Opening hours
Monday to Friday from 7am until 7pm
Tops Bearwood
Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2024)
Number of places
55 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2024
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole
About this day nursery
Tops Bearwood, established in 2022, is a welcoming childcare setting for children aged 0-4 years. Open all year, Monday to Friday from 7am until 7pm, the nursery provides a supportive and nurturing atmosphere where children quickly settle and thrive.
The dedicated staff build close attachments with the children, offering reassurance and cuddles that help children confidently move through their day. The nursery, rated Good by Ofsted on 11th June 2024, offers a calm and inviting environment with inspiring activities that encourage busy and motivated learners.
Managers and staff craft a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to each child's needs, with a strong focus on social and emotional well-being. Parents consistently praise the caring and supportive staff and appreciate the flexible settling procedures, as well as the healthy and nutritious meals provided.
The special educational needs coordinator ensures effective support for children needing extra help, implementing targeted plans and working with other professionals to promote good progress. The setting also prioritises children's good health and well-being, offering ample opportunities for outdoor play and physical activity.
What it's like
Children are happy and settle quickly into this warm and welcoming nursery. Staff form close attachments with children and provide reassurance and cuddles. There is a supportive and nurturing atmosphere that helps children confidently move through the nursery.
Warm and welcomingSupportive and nurturingBroad and balanced curriculumCaring and supportive staffAmbitious managementOutdoor play
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2022
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Tops Bearwood
Last inspected 11 June 2024 · Margaret Baird
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 are happy and settle quickly into this warm and welcoming nursery. Staff form close attachments with children and provide reassurance and cuddles. There is a supportive and nurturing atmosphere that helps children confidently move through the nursery.
Inspector highlights
- Children are happy and settle quickly into this warm and welcoming nursery.
- Managers and staff plan a broad and balanced curriculum based on children's needs.
- The nursery is calm and inviting with inspiring activities for children to explore.
- Parents speak highly of the nursery and appreciate the caring and supportive staff.
- The management team is ambitious and committed to continuous improvement.
Areas to develop
- 1support and coach staff to encourage quieter children to participate fully in activities to extend their learning further
- 2encourage staff to make the most of spontaneous opportunities to follow children's interests to provide them with even more challenge.
Inspection #10339498 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents speak highly of the nursery and say that staff are caring and supportive.
Parents comment positively about the healthy and nutritious meals that their children enjoy at the nursery.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The special educational needs coordinator provides effective support to staff so that they are able to help all children to make good progress. Staff implement timely and targeted plans when children need extra help. Additional funding is used effectively and staff work closely with other professionals, such as health visitors.
Outdoor space
Parents appreciate the focus on children's good health and well-being, including opportunities to play outdoors and be physically active.
Parent Reviews of Tops Bearwood
5.0
(12)
Dannie Bowden
3 months ago
The team at TOPS Bearwood have been excellent with my daughter. She started at TOPS when she was just 6 months old, she's now 18 months old. Any issues we've had have been corrected ASAP, communication is excellent, updates in the EyParent app are reassuring, and I love seeing the photos of what my daughter has been up to. My daughter eats so well at TOPS and loves their seasonal menu's. The staff have been so helpful and have gone above and beyond to help my daughter with delayed gross motor skills - supporting her with her prescribed exercises from the physiotherapist and chiropractor and it's paying off; her mobility improves every day. Her language has developed so much since starting at TOPS. But most of all, my daughter loves going to TOPS every week day and has a wonderful relationship with the staff. She always has a smile on her face and I trust the staff to care for her.
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Hannah Nevin
a year ago
A very caring and happy nursery for our two year old. Very supportive drop offs and handovers, with quick updates during the day. The menu is excellent - healthy choices and our son's appetite has greatly improved since joining! Thank you to all the staff, we love seeing how our son is developing under your care.
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Richard Varini
a year ago
Great nursery! Very warm and supportive environment for our toddler who loves going to nursery now. Healthy meals provided and lots of good activities. Would highly recommend!
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Briane Casagrande
a year ago
My boys love the nursery and the team, they have learned and developed a lot since they started! Safe environment with daily reports and cute photos
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Tara Crane
a month ago
Very friendly and caring staff, great nursery
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Inspection history
Date: June 2024
- July 2024Good
- June 2024Good
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