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Tops Day Nursery - Pokesdown offers professional early years childcare and education for children from three months to pre-school age, as well as operating a Hi 5’s Club for children aged 5 to 11 years.
The nursery provides a welcoming environment in the heart of Pokesdown, delivering high-quality childcare within a safe, nurturing, and stimulating setting. Its spaces are thoughtfully designed to support children’s learning, development, and independence through play.
The nursery...
Tops Day Nursery - Pokesdown offers professional early years childcare and education for children from three months to pre-school age, as well as operating a Hi 5’s Club for children aged 5 to 11 years.
The nursery provides a welcoming environment in the heart of Pokesdown, delivering high-quality childcare within a safe, nurturing, and stimulating setting. Its spaces are thoughtfully designed to support children’s learning, development, and independence through play.
The nursery works in partnership with a local care home to offer intergenerational experiences and is supported by a team of qualified, friendly, and experienced staff. Children are guided in line with the EYFS framework, helping to build confidence and independence. Flexible hours are available to support families, and the nursery accepts all types of funding.
On the ground floor, there are two preschool rooms, including a stage area that provides additional space for creative play and group activities. Upstairs, an open-plan room for children aged 2–3 years encourages exploration and supports the development of motor skills through carefully planned activity areas and quality resources within a calm, neutral environment.
The baby room offers a warm and secure setting for children from three months until walking age, with care routines tailored to each child’s individual needs. The nursery also benefits from a well-equipped outdoor area where children can stay active and enjoy fresh air, while its location close to the beach provides further opportunities for outdoor experiences.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year
Minimum attendance
- 2 days per week
Full days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- Tops Day Nurseries
- Private Owned
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
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
Consumables provided
YesConsumables provided include
Nappies, Nappy Cream, Suncream, Wipes
Opening Times
- Monday06:00-20:00
- Tuesday06:00-20:00
- Wednesday06:00-20:00
- Thursday06:00-20:00
- Friday06:00-20:00
When Closed
- Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day
Parking
- Street parking
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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Tops Day Nurseries: Pokesdown Nursery Reviews (66)
Tops Day Nurseries: Pokesdown Nursery has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.078) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Tops Day Nurseries: Pokesdown Nursery has 66 reviews.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thank you for your positive review, John, we can't wait to welcome him back to Hi5's.
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...
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).
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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!
I received updates about everything, so I am always up...
I received updates about everything, so I am always up to date.
The app system gives an insight into what my son was doing, what his interest was for the week.
The admin team and manager is also very helpful and understanding, even in tricky situations, and I can comfortably turn to them for help or guidance if needed.
I can definitely recommend this branch.
Since my child has started at Tops Boscombe, she has loved every second of it. I was very nervous about sending my baby off to nursery, but the staff and nursery as a whole have made it easy to leave her in someone else care. Would defiantly recommend!
Since my child has started at Tops Boscombe, she has loved every second of it. I was very nervous about sending my baby off to nursery, but the staff and nursery as a whole have made it easy to leave her in someone else care. Would defiantly recommend!
My daughter started with your nursery in June, I was a little worried as she had never been and started just after the main COVID shut down. However, the staff have been amazing both with getting her settled and reassuring me! She absolutely loves going to nursery and has come on personally so much...
My daughter started with your nursery in June, I was a little worried as she had never been and started just after the main COVID shut down. However, the staff have been amazing both with getting her settled and reassuring me! She absolutely loves going to nursery and has come on personally so much since she started! Thank you all!
* The best:
The carers: they divide the children into four areas, each area is for a group of age. There is a main carer for each...
* The best:
The carers: they divide the children into four areas, each area is for a group of age. There is a main carer for each area plus the assistant(s).
All of them were amazing!
It's really helpful and comfortable that you can rely on them to care for your child; they always called me if something happened and just to keep me updated of any accident or issue.
This is for me what makes difference and matters.
I don't want to make this a long and tedious review to read, the negative aspects are really few and are no worthy for comments.
This particular nursery has my praise and I will recommend it to anyone.
My two-year-old daughter has been going to Tops Boscombe for just under a year now and she has settled in very well, thanks to the help of all the staff. She absolutely loves going to nursery now and comes home telling me all about what a good day she’s had with all of her friends. The care she...
My two-year-old daughter has been going to Tops Boscombe for just under a year now and she has settled in very well, thanks to the help of all the staff. She absolutely loves going to nursery now and comes home telling me all about what a good day she’s had with all of her friends. The care she receives is excellent and I would recommend Tops to anyone.
I would also like to say a massive thank you to the staff looking after my son, it was nerve-wracking sending him back in after so much time off but they have been brilliant and he has really enjoyed it. Thank you for all the work you are doing and the care you give my son. I really appreciate it.
I would also like to say a massive thank you to the staff looking after my son, it was nerve-wracking sending him back in after so much time off but they have been brilliant and he has really enjoyed it. Thank you for all the work you are doing and the care you give my son. I really appreciate it.
I'm very pleased with the kindness of the teachers at Tops Day Nursery, Boscombe, especially during this difficult time, my son's nursery closed during the COVID-19 pandemic as they are a small nursery. At the beginning of the pandemic, we managed to look after our 3 sons because of my mom being...
I'm very pleased with the kindness of the teachers at Tops Day Nursery, Boscombe, especially during this difficult time, my son's nursery closed during the COVID-19 pandemic as they are a small nursery. At the beginning of the pandemic, we managed to look after our 3 sons because of my mom being temporary "stuck" with. She came to visit and couldn't return to her home country. After 5 weeks of 3 under 5's being locked in the house we started to struggle, especially my mom, as she was left by herself looking after them when me and my husband are both key workers. The manager at Tops Day Nursery was very understanding and supportive and she tried her best to get our son into the nursery. When the great news arrived that our son could go to the nursery 3 days a week we were all very pleased and relieved. Our son loves the setting, his new friends and all the teachers. Many thanks Tops Day Nursery, Boscombe.
Up until recently I have had two children at Tops. My daughter has missed her older brother. Staff have been so attentive to her needs - giving her extra cuddles. Recently my daughter moved rooms, the transition was so supported, that it went very well despite the close bond she had with staff in...
Up until recently I have had two children at Tops. My daughter has missed her older brother. Staff have been so attentive to her needs - giving her extra cuddles. Recently my daughter moved rooms, the transition was so supported, that it went very well despite the close bond she had with staff in the room she was leaving. Both of my children have loved the extra activities Tops provide, especially forest school.
Tops Boscombe is a wonderful setting for any child. The staff and management are friendly, flexible and resourceful. They provide spaces for babies and children to really flourish in their environment. Teamed with nurturing staff and extra activities like forest school and cookery school, this is...
Tops Boscombe is a wonderful setting for any child. The staff and management are friendly, flexible and resourceful. They provide spaces for babies and children to really flourish in their environment. Teamed with nurturing staff and extra activities like forest school and cookery school, this is an excellent start for any little one to learn and grow.
I have had nothing but good experiences since enlisting my 2 year old son at Tops Day Nurseries: Boscombe Nursery. The team have been extremely friendly and helpful on a one to one basis. Also, my son has a great time and it was warming how the team aided him in the settling in process.
I have had nothing but good experiences since enlisting my 2 year old son at Tops Day Nurseries: Boscombe Nursery. The team have been extremely friendly and helpful on a one to one basis. Also, my son has a great time and it was warming how the team aided him in the settling in process.
My son absolutely loves nursery, he adores the staff who are invested in his happiness at nursery. My son has fun and enjoys the activities in place. They provide a great environment, most importantly a happy environment. I could not ask for more.
My son absolutely loves nursery, he adores the staff who are invested in his happiness at nursery. My son has fun and enjoys the activities in place. They provide a great environment, most importantly a happy environment. I could not ask for more.
I have been using Tops Boscombe for 5 Years now with 2 children and both loved coming to nursery. They enjoyed the environment interaction with carers and activities. I would recommend this nursery to others. The flexible booking has been invaluable, not many other nurseries offer this. The staff...
I have been using Tops Boscombe for 5 Years now with 2 children and both loved coming to nursery. They enjoyed the environment interaction with carers and activities. I would recommend this nursery to others. The flexible booking has been invaluable, not many other nurseries offer this. The staff are all friendly and welcoming.
My daughter really likes it, she enjoys every day in nursery. She really likes her key worker. Nice, helpful staff, good management.
My daughter really likes it, she enjoys every day in nursery. She really likes her key worker. Nice, helpful staff, good management.
I would highly recommend the nursery to others. Thank you.
I would highly recommend the nursery to others. Thank you.
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News (13) & Events (0)
- 08 Sep 2026
Former Tops Portsmouth Child Serves Up Success at Junior National Tennis Championships A former Tops Day Nurseries child who first picked up a tennis racket while she was still at...
- 06 May 2026
Tops 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...
- 30 Apr 2026
Tops 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...
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Meet the Team (1)

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