Bearsprings's Reviews
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Average Rating:
(5 from 18 reviews)
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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Vicky
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on 09/04/2024
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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
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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Kirsty
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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
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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Adam
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Bearsprings
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
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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Larisa
about
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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
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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Yuko
about
Bearsprings
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
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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Tanya
about
Bearsprings
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
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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Nicola
about
Bearsprings
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
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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melody
about
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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!
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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Maureen
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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
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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LMH
about
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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
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