Tops Day Nurseries: Bournemouth Nursery

Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth BH7 7DW
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  • Tops Day Nurseries: Bournemouth Nursery, Bournemouth
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Tops Day Nursery - Bournemouth, welcomes babies from three months old and provides children with an excellent learning through play environment to help them develop through their pre-school years.

Tops Bournemouth's practice is inspired by Reggio Emilia and Scandinavian ethos – they believe that children should be surrounded by beautiful, aesthetic things and exposed to inspirational experiences. Tops Bournemouth put big emphasis on the they way children learn and the resources used in the nursery. In daily activities children have opportunities to use their imagination as well as develop critical thinking.

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in October 2016 with early years professionals dedicated to best practice, the nursery also has its own training team to ensure standards are kept high and up-to-date with childcare sector developments.

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 offers very flexible hours and parents can book to the nearest 15 minutes, meaning they only book and pay for the hours that suit them.

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

Families are always welcome to call to discuss their child and their progress at the nursery. Throughout the day, staff record important information about each child, such as sleep times and food intake. This is shared with families through EYLOG.

The no-added sugar menu at the nursery provides children with a healthy and nutritional start in life.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Stacey Nash (Senior Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 56

Total Places for Children

  • 131

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: Bournemouth Nursery Reviews (91)

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Tops Day Nurseries: Bournemouth Nursery has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.195) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Tops Day Nurseries: Bournemouth Nursery has 91 reviews.

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Review from Abbie B (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
4 years here! She's loved it and so have we. Practitioners are angels.
Reply from Gheanielle Gordula, Marketing Assistant at Tops Day Nurseries: Bournemouth Nursery
Thank you so much for your lovely message Abbie. We're over the moon to hear your daughter has loved her four years at Tops Bournemouth! Thank you for your trust, your kind words, and for being such a…read more
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Review from Fred W (Father of Child) published on 9 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very impressed with how the children are taught. Very personal, informative and helpful.
Reply from Gheanielle Gordula, Marketing Assistant at Tops Day Nurseries: Bournemouth Nursery
Thank you for your kind message Fred. We're so pleased to hear you've been impressed with the care and learning at Tops Bournemouth. Your lovely words mean a lot to the team, and we look forward to…read more
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Review from Sarah W (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Tops day nursery are amazing! The staff are so friendly and attentive to the children. My daughter loves going here. They have amazing resources and great activities planned everyday. Great feedback from staff and I love getting observations to see what she's been up to. One staff member has especially
been really good, very supportive to our family through hard times. I would definitely recommend tops Bournemouth to everyone! They have a wide variety of meal plans and display this daily for parents.
Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Bournemouth Nursery
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter enjoys coming to Tops Bournemouth and that you're pleased with our resources and daily activities. It's…read more
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Review from B M (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My eldest son with SEN attended Tops Day Nurseries: Bournemouth Nursery and the staff were amazing with him. They are very supportive and caring. He was always happy to go to nursery. With this positive experience, I also enrolled my second child and he is enjoying nursery. He is gaining more independence
and always excited that he asks to go even on weekends.
Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Bournemouth Nursery
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that both of your children have had such positive experiences at Tops Bournemouth. Supporting every child's individual needs is…read more
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Review from Bonnie H (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely love this nursery. I have 3 children that have experienced Tops Day Nurseries: Bournemouth Nursery and they love it.
The staff are so friendly and amazing with the children. My girls always come out smiling and happy and excited to tell me all about their day.
If there are any concerns,
I feel so at ease talking to the team and they are so understanding.
The process for enrolling my girls is so easy and very quick.
Can't fault the nursery at all! Absolutely love it and the new garden!
Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Bournemouth Nursery
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful feedback! We're so thrilled to hear that all three of your children have had such a positive experience at Tops Bournemouth. It's wonderful to know they…read more
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Review from Marta A (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff are so friendly and caring and make all children feel welcome and involved. They have a vast range of activities, including extra curricular activities such as Forest School which is great for outdoor learning. They also do events for the children and parents, my son and I attended Breakfast
Morning in the end of September. The staff have feedback to parents everyday.
They post photos/videos of the activities that my son is doing, which I love seeing it. I highly recommend this nursery to anyone. My son has grown and has learnt so much since he started nursery. My partner and I work in the hospital so we are immensely benefitted by the flexibility booking options, 6am to 8pm opening times and last minute bookings.
Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Bournemouth Nursery
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We're thrilled to hear how much you and your son enjoy being part of our nursery community. It's great to know that the range of activities, including…read more
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Review from Emma C (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has been going for a month and she loves it! The staff have been so welcoming and I can't fault them. It was a hard decision putting her into nursery but I am so glad I picked Tops Bournemouth!
Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Bournemouth Nursery
Thank you for sharing your experience! Were thrilled to hear that your little girl is enjoying her time with us after just a month. It's wonderful to know that our colleagues have made you feel…read more
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Review from Charlotte M (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves going to this nursery. She has only been going one day a week for four months, but she settled really quickly and always goes on and comes out smiling. The staff are all really friendly and helpful. I love the shift booking options, it's easy and so useful for a shift worker. It's
great that food is provided and I know she's eating good, nutritional meals.
Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Bournemouth Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear that your daughter enjoys her time with us and that she settled in quickly, even with a one-day-a-week schedule. Our colleagues work hard to…read more
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Review from K F (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a great start for my daughter's learning. Despite starting during the COVID pandemic, the nursery has offered such lovely learning experiences that were full of kindness and support.
Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Bournemouth Nursery
Thank you for your kind words! We are delighted to hear that your daughter had a great start with us, even amidst the challenges of the COVID pandemic. It's wonderful to know that the learning…read more
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Review from E A (Father of Child) published on 9 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It was a great experience having my son at Tops Nursery. The staff are very accommodating and kind to the young ones.
God bless them all for their sacrifice offered to our kids.
Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Bournemouth Nursery
Thank you for your kind words! We were delighted to hear that your experience with us was so positive. It's wonderful to know that you appreciate the care and kindness of our staff. We are grateful…read more
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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Me and my daughter have had a pleasant and great experience over the past 3 1/2 years. She was provided a platform to learn and explore herself to extraordinary experiences that were not possible from home. She is a good team player because of the nursery journey and we as a family are very grateful
for all the hard work and support Top Nursery in Bournemouth has shown our daughter and us. Thank you very much.
Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Bournemouth Nursery
Thank you for your heartfelt message! We are thrilled to hear that you and your daughter have had such a positive experience with us over the past 3 1/2 years. It's wonderful to know that the…read more
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Review from Emma W (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our children have graduated with Tops in the last couple of years, having both been in their care since 9/10 months old. What a wonderful experience they have both had! The kind and attentive staff have supported them to thrive. Our children have enjoyed learning through play that has been targeted
to their interests and have always been so excited to tell us about their day. Throughout the years they have loved trips out to the Oceanarium, Yoga, Boogie Mites and Forest School - so many opportunities to grow. Our children have both left confident, writing their names and ready and excited for reception. The biggest of thank yous Tops - we will miss you!
Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Bournemouth Nursery
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! It's been a pleasure watching both of your children grow with us from such a young age. We're thrilled that they had such positive experiences, from learning…read more
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Review from N P (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our two children went from the nest to preschool 2 over a total seven year period with a small overlap in 2021. We've been delighted with the fantastic career, education and flexibility that Tops have offered over this time. Of particular note are the messy play and on hot days, water play that they
have really enjoyed. Their preschool time has prepared them for school really well and they have had a thorough grounding in letters and numbers which complements what we are practising at home. The bonfire night party and graduation ceremony are special memories with lots of staff effort to make them fantastic. Thank you! Forest school also brilliantly ambitious and adventurous!
Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Bournemouth Nursery
Thank you for your heartfelt review! We're so pleased to hear that your children had such a positive experience with us over the past seven years. It's wonderful to know they enjoyed activities like…read more
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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very pleased with the progress our son is making at Tops. He is well looked after and does a lot of fun varied activities whilst at nursery! He really enjoys going to nursery. I have my full confidence in the staff. They are always friendly. From the management side, they are always very helpful
and quick to answer queries.
Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Bournemouth Nursery
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that your son is enjoying his time at Tops and is making great progress. It's fantastic to know that he enjoys the varied…read more
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Review from S L (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending Bournemouth Tops for the past four years and has really enjoyed her time there. We have always felt that she is well cared for and looked after and the flexible hours have been very helpful for us as my working hours can vary. The nursery offers a good range of indoor
and outdoor activities and the staff are friendly and informative, I would highly recommend it.
Reply from Ellen Wentworth, Marketing Assistant at Tops Day Nurseries: Bournemouth Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review.
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Review from S L (Father of Child) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two children have both enjoyed their time at Tops Day Nursery. I still have one attending but she will be starting school this year. The staff are brilliant and it is lovely to hear about all the things my daughter has done throughout her day. It is lovely to hear about the friendships she has made
and the new things she has learnt.
Reply from Ellen Wentworth, Marketing Assistant at Tops Day Nurseries: Bournemouth Nursery
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Review from Julie R (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since starting my daughter at Tops Day Nursery, I’ve seen one very happy girl. Very attentive care, staff are amazing and ever so helpful and happy in their work and the person-centred care to the children is great too.
My daughter is often at the nursery and is very happy and is often very chatty
on the way home. I can see the learning she’s achieving as she’s growing into a toddler. Thank you, Tops Day Nurseries.
Reply from Lauren Ballard, Marketing Assistant at Tops Day Nurseries: Bournemouth Nursery
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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has been coming since November and although it's one day per week and although it's been a bit tough for her to settle, she absolutely loves it now. She knows who her staff members are and she loves going in, I think she's more disappointed to come home. I love getting photos of her and
her friends playing and taking part in different activities.
The staff have been amazing, they are so good with her, they always inform me of her day, how much she has eaten and slept, what they got up to. She always eats all her food so it must be yummy. They get to play outside which is great because she loves exploring and climbing and getting messy and running around.
We love her going here, I'd be heartbroken if we ever had to take her out, it's her little time away from me and her dad and it's done her the world of good.
Reply from Lauren Ballard, Marketing Assistant at Tops Day Nurseries: Bournemouth Nursery
Thank you very much for your positive review, we really appreciate it!
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Review from J N (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had two children attend Tops Day Nurseries: Bournemouth Nursery since they were toddlers and they have both enjoyed their experience during their time, from Explorers up to preschool. Our daughter still currently attends but will be starting school this year. We love seeing and hearing about
all the exciting things she has done and learnt each day she attends and the friendships that have been made. Our baby will soon be joining the nursery and will be starting in the nest. We feel confident knowing that she will be looked after by a fantastic team, when she joins.
Reply from Lauren Ballard, Marketing Assistant at Tops Day Nurseries: Bournemouth Nursery
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Review from L J (Mother of Child) published on 30 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves coming to nursery at Tops Day Nurseries: Bournemouth Nursery and she adores all of the staff. The progress she has made with all aspects of her development while enrolled at Tops is staggering. There are so many activities and events for her to take part in and the daily
play is always fun and varied. Cooking school has been wonderful for her kitchen skills and she now helps peel and chop vegetables at home.
Reply from Lauren Ballard, Marketing Assistant at Tops Day Nurseries: Bournemouth Nursery
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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.195)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.195) out of 10 for Tops Day Nurseries: Bournemouth Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 14 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 4.661 for Tops Day Nurseries: Bournemouth Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (116 Excellents x 5) + (47 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 168 Ratings = 4.661
  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 4.534 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Tops Day Nurseries: Bournemouth Nursery is based on 14 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 131 number of registered child places is 26.2. 14 Positive Reviews ÷ 26.2 = 0.534
  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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Stacey

Stacey Nash

Job Title: Senior Nursery Manager Joined: 2017

Area designated safeguarding lead, Deputy ENCO

Frequently Asked Questions about Tops Day Nurseries: Bournemouth Nursery

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

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

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

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

Tops Day Nurseries: Bournemouth Nursery has capacity for a total of 131 Children.

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

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

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