A NEW day nursery in Bridgwater has announced an official opening date following delays due to the coronavirus crisis.

The anticipated Mama Bear’s Day Nursery and Pre-School was due to open its doors at The Exchange, Express Park in April but plans were put on hold when the country went into lockdown.

The setting will now open to families on Monday, August 17.

Parents interested in childcare at the setting can now take a virtual tour or arrange a socially distanced tour to look around the facilities.

All staff have had additional training on the new procedures and parents will receive details of the policy.

Tony Driffield, who owns the nursery group with his wife Bev, said: “We are delighted to have an opening date for our Bridgwater setting, it has been ready and waiting for months so we’re really pleased to be opening our doors and offering local families some much-needed childcare.

“The facilities here are state-of-the-art and we’ve worked really hard to get a fantastic, enthusiastic and qualified team together to run the setting.

“It’s been a tough time for everyone over the past few months, particularly those with small children at home and working parents, so we’re hoping our offering will bring some relief!”

The nursery has spaces available for children aged three months up to five years, although some of those age groups are filling up quickly.

The nursery has a dedicated role play area, cosy book snug, dressing up corner and plenty of loose parts play resources to encourage creativity.

Mama Bear’s will provide a 'Flexi-Care' model of childcare aimed at helping parents who work shifts or as freelancers arrange childcare to suit their ever-changing schedules.

Mr Driffield continued: “It’s a lovely nursery which has been recently refurbished and is in a great location. This combined with our flexible model of booking means we’re well placed to provide affordable, convenient and high-quality childcare.”

To find out more or arrange to visit the setting contact Kerry Sturmey via exmanager@mamabear.co.uk or call on 0117 958 2030.