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Tops Day Nurseries is a family of 29-day nurseries across the south, covering Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Somerset and Devon.
Tops Day Nurseries is the most sustainable childcare and educational group in the UK. In practice, this means children are actively engaged in reducing, re-using and recycling resources; in growing and caring...
Tops Day Nurseries is starting to offer open days and show arounds again, get in touch to find out more!
Tops Day Nurseries is a family of 29-day nurseries across the south, covering Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Somerset and Devon.
Tops Day Nurseries is the most sustainable childcare and educational group in the UK. In practice, this means children are actively engaged in reducing, re-using and recycling resources; in growing and caring for animals and learning to respect each other and the environment.
Behind the scenes, Tops are working on a whole host of actions too to ensure all buildings eco-ratings are improving; that waste is separated effectively so that food waste goes to farms if possible, and is incinerated for energy if not, that none of the waste goes to landfill.
Tops area managers even have electric-only vehicles to avoid making the environment any worse for children from driving around.
The group provides children with a happy and secure environment where trained and qualified staff nurture their development through a range of activities, including messy play, cooking, problem-solving, storytelling, creative play and trips out.
Extra-curricular activities are also offered.
These include Tops forest school, tooth brushing, meditation, Tops cooking school and rugby rangers.
The nurseries care for children aged between three months and five years and offer 2, 3 and 4-year-old funding.
Staff at Tops Day Nurseries pride themselves on offering flexible hours tailored to parents’ and carers’ needs, where they can save money by booking to the nearest 15 minutes.
"My daughter has settled really well here, and she adores the staff. She comes home so excited to share about her day telling me all the..."Read all 58 reviews
Tops Day Nursery in Corfe Mullen offers happy, nurturing care for the hours parents need.
The nursery offers flexible hours and parents can book to the nearest 15 minutes, meaning parents pay for the... Read more
"Mini Mariners have gone above and beyond for my daughter, the change in her development has been extraordinary, and I truly believe this is..."Read all 32 reviews
Accepts government funding
Tops Day Nurseries Mini Mariners offers versatile indoor and outdoor learning environments for children aged three months to preschool, with flexible booking arrangements to suit parents' needs. Dedicated... Read more
"Since moving my eldest daughter to this setting she enjoys going to nursery every day. My youngest child joined soon after and immediately..."Read all 9 reviews
Welcome to Tops Bearwood, a vibrant nursery for children aged 3 months to 4 years. The enchanting environment offers endless opportunities for play, learning, and exploration, both indoors and outdoors.
The... Read more
Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
Full Day
Half Day
Size46 places
Tops Day Nurseries Reviews (1697)
8.5
Tops Day Nurseries has a Group Review Score of 8.5 (8.512) out of 10. The Group Review Score is calculated using the average from all locations with a Review Score, and in addition 75%+ of all locations belonging to Tops Day Nurseries must have a Review Score.
I cannot praise Tops Day Nurseries Warminster enough! Luna has developed so much since attending, and it amazes me how clever she is becoming. The staff are all so helpful, caring and supportive, and Luna absolutely loves them. They cater brilliantly for her dietary needs, which gives us great...
I cannot praise Tops Day Nurseries Warminster enough! Luna has developed so much since attending, and it amazes me how clever she is becoming. The staff are all so helpful, caring and supportive, and Luna absolutely loves them. They cater brilliantly for her dietary needs, which gives us great peace of mind as parents. Luna always looks forward to going to nursery to play with her friends, and it makes us so happy knowing she is settled, learning and enjoying herself. We are so grateful to the whole team for the wonderful care they provide and the difference they make to Luna's development. Thank you Tops Warminster x
Choosing a nursery as a first-time mum was nerve-wracking, but sending my son to Tops at 10 months was the best decision. He settled immediately and is absolutely thriving! The daily photos are lovely, and his confidence has noticeably grown when we're out and about.
The cooked meals are...
Choosing a nursery as a first-time mum was nerve-wracking, but sending my son to Tops at 10 months was the best decision. He settled immediately and is absolutely thriving! The daily photos are lovely, and his confidence has noticeably grown when we're out and about.
The cooked meals are exceptional, saving us huge amounts of time while ensuring he eats a varied diet. What really sets Tops apart, though, is their flexibility. We've changed our hours twice as our routine evolved, and they've made it seamless. It's rare to find a nursery that truly supports working parents this well. Highly recommended.
Both our children love this nursery. They are always excited to go in and love all of the staff. Both children have thrived being there from 9months old.
The staff are very supportive during things like potty training and any concerns we have had at home with behaviour.
The food is always...
Both our children love this nursery. They are always excited to go in and love all of the staff. Both children have thrived being there from 9months old.
The staff are very supportive during things like potty training and any concerns we have had at home with behaviour.
The food is always good and both children love the different activities they can do , especially forest school.
Tops is a fabulous nursery, the practitioners go above and beyond to nurture the children whilst also giving them plenty of space to explore independence through play and their absolutely amazing outdoor space (and the wooden fort in the pre-schooler room is just WOW if you're a 3 or 4 year...
Tops is a fabulous nursery, the practitioners go above and beyond to nurture the children whilst also giving them plenty of space to explore independence through play and their absolutely amazing outdoor space (and the wooden fort in the pre-schooler room is just WOW if you're a 3 or 4 year old!) With three children in the setting we have had an experience across all parts of the nursery, all of which have been really positive. The food served is exceptional, real food and plenty of opportunities to explore different meals. This is excellent for my two 'good' eaters, yet my picky eater is always given a safe option and really supported to try little bits of new food with no pressure.
The one thing that truly stands out at Tops is how dedicated and genuinely caring the team are. All three children have developed really lovely relationships with the staff and it is just so heart warming to see this reciprocated. Our children are so happy and thriving at Tops, truly recommend!
↩Reply from Ella Crossen-White, Digital Marketing Coordinator at Tops Day Nurseries: Lymington Nursery
Thank you so much for such a wonderful review!
It means the world to us to hear that all three of your children are so happy and thriving at Tops. We're especially pleased that you've had such positive experiences across the nursery and that our team has built such lovely relationships with...
Thank you so much for such a wonderful review!
It means the world to us to hear that all three of your children are so happy and thriving at Tops. We're especially pleased that you've had such positive experiences across the nursery and that our team has built such lovely relationships with each of your children.
It's also fantastic to hear how much you value our outdoor spaces, opportunities for independent play and approach to mealtimes. We know every child is different, so creating a nurturing environment where they feel confident to explore and try new things at their own pace is incredibly important to us.
We'll be sure to share your lovely words with the team, who will be absolutely delighted. Thank you for trusting us with your little ones and for being part of our Tops family!
We appreciated the team's involvement and care when my son moved up to the next group and was struggling to settle in . The team invested in him with kindness, love and professionalism to help him settle in and feel comfortable in the new group.
They have also been using extra resources to...
We appreciated the team's involvement and care when my son moved up to the next group and was struggling to settle in . The team invested in him with kindness, love and professionalism to help him settle in and feel comfortable in the new group.
They have also been using extra resources to encourage him and help him develop his speaking and I believe he's made a lot of progress.
↩Reply from Erin Rymes, Marketing Coordinator at Tops Day Nurseries: Salisbury Nursery
Thank you for your kind review! We're so pleased to hear that your son has settled into his new room and that our team's care and support have made such a positive difference. Supporting every child's confidence, communication and development is so important to us, and it's wonderful to hear how much progress he's made!
We are extremely pleased with the team and environment at Tops Trowbridge. Our child has made strong connections with the staff and other children, and we can see she loves going to nursery. Staff are professional, caring, and provide us with daily updates of our child's learning and development....
We are extremely pleased with the team and environment at Tops Trowbridge. Our child has made strong connections with the staff and other children, and we can see she loves going to nursery. Staff are professional, caring, and provide us with daily updates of our child's learning and development. The facilities are excellent - everything is new, clean and spacious. High importance is placed on sustainability with a reusable nappy programme and wooden toys. As parents we can rest assured knowing our child is getting nutritious, gourmet food from a no-sugar-added menu. We couldn't be happier with Tops Trowbridge.
↩Reply from Erin Rymes, Marketing Coordinator at Tops Day Nurseries: Trowbridge Nursery
Thank you so much for your lovely review! As our newest nursery within Tops, we're absolutely delighted to receive our very first review and hear such lovely feedback. It means so much to know your little one is happy and settled. Thank you for trusting us to be part of her journey!
My daughter absolutely loves Wareham tops! The care and support she receives is second to none. All the staff are so attentive, kind and competent. Every day is filled with a fab range of engaging activities and the food is a hit too! The admin and support staff are also brilliant and so helpful.
My daughter absolutely loves Wareham tops! The care and support she receives is second to none. All the staff are so attentive, kind and competent. Every day is filled with a fab range of engaging activities and the food is a hit too! The admin and support staff are also brilliant and so helpful.
↩Reply from Ella Crossen-White, Digital Marketing Apprentice at Tops Day Nurseries: Wareham Nursery
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that your daughter enjoys her time at Wareham Tops and that you're happy with the care and support she receives. Our team takes great pride in creating a warm, welcoming environment filled with engaging activities, delicious food and...
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that your daughter enjoys her time at Wareham Tops and that you're happy with the care and support she receives. Our team takes great pride in creating a warm, welcoming environment filled with engaging activities, delicious food and compassionate care. Your kind words mean a lot to all our staff, including our admin and support teams. Thank you for your continued trust and support!
Our daughter has been at Tops in Wareham for nearly two years, and we couldn't have asked for a better nursery.
From the very beginning, she has built the loveliest bonds with both the staff and the other children, and she is always happy to go in.
The love and care the team show her every...
Our daughter has been at Tops in Wareham for nearly two years, and we couldn't have asked for a better nursery.
From the very beginning, she has built the loveliest bonds with both the staff and the other children, and she is always happy to go in.
The love and care the team show her every day is incredible. They treat each child as an individual, and it shows in how settled, confident and happy she is. She has learnt so much during her time here, and we've loved watching her grow and develop.
If you're looking for a nursery where your child will be truly cared for and given the best possible start, I can't recommend Tops highly enough. Thank you to everyone on the team!
↩Reply from Ella Crossen-White, Digital Marketing Coordinator at Tops Day Nurseries: Wareham Nursery
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that your daughter is so happy and settled at Tops Wareham. It's wonderful to know she has built such special bonds with our team and her friends, and that you've enjoyed watching her grow in confidence and develop new skills. Your kind words mean so much to the whole team, and we're so pleased to be part of her early years journey!
Excellent nursery with caring and professional staff. They create a safe environment for my lvly daughter where she learn and play wit confidence. Their communication wit me is excellent and they genuinely care about my child's wellbeing and development. Highly recommended...
Tank you team.
Excellent nursery with caring and professional staff. They create a safe environment for my lvly daughter where she learn and play wit confidence. Their communication wit me is excellent and they genuinely care about my child's wellbeing and development. Highly recommended...
Tank you team.
↩Reply from Erin Rymes, Marketing Coordinator at Tops Day Nurseries: Salisbury Nursery
Hi, Thank you for your kind review to Tops Salisbury, we're delighted to hear how happy you are with our nursery environment and that you would recommend us. Providing a safe, caring, and nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and thrive is very important to us.
All the team at Tops Poole are absolutely amazing. Both of our daughter love it( one is already at school but still coming back for holiday club). It's safe place and staff is so caring about all the children.
All the team at Tops Poole are absolutely amazing. Both of our daughter love it( one is already at school but still coming back for holiday club). It's safe place and staff is so caring about all the children.
↩Reply from Erin Rymes, Marketing Coordinator at Tops Day Nurseries: Poole Nursery
We're delighted to hear that both of your daughters have enjoyed their time at Tops Poole, and it's lovely to know that your eldest still chooses to come back for our holiday club! Creating a safe, caring and happy environment for every child is so important to us, so your kind words mean a great deal to the whole team. Thank you for trusting us with your girls.
My son started here when he was 9 months old. He has formed lovely bonds with all the staff within the nursery and and it's so lovely to see him smile and get excited when he sees them. I love seeing his photos on eylog of what he has been up to in the day and all the fun things he has enjoyed. I...
My son started here when he was 9 months old. He has formed lovely bonds with all the staff within the nursery and and it's so lovely to see him smile and get excited when he sees them. I love seeing his photos on eylog of what he has been up to in the day and all the fun things he has enjoyed. I wouldn't recommend anywhere else for a child as I know how much he is loved and cared for at tops stonehouse, it's extra family for us!
↩Reply from Erin Rymes, Marketing Coordinator at Tops Day Nurseries: Stonehouse Nursery
Thank you so much for your lovely review! It's wonderful to hear how happy your son is at Tops Stonehouse and the special bonds he has formed with our team. We're so glad you enjoy seeing his eylog updates too! It means so much to know you feel part of our Tops family.
We had a very poor experience with this nursery. The staff often appeared overwhelmed and, at times, dismissive of parents' concerns. We noticed a lack of individual attention given to the children, and our child often seemed unhappy or unguided during pick-up times. Basic care and emotional...
We had a very poor experience with this nursery. The staff often appeared overwhelmed and, at times, dismissive of parents' concerns. We noticed a lack of individual attention given to the children, and our child often seemed unhappy or unguided during pick-up times. Basic care and emotional support seemed lacking. We decided to move our child to a different setting where they feel much safer and more valued.
The overall management of this nursery is chaotic and unsafe.
↩Reply from Erin Rymes, Marketing Coordinator at Tops Day Nurseries: Lakeside Nursery
Hi Claudia, thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that you felt your experience did not meet the high standards we strive to provide. We take concerns around children's wellbeing and safety very seriously and would welcome the opportunity to discuss your experience privately. We...
Hi Claudia, thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that you felt your experience did not meet the high standards we strive to provide. We take concerns around children's wellbeing and safety very seriously and would welcome the opportunity to discuss your experience privately. We are sorry that you have chosen to move your child to another setting and genuinely wish your family well. We also appreciate your feedback, as it gives us an opportunity to reflect on our practice and continue to improve.
Staff are all friendly. They all know my child by name and know him well.
I also love the paperless approach, everything is managed on the app so there is no faffing around with paper.
Communications is always responded to quickly.
Highly recommend this nursery.
Staff are all friendly. They all know my child by name and know him well.
I also love the paperless approach, everything is managed on the app so there is no faffing around with paper.
Communications is always responded to quickly.
Highly recommend this nursery.
↩Reply from Ella Crossen-White, Digital Marketing Coordinator at Tops Day Nurseries: Muscliff Nursery
Thank you so much for your kind review. We're delighted your child is known and valued by all our staff, and that you're finding our paperless, app-based approach so helpful. Quick, clear communication is important to us, so it's wonderful to hear you're experiencing that. Thank you for recommending us.
Very good and flexible nursery. Our older son spent some truly lovely years here, starting in the babies room and staying all the way through to Preschool. It has been amazing to see how much he has grown, learned and developed during his time here.
We also have our younger son at the nursery, who...
Very good and flexible nursery. Our older son spent some truly lovely years here, starting in the babies room and staying all the way through to Preschool. It has been amazing to see how much he has grown, learned and developed during his time here. We also have our younger son at the nursery, who absolutely loved it from the very beginning. Both of our boys have made wonderful friendships here and have developed great social skills and the ability to work and play as part of a group. The nursery staff are truly fantastic. They are caring, warm and have such a wonderful approach to children. We have always felt that our children are happy, safe and well looked after. The office team are also brilliant. We have never had any problems, and whenever there is something important to deal with, it is handled quickly, professionally and efficiently.
We are incredibly grateful for all the care, support and wonderful memories our children have gained here. We would highly recommend this nursery
↩Reply from Erin Rymes, Marketing Coordinator at Tops Day Nurseries: Pokesdown Nursery
Thank you so much , for your review. We're incredibly pleased to hear how happy both of your boys have been during their time with us. It's been a pleasure watching them grow, learn and develop and we're so grateful to have been part of their journey. Your kind words about our nursery and team mean so much to us. Thank you for your continued trust and for recommending Tops Pokesdown!
I would recommend Tops day nursery to anybody currently looking for childcare or look for change. My son was visiting this nursery 1.5 years and I regret not to start with them right the way! My son is enjoyed every single day, had so much fun and learnt so many things! Their programs Forest School...
I would recommend Tops day nursery to anybody currently looking for childcare or look for change. My son was visiting this nursery 1.5 years and I regret not to start with them right the way! My son is enjoyed every single day, had so much fun and learnt so many things! Their programs Forest School and Cooking school, visiting carehome for in Southbourne, were absolutely great experiences for my son. Amazing, loving, friendly and very helpful staff!
The best nursery we could ever choose!
↩Reply from Erin Rymes, Marketing Coordinator at Tops Day Nurseries: Pokesdown Nursery
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review! It means so much to the whole Tops Pokesdown team to hear how happy your son has been during his time with us. We're delighted that he has enjoyed all the adventures and experiences on offer, from Forest School and Cooking School to our visits into the local community. Thank you!
We honestly couldn't recommend Tops Day Nursery enough. Our son has been going since he was just 9 months old and is now almost 2, and it has been so lovely to see how much he has grown, developed and thrived during his time there.
He loves going in, and it's so lovely to see how excited and happy...
We honestly couldn't recommend Tops Day Nursery enough. Our son has been going since he was just 9 months old and is now almost 2, and it has been so lovely to see how much he has grown, developed and thrived during his time there. He loves going in, and it's so lovely to see how excited and happy he is every morning. Knowing he is so settled, content and so well cared for gives us complete peace of mind. Our son loves all the staff there, and so do Mummy and Daddy! We'd especially like to give a huge shout out to the Baby Room. Our boy absolutely loves it in there and has formed such a special bond with Christina, Betty, Rach and Happy. They have all been so wonderful with him and clearly care about him so much, which means the world to us as parents.
It's clear that the whole team genuinely love what they do, and that really shines through in the care, kindness and attention they give to the children. We're so grateful for everything they do.
↩Reply from Erin Rymes, Marketing Coordinator at Tops Day Nurseries: Pokesdown Nursery
Thank you for trusting Tops Pokesdown with your little one since he was just 9 months old. It's wonderful to hear how much he has grown in confidence and development, and especially that he comes through our doors each morning so happy and excited!
We'll be sure to share your very kind words with...
Thank you for trusting Tops Pokesdown with your little one since he was just 9 months old. It's wonderful to hear how much he has grown in confidence and development, and especially that he comes through our doors each morning so happy and excited!
We'll be sure to share your very kind words with Christina, Betty, Rach and Happy - we know how much they care about the little ones, and it's so special to hear that he has formed such strong bonds with them. Thank you!
My daughter has been at this nursery for almost a year. She settled really quickly and still loves going in every day and comes out smiling. The nursery has improved since Adam joined - it is nice to see a manager that makes such a huge effort to get to know the children and families. All the staff...
My daughter has been at this nursery for almost a year. She settled really quickly and still loves going in every day and comes out smiling. The nursery has improved since Adam joined - it is nice to see a manager that makes such a huge effort to get to know the children and families. All the staff are lovely and are brilliant with my daughter and seem like they really care about her. There has never been as issue if I have had to change her hours at short notice and the daily diaries and regular observations are very reassuring and keep me up to date with all her activities. I have no concerns with my daughter attending this nursery and would recommend it to anyone.
↩Reply from Erin Rymes, Marketing Coordinator at Tops Day Nurseries: Parkstone Nursery
Thank you so much for your review, Rachel! It's fantastic to hear how well your daughter has settled in and that she still comes in and leaves with a smile! We really appreciate your kind words about Adam and the team. It means a lot to know you feel she is well cared for and that our diaries and...
Thank you so much for your review, Rachel! It's fantastic to hear how well your daughter has settled in and that she still comes in and leaves with a smile! We really appreciate your kind words about Adam and the team. It means a lot to know you feel she is well cared for and that our diaries and observations help keep you reassured and involved in her day. Thank you also for mentioning the flexibility around her hours and our daily diaries and observations. We're delighted that these give you reassurance and help you feel connected to everything she's been doing and learning. Thank you for recommending Parkstone, we're so pleased to have your daughter with us!
My daughter started here in July and has been doing amazing , at her previous nursery I took her out after 3 weeks, as she is very nervous and attached to me she didn't settle well at all. However at Tops, she has created some lovely bonds with staff here and that has given me a lot of comfort , as...
My daughter started here in July and has been doing amazing , at her previous nursery I took her out after 3 weeks, as she is very nervous and attached to me she didn't settle well at all. However at Tops, she has created some lovely bonds with staff here and that has given me a lot of comfort , as well as this she always has lots of fun throughout the day and is fed well with healthy snacks and lunch! I have noticed she has become more sociable with other children her age when we're at soft play and has become more confident in herself. I would recommend tops to anyone!
↩Reply from Erin Rymes, Marketing Coordinator at Tops Day Nurseries: Parkstone Nursery
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! It's great to hear how well your daughter has settled in since joining us in July, especially after finding her previous nursery a difficult experience. We're so pleased that she has built lovely bonds with our team and is feeling...
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! It's great to hear how well your daughter has settled in since joining us in July, especially after finding her previous nursery a difficult experience. We're so pleased that she has built lovely bonds with our team and is feeling happy, secure and confident in our care. It's also lovely to hear that she is enjoying her days with us, making friends, having fun and enjoying her healthy meals and snacks. Seeing her confidence grow and watching her become more sociable is fantastic. Thank you for putting your trust in Tops and for recommending us to others. Your words are truly appreciated by the whole team!
My child's been going to this nursery for over 6 months now and she runs in the door every morning and absolutely loves all the staff. Absolutely lovely nursery and all the staff are absolutely fantastic eith the kids
My child's been going to this nursery for over 6 months now and she runs in the door every morning and absolutely loves all the staff. Absolutely lovely nursery and all the staff are absolutely fantastic eith the kids
↩Reply from Ella Crossen-White, Digital Marketing Coordinator at Tops Day Nurseries: Havant Nursery
Thank you so much for your kind words - it means the world to our team to hear that your child runs in every morning and loves being here. We're so proud to be a nursery where children feel happy, safe and excited to learn, and it's wonderful to know our staff are making such a positive difference.
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