Tops Day Nurseries: Fawley Nursery

Heather Road, Blackfield, Southampton SO45 1DZ
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Tops Day Nurseries are excited to welcome Tops Day Nursery Fawley to the family!

Not only has Tops Day Nursery Fawley joined one the South’s leading family of most recommended, eco-sustainable day nurseries… but is building brand new links in the local community.

Situated in the heart of Heather Road Estate, an established residential area, parents are able to benefit from the extended opening hours of 6 am – 8 pm, 52 weeks per year.

The nursery benefits from plenty of off-road parking, the community play park on the doorstep and plenty of outside spaces for the children to explore.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Kirstie Malyon (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 67

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Available on request

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Christmas

Parking

  • There is a car park on site.

Tops Day Nurseries: Fawley Nursery Reviews (30)

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Tops Day Nurseries: Fawley Nursery has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.034) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Tops Day Nurseries: Fawley Nursery has 30 reviews.

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Review from K G (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended this nursery for the past year, she absolutely loves it and has thrived there. The staff are very warm and nurturing and she absolutely adores them all. I cannot fault any of them, and would highly recommend Tops Fawley.
Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Fawley Nursery
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear how much your daughter has loved her time at Tops Fawley and that she's thrived with us. It's wonderful to know she feels so happy and…read more
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Review from Charlotte G (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn’t fault any member of staff in the setting, from entering they’re so welcoming and a full description of what my son has been up to on collection, the app to see updated pictures of their adventures is lovely. Couldn’t wish for a better nursery to help my son flourish, so glad we have been here
for 2 years.
Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Fawley Nursery
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you and your son have had such a positive experience with us over the past two years. Our team strives to create a welcoming…read more
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Review from L A (Father of Child) published on 30 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Have had a very positive experience and my child actually asked to go back when we were on our way home this evening. Food options are great and expand children's experience of food. Lovely friendly staff.
Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Fawley Nursery
Thank you for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your child had such a great time and even asked to come back. We take pride in offering a variety of food options to expand children's…read more
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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have thrived attending Tops Day Nurseries Fawley! They love going in, eating all their delicious healthy meals and having so much fun! I love receiving observations of them having fun while I'm at work! The menu has a lot of different healthy dishes I wouldn't cook myself at home so
I love that my children try new dishes and enjoy them! The practitioners are always happy and my children greet them at the door like they would family with a big cuddle and run in happy to be there! The nursery is super flexible which works great around my work and is the earliest opening nursery in the area which is a bonus!
Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Fawley Nursery
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that both of your children have thrived at Tops Day Nurseries Fawley. It's heartwarming to know that they enjoy their time with us,…read more
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Review from Samantha M (Mother of Child) published on 3 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my daughter started at Tops Fawley they have provided excellent one-to-one care. My daughter has complex additional needs, and her one-to-one provides the best care for her. My daughter is so settled and has a great relationship with her one-to-one and all the team. Cannot thank the nursery enough.
Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Fawley Nursery
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that your daughter has received excellent one-to-one care at Tops Fawley. Providing personalized support for children with complex needs…read more
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Review from Natasha T (Mother of Child) published on 3 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thank you Tops Fawley for throwing a fantastic Christmas party, my little girl had the best time.
The staff are so friendly and I know my daughter is in good hands when she is there. She especially loves the garden area.
Highly recommend Tops Fawley to any parent.
Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Fawley Nursery
We're thrilled to hear that your little girl had a fantastic time at our Christmas party! Thank you for your kind words about our staff and the garden area. We're delighted to provide a welcoming and…read more
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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves nursery. Having not needed it with my first it was very daunting leaving him but I am included in everything even when I’m not there!
I often don't get a goodbye as he’s so keen to go in and see the staff!
He loves his meals. My only criticism would be that meal times are a little early,
so by the time he comes home he’s tired for bed but hungry. I understand it needs to fit with nursery routine though.
My son gets his bag and runs to the front door as soon as I say we are going to nursery so he must love it.
The flexible hours are a godsend, as they mean I can book to suit my work hours rather than having to have him in nursery longer than I need.
Fab nursery! Highly recommend!
Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Fawley Nursery
We're so glad to hear that your son loves nursery! It's wonderful to see his enthusiasm and eagerness to come in and spend time with us. We understand that the meal times can be a bit early, and we…read more
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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Clear handovers and attentive staff. Friendly team and children are well looked after. My children are very settled and enjoy themselves. We have good insight into day-to-day activities through the app where we can see pictures of the activities they have been involved with.
Reply from Lauren Ballard, Marketing Assistant at Tops Day Nurseries: Fawley Nursery
Thank you very much for your positive review, we really appreciate it!
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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I feel so reassured when leaving my son that he is in safe hands and he is going to have a great time. He took a while to settle, but the staff have been so warm and welcoming he has soon adjusted and now talks about nursery all the time! We are so happy we chose Tops Nursery.
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Review from Adriana D (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has loved her time at Tops Nursery, the team are super friendly. It is lovely to be notified of updates throughout the day to see what she gets up to. Nutritious meals which she really enjoyed too. Lovely nursery!
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Review from A N (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending Fawley Nursery since April 2021. She is happy to go in. The staff are lovely and very good at keeping us informed about activities during the day as well as progress on her development. We really like daily diary online updates on food, naps, photos and activities.
Reply from Ellen Wentworth, Marketing Assistant at Tops Day Nurseries: Fawley Nursery
Thank you so much for your lovely review, we really appreciate it.
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Review from Z H (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cannot recommend Tops enough! They have supported both me and my son in many different ways. Since starting in April 2021, my son has really come on in his development and has made lots of friends!
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Review from Louise S (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved to the area in July 2021 and needed to find a new nursery for our daughter - she was very happy in her previous nursery and we worried that we wouldn't find one that we all loved as much. From her first week, our daughter has loved it at Tops Fawley and she settled in quicker than we ever could
have expected. The staff are all wonderful and our daughter thoroughly enjoys every day she spends here. The outdoor space, curiosity approach and focus on being eco friendly is a lovely environment for our daughter to grow and develop in and we couldn't have picked a better nursery.
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Review from Kerri B (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience at Tops nursery, Fawley has been great. My son loves going and gets very excited when he sees all the staff members which definitely helps leaving him. He has come on leaps and bounds since starting in August, now speaking a lot more and he loves showing me all the new things he has learnt.
I would 100% recommend to anyone looking for a nursery.
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Review from Kellie B (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would like to thank Tops Day Nurseries: Fawley Nursery team for welcoming my daughter since January 2021. Since she’s started she’s getting more confident and is now very settled here, due to only being one and not seeing many people due to Covid-19 last year I was worried about how she would find
being left. I can’t praise you enough for all your hard work and dedication to the children. The manager, the deputy and her key worker are worth their weight in gold.
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Review from Emma W (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Tops Day Nurseries: Fawley Nursery has been amazing over the last eighteen months with our son. The team are so supportive in the settling in process with visits to the nursery for you and the child before starting. My son settled immediately due to the caring and nurturing environment that they have
created. He has made friends and there is no fuss from him at drop off as he is so excited to go. We get regular updates via an app, so that we can see how he is getting on and a daily diary entry so we can see his routine from that day. The environment is stimulating and engaging for the children and challenges to further their development. During the pandemic the staff have been absolute superstars. Communication through emails has been very fast and they have been so flexible with hours and changes. We would highly recommend this nursery to anyone!
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Review from Jess C (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves coming to Tops Day Nursery in Fawley. He has made so many friends there and the staff are lovely. They always come to the door with a smile ready to greet the children. They are really flexible with timing and any additional hours that are needed. My son has come on so much with everything.
They provide hot meals which my son loves trying new things. When you pick the children up after preschool they give you information on what they have been up to that day. I love the parents' app so we can see what the children have done as well. I love sending my child here.
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Review from Laura H (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Tops Fawley is a wonderful setting, beautifully presented with an ethos that puts the child at the heart of everything they do. The staff are all extremely knowledgeable, welcoming and my son adores them which is shown when he happily goes into nursery for each session and his beaming face in pictures
we are sent home of what he has been up to. The management are extremely approachable and committed to working with parents to ensure everyone is happy and well cared for. Tops Fawley is also extremely flexible with sessions, my son only needs a specific 8 hours each week which for most nurseries is out of the standard set hours. However, this is not a problem at Tops Fawley, allowing me to work and keep my childcare costs manageable to what I need. If you are looking for a nursery for your little one, Tops Fawley is 100% worth a visit.
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Review from Arran B (Father of Child) published on 8 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Tops Day Nursery Fawley and their staff are truly amazing at their jobs and always approachable. They provide excellent childcare and I am always updated on my child’s progress and any updates within the nursery. The nursery is always clean and I know my child is safe. The nursery follows the curiosity
approach and is all-natural. They are eco friendly and encourage us as a family to be as well. The nursery is beautiful and provides hot meals too which are nutritional and healthy. The thing I love about Tops is its flexibility around my hours of work and I can book my child in for what they need. They celebrate festivals from all over the world and I love seeing the Facebook posts and blogs. Overall my child enjoys and loves going to nursery and is always happy to go in.
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Review from Arron S (Father of Child) published on 12 May 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at the Tops Day Nurseries: Fawley Nursery are great, very caring, friendly and enthusiastic about their jobs and the children they care for. I highly recommend it to anyone considering using it.


The learning is very enjoyable for the children at all stages.

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Current Review Score: 9.0 (9.034)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.0 (9.034) out of 10 for Tops Day Nurseries: Fawley Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.0 out of 5 from 6 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.986 for Tops Day Nurseries: Fawley Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (71 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 4.986
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.048 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Tops Day Nurseries: Fawley Nursery is based on 6 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 = 3.6
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 67 number of registered child places is 13.4. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 13.4 = 0.448
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (1)

Kirstie

Kirstie Malyon

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2019

1.   What qualifications do you have? Level 5 qualification in child care, FAW Qualification, PFA qualification, Schema play accreditation.


2.   How many years of experience do you have? 19 years


3.   Hobbies/interests- I enjoy baking, family walks, and visiting our favourite place in Cornwall, making memories with my family.


4.   Fun fact- I enjoy building Lego.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tops Day Nurseries: Fawley Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Tops Day Nurseries: Fawley Nursery accepts?

Tops Day Nurseries: Fawley Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Tops Day Nurseries: Fawley Nursery Open?

Tops Day Nurseries: Fawley Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Tops Day Nurseries: Fawley Nursery have capacity for?

Tops Day Nurseries: Fawley Nursery has capacity for a total of 67 Children.

How far is Tops Day Nurseries: Fawley Nursery to the centre of Southampton?

6.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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