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Tops All Saints Lymington Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2023)
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5.0(20 parent reviews) ·All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Lymington, SO41 8FD · Hampshire
Number of places
100 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2023
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Tops All Saints Lymington Day Nursery, established in 2016, is an inclusive childcare setting for children aged 0-4 years. Open all year, Monday to Friday, from 6am to 8pm, the nursery provides a welcoming and stimulating environment where children are happy and eager to explore.

The curriculum at Tops All Saints Lymington Day Nursery is thoughtfully designed to cater to individual learning preferences and interests, with all staff clearly understanding its intent and ethos. Children benefit from a range of activities that foster creativity, physical skills, and independence, such as mark-making with water and paintbrushes, and engaging in imaginative play with crates in the garden.

The nursery places a strong emphasis on sustainability, teaching children to reuse and recycle materials and encouraging outdoor exploration, including making bug hotels and planting wildflowers. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive excellent support from dedicated Special Educational Needs Coordinators who collaborate closely with staff, external professionals, and parents to implement targeted plans.

This ensures that every child makes good progress in their learning and development. Parents consistently praise the nursery, especially highlighting the positive relationships their children form with their key persons.

This commitment to individualised care and strong parent partnerships contributes to the nursery's overall "Good" rating from its latest Ofsted inspection on 5 October 2023.

What it's like

Staff warmly welcome children and their families into this inclusive nursery. Children are happy to start their day, and eagerly explore the exciting opportunities available to them. Staff plan a range of activities that support children's unique learning styles, continually observing children's play to identify current interests.

Unique curriculumStrong focus on sustainabilityExcellent SEND supportPromotes independenceGood parent partnershipsOutdoor learning opportunities

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 6am to 8pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2016

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Tops All Saints Lymington Day Nursery

Last inspected 5 October 2023 · Kelli Wiseman

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

Staff warmly welcome children and their families into this inclusive nursery. Children are happy to start their day, and eagerly explore the exciting opportunities available to them. Staff plan a range of activities that support children's unique learning styles, continually observing children's play to identify current interests.

Inspector highlights

  • The curriculum is uniquely designed to support children's learning preferences and interests, with all staff clear about the curriculum intent and ethos.
  • Children have good opportunities to develop their independence, and are encouraged to persist and try new things.
  • There is a strong focus on sustainability and caring for the environment, with children learning to reuse and recycle materials and developing a strong knowledge of the world around them.
  • Partnerships with parents are good, with staff providing daily feedback and sharing information on children's learning and development.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are very well supported through the work of committed special educational needs coordinators and targeted plans.

Areas to develop

  • 1review and improve the deployment of staff during routine activities outdoors to ensure babies' needs are promptly met.
Inspection #10312719 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

They comment positively about the relationships their children have with their key person.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are very well supported. The committed special educational needs coordinators are very passionate about their roles. They work together with staff, other professionals and parents to ensure that children's learning and care needs are met. For example, staff implement targeted plans to support children with SEND. This supports children to make good progress in their learning and development.

Outdoor space

Children of all ages have plenty of opportunities to play outside in the fresh air. There is a hive of activity outside, promoting children's curiosity and motivation to learn. Older children form enclosures around them as they build from crates in the garden.

Parent Reviews of Tops All Saints Lymington Day Nursery

5.0
(20)
Natasha Adewoyin
7 months ago

Excellent communication from the first inital contact made with the nursery. my child has settled very well and seems very happy here, and always asks to come back, we have seen a great improvement in him in general, he seems to be flourishing at tops. the staff are all very kind, caring and patient. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a nursery for their child

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Gareth Griffiths
a year ago

We Love Tops Lymington Our little boy has been there 18 months now and Tops has helped him grow. He is confident and loving and always looking for fun. He is learning so much so fast at Tops. The staff have been amazing. We couldn’t survive without them

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Christina Gray
a year ago

Tops nursery has been the best place for my son. He loves going and always seems happy and excited to go. The staff are all very friendly, supportive and professional people that makes me feel at ease. There communication is very good and I know that my son is safe and happy.

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Ross and Hayley Jones
2 years ago

Amazing nursery, all 3 rooms are spacious, always tidy and have different activities set out. Mine love the garden and being able to free flow to different activities throughout the day. Staff are very accommodating to your needs and always take onboard the routine changes. Management team are always on hand for any questions. Would highly recommend!

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Jennifer Webb
2 years ago

My kids love going to tops Lymington. They come home fed and safe (and exhausted), after lots of fun activities. The team regularly go above and beyond to fit around your needs with booking and are very understanding.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

5 October 2023

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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