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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.
Brilliant nursery, amazing staff and willing to help personally and professionally.
Brilliant nursery, amazing staff and willing to help personally and professionally.
He absolutely loves it and comes out with all sorts of new words and songs that he has got from Tops and he isn't 2 yet. They have been really supportive and provide a comprehensive update on...
He absolutely loves it and comes out with all sorts of new words and songs that he has got from Tops and he isn't 2 yet. They have been really supportive and provide a comprehensive update on his day. I have heard mixed reviews (and seen) about other sites but it's always great for the Boscombe team. Would and do recommend this site.
8 years ago my son graduated from Tops Day Boscombe and when I had to choose nursery for my daughter over a year ago, I knew it will be Tops again. Every morning she was looking forward to go back and see her friends. Her favourite Forest School and Cooking School...
8 years ago my son graduated from Tops Day Boscombe and when I had to choose nursery for my daughter over a year ago, I knew it will be Tops again. Every morning she was looking forward to go back and see her friends. Her favourite Forest School and Cooking School were something to look forward to every week. It gave her confidence and now all she talks about is taking a train to forest :) Thanks to all staff and their loving care she is ready to start next chapter which is primary school.
All staff are absolutely amazing, communication outstanding, management excellent. I couldn't ask for better care and I will always recommend Tops to everyone. My girl did learn so much, she met a lot of friends and she has memories that will be cherish for ever.
My son has been attending the nursery since April when he was only 8 months old. He has settled in very well thanks to the caring and friendly staff. He is always happy to be dropped off and looks very comfortable there when I return to collect him.
My son has been attending the nursery since April when he was only 8 months old. He has settled in very well thanks to the caring and friendly staff. He is always happy to be dropped off and looks very comfortable there when I return to collect him.
Every day my son comes home dirty, tired and hungry and I couldn’t be happier - as a parent I worry about what happens at preschool and what goes on. All I can say is my son comes home full of tales of fun with his friends, adventures from forest school, going on buses, trains and building dens,...
Tops have helped create a safe and stable environment. The key staff have nurtured my son into a confident boy; who is ready to start school. He idolises staff who have always gone above and beyond, who comfort, encourage and have a genuine desire to care for the children in their rooms - most of all, as a parent, I’m happy leaving my son there knowing he will be having a fun filled day, with great staff and friends.
Tops Day Nursery have always gone above and beyond to provide a wonderful setting for my son, and support him with his additional needs. The office staff are also very nice people, organised and well managed and the whole team at Tops' work really reflects in the atmosphere in each room. My son has...
Tops Day Nursery have always gone above and beyond to provide a wonderful setting for my son, and support him with his additional needs. The office staff are also very nice people, organised and well managed and the whole team at Tops' work really reflects in the atmosphere in each room. My son has attended since he was 18 months old until he was nearly 5 and I truly enjoyed every moment my son attended. It is nice when you think during the day "I wonder how my son is, or what he's doing" and then smile, knowing truly he is in good hands and well cared for. I always enjoyed the security Tops provided. I really respect all the staff at Tops Day Nursery Boscombe, they are a lovely team of people, carers and teachers (and 'boo boo' fixers!). Thank you truly so much to all of you.
My son has been with Tops Nursery since he was 3 years old until now he is 5 joining the Mini Beast Club. He loves his time in nursery, the staff are always lovely and looks after him well. He developed his confidence and social skills during his time here. He has now come a long way.
My son has been with Tops Nursery since he was 3 years old until now he is 5 joining the Mini Beast Club. He loves his time in nursery, the staff are always lovely and looks after him well. He developed his confidence and social skills during his time here. He has now come a long way.
My daughter has been collected from school by Tops Day Nursery for over 3 years. She adores the staff and I feel very comfortable leaving her in their care. Everybody from the office staff to the managers are very welcoming and helpful should the need arise for me to ask for assistance.
My daughter has been collected from school by Tops Day Nursery for over 3 years. She adores the staff and I feel very comfortable leaving her in their care. Everybody from the office staff to the managers are very welcoming and helpful should the need arise for me to ask for assistance.
My daughter loves this nursery. She started off in the Twos room and it took her a little while to settle in due to being shy. The staff were great and always helped encourage her to grow to like the nursery. She’s now in the Preschool room and has made friends with some children who she loves to...
My daughter loves this nursery. She started off in the Twos room and it took her a little while to settle in due to being shy. The staff were great and always helped encourage her to grow to like the nursery. She’s now in the Preschool room and has made friends with some children who she loves to go and see. She has been at the nursery for nearly a year and really enjoys it.
I love the eylog, the staff from the admin team to my son's key worker are all wonderful. Warm, friendly but professional and approachable. They do their job as if it is so much more which is great as my son is so much more and I feel that ethos is truly recognised.
I love the eylog, the staff from the admin team to my son's key worker are all wonderful. Warm, friendly but professional and approachable. They do their job as if it is so much more which is great as my son is so much more and I feel that ethos is truly recognised.
The nursery is flexible which has been beneficial due to my work, but also my son has a great time when he goes in. He has friends, support of nursery assistants, activities and a fun creative environment. I get the meals cooked for him, they're always healthy and warm and he enjoys them.
The nursery is flexible which has been beneficial due to my work, but also my son has a great time when he goes in. He has friends, support of nursery assistants, activities and a fun creative environment. I get the meals cooked for him, they're always healthy and warm and he enjoys them.
Our son has been going to Tops nursery Boscombe for almost one year now. The staff are lovely and so are management, they will answer any questions we have and make you feel welcome. We like that they are environmentally friendly and teach the children about this, too. Our son likes being outdoors...
Our son has been going to Tops nursery Boscombe for almost one year now. The staff are lovely and so are management, they will answer any questions we have and make you feel welcome. We like that they are environmentally friendly and teach the children about this, too. Our son likes being outdoors and the children are taken out every day, especially nice is the forest school. All in all our son has become more confident and he loves going to nursery.
My little girl has been going to Tops for about 4 weeks now and absolutely loves it. Good environment, her speech has picked up loads already and the staff are lovely.
My little girl has been going to Tops for about 4 weeks now and absolutely loves it. Good environment, her speech has picked up loads already and the staff are lovely.
My son goes here twice a week and has always been happy, he learns a lot and is meeting lots of friends.
Thank you.
My son goes here twice a week and has always been happy, he learns a lot and is meeting lots of friends.
Thank you.
I was really apprehensive about my little boy starting nursery in summer. However, all the staff in the Nest/Explorers are incredible. My little one loves arriving at nursery and seeing favourite faces. There are no tears when I leave, he doesn't even notice when I arrive to pick him up.
All...
I was really apprehensive about my little boy starting nursery in summer. However, all the staff in the Nest/Explorers are incredible. My little one loves arriving at nursery and seeing favourite faces. There are no tears when I leave, he doesn't even notice when I arrive to pick him up.
All the staff are polite, friendly and my son seems to have taken to them all fondly which gives me great comfort. I really love seeing observations sent to my mobile app whilst he is at nursery and watching him enjoy lots of different activities. Within the whole nursery, there are plenty of activities, additional activities on offer and they really encourage learning by playing and exploring, making activities out of what your child is interested in at that time as well as planned activities.
Facilities are very clean, and I never have concerns about my son's well-being or whether he is being cared for properly. The team are all extremely hard working and I couldn't fault anything. Very child focused.
Tops Day Nursery - Boscombe a fantastic nursery. The staff are always supportive and welcoming. They offer so much in the way of activities. My son who has attended the nursery for almost 3 years has really enjoyed his time there. He especially loves cooking school. I would definitely recommend...
Tops Day Nursery - Boscombe a fantastic nursery. The staff are always supportive and welcoming. They offer so much in the way of activities. My son who has attended the nursery for almost 3 years has really enjoyed his time there. He especially loves cooking school. I would definitely recommend Tops Day Nursery - Boscombe to friends and family.
Tops staff are open, friendly and professional.
They change nappies at least every 3 hrs and leave a detailed daily report on my child's eating, playing, sleep and...
Tops staff are open, friendly and professional.
They change nappies at least every 3 hrs and leave a detailed daily report on my child's eating, playing, sleep and nappies which is reassuring.
I would and have recommended Tops Day Nursery - Boscombe to friends.
Good staff and I like the way they update my daughter's day on the EY log. My daughter already has her favourite teacher. There are plenty of different activities to do. Food I believe is good, however, I did not get a chance to know the menu as this was not emailed or in the EY log. I asked one of...
Good staff and I like the way they update my daughter's day on the EY log. My daughter already has her favourite teacher. There are plenty of different activities to do. Food I believe is good, however, I did not get a chance to know the menu as this was not emailed or in the EY log. I asked one of the staff and they were not sure about this either. I would also like to see more organisation with the children to learn in groups rather than working independently. Children tend to do try harder when they have some peer pressure. I would also like my daughter to have a sleeping routine during the day.
Thank you for leaving a review for Tops Day Nursery, Boscombe. The nursery manager would welcome the opportunity to discuss the points you have raised further, please do not hesitate to speak to a member of the office team who will be able to arrange this for you.
Thank you for the feedback on the staff who care for your child, we will ensure this is shared with the team.
Very happy with the care my daughter receives. However, I have had to remind staff about applying her eczema cream regularly. The staff are generally very helpful and the premises are clean and my daughter enjoys her time there
Very happy with the care my daughter receives. However, I have had to remind staff about applying her eczema cream regularly. The staff are generally very helpful and the premises are clean and my daughter enjoys her time there
Thank you for leaving a review for Tops Day Nursery, Boscombe. The nursery manager would welcome the opportunity to discuss the points you have raised further, please do not hesitate to speak to a member of the office team who will be able to arrange this for you.
Tops is absolutely fantastic childcare! My daughter adores their after school club, she even begs to go at the weekend. The food is healthy and filling and they genuinely care about every child in their care. They even help my daughter with her homework and reading! I can't praise them enough and...
Tops is absolutely fantastic childcare! My daughter adores their after school club, she even begs to go at the weekend. The food is healthy and filling and they genuinely care about every child in their care. They even help my daughter with her homework and reading! I can't praise them enough and recommend them to everyone I know that may be looking for childcare.
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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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- 27 Mar 2025Recipient: Tops Day Nurseries: Pokesdown Nursery
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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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