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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South West](/search?region=South+West) 4. Tops Babbacombe # Tops Babbacombe Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2024) · 4.6 (20 parent reviews) · Tops Babbacombe, 133 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 3SR · Torbay Number of places 50 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2024 Local authority Torbay 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 Tops Babbacombe, located in Torquay, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years, operating all year round from 6am to 8pm, Monday to Friday. The setting received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 3rd September 2024. Children attending Tops Babbacombe are described as feeling safe and content, arriving with smiles and quickly settling into routines with kind and attentive staff who help them develop a sense of belonging. The nursery implements a well-designed curriculum, improved since the last inspection, with staff focusing on children's interests to plan learning experiences. Parents have noted that their children develop good manners, confidence in self-care skills like handwashing, and improved abilities in sharing and making friends. The inspection highlighted that all children make good progress in their personal, social, and emotional development, with staff supporting independence in self-care skills. The nursery also has effective safeguarding arrangements in place, fostering an open and positive culture around children's safety. Leaders and staff demonstrate a commitment to meeting the needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), by working closely with other professionals and in partnership with schools to ensure smooth transitions and preparation for future education. Outdoor learning is an integral part of the curriculum, with inspectors observing the quality of education provided both indoors and outdoors and its impact on children's learning. What it's like Children feel safe and content and arrive with big smiles. Staff are kind and attentive to children's needs, helping them learn daily routines and develop a sense of belonging. The curriculum is well-designed, and leaders have improved staff understanding and implementation of it since the last inspection. Good Ofsted rating 0-4 years age range All-year childcare Strong personal development Effective safeguarding Support for SEND Outdoor learning ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Tops Babbacombe Inspection date Sept 2024 Inspection no. 10325964 Lead inspector Jemma Honey [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50258440)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562854) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Tops Babbacombe, 133 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 3SR [© 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#/-3.51464/50.47804/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Torquay - [Day nurseries in Torquay](/search?q=Torquay) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=tops-babbacombe-tq1-3sr-ey562854) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Tops Babbacombe Last inspected 3 September 2024 · Jemma Honey Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children feel safe and content and arrive with big smiles. Staff are kind and attentive to children's needs, helping them learn daily routines and develop a sense of belonging. The curriculum is well-designed, and leaders have improved staff understanding and implementation of it since the last inspection. Inspector highlights - All children make good progress in their personal, social and emotional development. - Children are independent and staff support them to develop self-care skills. - Babies and toddlers develop their finger dexterity and curiosity to explore how things work. - Leaders and staff work closely with other professionals to meet the needs of all children. - The arrangements for safeguarding are effective and there is an open and positive culture around it. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to engage in more back-and-forth conversation with babies and toddlers to promote their early communication and language skills further - 2 develop pre-school-age children's thinking and speaking skills further to give them more time to process their thoughts and respond to questions. Inspection #10325964 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50258440) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment that their children learn good manners and are confident in managing their self-care skills. > parents observe that their children know how to wash their hands at home. > Parents state their children are better equipped to share and make friends since attending the setting. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders and staff work closely with other professionals to meet the needs of all children. For example, they work in partnership with schools to better prepare children for their next stage of education. Staff share information on children's learning and development, and this helps to ensure a smooth transition. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Tops Babbacombe 4.6 (20) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVcVApVnvfsdYEmEkTm50EoNMF_rdoUAvqRGV1Vyi5-r0UtchRlLg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Libby Millward 2 years ago Lovely, clean and staff very friendly. They're all very thorough and always focus on the child's needs/development. Just to add, Connor is an absolute credit to the nursery! My little one loves him and her face lights up whenever she sees him. She's always so happy and excited to go to nursery which I think says it all! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR4cTdQWGhRRRAB!2m1!1s0x486d0e34f7eea6f5:0x7267f1335406d885) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJHI_oAT70Yf8wKkyyPwdQ5S70qPmBwqgJFK56diHB11kl4yQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Karen Russell 3 years ago Would not hesitate to recommend this nursery, very efficient and friendly staff, that meet our foster child’s needs. I feel they go above and beyond and very quickly learn what your child needs. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNlOVl1MWRREAE!2m1!1s0x486d0e34f7eea6f5:0x7267f1335406d885) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIOtEeFYSw7mCog8Jiz70ZMPE-Ap1h0nJS7jwk6sDrngcxykQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Shumirai Nyashanu a year ago Mason joined nursery with only couple English words but now he can say a sentence in English which is a very positive thing, says thank you , please and may I 💪, he never wants to miss his morning conflakes from nursery [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURJb3FmcVJBEAE!2m1!1s0x486d0e34f7eea6f5:0x7267f1335406d885) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL1e9DD_8x7IIfIZ-pBSSPAt4nfbZuHGo8GIMcBIzhuTGbGiA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Megan Whirton 6 years ago My son loves the nursery, they offer a great range of resources for learning and play! All the staff are caring and i would definitely recommend! 😊 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNVbEt1M0xBEAE!2m1!1s0x486d0e34f7eea6f5:0x7267f1335406d885) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXTPht49kGrZxYbyObK2oEQrxLziJ-9XwjFiVB3li7-w4eqiLuj=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jenny Carnie a year ago Would recommend tops day nursery to any one staff are truly fabulous and always willing to help and very pleased my daughter goes here she absolutely love it at Tops Day nursery my daughter started talking more due to coming here I'm very pleased [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNSc1llaEhnEAE!2m1!1s0x486d0e34f7eea6f5:0x7267f1335406d885) Reviews from Google for Tops Babbacombe. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8243822845680343173&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024 Date: October 2021 - September 2024 Good - December 2023 Requires improvement - October 2021 Good ## Frequently asked about Tops Babbacombe ### What is the Ofsted rating of Tops Babbacombe? ### What stands out about Tops Babbacombe? ### Does Tops Babbacombe take babies? ### Which funded hours does Tops Babbacombe accept? ## About the setting Tops Babbacombe registered in 2018 and is situated in Torbay. The setting is open from 6am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The manager holds a level 3 qualification. Twelve other members of staff hold appropriate qualifications between levels 2 and 3. The setting provides free early education funding for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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