Tops Day Nurseries: Wimborne Nursery

Leigh Road, Wimborne Minster BH21 2BX
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9.4 55 Reviews
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Tops Day Nursery - Wimborne, offers an excellent learning environment for all the pre-school age ranges, staffed by experienced and vetted professionals who value the reputation of the service within the local community, as well as the aspirations parents have for their children. The nursery also runs a Mini Beast club over the school holidays for children aged five to eleven years.

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.

The nursery philosophy is based around the values of flexibility and quality, with emergency childcare and babysitting services available, the use of indoor and outdoor play areas and balanced food menus to support good nutrition.

Tops Day Nurseries offers a number of extracurricular activities such as Tops Cooking School, Tops Forest School, meditation, yoga, Rugby Rangers, Boogie Mites, tooth brushing and much more.

The nursery can provide 15 hours free funding which is available for two, three- and four-year-olds.

While each child is at Tops Wimborne, families can call as often as they like to talk to a member of staff about their child and their time at the nursery. Families will be kept up to date about their child’s day at the nursery, including important information such as sleep times and food intake, which is submitted onto EYLOG.

Children are provided with food from the Tops Day Nurseries no-added sugar menu, which ensure they have a nutritional and healthy start in their lives.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Hannah Stanyon (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 98

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: Wimborne Nursery Reviews (55)

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Tops Day Nurseries: Wimborne Nursery has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.426) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Tops Day Nurseries: Wimborne Nursery has 55 reviews.

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Review from E S (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can honestly say that my daughter is thriving at Tops in Wimborne. She always goes in and comes out smiling. Two staff members in particular in explorers are amazing as they are the staff I have most interaction with (and another staff member previously). They listen, support, educate and are all
round fantastic. The menus are great, so are the activities and I look forward to seeing what she is up to each week on the app! I am certain attending Tops Wimborne has supported her learning! I would highly recommend Tops in Wimborne to anyone looking for childcare for their children. Thank you so much for the care you provide for my daughter.
Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Wimborne Nursery
Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that your daughter is thriving at Tops Wimborne and that she comes in and leaves with a smile. that's what…read more
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Review from Tegan B (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending this nursery since November 2023 up until now and I can't recommend it enough. When my son started, his vocabulary wasn't the best resulting in him getting upset with himself often, he could only say a few words but with the help of the wonderful staff his speech has come a
long way and you can see the difference it's made on his behaviour and the way he communicates with others. The staff have been absolutely amazing with my son, whenever he comes home all he talks about was how much fun he's had and he talks only positively about the members of staff. He absolutely loves the toys and garden, I personally think the garden is great for the little ones. My son has always been a very fussy eater however he has started to enjoy more foods due to the nursery providing a range of different healthy lunches/dinners. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone, the staff are lovely and the nursery itself is great. Thank you for everything you do.
Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Wimborne Nursery
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience! We are absolutely delighted to hear how much progress your son has made and how much he enjoys his time with us. It's wonderful…read more
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Review from J K (Father of Child) published on 14 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't speak highly enough of the nursery! All the staff have been amazing and they are so patient and attentive. Can't praise them highly enough for looking after my son. Been amazing to see his development the past year and will be a sad time when he leaves this year to go into reception! Highly
recommend them
Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Wimborne Nursery
Thank you so much for your kind words! It's truly wonderful to hear how much you've valued the care and support from our team. Watching your son grow and develop over the past year has been a joy, and…read more
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Review from H W (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My eldest started with Tops Day Nurseries: Wimborne Nursery in 2021 and my youngest 2023 all the staff have been amazing with both my boys. The boys love going into nursery/preschool they come out buzzing every time and can't wait to tell me what they've done or show me pictures they've created. The
staff are so very friendly and approachable it really is like a family. I can't thank the staff enough for being their teachers, carers and friends whenever they need it. It makes it easier for me to leave them to go to work. Any questions I've ever had I know I can ask and they'll always help out. Thank you for all you do!
Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Wimborne Nursery
Thank you so much for sharing such heartfelt feedback. We are delighted to hear how much both of your boys enjoy their time with us at Tops Wimborne. It's wonderful to know that they come home so…read more
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Review from Hayley A (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Superb nursery. My son is learning so much and progressing really well since starting at this nursery. They keep me up to date with all progress he is making and what he has done throughout his day and it's always something new and exciting. The picture updates are lovely to see and put our minds at
ease knowing that he is happy and enjoying himself. Everyone is friendly, helpful and kind and I would highly recommend this nursery.
Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Wimborne Nursery
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We're thrilled to hear how much your son is learning and progressing at our nursery. Keeping parents updated is a priority for us, so its great to know…read more
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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Daughter has attended for 2.5 years and has always had a great time. Now in pre-school, she skips in every day, excited to see the staff and her friends. She loves spending time in the outdoor space. The activities seem wide-ranging and engaging, and the staff really care about the children and really
connect with them.
As a working mum, I'm also so grateful for their shift worker booking flexibility and early opening time compared to other nurseries. Would highly recommend Tops Wimborne.
Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Wimborne Nursery
Thank you so much for your kind words! It's wonderful to hear that your daughter has enjoyed her time with us over the last 2.5 years and is now thriving in preschool. We're thrilled that she's…read more
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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my son has been going to Top Wimbourne for half a year now. The teachers always keep me updated on his progress and how they can help him move forward and take the time to talk to me afterwards about his day. I wanna thank all the Wimborne team for everything they do.
Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Wimborne Nursery
Thank you so much for your kind words and positive review! We're thrilled to hear that your son has been thriving at Tops Wimborne over the past six months. Our dedicated team takes great pride in…read more
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Review from Gemma K (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We could not be more happy with how our son has settled into Tops Wimborne. We have been with the nursery since the New Year and initially found our son found drop-offs a little difficult which was expected in a new environment. The staff could not have been more patient and understanding and really
took their time to make sure he felt happy and settled which we are extremely grateful for!
They constantly have a wide variety of activities for the children to do each day and even Forest School and Cooking School as an add-on. Communication between the staff and parents is always fantastic which has been really important to us, so a big thank you to everyone at Tops Wimborne!
Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Wimborne Nursery
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that your son has settled in well at Tops Wimborne.
Starting at a new nursery can be a big adjustment…read more
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Review from Carly H (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started last week and has been a little unsettled going in but the staff are absolutely brilliant with him and calms him down and updates me throughout the day. Thanks so much lovely staff.
Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Wimborne Nursery
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! We're delighted to hear that your little boy has joined us at the nursery. It's natural for children to feel a bit unsettled during their initial days, but…read more
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Review from Oliver T (Father of Child) published on 24 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves his time at nursery and is always so happy to go in (often asking to go in if we’re driving past at the weekend!). The staff are so welcoming and make handover so easy in the morning along with filling us in about his day when we pick him up later. The staff have been so supportive with
potty training and the daily diaries are so handy knowing what else has happened surrounding his care (how much he's eaten or slept etc) and we love seeing the pictures or videos about his day. We’ve signed him up for the extracurricular activities next term (forest and cooking school) and looking forward to seeing what he gets up to there. My son loves the team and is always talking about them, his friends and his time at nursery - would definitely recommend Tops!
Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Wimborne Nursery
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your son enjoys his time at nursery and is always so happy to be there. Our welcoming staff are dedicated to making handovers easy and…read more
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Review from Charlotte K (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had a very positive experience at this nursery. As a first time mum and anxious to start nursery it has been brilliant. The staff have settled my son in so nicely and he loves it at nursery.
They are very caring and always communicate with us as parents very well. It’s great to have an app
to see how my little one is doing in nursery, how much he’s eaten, slept, etc.
My son is looked after well and never had any issues.
Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Wimborne Nursery
It brings us immense joy to hear that your little one has settled in so nicely and is thriving in our care. As a first-time mom, we understand that starting nursery can be an anxious time, and we are…read more
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Review from Natalie F (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with this nursery from day 1. My child loves it here and has a great connection with both the staff and the children. The staff are really lovely. I also love the no sugar diet, picking herbs from the garden for baking and children's yoga. My child particularly loved forest school which is
such a great addition.
Reply from Lauren Ballard, Marketing Assistant at Tops Day Nurseries: Wimborne Nursery
Thank you for your positive review, we really appreciate it!
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Review from Gabriella R (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been very happy with Tops Wimborne, my son has been going since he was just over a year and he’s now in the toddler group soon to be going up to pre school. The staff are all very friendly and welcoming. My son really enjoys going and they always have lots of different and fun activities planned
throughout the day. They helped with potty training which we were really grateful for being our first child we were unsure how to approach it. Highly recommend!
Reply from Lauren Ballard, Marketing Assistant at Tops Day Nurseries: Wimborne Nursery
Thank you very much for your positive review, we really appreciate it!
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Review from Kerrie A (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Tops have been wonderful with looking after my wee son. Lovely staff, who help with any need or requirement that we have had. I love how much time he spends outdoors learning and playing in nature. He is always happy after a day of nursery.
Reply from Lauren Ballard, Marketing Assistant at Tops Day Nurseries: Wimborne Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review, we are so happy to hear that your little one is loving his time at nursery!
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Review from C G (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was having trouble with potty training, but the nursery has helped along with the progress and I have now got a potty-trained son. Without their help, I wouldn't have known how to go around it, they have helped so much.
Reply from Lauren Ballard, Marketing Assistant at Tops Day Nurseries: Wimborne Nursery
Thank you very much for your positive review, we really appreciate it
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Review from Carrie S (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is amazing and my daughter loves going. Staff are kind and friendly and always happy to answer any questions I ask at drop off and pick up. They work hard at helping my daughter with all her needs.
Reply from Lauren Ballard, Marketing Assistant at Tops Day Nurseries: Wimborne Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review, we are so happy to hear that your little one loves us at Tops Wimborne!
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Review from Manuel G (Father of Child) published on 15 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very good standard and always available to support you and help the development of your child. Great communication with parents with email and app to see what your child eats or what he/she did during the day.
Reply from Lauren Ballard, Marketing Assistant at Tops Day Nurseries: Wimborne Nursery
Thank you very much for your positive review, we really appreciate it.
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Review from C G (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have always been happy with Tops Day Nurseries Wimborne since our child started at 11 months old, they are now about to start school. The staff are friendly and the manager is great. Lots of garden play, free indoor play and great healthy meals.
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Review from Kate S (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Tops since he was 6 months old and he’s just about to graduate. He has loved every second of it! The rooms and garden are fantastic and the children are encouraged to use their imagination every day - my son is the most amazing storyteller! The staff are lovely and the flexibility
of times you can book are brilliant. The food is freshly cooked and so nutritional. I couldn’t recommend it highly enough. I’ll be sad when my son leaves but I’ve been so impressed I’ll probably book the holiday clubs for him because he would love it!
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Review from Amy J (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery - never feel anxious about leaving my daughter there as I know she is in great hands. Staff are all lovely and nothing is ever too much trouble for them. Love that the food is all sugar free/low sugar and love how they use the app to let us know how she has gotten on that day. Not
actually been inside or seen the outside area due to covid restrictions so hard to comment, but looks lovely and clean from the window.
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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.426)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.426) out of 10 for Tops Day Nurseries: Wimborne Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 10 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 4.916 for Tops Day Nurseries: Wimborne Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (109 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 119 Ratings = 4.916
  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 4.51 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Tops Day Nurseries: Wimborne Nursery is based on 10 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 98 number of registered child places is 19.6. 10 Positive Reviews ÷ 19.6 = 0.51
  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)

Hannah

Hannah Stanyon

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2017

1.   What qualifications do you have? – I have a level 6 – Degree in Early Years.


2.   How many years of experience do you have? I have 12 years’ experience.


3.   Hobbies/interests – I love being out in nature whether that is going on walks with my family or out in my veg patch.


4.   Fun fact – I’m an identical twin.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tops Day Nurseries: Wimborne Nursery

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

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

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

Tops Day Nurseries: Wimborne Nursery is open: 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.

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

Tops Day Nurseries: Wimborne Nursery has capacity for a total of 98 Children.

How far is Tops Day Nurseries: Wimborne Nursery to the centre of Wimborne Minster?

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

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