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Tops Day Nurseries: Parkstone Nursery

104-106 Herbert Avenue, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset BH12 4HU
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Tops Day Nurseries: Parkstone Nursery, Poole

Tops Day Nursery, Parkstone is a friendly and active nursery located on Herbert Avenue in Poole, offering high-quality early education and childcare for children aged 3 months to school age. The nursery also runs an after-school and holiday club for children aged 5 to 7 years, with flexible childcare options designed to support busy families and provide peace of mind.

With more than 30 years of experience, the nursery provides a...  

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Adam Bodek(Interim Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 19

Total Places for Children

  • 56

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

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

Tops Day Nurseries: Parkstone Nursery Reviews (52)

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9.8

Tops Day Nurseries: Parkstone Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.774) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Tops Day Nurseries: Parkstone Nursery has 52 reviews.

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Review from J O (Father of Child) published on 30 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son's experience at Top Days Nurseries, Parkstone was a unique one. Every morning, he was always excited going to the Nursery. In short, even at his tender age, he was able to build some levels of emotional connection and team spirit. This is now obvious in his day-to-day interactions with peers, both in the neighbourhood and the church. Today, his growth is unprecedented.
As a parent, I love the warm reception we received all through our brief stay, and we look forward to returning him back to the nursery soonest.

We sincerely miss the excellent crop of educators and the management.

Reply from Erin Rymes, Marketing Coordinator at Tops Day Nurseries: Parkstone Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear how much your son enjoyed his time at Tops Parkstone and that his confidence and friendships have continued to grow. Your kind words about our team mean so much, and we'll be sure to share them!

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Review from Mandy B (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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The staff are so friendly, welcoming and accomodating. Our child loves it and we really enjoy the reviews/write ups each time he's there. Smiles all round! We value their mission for a greener future and are excited to see our boy develop and grow. Great environment for a child to learn.

Thanks to the team at tops day

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Review from Sharfraz A (Father of Child) published on 21 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our son is now 18 months old, and we have had a wonderful experience with this nursery. The staff are kind, caring, and always make him feel safe and happy. It's been lovely to see his confidence, communication, and social skills grow. We also really appreciate the regular updates on the app, which keep us informed about his day, including activities, meals, and naps. It gives us great peace of mind knowing he is so well looked after. We are very grateful to the whole team and would highly recommend this nursery to any family.

Reply from Erin Rymes, Marketing Coordinator at Tops Day Nurseries: Parkstone Nursery

Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for taking the time to share your experience. We are delighted to hear how happy your son has been with us and that you've seen such positive growth in his confidence, communication, and social skills. It means so much to know that our team has helped...  

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Review from Tiffany B (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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We have been part of the Tops family since 2021. Parkstone has been close to our hearts. Lovely staff who care deeply about your child's wellbeing. Excellent facilities. Adam has been a breath of fresh air for the nursery.

Reply from Erin Rymes, Marketing Coordinator at Tops Day Nurseries: Parkstone Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review and for being part of the Tops Parkstone family since 2021. We're so pleased to hear such kind words about our team, facilities and Adam. We'll be sure to pass your feedback on. Thank you for your continued support!

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Review from Alicja S (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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I could not recommend tops day nursery in parkstone more. My son loved to attend every time and coming home with a smile.
Staff is super friendly and supportive.

Thank you tops day parkstone for giving my son the best start into school possible !!

Reply from Erin Rymes, Marketing Coordinator at Tops Day Nurseries: Parkstone Nursery

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It means so much to hear that your son loved coming to Tops Parkstone and that he always went home with a smile. We're delighted that our friendly and supportive team helped give him such a positive start to his learning journey and prepared him for school. We wish him every success and happiness in this exciting next chapter.

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Review from S O (Father of Child) published on 3 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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Team is great. Very genuine.
Very caring, friendly and knowledgeable.
They organise great activities. My son's development is amazing thanks to the team.

Daily reports and observations that provided through up are very useful.

Reply from Erin Rymes, Marketing Coordinator at Tops Day Nurseries: Parkstone Nursery

Thank you for your kind review. We're so pleased to hear your son is thriving with us and that you've been happy with our caring team and daily updates. We really appreciate your feedback and look forward to continuing to support his development.

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Review from Cam M (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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Topa is AMAZING my son loves it there and enjoys being able to be a cat . He loves the trains and cars and the staff are lovely and very professional. The nursery is clean and safe and I know he is in good hands.

Reply from Erin Rymes, Marketing Coordinator at Tops Day Nurseries: Parkstone Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted your son loves coming to nursery and enjoys all the activities on offer. It means a lot to know you feel confident in the care we provide to our children at Tops. Thank you for your support!

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Review from M W (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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My daughter always comes out so so happy, the staff care about the children so much and the new manager is great! The meals are well thought out and nutritious and we are always updated on the app to see what she's up to

Reply from Erin Rymes, Marketing Coordinator at Tops Day Nurseries: Parkstone Nursery

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased your daughter is happy at nursery and that you've noticed the care and dedication of our team. It's great to hear you're enjoying the updates and improvements under our new manager Adam too!

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Review from Sarah W (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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My child is very happy at Tops. He is always very excited to go and the nursery update me with pictures via the app showing me what he's up to.

My child has SEN and the support we have received from the nursery staff has been amazing!

Reply from Erin Rymes, Marketing Coordinator at Tops Day Nurseries: Parkstone Nursery

Thank you for your wonderful review. We're so pleased your child enjoys nursery and that our updates help you feel connected to his day. It's lovely to hear our support has made a positive difference, we appreciate your feedback.

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Review from D C (Father of Child) published on 3 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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Since my daughter started at Topps Nursery on Herbert Avenue, our experience has been excellent. I'm really happy with how everything has been run, particularly since Adam took over. He has been incredibly thorough, attentive, and professional, always keeping us well informed and ensuring everything is handled to a high standard.
The staff are caring and welcoming, and it's clear that the children are their priority. It's been a pleasure dealing with the team, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery to other parents.

Highly recommended.

Reply from Erin Rymes, Marketing Coordinator at Tops Day Nurseries: Parkstone Nursery

Thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted you've had such a positive experience with Adam and the team. Keeping families informed and providing high-quality care is so important to us. We really appreciate your recommendation!

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Review from X D (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son's been at this nursery since he was 20 months old, starting in the baby room. The staff are so friendly and really go out of their way to keep you posted on everything he's up to. We love the daily updates and the little sheets they send home-it's such a nice touch.
There's such a great community vibe too; you're always greeted with a smile. And honestly, my son absolutely loves it-he literally runs in every morning, no hesitation.

You can tell the team truly cares about the kids' wellbeing and development in everything they do. They've built such a safe, positive, and fun environment, and we're so grateful for that.

Reply from Erin Rymes, Marketing Coordinator at Tops Day Nurseries: Parkstone Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review! We're so pleased to hear your son has settled so well and enjoys coming to nursery each day. It's wonderful that you find our updates helpful and feel welcomed by the team. We really appreciate your kind words and look forward to watching him continue to thrive.

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Review from L K (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son has attended Tops Nursery since he was 9 months old and he absolutely loves it! Top notch staff and he is always doing fun things and eating interesting and healthy meals. The care and support he receives is fabulous and has given him a great start before school.

Reply from Erin Rymes, Marketing Coordinator at Tops Day Nurseries: Parkstone Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review. We're so pleased to hear that your son has loved his time with us since he was 9 months old and that he enjoys the activities, healthy meals, and care provided by our Parkstone team.

It's wonderful to know we've helped give him such a positive start before school. Thank you for trusting us with his early years journey.

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Review from Courtney P (Mother of Child) published on 5 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son seems to enjoy tops. The staff are very lovely and welcoming towards him which is great. I love seeing what he gets up to during the day on the app and appreciate being told how he has been, what he has been doing during hand over at pick up time.

Reply from Ellen Wentworth, Marketing Manager at Tops Day Nurseries: Parkstone Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review, we love sharing the updates with you too :)

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Review from Martina H (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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We are very pleased with Tops in Parkstone. My daughter attends full time, that is Monday to Friday, full days. The staff are very friendly and professional and are trying to cater to the needs of your child as much as possible. My daughter absolutely loves being there. The activities they do are fantastic and very creative and children enjoy them. Something I would not be able to do at home, particularly very messy plays, which children absolutely love. The children spent a lot of time outside, playing in the garden that has many great parts from a sensory garden to puddles and sand trays. My daughter's speech has improved since joining and she sings all the time. She loves nursery rhymes, which they sing daily. The food is exceptional, very healthy. What's more, Tops really pays attention to the toys children play with, they limit plastic toys and prefer natural toys or items that spark creativity. The log is super useful and helps with communication with parents.

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

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

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Review from Katie N (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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I’ve had 2 of my daughters attend Tops Day Nurseries Parkstone and they’re absolutely amazing. They are very welcoming and helpful, they go above and beyond to ensure your child is happy and thriving. I’ve tried other nurseries and felt that Tops really do stand out and after having my first daughter enrolled and moved onto school when it came time for my other daughter to attend well there was no other options in our eyes but to put her in Tops. Their meals are great with a massive selection of different types of food for children to try. My daughter has settled in and really enjoys attending. They keep you up to date and go out of their way to ensure you are happy with the care they provide. Thank you Tops Day Nurseries for being fantastic.

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

Thank you very much for your positive review, we really appreciate it! We're glad that your daughters enjoy their time with us.

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Review from Wendy E (Grandmother of Child) published on 1 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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My grandson has shown an incredible improvement in all his motor skills since starting at Tops. He struggled with his speech but the wonderful staff have worked wonders with all aspects of teaching. My grandson currently attends twice a week, while his mummy's at work and I pick him up. Just seeing him smile and hearing him putting little sentences together, makes my heart warm. The staff took the time to implement structured learning for him and it's paying dividends. He absolutely loves going to school and all his wonderful teachers, especially two girls, in particular. He's recently been introduced to the preschool and is really enjoying this too. I'd recommend Tops to any parent, looking for daycare for their child.

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Review from Georgina M (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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We are really happy with Tops Parkstone. Firstly, the staff are friendly, professional, welcoming and clearly enjoy their jobs. This comes across in all they do.
My daughter settled quickly and feels safe and happy there. As a parent, I feel that my child is well looked after and that all staff know her well and look out for her best interests.
They provide great opportunities such as cooking and forest school. They constantly think of fun, engaging and educational activities for the children. I also love receiving the updates daily so I can see what my daughter has been doing that day.

Any communication has been answered quickly and I feel they have been fantastically supportive during lockdown and the changes to my hours.

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Review from Kasey R (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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My boy started at Tops Parkstone in the middle of lockdown at 9-months-old. In what could have been a very stressful situation absolutely every person I have met has been wonderful and it’s lovely to see how excited and happy he is to see them every morning and he seems to have made lovely bonds very quickly. The staff in the “Explorers” room have been very supportive and understanding of a new parent's anxieties leaving a child. The EYLOG app is really reassuring for clear updates of their day and also a lovely treat to get some photos.

Furthermore, the flexible hours and shift worker booking have been ideal and made returning to work so much easier and less of a financial strain!

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Review from Amy (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2020 Submitted via Website
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I couldn’t be happier with the care the staff provide for my son. I was a very nervous mum, but the staff immediately put me at ease. They are very approachable, easy to talk to, and were keen to tell me everything my son got up to at nursery. The app is great, the staff will send you photos throughout the day and it shows their sound knowledge of child development. I can’t wait to see him thrive in their care!

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Review from Lauren S (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2020 Submitted via Website
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From day one, Tops Day Nursery Parkstone has been fantastic! They have treated my two boys with such care and love. They always go above and beyond to make sure they are happy and looked after. I don't think my boys will want to leave!

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  • 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...

  • 03 Mar 2026

    Tops Day Nurseries launches UK-first accredited Baby Specialist programme Tops Day Nurseries has launched a new accredited Baby Specialist programme, setting a new benchmark for baby care across its nurseries...

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Adam BodekJob Title:Interim Nursery ManagerJoined: 2026

Interim Nursery Manager

Frequently Asked Questions about Tops Day Nurseries: Parkstone Nursery

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

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

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

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

Tops Day Nurseries: Parkstone Nursery has capacity for a total of 56 Children.

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

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

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