Mama Bear’s Day Nursery & Pre-School group has announced the appointment of a new Managing Director marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the business.

Chris Marston, who joined the organisation last year as commercial director, took over as MD on March the 1st and will focus on the day-to-day running of the 24-setting group, which cares for over 2000 children in the South West.

With almost a decade’s experience in the education sector Chris has significant commercial and management expertise running multi-site teams.

Chris said:

‘My move to Managing Director signals a new phase for Mama Bear’s and I’m looking forward to taking the business to the next level.

‘Mama Bear’s has an excellent reputation and strong foundations for growth. While I am excited about growing the business, I am conscious that quality childcare at the point of delivery is absolutely the top priority. Each individual setting must be looked at as its own business to ensure it continues to provide the right kind of care in the communities we serve.

‘Having been with the organisation for the past year I am more than ready to take on the challenge, build on our success and drive Mama Bear’s forward.’

Chris will be supported by outgoing managing director and owner Tony Driffield, who is moving to a chairman of the board role.

Mama Bear’s was founded in 2002 and provides childcare for children aged three-months to five years. The Mama Bear’s group now has 16 settings in Bristol, 5 in Devon and 3 in Somerset.

More information on Mama Bear’s Day Nursery & Pre-Schools can be found at www.mamabear.co.uk