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Tops Day Nurseries: Bretonside Nursery

30 Looe Street, Bretonside, Plymouth PL4 0EA
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Tops Day Nurseries: Bretonside Nursery, Plymouth
Tops Day Nurseries: Bretonside Nursery, Plymouth
Tops Day Nurseries: Bretonside Nursery, Plymouth

Located in the heart of the town, Tops Bretonside is an ideal nursery for parents and carers living or working in the centre of Plymouth.

Placed within a thriving arts community, the nursery is in close proximity to the Theatre Royal and the Mayflower House of Arts. Children’s natural curiosity can be well catered for with access to numerous sites of historical interest such as the Mayflower Steps Memorial, as well...  

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Sam Butler (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 12

Total Places for Children

  • 59

Age Range

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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 Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day

Tops Day Nurseries: Bretonside Nursery Reviews (33)

9.5

Tops Day Nurseries: Bretonside Nursery has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.540) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Tops Day Nurseries: Bretonside Nursery has 33 reviews.

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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2022 Submitted via Website
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Tops Bretonside was the first nursery I viewed and after viewing others, I couldn't enrol in Tops quickly enough! My baby has been attending for around 9 months. I was very nervous about her being so young but circumstances meant it was necessary. She is now 15 months and is full time at the nursery. The staff take the time needed to get to know her and me. I always find them very respectful of my values and requests as well as being really flexible. I am extremely confident in the care they provide and that her well being is always their priority. They share information about the day and the activities and it is great to see the variety of things that they do that are both educational and fun. It feels like a genuine partnership between parent and key worker, working together to meet her needs. My baby absolutely loves attending and despite being born in lockdown, she is thriving emotionally, socially, and developmentally. I do not doubt that the nursery plays a big role in this.

Reply from Ellen Wentworth, Marketing Assistant at Tops Day Nurseries: Bretonside Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we really appreciate it.

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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2021 Submitted via Website
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The staff gave my lactose-intolerant son a cup of milk. Both kids have food diaries as one has an allergy, the other rarely seems to eat their food or has just been given fruit on occasions. Food diary either updated late evening or we don't get one at all. Brought this up with several staff members with no improvement. Allowed someone to collect them without a password. Luckily it was their grandparent but could have been anyone! Kids seem to enjoy the setting but a lot of other things need looking at especially important ones like allergies!

Reply from Ellen Wentworth, Marketing Co Ordinator at Tops Day Nurseries: Bretonside Nursery

Thank you for highlighting your concerns. These have been shared with the nursery management team who are going to look into these issues and will be speaking directly with you about them.

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Review from Josephine C (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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My little boy has been with Tops Day Nurseries: Bretonside Nursery since he was 10 months old. The staff are amazing with him. We love the new forest school. He makes great friendships and is always happy when I collect him.

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Review from Emily F (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Ever since starting Tops Day Nurseries: Bretonside Nursery my daughter has come so far in development. She has made so many friends and is always excited about coming in.

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Review from Rebecca H (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Overall good nursery, son enjoys.

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Review from Andrea P (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2019 Submitted via Website
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The staff is absolutely amazing, they look after the children so well. Couldn't find a better nursery for my child. Definitely will recommend this nursery to others.

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Review from Georgina B (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2019 Submitted via Website
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My daughter really enjoys Tops Day Nursery, Bretonside. She has become so much more confident and chatty while being here. I look forward to the future here for her.

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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2019 Submitted via Website
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I have been attending this nursery for over seven years with three of my children. I have so many positive things to say. There are always helpful, caring and putting the children first. They always contact you with any issues so you're always first to know.
My daughter is currently attending the nursery and she loves it, she’s always asking to go nursery and play with all her friends and the staff. She loved it when they did yoga and when they sing songs and dance and she even loves to learn everything else via the educational curriculum they teach (colours, numbers, etc.) She’s always full of beans when she leaves nursery, always a happy smile on her face and that's what it is all about.

Highly recommended nursery, it’s the best start to a brighter future.

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Review from Joana F (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2019 Submitted via Website
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Since joining the Nursery my daughter has developed in so many ways. She is more confident and balanced and looks forward to going into nursery every day. She enjoys coming to nursery and always asks if she is going. She has made lots of friends and enjoys seeing the staff and talking to them. The staff are all friendly and will talk to you about how she has been and what she has been doing.

My child enjoys coming to nursery, he gets excited when we are on our way. He is well looked after and gets along with most staff. They respect my wishes as a parent and I fully trust them with my children. I also have a son in babies and he always holds his arms out for staff to get him as soon as we arrive.

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Review from Angela P (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2019 Submitted via Website
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My son has settled very nicely into this nursery because the staff are always so friendly towards him!

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Review from Danielle (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2019 Submitted via Website
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Very helpful and flexible. Always at the end of the phone and kept updated with goings-on. Love the app to keep me updated and tooth brushing programme.

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Review from Jemma W (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2019 Submitted via Website
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Without a doubt, I’d recommend this nursery!
Extremely polite and helpful staff, my son enjoys the setting and has a great day! He is always learning and developing with all the play.
The food and snacks are nutritious and wholesome!

10/10

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Review from Samantha (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2019 Submitted via Website
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My daughter is very happy and content in nursery, she has been attending since she was 15 months old and is now in pre school. Staff are approachable, knowledgeable and supportive. I feel extremely confident leaving my daughter with them when at work. I would high Likely recommend this nursery.

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News (9) & Events (0)

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  • Posted: Wednesday 06 May 2026Tops Day Nurseries Wins King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development Tops Day Nurseries is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in...
  • Posted: Thursday 30 Apr 2026Tops Day Nurseries Partners with Poole Based Company, Stripes, to Rollout Rebrand Across 33 Sites Tops Day Nurseries has partnered with local company Stripes Poole Ltd to successfully deliver a...
  • Posted: Tuesday 03 Mar 2026Tops Day Nurseries launches UK-first accredited Baby Specialist programme Tops Day Nurseries has launched a new accredited Baby Specialist programme, setting a new benchmark for baby care across its nurseries...
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Meet the Team (1)

Samantha Butler Job Title: Senior Nursery Manager Joined: 2020
Samantha Butler
1. What qualifications do you have?

Foundation Degree of Arts in Early Years and Team Leader/Supervisor L3 Standard

2. How many years of experience do you have?

I have worked in the early years sector for the past 12 years and have been a nursery manager for the last 4 years.

3. Hobbies/interests
I love to be outside, exploring the coast and moors teaching my three children about the environment.
I am interested in baking and trying out new recipes.

Furthering my own knowledge and experience by completing additional qualifications and training.

4. Fun fact

Before working in the early years sector I was a swimming teacher, teaching from the ages of 3 months to 85 years old.

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