56 Fore St, Heavitree, Exeter EX1 2QJ, UK
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The available information suggests that Nanny Bears The Cottage may appeal to participants looking for a secure, family-oriented setting with a calm and cozy atmosphere. The club's focus on personal development and building confidence may suit children who enjoy a relaxed and nurturing environment that fosters individual growth and a strong sense of belonging.
The available information suggests this option may suit participants because the setting provides a calm, relaxed, and cozy atmosphere designed to promote individual growth, alongside a primary focus on establishing confidence building as the foundation for all children.
Evidence indicates that the club focuses significantly on personal development by making confidence building its primary foundation, while also offering a nurturing environment that supports overall well-being and daily enjoyment.
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Nanny Bears The Cottage is an after-school childcare provider located at 56 Fore St, Heavitree, Exeter, EX1 2QJ, within the Exeter City Council area. According to the provider-published website, the setting operates Monday through Friday from 7:45 AM to 6:00 PM and is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Parents can contact the club using the published telephone number 07307 101519 or via the official website at https://www.nannybearschildcare.co.uk/.
The published Google rating for the service stands at 5.0 based on 1 published Google review. The provider-published text notes that Nanny Bears is a registered provider working under the regulations of OFSTED and Devon County Council. The setting is designed as an extension of the home with a calm, relaxed, sociable, intimate, and cosy atmosphere inspired by Hygge to promote individual growth and a strong sense of belonging.
Review themes and provider statements indicate that staff members are helpful and friendly, creating an extended family environment where children are loved, cared for, and respected. Confidence building forms the primary basis of their approach to ensure that children are properly supported and experience happy drop-offs and positive daily experiences. The provider-published details confirm that all key person staff are qualified to a minimum of Level 3 or are actively working toward achieving a Level 3 qualification.
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Check my child's compatibilitySecurity measures described in the provider material include thorough background checks for staff members. Senior personnel at the setting hold specialized pediatric first-aid training to ensure proper care is maintained. The provider limits the number of spaces within the setting to ensure that all children have ample room to explore, play, and receive full attention.
Daily routines are kept fairly relaxed and informal to allow parents and children a strong input into daily activities. Mealtimes are treated as a central part of the Hygge ethos, serving as a relaxed, sociable time where everyone comes together in a calm space.
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