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Top Tots

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2022)
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5.0(9 parent reviews)
·Wesley Hall, Timbercroft Lane, LONDON, SE18 2SG · Greenwich
Number of places
50 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2022
Local authority
Greenwich

About this day nursery

Top Tots Day care, located in London, SE18 2SG, is dedicated to providing a secure and joyful environment for all children through a stimulating and balanced programme of activities. The nursery focuses on supporting each child to reach their full potential, working in close partnership with parents.

Recognised for its excellence, Top Tots Day care has been awarded Day Nurseries' Top 20 London Nurseries in both 2023 and 2024, and holds Millie's Mark accreditation, underscoring its commitment to high standards of care and safety. The nursery also offers various government funding options to support families with childcare costs.

They offer term-time only options for funded hours, with additional hours charged at their standard hourly rates. The website provides detailed information about their curriculum, extra-curricular activities, and offers a gallery of images, and contact details for prospective families.

What it's like

Children enjoy learning what it is to be part of a community. Staff know the children well and respond to their needs, offering reassurance and encouragement. Children build on their communication and language development, taking part in lively conversations and developing new skills with the help of staff.

Millie's Mark accreditedAward-winning nurseryGovernment funding accepted

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on age-banded hourly rates for any hours attended outside of funded sessions. Funded places are offered on a term-time only basis for either 15 or 30 hours per week with specific session times. Extra hours are billed according to the child's age group.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • 15 hours funding is offered term-time only, either 5 days (9am-12pm) or 3 days (9am-2pm).
  • 30 hours funding is offered term-time only, 5 days a week (9am-3pm).
  • Additional hours outside funded hours are charged at age-specific hourly rates.

Key facts

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Top Tots

Last inspected 10 August 2022

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 enjoy learning what it is to be part of a community. Staff know the children well and respond to their needs, offering reassurance and encouragement. Children build on their communication and language development, taking part in lively conversations and developing new skills with the help of staff.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff know children well and plan for individual needs.
  • Children develop their understanding of the world by exploring the life cycle of plants.
  • Staff stimulate children's curiosity to learn through a range of activities reflecting their interests.
  • Staff promote children's good health and safety.
  • Staff develop good partnerships with parents and carers.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff skills to support children's understanding of routines, using effective communication with them during activities such as snack time
  • 2enhance opportunities for children to explore and share their own creative ideas through language and activity choices.
Inspection #10236086 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents state they are kept well-informed, value the care given to their children and feel proud of their achievements.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Effective arrangements are in place to share successful strategies and details of specific support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, promoting consistency in their care and education.

Outdoor space

Younger children enjoy exploring the garden, gaining confidence as they toddle on the grass. Staff teach children how to be safe around nettles and brambles and to respect wildlife, helping them develop valuable knowledge and understanding for their future. Some children spend time with their parents, sharing books in the garden before settling in for the day.

Parent Reviews of Top Tots

5.0
(9)
Sandeep Billing
a year ago

I have had both of my children at Top Tots over the last 5 years and our youngest has been here since she was 10 months old and this summer has left to start school. Carol, Claire and all the staff have honestly been amazing providing the best learning and fun activities for the children. All staff are friendly. There has always been a big community family feel at Top Tots and my children have always felt like that they are home away from home. Both of my children have thrived here and I highly recommend this nursery if you are looking for your child.

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Amarjeet Billing
a year ago

Both my children attended Top tots Plumstead and I couldn't of hoped for a better nursery. From the top all the way through, all the members of staff inspire confidence that they really care about your child's well-being and development. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to recommend them.

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Grace
3 years ago

My son leaves Top Tots this summer and he has had an amazing time there. He has grown and gained more confidence being there and more importantly he has felt loved whilst being cared for 5 days a week. We have had experience of other nurseries in the area but Carol and Karen has always made us feel really welcome and made the care and experience of the children their upmost priority.anyone thinking of joining tot tops don't be put off that the nursery is inside of a church because it's the quality of the care that counts and not necessarily the premises.

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Matt K
6 years ago

Today is my daughter's last day at Top Tops before she starts school. We first approached Top Tots as we had a terrible experience with our daughter's first nursery, Star Day. I remember the first time I visited and met the staff while the children quietly sat around tables playing. Our biggest issue (among many) at the last nursery was staff turnover. Carol and Claire assured us that the newest member of staff had been there for a year. In fact, between the most senior 4 or 5 members of staff they had over 125 years of childcare experience which was incredibly reassuring. We explained that we had very particular needs when it came to food. C&C listened and helped us devise a healthy meat free menu that met our needs. The management have an open door for any concerns you may have. We were kept up to date with our daughter's progress through key worker reports and regular assessments. My wife has provided dance lessons to help vary the late weekday offering which adds to a great mix of activities. They have regular fun events like Pajama day, world book day, the summer trip down in Kent and the legendary Christmas performance which we will never forget. The staff have been incredible and although it's wrong to single out individuals I have to give a special mention to Zoe and latterly Laura for being such good friends to our daughter, and to Claire and Carol for all their advice which is priceless when you're raising a child for the first time. We have recommended Top Tops to several parents since we joined and everyone has been happy. But really the best recommendation has to be the way our daughter has turned out. She's polite, bright, funny and full of stories about her fun days with her friends at Top Tops. Given the amount of time she has spent at Top Tops, it's can't just be down to genetics or our parenting 😉. It's down in no small part to the hard work, dedication and experience of some brilliant staff. When you're leaving a baby with strangers for the first time, piece of mind is absolutely paramount and Top Tops will give you that in spades. Huge thanks to everyone at Top Tops.

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Sam Ozzy
3 years ago

My son went to the new toptots 2 when it first opened on winns common. Amazing staff and facilities. He loved going there and was sad to leave in September.

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Inspection history

Date: July 2013

  • August 2022Good
  • October 2016Good
  • July 2013Good

Frequently asked about Top Tots

About the setting

Top Tots registered in 2013 and operates from Monday to Thursday, 8am to 6pm, and on Friday from 8am to 5.30pm, all year round, except one week at Christmas and one week at Easter. There are 22 staff working in the nursery, with 15 holding childcare qualifications at level 3 and 5 at level 2. The nursery receives funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

URN
EY458876
Registered person
Top Tots Day Care Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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