Tops Day Nurseries: Pokesdown Nursery

4c Wolverton Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH7 6HT
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9.2 60 Reviews
Tops Day Nursery - Pokesdown, Bournemouth, offers a professional early years' childcare service and education to children of pre-school age, from as young as three months, as well as running a 'hi 5's club' for youngsters from the age of five to 11 years.

There are no worksheets or workbooks – children are inspired to explore, investigate, design and work things out for themselves. The aim is to inspire children to be adventurous, curious and excited to learn!

Early years' is the time to allow children to have the opportunity to be creative, investigate their environment and build foundations for continued future learning.

A pleasant learning environment is tailored to the personal interests of different age ranges, with a friendly team of carers respectful of culture and background. The nursery has an excellent outdoor play area which is accessible in all weathers and linked to the interior playrooms.

This award-winning 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.

Top Day Nursery Pokesdown offers very flexible hours. Sessions can be booked to the nearest 15 minutes so parents only book and pay for the hours they require.

Families of children at the nursery are more than welcome to call as often as they like to talk to a member of staff about their child and their day at nursery.
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Type of Service

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

Person in charge

  • Stephanie Ridealgh (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 35

Total Places for Children

  • 135

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

Parking

  • Street parking

Tops Day Nurseries: Pokesdown Nursery Reviews (60)

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Tops Day Nurseries: Pokesdown Nursery has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.245) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Tops Day Nurseries: Pokesdown Nursery has 60 reviews.

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Review from Jess K (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest has been going to Tops since he was 2, following a relocation to the area. He's just about to start school and the team at Tops Pokesdown have played a huge role in getting him ready for his next big adventure.


His baby brother is now at the nursery as well and they are both so happy to

go everyday. Every member of the team is friendly, caring and thoughtful - I can't fault them and will be very sad when our Tops journey ends in a couple of years.

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Review from Patricia A (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I had an excellent experience with Top Day Nursery Pokesdown. I love their activities, and my son genuinely enjoys going to nursery, which makes me so happy as a parent.
The teachers are very kind and polite, and I love the way they handled my son with such care and attention. He has flourished under
their guidance.
I know my son will miss this nursery! He even wakes me up excited to get ready for school each morning - that says everything about how much he loves it here.
The staff have created such a nurturing environment that has helped prepare him beautifully for his transition to primary school.
Thank you to all the wonderful staff at Top Day Nursery Pokesdown for giving my son such a positive start to his educational journey!
Would recommend to other parents looking for quality childcare in the area.

Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Pokesdown Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely message! We're over the moon to hear how much your son has enjoyed his time with us at Tops Pokesdown. It's been a joy to watch him grow and flourish, and knowing he was excited to come in each day really does say it all.We're so proud to have played a part in his early years and to help get him ready for his next big step into primary school. Thank you for your trust, your kind words, and for recommending us, it truly means a lot to the whole team.

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Review from Mendy M (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It's been a great journey with Pokesdown Boscombe. My son enjoys the environment. He never complained for a single day. The teachers are so friendly and welcoming . My son improved a lot being in the environment. From potty training to speech and other skills. If they had a primary school , l would
have loved my son to stay , but sadly he has to go for reception. Thanks to all the staff members for a job well done.

Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Pokesdown Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words! It's been a pleasure to be part of your son's journey, and we're so happy to hear how much he's enjoyed his time with us. Watching him grow and develop, from potty training to building his speech and other skills, has been truly rewarding. We'll all miss him as he moves on to reception, but we know he'll do brilliantly. Thank you for your trust and support, it means so much to all of us at Tops Pokesdown.

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Review from Caitlin W (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Best Nursery Around!
Tops Day Nurseries - Pokesdown has been an absolute blessing for our family. They've cared for my daughter since she was 2 years old, and now she's about to begin her next adventure in primary school. Watching her grow in confidence, kindness, and independence is a true credit
to the care, love, and support she's received here.


The team have not only nurtured her development but supported me as a parent every step of the way. They've been there through all the milestones, the wobbles, and the big wins - always reassuring, communicative, and genuinely invested in her wellbeing.


My little boy is currently at the nursery and I wouldn't want him anywhere else. It's rare to find a place where you feel completely at ease leaving your children, knowing they're safe, happy, and thriving.


Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all the incredible staff at Tops Pokesdown - you've given my children the best possible start. Truly the best nursery around!

Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Pokesdown Nursery

Thank you so much for your heartfelt message. It means the world to us to hear how much Tops Pokesdown has meant to your family over the years. Watching your daughter grow into a confident, kind, and independent little person has been such a joy, and we're so proud to have been part of her journey.We're equally thrilled to be caring for your little boy now and to continue supporting your family. Thank you for your trust, your kind words, and for being such a valued part of our Tops family. Wishing your daughter all the best in her next adventure, she'll be amazing!

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Review from E P (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Overall very positive experience, lots of activities for little ones, absolutely loved Forest School as well as Cooking School and Joining Generations Programme. Lovely and caring staff. Flexible hours definitely made it easier for us too. We already miss the place .

Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Pokesdown Nursery

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you had a positive experience and that your little ones enjoyed activities like Forest School, Cooking School, and the Joining Generations Programme. It's great to know the flexible hours were helpful for you. We'll miss you too and appreciate your kind words about our caring staff.

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Review from T O (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Teachers are friendly and there are several varieties of activities for the kids to explore. The teachers are respectful of parents and it was an overall good experience. There can be improvement in the time it takes to open the doors for parents to drop off or pick up their kids.

Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Pokesdown Nursery

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you had a good experience and appreciated the variety of activities and our friendly staff. We also value your input on improving the drop-off and pick-up process and will work on making it smoother. Your suggestions help us improve, and we appreciate your understanding.

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Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Choosing Tops Nursery was the best choice I made for my child. The staff are very friendly and supportive for him and for me too. My child sometimes cried when dropped him there because he's very attached to me but once I picked him up from the nursery he was very happy being there. Thank you for being
part of my child's story and helping him grow. You are amazing!

Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Pokesdown Nursery

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're so glad you chose Tops Nursery for your child and that you felt supported by our team. It's heartwarming to hear that, despite the initial tears, your child was happy and thriving by the end of the day. We're honoured to be part of his story and to help him grow. You're amazing too!

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Review from B L (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have loved my daughter being in Tops. She has grown into a bright little independent lady and the staff have been amazing. She was in graduation 2024. But not leaving forever! My youngest starts in September. Would definitely recommend. All the staff are lovely!

Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Pokesdown Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're thrilled to hear how much your daughter has thrived with us and that you've had such a positive experience. Congratulations on her graduation in 2024, what an exciting milestone! We're looking forward to welcoming your youngest in September. Thank you for your recommendation and kind words about our staff!

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Review from Kaylie T (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My first two children attended this nursery. The staff are amazing, they value your opinion. Always there to help. I will always use them and will recommend my friends or family to use them. They have various things for various age ranges.

Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Pokesdown Nursery

Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us. It's wonderful to know you felt supported and valued. We're grateful for your recommendation and look forward to welcoming your family and friends.

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Review from Ruby L (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my daughters absolutely love it here, the staff are fantastic and really take the time to bond with and nurture my children on top of providing them with creative, stimulating and educational activities every single session. I truly will be gutted when our journey with Tops is over.

Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Pokesdown Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that your daughters enjoy their time with us. Our dedicated team thrives on creating a nurturing environment and engaging activities for every child. We're here to make every session a memorable and enriching experience for them. We'll miss having your family with us, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

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Review from L c (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely staff, excellent facilities, very clean and children were all surprisingly chilled on an open day visit which I feel is a reflection of the amazing staff.
My daughter loved her time at this nursery and graduated up in to big school but still comes in holidays for the hi5 club which is also outstanding.
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highly recommend a visit to see for yourself.

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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are amazing here, they are always happy to help me and my child, especially with her toilet training.
I love the flexibility of hours it really helps with work patterns.
My daughter always comes home happy after her day at nursery, this really makes me feel at ease when leaving her in
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Reply from Lauren Ballard, Marketing Assistant at Tops Day Nurseries: Pokesdown Nursery

Thank you for your positive review, we really appreciate it!

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Review from Donika S (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is feeling more comfortable in the nursery and she likes the staff. She can’t wait to go to the nursery. When I take her, she is sad because she wants to stay more. She has learned a lot of things in the nursery.

Reply from Lauren Ballard, Marketing Assistant at Tops Day Nurseries: Pokesdown Nursery

Thank you for your positive review, we really appreciate it!

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Review from Radu C (Father of Child) published on 17 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff have been very kind and have helped my child settle into the nursery. The daily updates and the app are great. It is always nice to see what he has been doing during the day.
There is good communication between home and nursery; both written and verbal feedback is very useful.
I am very
grateful to all the staff and his key worker, who has been amazing.
Thank you to all of you.

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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend this nursery.
Both my kids went to this nursery; they were very happy.
The staff is amazing and very helpful and lovely.
My kids learnt a lot of things, and they were very happy to go to nursery.
The nursery is very clean, and they have lots of activities.

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Review from John M (Father of Child) published on 7 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son had a great time learning and playing at Tops Boscombe for three years. The staff really helped nurture his confidence and skills. They were always helpful to parents too. He already can't wait to go back for High 5 in October.

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

Thank you for your positive review, John, we can't wait to welcome him back to Hi5's.

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Review from Rebecca S (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Tops Boscombe for just over four months now, and he has settled in so well. I am really impressed with the attentiveness of the staff, how well they communicate everything with me (both the nursery staff and admin staff) and how much my son loves attending. It is great that they make
use of the outside space when the weather allows, and they always have different activities going on to keep the children engaged. They provide daily diary updates on the app in a timely manner and also share pictures on a weekly-or-so basis of what my son has been up to, which I love seeing. For me, the things that interested me about Tops more generally was the flexibility of bookings and their commitment to sustainability. I really value that they offer good vegetarian meals for my son and that they are supportive of our choice of using reusable nappies (and actively promote this).

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

Thank you so much for your lovely review, Rebecca! We really appreciate your positive feedback and we're so pleased to hear you are happy with our education and care at Boscombe and promote our reusable nappies too.

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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love this nursery, my little girl won't even say goodbye to me when dropping her off as she just wants to go in and get busy. I love the way they do daily diaries so you know exactly what they have been doing while there, they really take care of the development and understanding of how your child
is improving. I would highly recommend this nursery to everyone.

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Review from Lara S (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I really rate Tops Nursery Boscombe, so much so that when we moved a couple of miles away, we kept our daughter there rather than move her to a closer one. My daughter has built up great attachments to the staff in the baby room and I really get a feeling that they truly care about my child's wellbeing
and happiness. The staff are always friendly and professional and I have recomended Tops Boscombe to a friend of mine who is about to return to work and is looking for a childcare solution.

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Review from Kirsten R (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Tops Boscombe are just fantastic. Throughout the pandemic, the nursery has been supportive and understanding, whilst ensuring the safety of staff, children and parents. They offer a great range of resources for the children to play with. Additional cooking and forest school too, never mind
the flexibility with bookings! It’s awesome!

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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.245)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.245) out of 10 for Tops Day Nurseries: Pokesdown Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.875 for Tops Day Nurseries: Pokesdown Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (105 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 120 Ratings = 4.875

  • b) 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 4.37 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Tops Day Nurseries: Pokesdown 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:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 135 number of registered child places is 27. 10 Positive Reviews ÷ 27 = 0.37

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Awards / Recognitions (8)

B Corp Certification

Recipient: Tops Day Nurseries: Pokesdown Nursery

Date: Thursday 27 Mar 2025 More details

NMT Winner - Nursery Chef of the Year - Pete Ttofis

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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2021

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Meet the Team (1)

Stephanie

Stephanie Ridealgh

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2012

1.   I hold my level 5 qualification.

2.   I have 5 years of experience as a manager for Tops and have been working for tops 13 years.

3.   My hobbies and interests are spending time with my young daughter, family and friends. Go for walks at the weekends in the forest and enjoy baking and being creative by decorating or making things.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tops Day Nurseries: Pokesdown Nursery

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

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

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

Tops Day Nurseries: Pokesdown 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: Pokesdown Nursery have capacity for?

Tops Day Nurseries: Pokesdown Nursery has capacity for a total of 135 Children.

How far is Tops Day Nurseries: Pokesdown Nursery to the centre of Bournemouth?

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

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