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Top Tots Day Nursery Hedgerow House

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
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4.2(5 parent reviews) ·41 Goldsmith Avenue, Southsea, PO4 8DU · Portsmouth
Number of places
41 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Portsmouth

About this day nursery

Top Tots Day Nursery is an esteemed childcare provider located in Portsmouth, offering a clean and secure environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. With multiple sites across the city, the nursery prides itself on supporting families, including those within the armed forces, and provides tailored packages to meet individual needs.

They are committed to providing outstanding early years education, as evidenced by their multiple Ofsted "Outstanding" ratings. The nursery is open year-round and accepts various funding options, including Tax-Free Childcare, alongside offering flexible payment plans for parents.

They also provide information on meals and safeguarding policies to ensure comprehensive care for all children.

What it's like

Children arrive eager to play and are supported by nurturing staff, which promotes their emotional security. They are well-behaved, caring, and confident to engage in activities both indoors and outdoors, developing a strong sense of curiosity. Children are also encouraged to develop independence skills, such as during snack time and personal hygiene.

Multiple locations across PortsmouthOpen year-roundSupports armed forces familiesOfsted Outstanding ratingsAccepts various funding options

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.

Key facts

Opening hours

7:30am - 6pm

Age range

3 months - 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Top Tots Day Nursery Hedgerow House

Last inspected 30 January 2023 · Nicole Atkinson

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 arrive eager to play and are supported by nurturing staff, which promotes their emotional security. They are well-behaved, caring, and confident to engage in activities both indoors and outdoors, developing a strong sense of curiosity. Children are also encouraged to develop independence skills, such as during snack time and personal hygiene.

Inspector highlights

  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well, making good progress.
  • The role of the key person is embedded throughout the setting, ensuring strong bonds and continuity of care.
  • Children go on regular outings in the local community, with activities linked to the curriculum and their interests, extending their learning.
  • Staff encourage children to practise developing physical skills through various activities, supporting their physical health and emotional well-being.
  • Parents report high satisfaction with the nursery and communication with staff, feeling included in their children's nursery experience.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to help them use questioning more effectively, to extend children's language and thinking
  • 2strengthen the sharing of information with other settings that children attend in order to gain a full picture of the child's learning journey and all-round development.
Inspection #10251666 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents shared that the manager and staff ensure their children's individual needs are met, including children with SEND.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) and manager work closely with other professionals and use additional funding to provide specific resources to ensure their needs are met, leading to good progress.

Outdoor space

Children are keen and confident to explore resources, indoors and outdoors. Older children enjoy finding toy bugs hidden in the natural areas of the garden, which supports their curiosity. Staff ensure that all children are accounted for when transitioning between the indoor and outdoor environment.

Parent Reviews of Top Tots Day Nursery Hedgerow House

4.2
(5)
Rachel Chew
5 years ago

Everyone we have had contact with at this nursery has been amazing. It has also been recently refurbished with a fresh new look. My little one couldn't wait to join in the activities during her first visit. The fees are also reasonable, relatively lower than the other nurseries in Portsmouth. Would recommend

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Sam Poole
4 years ago

Both my nieces and nephew have been to this nursery and the team are absolutely brilliant. They'd always come home smiling and their development in the time they were there was exceptional.

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Inspection history

Date: January 2023

  • March 2023Good
  • January 2023Good

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