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Top Tots Day Nursery Fort Purbrook # Top Tots Day Nursery Fort Purbrook Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2023) · Fort Purbrook, Peter Ashley Lane, Portsmouth, PO6 1BJ · Hampshire Number of places 50 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Top Tots Day Nursery, located within Fort Purbrook, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. The nursery boasts expansive outdoor facilities, encouraging children to explore, imagine, and engage with nature in various weather conditions. It provides a safe and joyful setting that blends the comfort of home with the stimulating, educational, and social advantages of a group setting. The nursery accommodates three age groups: babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, with each room thoughtfully designed and equipped with resources that spark curiosity and creativity. The curriculum is challenging, broad, and high-quality, emphasising learning through play and catering to children's individual interests, fostering high aspirations. The dedicated staff, including highly qualified professionals and apprentices, collaborate to promote independent learning, utilising various pedagogical strategies. The nursery prioritises strong parent partnerships, ensuring care routines align with home practices and supporting all aspects of a child's development. They maintain open communication through handovers, early years software, and regular parent/carer evenings. Staff are adept at identifying and supporting children facing challenges, implementing targeted plans and collaborating with external agencies like Portage and Speech and Language Therapy. Our ethos Top Tots Day Nursery's philosophy centres on fostering high aspirations through a challenging, broad curriculum that emphasises learning through play and catering to individual interests. They are committed to promoting independent learning, collaborating with parents to ensure consistency between home and nursery, and supporting children's development through partnerships with external agencies when needed. What it's like Children make good progress across all areas of learning in this exciting environment. They confidently share their ideas and lead the direction of their play. Staff play alongside the children encouraging them to solve problems. Large outdoor facilities Play-based learning Strong parent partnerships Supports children with individual needs ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Top Tots Day Nursery Fort Purbrook Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10285835 Lead inspector Jade Orosz Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50221572)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2630791) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.toptotsdaynursery.uk/our-sites/fort-purbook) Fort Purbrook, Peter Ashley Lane, Portsmouth, PO6 1BJ [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.03712/50.85306/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Portsmouth - [Day nurseries in Portsmouth](/search?q=Portsmouth) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=top-tots-day-nursery-fort-purbrook-limited-po6-1bj-2630791) ## Key facts Opening hours Mon-Fri 7:30am till 6pm - 51 weeks a year Age range Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Term time / All Year All Year Established 2021 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Top Tots Day Nursery Fort Purbrook Last inspected 26 May 2023 · Jade Orosz Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children make good progress across all areas of learning in this exciting environment. They confidently share their ideas and lead the direction of their play. Staff play alongside the children encouraging them to solve problems. Inspector highlights - Children show high levels of engagement in their learning. They are eager to participate in activities and concentrate very well. - Leaders and managers have created a plan to continually improve the setting. They work together to reflect upon and evaluate the provision. - The manager has established a clear curriculum, building on children's previous knowledge and their current interests. - Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They brush their teeth daily and staff talk to them about why it is important to have good oral health. - Children who speak English as an additional language are well supported to develop their communication and language skills. Areas to develop - 1 support less experienced staff to strengthen their conversations and interactions with children, to deepen their knowledge and stretch their learning even further. Inspection #10285835 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50221572) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special educational needs coordinator is highly skilled at identifying any additional support that needs to be put in place for children. She embeds effective strategies to assist children's learning and development. This has a notable positive impact on children. Leaders ensure that any additional funding is spent to directly benefit the children. Outdoor space Children spend time being physically active. They practise balancing and climbing outside in the fresh air. Leaders ensure that any additional funding is spent to directly benefit the children. For example, she has used the funding to enhance the experiences available to children in the outside environment. EAL / language support Children who speak English as an additional language are well supported to develop their communication and language skills. Staff work closely with parents to find out keywords in children's home language. They incorporate children's first language into the setting through songs and rhymes. This leads to children making good progress and feeling included and valued within the setting. Inspection history Date: May 2023 - June 2023 Good - May 2023 Good ## Frequently asked about Top Tots Day Nursery Fort Purbrook ### What is the staff make-up at Top Tots Day Nursery Fort Purbrook? ### How does the nursery approach learning and development? ### Is Top Tots Day Nursery Fort Purbrook suitable for under-twos? ### What type of nursery is Top Tots Day Nursery Fort Purbrook? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### Where is Top Tots Day Nursery Fort Purbrook located? ## Nearby day nurseries in Portsmouth Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Top Tots Day Nursery Fort Purbrook. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Peacock Pre-School Portsmouth · PO6 1EY ](/nursery/peacock-pre-school-po6-1ey-143513) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Farlington Day Nursery Portsmouth · PO6 1NF 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/farlington-day-nursery-po6-1nf-ey263787) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Growing Places @ Morelands Waterlooville · PO7 5QL 4.5(10 reviews) ](/nursery/growing-places-morelands-po7-5ql-ey374028) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Drayton Daisychain Preschool Portsmouth · PO6 1PA ](/nursery/drayton-daisychain-preschool-po6-1pa-143461) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Little Peoples Nursery Portsmouth · PO6 2EH ](/nursery/little-peoples-nursery-po6-2eh-ey410617) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.9 mi ### Dysart Nursery Portsmouth · PO6 2LY 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/dysart-nursery-limited-po6-2ly-2805219) [See all nurseries in Portsmouth →](/search?q=Portsmouth) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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