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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North East](/search?region=North+East) 4. Top Tots Daycare # Top Tots Daycare in Middlesbrough Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Poplar Grove, South Bank, Middlesbrough, TS6 6SU · Redcar and Cleveland Number of places 62 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Aug 2023 Local authority Redcar and Cleveland About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Top Tots Daycare is a nurturing childcare setting situated in Middlesbrough, offering comprehensive care for children from 6 months to 5 years old. The nursery provides various government funding options, including schemes for working parents of 9-month to 2-year-olds, disadvantaged 2-year-olds, and both universal and working-parent funding for 3 and 4-year-olds. They strive to offer flexible attendance, with specific session times for children utilising 15-hour or 30-hour funding, while charging an hourly rate for any hours exceeding the funded entitlement. Top Tots Daycare is committed to supporting families through different funding avenues and ensuring high-quality early years education. The fee structure is transparent, with varying hourly rates based on the child's age group, applicable for non-funded hours or full-fee paying families. The facility focuses on creating a positive learning environment and partners with parents to foster each child's development. What it's like Children and staff form strong bonds in this welcoming nursery. Staff take time to listen to children and to take account of their feelings and choices. Staff provide effective support to help children who are ready to move to the next room in the nursery, and on to school, supporting children's well-being and emotional security. Children enjoy exploring the safe and stimulating learning environment, inside and outdoors. Staff set out resources to help children to make independent choices about their play, and they get to know children extremely well, setting up activities linked to children's interests. Accepts 9-month-old funding Flexible funded hours ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 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 Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Top Tots Daycare Last inspected 15 August 2023 · Jan Batchelor 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 and staff form strong bonds in this welcoming nursery. Staff take time to listen to children and to take account of their feelings and choices. Staff provide effective support to help children who are ready to move to the next room in the nursery, and on to school, supporting children's well-being and emotional security. Children enjoy exploring the safe and stimulating learning environment, inside and outdoors. Staff set out resources to help children to make independent choices about their play, and they get to know children extremely well, setting up activities linked to children's interests. Inspector highlights - Managers have led the nursery very effectively to bring about improvements since the last inspection. - The curriculum is sequenced effectively to take account of children's ages and stages of development. - Children behave extremely well. Staff are excellent role models, always treating children with respect and kindness. - The development of children's communication and language skills is a high priority in the nursery. - Staff encourage children to become increasingly independent. Areas to develop - 1 consider how to ensure that all children benefit from highly effective interactions with staff, especially when learning outside - 2 support staff to consistently use the correct vocabulary to support children's language development. Inspection #10287784 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50227879) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Top Tots Daycare Inspection date Aug 2023 Inspection no. 10287784 Lead inspector Jan Batchelor Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50227879)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY281726) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=top-tots-daycare-ts6-6su-ey281726) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents report that the manager and staff team are highly approachable. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff provide effective support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They use strategies provided by specialists to support individual children's needs. Outdoor space Children enjoy exploring the safe and stimulating learning environment, inside and outdoors. They spend plenty of time outside. Here, they can develop their physical skills as they ride on bicycles, climb and balance on apparatus. ## Parent Reviews of Top Tots Daycare 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUUkzi-ouD9F46oNrXrUB-fnkHsfUmMhzXSbKXWvhhXN6NxsUqNYg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Andy Raine 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNROEtMY2dBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487eedd9efbd9333:0x4d359695e6e9d79e) Reviews from Google for Top Tots Daycare. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5563518485254494110&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023 Date: January 2013 - August 2023 Good - March 2023 Inadequate - March 2019 Good - January 2016 Good - January 2013 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Top Tots Daycare ### How many children attend Top Tots Daycare? ### What are the opening hours at Top Tots Daycare? ### What outdoor space does Top Tots Daycare use? ### Is Top Tots Daycare a day nursery or preschool? ### Which funded hours does Top Tots Daycare accept? ### How can Top Tots Daycare be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Middlesbrough Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Top Tots Daycare. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Dimples South Bank Day Nursery Middlesbrough · TS6 6SF ](/nursery/dimples-southbank-ts6-6sf-ey561672) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Tees Valley Tots Middlesbrough · TS6 6XG ](/nursery/tees-valley-tots-ts6-6xg-ey552306) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### Bright Stars Nursery Middlesbrough · TS3 9JW ](/nursery/bright-stars-nursery-ts3-9jw-ey448837) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### The Priory Day Nursery Middlesbrough · TS6 7LD ](/nursery/the-priory-day-nursery-ts6-7ld-508306) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Minnows Children's Day Nursery Middlesbrough · TS3 9AT 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/minnows-children-s-day-nursery-ts3-9at-ey359117) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.0 mi ### Polton Allstars Day Care Middlesbrough · TS3 8BT ](/nursery/polton-allstars-day-care-ts3-8bt-2856727) [See all nurseries in Middlesbrough →](/search?q=Middlesbrough) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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