Tops Day Nurseries: Newport Nursery

Isle of Wight College, Medina Way, Newport PO30 5TA
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8.1 124 Reviews
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Tops Day Nursery Newport, located at Isle of Wight College, provides high-quality early education and care for children aged from three months to preschool. The purpose-built, eco-friendly nursery features an open-plan environment with a fresh, natural focus, creating a calm and engaging space where children can learn, play and develop.

As part of a wider group, Tops Day Nurseries is committed to being one of the most eco-sustainable childcare providers in the UK. Environmental responsibility is embedded into everyday practice, with children and staff encouraged to reduce, reuse and recycle as part of their daily routines.

The nursery offers a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment that supports children from infancy through to school age. During school holidays, a Hi5’s Holiday Club is available for children aged four to seven. Opening hours run from 6am to 8pm, subject to demand, providing flexibility for busy families.

A wide range of extracurricular activities is offered to enrich children’s experiences, including Tops Cooking School, Tops Forest School, yoga, meditation, Boogie Mites, Rugby Rangers and supervised tooth brushing, supporting both physical and emotional wellbeing.

Strong partnerships with families are a key focus, and parents and carers are always welcome to get in touch to discuss their child’s progress and daily experiences.

Across the group, a no-added sugar menu helps promote healthy eating habits from an early age.
Flexible childcare packages are also available, ranging from a Basic Funding Package with no mandatory extra costs to full-time options that include meals, activities and daily essentials, allowing families to choose the level of support that best suits their needs.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Alisha Lawrence (Senior Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 39

Total Places for Children

  • 61

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 06:00-20:00
    Tuesday 06:00-20:00
    Wednesday 06:00-20:00
    Thursday 06:00-20:00
    Friday 06:00-20:00

When Closed

  • Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day

Tops Day Nurseries: Newport Nursery Reviews (124)

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Tops Day Nurseries: Newport Nursery has a Review Score of 8.1 (8.132) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Tops Day Nurseries: Newport Nursery has 124 reviews.

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Review from Andrew P (Father of Child) published on 2 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my son started at Tops Day Nursery, he has gained in confidence and always looks forward to going to nursery. They have been very supportive of his needs and communicate well with his progress. The staff are very pleasant to talk too and make the setting very welcoming for my son and myself. I
would very much recommend this nursery for anyone’s child.
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Review from Phoenix B (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery has been brilliant with my son who has just started again after lockdown. He was very emotional today, but the staff really did help him a lot, and I can’t wait for him to be back in properly and start making new friends. The staff are lovely, and I couldn’t appreciate it anymore, so thank
you all so much! See you all back next week.
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Review from Joanna J (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I highly recommend this nursery. The staff are passionate and dedicated to their job. They have developed interesting and stimulating play areas, which change frequently to maintain the children's interest. They are very approachable and welcoming to parents and children. The office staff are very organised
and are quick to respond to questions.
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Review from Becky F (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been attending Tops Newport since he was 6 months old, he is my first child and he is now 3.5years old. Tops staff were the first to notice my little boy had educational needs, they supported me in asking health visitor for a referral to early year special education and is now getting
so much support. I can not thank the staff at Tops enough they are always so kind, patient and even though my little boy can’t communicate verbally I know he loves his time at nursery. My little boy doesn’t always choose to join in with the group activities but the staff ensure he is always included, in whatever way my little boy is comfortable with. The staff go above and beyond you could not find a better nursery. I have recommended this nursery to all my friends and will continue to do so. The staff are amazing!!!
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Review from Olga K (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Tops Day Nursery in Newport is an amazing place for kids. My child has attended the nursery since eight months of age and we loved the support and care he received throughout the years.
The nursery is located within the college grounds and far away from a busy main road. There is a good parking space
around the nursery which makes it easy to pick up and drop off your kids.
The rooms in the nursery are big, spacious and bright. And despite plenty of kids making a mess, the staff do a good job to keep the place in clean shape.
The staff are amazing! They are very dedicated, professional and support children’s development throughout the years. I also love the updates they send us online on my child’s milestones, including pictures.
My child absolutely loved Forest Club and there are other amazing extra activities in which your child can participate.
At the moment my child attends Hi 5 breakfast and after school clubs.
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Review from Louise H (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started in October when he was eight months old - as a neurotic first time mum, I was worried about how he’d be away from me, but my anxiety was for nothing. I was quickly put at ease by the friendliness and professionalism of all staff. My little boy adores his key worker and loves going
‘to school’ he’s so happy and content. I’m grateful everyday for the amazing learning and loving environment all at Tops provide for him.
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Review from Rose R (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my kids have attended Tops in Lymington and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. It's a happy place where the kids are well cared for. The facilities are good and they get healthy food and there is lots of opportunity to get active and be outdoors.
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Review from Joshua B (Father of Child) published on 4 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 3-year-old twins have been attending Tops Day Nursery since they were 8 months old. Tops stands out against others as it is so clean and modern looking. The rooms are filled with many sensory toys and it is well staffed. Staff are loved by all of the kids I see there. Our two refer to their key
people as their best friends
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Review from Harriet J (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Tops since she was 2years old, she started last spring. Staff have all been friendly and eager to help her learn and develop.
On occasions when she has been tearful they know how to support her. She was behind with her speech and has come on leaps and bounds since attending.
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has made great friends with staff and other children. She is a very fussy eater and they take the time to find out how best to support her ok this way two.
Staff and management are very approachable, any issues a quickly addressed and my daughter is always eager to go to nursery every day.
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Review from Hannah B (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started in January 2020, she is my firstborn and was extremely anxious about returning to work and all the staff were amazing in settling my daughter in and she is extremely happy. I get regular observations and pictures which makes my day.
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Review from Donna H (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a warm and welcoming Nursery. My child is always happy to attend. And I feel her needs are fully met.
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Review from Caroline H (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An all-round excellent nursery, they have taught my child lots. They get plenty of fresh air and stimulation through a variety of different activities. I regularly recommend Tops to work colleagues and family.
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Review from Joe L (Father of Child) published on 2 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can’t recommend this nursery enough! They go above and beyond for my little boy! The environment is very well resourced and very clean!
He has the best time and the staff are all wonderful!
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Review from Donna L (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have put two children through this nursery, one who returns during school holidays for High 5's and one who is still in pre-school. I am 100% satisfied and cannot imagine them being anywhere else. The friendliness, care and communication both I and the children receive is second to none. The children
are always engaging in new activities and there are always different themes in keeping with today's modern world.
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Review from L P (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When I first entered the nursery the setting was very lovely, even the staff. I felt very welcomed and felt that the nursery was well looked after. There were lots of opportunities for the younger ones to explore, and the staff fully interacted with the babies and had their full interest at heart. I
would fully recommend this nursery to anyone who has a younger one.
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Review from B L (Father of Child) published on 2 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Tops. From when we looked around, to meeting all the staff, including our key worker, we just think our boy is completely safe and well looked after. He learns loads and has great fun too. We absolutely love the eyLog app and the updates we get while we’re at work. They normally make one or
both of us well up a little.
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Review from Michael P (Father of Child) published on 2 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Tops nursery is a brilliant place for children to be supported to learn and grow. I’ve been really pleased with how they have supported my daughter and how they contribute to offer reassurance to us as first-time parents. Thank you!
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Review from Jessica F (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Tops for the last 18 months. I cannot praise the staff there enough. They all provide excellent care for my daughter and have supported her learning and development throughout her time there. Their attention to detail with the resources they use and the activities they
provide is fantastic. Most importantly they provide an environment in which my daughter feels safe and cared for. She absolutely loves it there!
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Review from Harriet M (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has been here since May 2019 when she was 17 months, starting in the babies room (0-2) and has recently moved up to the 2-3 room. I honestly cannot express enough just how lovely all the staff are who I have met in the nursery, not just ones in her room or who know her, but anyone you
meet on-site who works there. They’ve always gone above and beyond to make sure she’s happy, and after a really nervous start and thinking she was never going to let me leave without crying for me all day like she was to begin with, she has made some lovely attachments to the adults and now happily goes to them for a cuddle with open arms when we arrive. There is always someone to meet her when we get there, welcoming her and immediately making conversation with her and taking her for a cuddle and off to play. The communication has been amazing and I love getting her diary logs during the day while she’s there with pictures and videos.
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Review from Peter R (Grandfather of Child) published on 2 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We always found Tops nurseries to be welcoming, with well-trained staff who were competent, responsive and alert to the needs of the children in their care. There was always a cheerful, positive atmosphere.
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Current Review Score: 8.1 (8.132)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.1 (8.132) out of 10 for Tops Day Nurseries: Newport Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.2 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.9 out of 5 from 5 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 4.222 for Tops Day Nurseries: Newport Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (40 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (5 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 4.222
  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 3.91 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Tops Day Nurseries: Newport Nursery is based on 5 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.5
    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 61 number of registered child places is 12.2. 5 Positive Reviews ÷ 12.2 = 0.41
  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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Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2011

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