and we have shared anything and everything that would benefit her, with each other.

Her multilingual skills have developed, particularly through role-play and all the fun activities she enjoys in the garden, with her friends. She has gained a lot of confidence and independence over the 2 years plus that she has been coming to Bearsprings and we look forward to laughing, talking and playing with her every day.

All the best and thanks again,

Ursala & Ruby

Sad to say goodbye

Our DD attended Bearsprings for just over a year and has recently left in order to start school in September. Ruby and Ursala have done so much to help build her confidence and get her ready for the move to ‘big school’. Just as importantly to us though they have created an environment where our DD wanted to go and was excited to attend each week - happily skipping towards the front door every time which is so lovely to see as a parent. The experience, energy and enthusiasm with which Ruby and Ursala approach each new day is amazing and we felt very lucky for there to have been a vacancy for our daughter last year and for her to have been in such a happy, caring and nurturing environment particularly during all the external difficulties presented by COVID-19. Both children and parents feel like a part of the extended ‘Bearsprings family’ which is lovely!

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by Nicola on 21/07/2021

Response by Bearsprings on 24/07/2021:

Dear Nicola,
We wish your DD all the best for a wonderful start at her new school. She is extremely excited to go to school and to make new friends.

We have had a lovely time with her and always looked forward to her coming each day. She has really enjoyed playing, socialising and learning with her peers and we are already missing her lots.

We will enjoy looking through all the photos and clips of her as she made some beautiful memories during her time with us. Please keep in touch and let us know how she is getting on.

DD will always be a special member of Bearsprings; she brought us all lots of smiles and laughter with her jokes and friendly chats.

Be happy, stay safe and you know where we are when you would like to visit.

Lots of love,

Ruby & Ursala xx

Bearsprings 5 Stars

Following a daunting challenge to find a child minder for our precious little boy Ryan, we knew instantly that we had found the right childcare after meeting both Ruby and Ursala.

Our son has attended Bearsprings since he was 1 in September 2018 and will leave to attend Primary school in September 2021. We feel so lucky to have found Bearsprings.
Both Ruby and Ursala are so nurturing and supportive and provide him with so much care, encouragement and positivity. He always comes home happy every day and is proud to show us
his drawings, craftwork and writing he has done that day.

The environment at Bearsprings is a happy and warm-hearted one. The children are taught to be kind, generous and tolerant towards each other. The amenities and the range of activities the children are involved in from a early age is excellent.

There is also a large garden which is part sheltered for the children to play and again has a range of activities for them to play with.

Ruby's background of being a former Primary school teacher is the perfect formula for any parent wanting their child to transition from nursery to school.

Bearsprings has helped our little 1 year baby develop into the confident and school ready almost 4 year old little man that that he is today.

We will be forever grateful for all the that Bearspring has done for us and our little boy and would recommend them without any hesitation.

Happy Child = Happy Parents!

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by melody on 20/07/2021

Response by Bearsprings on 20/07/2021:

Dear Mel,

Thank you for your kind and sweet words.

We remember Ryan learning to walk and waving at you for the first time. He now talks freely about his interests and socialises well with his peers. He is always busy when he is here and enjoys everything he does, from messy play to writing his name and drawing detailed pictures of his mummy and daddy.

He is willing to try things he thinks he might not enjoy and definitely comes in with a 'can do' attitude.
We have enjoyed watching him grow into the imaginative school ready boy that he is now.

He has started eating foods and textures that he would not have liked previously and has flourished with the praise that he has received from his peers when he does so.

Ryan will play happily with everybody regardless of age and will always have a great time. He particularly loves jigsaws, imaginative role play and has performed in our Billy No Buzz production with confidence and enthusiasm.

Ryan takes great pride in what he does and we are also very proud of all his achievements. He really has made immense progress over the 3 years that he has attended Bearsprings. We wish him all the best for Reception and know that he will continue to make good progress.

Please stay in touch and we look forward to your visits over years to come.

Best wishes from both of us and happy children also = happy childminders!

An incredible find.

My daughter joined Bearsprings when she was 1 1/2. The day my daughter and I arrived for a setting in day we both felt so relaxed and both Ruby and Ursala made what could have been a very stressful morning extremely loving and calm.

It is a very small group of children that attend Bearsprings. I felt reassured that the children were very looked after and not diluted in a larger setting.

Ruby and Ursala always made sure my daughters educational and emotional needs were met. Getting her school ready by teaching sounds and pre writing skills.
They would make sure the children also had a good understanding of emotional health by using different stories books or modelling and encourage the correct behaviour.

My daughter would happily skip into Bearsprings every morning with out even looking back. Always happy.

Bearsprings is a great setting with a wide range of role play toys educational toys abs fun things for the children to do. Celebrating all cultural events.

I was very confident that my daughter was in the best place everyday. The communication between setting at home was incredible too. Constantly keeping us updated on what the children are doing or giving next steps to help at home too.

I would highly recommend Bearsprings. We are so lucky to have found Ruby and Ursala because after being there so long I feel like they have become part of our family.

Even in lockdown they would send videos of stories and just making sure the children had some sort of normality. Above and beyond what was expected.

Thank you so much Ruby and Ursala. We will miss you incredibly but know you are always there if we need.

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by Maureen on 15/07/2021

Response by Bearsprings on 17/07/2021:

Dear Maureen,

Thank you so much for your very kind and thoughtful review.
Your daughter changed from being a bubbly non-verbal one-and-a-half-year-old into an eloquently spoken four-and-a-half-year-old. She embraces everything she experiences with enthusiasm and loves being challenged. She is indeed school ready in every way and will make an excellent start, as she can already read and write simple sentences.

As one of our original children, your daughter bonded well with her peers and also treated us like family. We will miss her dearly and really enjoyed the day she recently visited us with her little sister.
We remember her always wanting to dress up for every celebration and role modelling songs and dances for all our performances. She would always come in with a smile and greet each child / adult individually. During lockdown you supported her at home and shared all her achievements with us through video calls and messages. This helped us to remain connected and there were no issues with resettling her when she returned.

Three and a half years have flown by and we have had loads of fun along the way. Her journey will now continue at school where we are confident, she will thrive and make new friends.

Best wishes and stay in touch.

Lots of love,
Ursala & Ruby xx

Ideal foundation for little ones

When I first visited Bearsprings with my daughter I knew that it would be the ideal setting for her and we immediately warmed to Ruby and Ursala. The setting is stimulating, with lots of activities and things going on to gain my daughter’s interest. Ruby and Ursala are so gentle and kind and were lovely with my daughter; she treated them like extended family. Couldn’t have wished for a better start for my daughter. We were so sorry to leave this setting following relocating outside of London but will stay in touch x

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by LMH on 27/06/2021

Response by Bearsprings on 28/06/2021:

Thank you very much for writing this lovely review.

We also felt that your daughter was stimulated by the toys and activities on offer each day. She was always excited to role play with her friends and in particular loved learning new songs and dancing. Her enthusiasm reached a new level when we learnt some songs in Mandarin, for our Chinese New Year celebration. She also enjoys mark making in a variety of contexts, using a range of media, and is able to write her name with pride.

Your daughter started coming to Bearsprings just after her first birthday. Over the next two years and three months she blossomed from a toddler into a very talkative, inquisitive and strong-willed little girl 😊
We are confident that she will thrive at her new setting and look forward to staying in touch with your family for years to come.

We wish you all the best with your new life in your new home.

Take care,
Ursala & Ruby xx

Outstanding care, warmth & kindness, A+ facilities

My daughter has attended Bearsprings from Jun 2018 when she was 1 1/2 and will leave to attend school at the end of Summer 2021 after more than 3 years of full time care. I feel we have been blessed to find Ruby and Ursala. My daughter comes home happy every day from nursery, bringing stickers she is proud to have earned and wonderful examples of her drawing, craftwork and writing. She sings me songs she has learned, shows me her dancing, curtseying, zumba routines, and hopscotch. She loves her childminders so very much and they have really shaped the lovely person that she is. The atmosphere at Bearsprings is very happy and warm, the children behave very kindly towards each other; there is a consistent effort to role model and foster understanding, co-operation, tolerance and generosity to one another and it's a very peaceful and harmonious environment. I believe that Ruby and Ursala are a great team and they know my child inside out and I will be forever thankful from the bottom of my heart, for their work, their patience and their positive impact on our family.
The facilities are excellent, a wide range of toys and activities which are refreshed and swopped very regularly. There have been different themes on family, animals, space, and so on and the toys, activities, images on the walls, and books being read are changed to reflect that.
Behaviour is managed through lots and lots of positive encouragement and clear boundaries, and includes using a weather chart where the children's outlook is reflected, from stormy cloud to rainbow.
Food is a normal range of nutritious meals and fruit snacks
There are only a max of 6 children and large rooms (all dedicated to the nursery) and a large garden with a covered play area and again, a wide range of activities to do. In addition the children sometimes take sound walks and there have been some occasional trips when there are fewer children coming in.
Ruby was a primary school teacher prior to opening Bearsprings and so there is excellent preparation for the transition to start school and getting 'school ready'. Thanks for reading my review. Go for it, you won't regret this choice of setting.

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by Kitty on 20/05/2021

Response by Bearsprings on 22/05/2021:

Dear Kitty,

Thank you so much for sharing your warm thoughts and opinions in this review. Both Ruby and I are very grateful to you for taking the time to do so.

Three years ago, we began an incredible journey together. With your support and involvement every step of the way, your daughter has gained all the skills and knowledge she needs (and beyond), in order to succeed at school. We have all had so much fun and laughter along the way and got to know each other extremely well.

We feel proud to say that your daughter comes in with a very positive ‘can do’ mindset each day. She enjoys challenging herself and has gained excellent personal and social skills through playing and learning with her peers. We are sure she will be able to confidently embrace any of the challenges of starting school and we know that she cannot wait to make new friends. We would like to wish her lots of happiness and look forward to staying in touch.

Thank you for being one of our pioneering families and for trusting us to take care of your most precious treasure. It goes without saying that we will miss your daughter dearly, but we are very excited for her to continue learning and growing in confidence as she progresses on to school.

With much love and best wishes,
Ursala & Ruby xx

The absolute BEST start in life.

My son had serious attachment issues, couldn't nap unless it was with me, would scream if anyone else even looked at him and I was still breastfeeding and we had tried different settings to which we eventually were told they couldn't help as he just wouldn't settle but Ruby and Ursala at Bearsprings were happy to give us a chance and make my little boy fit in and feel comfortable.

From the moment we walked in to have a look at the setting I felt like I was already part of the Bearsprings family. It was so clean and organised and the toys all looked so well taken care of. The main room is nice and big with such well used space and so bright and inviting. Lovely large garden for kids to play in too.

Ruby and Ursala knew how anxious I was about leaving Josh and they were so great at communicating throughout the day as well as putting my mind at ease so I could carry on with my day and know he was being loved and looked after. They are so kind and loving towards all the children while still being the most professional childminders I have come across so far. They go over and above to help where they can.

Joshua has made some great friends there and we are so sad to be leaving the setting but will be sending my second child there one day without a doubt and hope to maintain the lovely relationship we have built with the ladies at Bearsprings.

I honestly believe Joshua has benefited so much from having gone there and I can see how much they have helped him become the strong, kind and confident boy he is now. He learned so much while there and often came home telling me he wants to go to 'school' again.

We would just like to thank you all at Bearsprings for all you have done for us and would highly recommend anyone to send their little ones there.

x Sam

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by Sam Fahy on 27/04/2020

Response by Bearsprings on 28/04/2020:

Dear Sam,
Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts in so much detail. Joshua has indeed made profound progress in all areas since he started at Bearsprings (around 18 months ago).

He steadily grew in confidence and began exploring a variety of experiences in his play, supported by the positive relationships that all the adults around him nurtured. Joshua reached a milestone when he began to thrive on social play whilst exploring role play scenarios. He often loved dressing up as the Gruffalo and making tea for his friends in the Gruffalo tipi. Joshua also looked forward to setting up the obstacle course with his peers, outdoors, and participating with energy and enthusiasm. These are just a couple of examples of how Joshua became immersed and engaged in learning through play.

Thank you for trusting us and for being such supportive parents; in partnership we enabled Joshua to achieve his best possible outcomes.

We wish Joshua all the very best at nursery and know that he is ready to enjoy making new friends and to explore new activities and experiences. His friends at Bearsprings would love to hear from him and look forward to his visits.

Lots of love from,

Ruby & Ursala

So sad to say goodbye!

Caeden has been spending two days a week with Ruby and Ursala since March and it's been an absolutely wonderful six months! They are the loveliest, kindest women and I knew Bearsprings was The One as soon as I met them. After a bad experience at another nursery we were worried Caeden would never settle into childcare but it's been a dream from the first day! His confidence has grown, he's made friends and he's even got a beanstalk growing in our garden that he planted at Bearsprings. We already had Caeden signed up to start another nursery in September which is the only reason he's leaving today. Otherwise we'd have stayed at Bearsprings forever! We're all heartbroken to be staying goodbye.

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by Siobhan on 03/09/2019

Response by Bearsprings on 04/09/2019:

We are extremely happy for Caeden; he's made so much progress on many levels but most importantly he's developed his social skills and engages in play involving turn taking and sharing, with ease. He's developed many of his interests and is always smiling or singing alphabet rhymes or numbers songs when he's relaxing...Caeden can play with children slightly older and younger than him as well as those his age.

Good luck at nursery and we'd like to thank you for your very kind and beautiful message about Bearsprings.

Lovely friendly and fun

My now 17 month old has been attending Bearsprings since she was 1 years old and loves it. The childminders helped her settle in with ease and now she walks in smiling and waves bye. The childrens area is very creative and so nicely laid out. There is lots of toys for them to play with and learn.
We are really happy with the friendly staff who are very helpful. My daughter loves playing with her firends and learning in a happy environment. So happy i found a childminder that both my daughter and I love.

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by Rita on 07/12/2018

Response by Bearsprings on 07/12/2018:

We are overjoyed that your daughter is so happy here and plays so creatively with all her peers. Her communication skills are improving all the time and she is now confidently socialising with everyone.
Thank you for taking the time to review us.
The Bearsprings Team

Very welcoming warm setting - lovely!

I’m a grandmother of a little boy who usually finds it quite hard to seperate or warm up to any setting. When we visited Bearsprings, the warmth and welcome combined with the attractive and interesting learning environment made him relax and enjoy himself. He cried when it was time to go! This has never happened in any of our other visits. His happiness is both mine and his parents upmost priority, so Bearsprings is definately the right place for us!

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by Parent on 28/03/2018

Response by Bearsprings on 08/04/2018:

Thank you very much for sharing your experience; we hope your grandson will continue to find his experiences here both happy and engaging.

A brand new nusery like setting

I visited with my daughter who is 18 months old and my first impression was very positive.The childminders were extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the early years. They were also very welcoming, friendly and warm. The setting has been given much thought and is perfectly suited to a child of 18 months and upwards. Watching my daughter playing there and interacting with the adults, I felt comfortable that she was in safe hands and would be happy there if I was offered a place.
A lovely, clean and stimulating environment to be in!
Debbie

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by Parent on 28/03/2018

Response by Bearsprings on 08/04/2018:

Hello Debbie,
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We will be in touch soon regarding a place for your daughter, starting at Bearsprings in May. If there is anything else we can help you with in the meantime please don't hesitate to get in touch via email or phone.

OUTSTANDING Teacher in a fab setting!

I am so excited that I will have the opportunity to send my child to Bearsprings as I was a colleague of one of the childminders and know that she was rated Outstanding by OFSTED and was highly regarded amongst pupils, parents and all members of staff. Her daughter (the other childminder) did voluntary work in our school too and she was clearly very creatively gifted and all the children absolutely adored her! Therefore I know that I will be getting not only two loving, gentle, kind, caring and creative childminders looking after my child but it would be like he has his own personal teachers too. Even though I live about an hour away I will make the journey as I know it is worth every drop of petrol and every moment spent on the roads. I love the fact that it’s like a nursery in a house, so you get the best of both worlds - a homely setting with an academic twist, bursting with two very warm childminders which includes a teacher that has taught for about 30 years! Fab, wonderful, great! I can’t wait for my little one to start...he already loves it, just by visiting for half an hour. We are lucky to have got our little boy a place at Bearsprings.

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I have seen the setting and how clean it is. I also know that they are brilliant at communicating with parents. In terms of food...I have every confidence in them as I know that they are very good healthy cooks, as they both lead very healthy lifestyles.

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by Jess on 10/03/2018

Response by Bearsprings on 16/03/2018:

We are really looking forward to having your little boy at Bearsprings, after Easter, and hope he'll be extremely happy with us.

Fantastic friendly space!

We came to see Bearsprings and had such a lovely afternoon. My son loved it and wants to go back for more.
We look forward to being regulars from April 😊

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by Parent on 03/03/2018