Tops Wins King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development

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 Sustainable Development, recognising its continued commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation across its nurseries.

This marks the second time Tops has received this honour, having previously been awarded in 2022, further reinforcing its position as a leader in sustainable childcare.

With over 30 nurseries across the South and Southwest, Tops Day Nurseries has embedded sustainability into every aspect of its operations. From reducing waste and energy consumption to introducing innovative solutions such as installing SNOAP across all settings, a plastic-free handwashing system, and adopting sustainable food practices, including the introduction of plant-based menus, the organisation continues to set new standards within the early years sector.

Initiatives such as early toilet training and the use of reusable nappies also contribute to reducing nappy waste, supporting both environmental goals and child development. Through early potty teaching, using reusable nappies and potty pants, Tops supports children once they can sit independently, contributing to an average reduction of around eight months in the age children become toilet trained.

Sandy Kemish, Data and Sustainability Manager, said: “Winning the King’s Award for Sustainable Development is a powerful recognition that sustainability in early years education truly matters. At Tops Day Nurseries, we believe small, consistent actions, whether reducing waste, growing food, or teaching children about the world around them, create meaningful change. This award celebrates the collective impact of those actions across all our nurseries. Every day, our teams find practical, creative ways to make sustainability part of children’s learning and daily routines. We’re proud that our commitment to doing the right thing, for children, families, and the planet, has been recognised at the highest level but it also highlights the need for greater support across the early years sector, so that sustainable, high-quality childcare can thrive for every child and community”.

The King’s Awards for Enterprise are among the UK’s most prestigious business awards, celebrating outstanding achievement in innovation, international trade, sustainable development, and promoting opportunity through social mobility.

Tops Day Nurseries continues to lead the way in sustainable early years education, demonstrating how businesses can successfully balance high-quality childcare with environmental responsibility.

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