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Tops Babbacombe respect children and believe that they deserve the best possible start into their journey of life, which is why they strive to ensure the nursery provides happy, loving care and education.
Located for easy access whether travelling into or out of Torquay, Tops Babbacombe benefits from being a crab walk away from an unbroken shoreline, complete with a winding, wooded walk down Oddicombe Beach Hill, and the scenic Coast...
Tops Babbacombe respect children and believe that they deserve the best possible start into their journey of life, which is why they strive to ensure the nursery provides happy, loving care and education.
Located for easy access whether travelling into or out of Torquay, Tops Babbacombe benefits from being a crab walk away from an unbroken shoreline, complete with a winding, wooded walk down Oddicombe Beach Hill, and the scenic Coast Path.
This nursery is part of a group that provides the most eco-sustainable childcare and education in the UK, being respectful of the environment and acting to reduce, re-use and recycle resources is an important part of the culture and routine for the children and staff.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year
Minimum attendance
- 1 day per week
Full days available
YesGroup / Owner
- Tops Day Nurseries
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Emma Johnson (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 21
Total Places for Children
- 46
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
Consumables provided
YesConsumables provided include
Nappies, Nappy Cream, Suncream, Wipes
Also provided: Washable Nappies And Potty Training Pants Wipes, Nappy Cream And Sun Cream Bamboo Toothbrushes And Toothpaste Access To EyLog For Parent Communication And Children'S Learning Journals
Opening Times
- Monday07:00-18:30
- Tuesday07:00-18:30
- Wednesday07:00-18:30
- Thursday07:00-18:30
- Friday07:00-18:30
When Closed
- Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day
Funding & Fees
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
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One-off non-refundable administration fee: £32.61.
One-off non-refundable administration fee: £32.61.
Deposit: £200 or one month's fees (whichever is lower) for private or package bookings. Refundable with four weeks' written notice if all fees have been paid. No deposit is required for funded-only places unless meal charges apply.
Consumables & Sundries Contribution: £5.70 per day. Covers washable nappies and/or potty-training pants, wipes, nappy cream, sun cream, bamboo toothbrushes, toothpaste, and access to eyLog.
Breakfast: £1.10.
Lunch: £2.50.
Tea: £1.90.
All meals bundle: £4.20.
Weekly packages include freshly prepared meals and snacks, consumables and sundries, activity packages, and access to eyLog.
Late payment fee: £17.79 per week overdue.
Bounced payment fee: £53.34.
Day swap administration fee: £19.57.
Emergency childcare booking fee: £13.44.
Late collection is charged at the hourly rate, with additional surcharges of £12.60 for collection without notice and £39.12 for collection after closing time
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9 months to 2 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • all year
How this price scales (per month)
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What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 7:00am to 6:30pm (11.5 hours)
- 21.9 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
- Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks, Nappies, Nappy Cream, Washable nappies and potty training pants Wipes, nappy cream and sun cream Bamboo toothbrushes and toothpaste Access to eyLog for parent communication and children's learning journals, Suncream and Wipes
Price without government funding: £0 / month (£0 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
- This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.
About this price
How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- Working parents of children aged 9 months to 2 years can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery stretches funded hours across 52 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
- This nursery applies up to 10 funded hours per day, stretched across 52 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 21.9 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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Tops Day Nurseries: Babbacombe Nursery Reviews (35)
Tops Day Nurseries: Babbacombe Nursery has a Review Score of 8.3 (8.342) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Tops Day Nurseries: Babbacombe Nursery has 35 reviews.
My son has been on a journey with Tops Babbacombe for 3 years now and what a great journey it has been. I feel the skills, behaviours and talents my son has learned have contributed to his readiness for school and life. The manager and her team really put their all into the children and every child...
My son has been on a journey with Tops Babbacombe for 3 years now and what a great journey it has been. I feel the skills, behaviours and talents my son has learned have contributed to his readiness for school and life. The manager and her team really put their all into the children and every child is as important as the next. I see happy staff and happy children and that is the pillar to a good nursery in my opinion.
Tops Nursery in Babbacombe has been amazing! My little boy had to start nursery at 6 months old and he absolutely loves it! I was so worried about leaving him so young but he adores going and gets looked after amazingly! Highly recommend this place.
Tops Nursery in Babbacombe has been amazing! My little boy had to start nursery at 6 months old and he absolutely loves it! I was so worried about leaving him so young but he adores going and gets looked after amazingly! Highly recommend this place.
We love Tops Day Nurseries. My daughter attended before she went to school so couldn’t wait to head back. My son is 9 and half months old and absolutely loves Tops and all the girls. As any mum, I was beside myself leaving him at such a young age but he didn’t bat an eyelid and is always full of...
We love Tops Day Nurseries. My daughter attended before she went to school so couldn’t wait to head back. My son is 9 and half months old and absolutely loves Tops and all the girls. As any mum, I was beside myself leaving him at such a young age but he didn’t bat an eyelid and is always full of smiles when I return to pick him up, I love the daily updates of activities and new things he has learnt also to follow, food/drink/bottle and bum changes. Overall a happy mumma.
Really welcoming, staff are brilliant. My son really loves going there always enjoys himself and looks forward to going. Also keeps parents updated with e log and pictures of his day, wonderful place for children.
Really welcoming, staff are brilliant. My son really loves going there always enjoys himself and looks forward to going. Also keeps parents updated with e log and pictures of his day, wonderful place for children.
Tops Day Nurseries: Babbacombe is absolutely outstanding! From the curriculum right through to the warming staff and caring environment. I feel safe to leave my child here knowing he is cared for as one of their own. Our first experience with a nursery didn’t go very well leaving my child very...
Lastly, the Tops manager is always going above and beyond to ensure both my son and myself are looked after. It’s not just a place for my son to be minded, it’s a second home to us.
I find my daughter has much more confidence since joining the journey. She tells me how much fun she has. She is anxious in the mornings when I drop her off and the staff reassure her. I feel my daughter is looked after and safe.
I find my daughter has much more confidence since joining the journey. She tells me how much fun she has. She is anxious in the mornings when I drop her off and the staff reassure her. I feel my daughter is looked after and safe.
Most friendly staff and reassuring to know my child is being looked after by the most amazing girls. My daughter is so happy when I pick her up and is so eager to stay when I drop her off. Couldn't speak higher of this nursery.
Most friendly staff and reassuring to know my child is being looked after by the most amazing girls. My daughter is so happy when I pick her up and is so eager to stay when I drop her off. Couldn't speak higher of this nursery.
My son enjoys coming to nursery and doing lots of fun activities. The staff are always happy and nothing is ever too much trouble. I would recommend Tops Babbacombe to anyone.
My son enjoys coming to nursery and doing lots of fun activities. The staff are always happy and nothing is ever too much trouble. I would recommend Tops Babbacombe to anyone.
The staff here strive to make our children achieve their full potential whilst taking into account our hopes and wishes too. They promote a safe and happy environment and invest a lot of their time ensuring the best is given to all children.
The staff here strive to make our children achieve their full potential whilst taking into account our hopes and wishes too. They promote a safe and happy environment and invest a lot of their time ensuring the best is given to all children.
The manager is amazing, keeps everyone organised and is so kind. Very grateful to her. Thank you.
The manager is amazing, keeps everyone organised and is so kind. Very grateful to her. Thank you.
The manager and team are friendly and caring. They are always informative on what my son has been doing and eating throughout the day. My son loves going into nursery and is always happy with the experiences he has had at nursery.
The manager and team are friendly and caring. They are always informative on what my son has been doing and eating throughout the day. My son loves going into nursery and is always happy with the experiences he has had at nursery.
Lots of great activities for the children and nice trips out into the local community.
Lots of great activities for the children and nice trips out into the local community.
My son enjoys his time at nursery and is enjoying going off-site more, (would be nice to see more trips during the summer). He likes cooking and yoga sessions. The staff always make him feel at ease when upset/anxious and he enjoys lots of hugs. I would like to see more/be told about more planned...
My son enjoys his time at nursery and is enjoying going off-site more, (would be nice to see more trips during the summer). He likes cooking and yoga sessions. The staff always make him feel at ease when upset/anxious and he enjoys lots of hugs. I would like to see more/be told about more planned learning activities e.g. maths, letters, forest school sessions to ensure he is fully stimulated and learning along the way. Food could be a little less pricey compared to other nurseries. On occasions, the toilets could be cleaner but this is my only complaint. Would recommend.
Most amazing nursery with the most amazing staff, absolutely fantastic. Not only have they worked wonders for my little boy but pulled me through one of the darkest periods of my life and continuing to do so.
Most amazing nursery with the most amazing staff, absolutely fantastic. Not only have they worked wonders for my little boy but pulled me through one of the darkest periods of my life and continuing to do so.
Tops Day Nursery has recently taken over what used to be Noah's Ark Nursery. Throughout my son attending this nursery for the last year they have been excellent. Lovely staff, who are creative and thoughtful. The last nursery our son went to was poor, so we know when a nursery is good. Our son used...
Tops Day Nursery has recently taken over what used to be Noah's Ark Nursery. Throughout my son attending this nursery for the last year they have been excellent. Lovely staff, who are creative and thoughtful. The last nursery our son went to was poor, so we know when a nursery is good. Our son used to be given sausage rolls and crisps for a snack, whereas now it is fruit and vegetables. The activities organised by the staff are also excellent and educational. I would recommend this nursery to anyone.
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News (10) & Events (0)
- 08 Sep 2026
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- 06 May 2026
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- 30 Apr 2026
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