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Tops Day Nurseries - Musgrove

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2022)
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4.5(37 parent reviews) ·Taunton and Somerset Hospital, Musgrove Park, Taunton, TA1 5BZ · Somerset
Number of places
122 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2022
Local authority
Somerset

About this day nursery

Tops Day Nurseries - Musgrove, established in 2003, is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises, operating from 6am until 8pm all year round. The nursery caters to children aged 0–11 years, providing a continuous, all-year service.

The setting has been rated as 'Good' by Ofsted, following its latest inspection on 5th April 2022. The dedicated staff sensitively support children's emotional well-being, helping them to manage their feelings effectively, and fostering strong relationships with key persons.

The nursery implements a well-planned curriculum that offers children choices and promotes independence. Younger children, including babies, are provided with engaging activities to explore and develop their understanding.

The setting is inclusive, effectively supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with most staff demonstrating a good understanding of individual support targets. Children learning English as an additional language also thrive, developing good communication and language skills through attentive listening, singing, and active engagement with staff.

There are ample opportunities for outdoor learning, where children can be active and develop their physical coordination and understanding of risk, such as pre-school children playing football. The nursery ensures effective care practices are in place, with staff knowing children well and being sensitive to individual needs, fostering high levels of self-esteem.

What it's like

Staff at Tops Day Nurseries - Musgrove sensitively support children's emotional well-being, fostering strong relationships with key persons and teaching children to manage their feelings effectively. The nursery offers a well-planned curriculum with opportunities for choices and independence, including engaging activities for babies to explore and develop their understanding. Children, including those learning English as an additional language, develop good communication and language skills through attentive listening, singing, and active engagement with staff.

Ambitious curriculumEffective SEND supportGood outdoor playParents fully involvedIndependence skillsStrong emotional support

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

6am until 8pm, all year round

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2003

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Tops Day Nurseries - Musgrove

Last inspected 5 April 2022 · Rachael Williams Corinna Laing

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 at Tops Day Nurseries - Musgrove sensitively support children's emotional well-being, fostering strong relationships with key persons and teaching children to manage their feelings effectively. The nursery offers a well-planned curriculum with opportunities for choices and independence, including engaging activities for babies to explore and develop their understanding. Children, including those learning English as an additional language, develop good communication and language skills through attentive listening, singing, and active engagement with staff.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff plan an ambitious curriculum in a well-organised environment that considers children's interests and different learning styles.
  • Children progress well, with effective support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • There are good opportunities for children to be outside and active, promoting physical development and coordination.
  • Parents are fully involved in their children's transitions and encouraged to support learning at home.
  • Older children develop good independence skills, serving lunch, pouring drinks, and preparing for outdoor play.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop group activities further to ensure older children are included at their level of understanding
  • 2develop consistency in the quality of teaching across the nursery, in particular to support children's understanding of routines and behavioural expectations.
Inspection #10233229 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

There is effective support for those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Most staff have a good understanding of how to support children with individual targets. However, on occasion, staff do not consistently use the strategies they have in place, such as visual aids, to help children understand the routines of the day.

Outdoor space

There are good opportunities for children to be outside and active. For example, pre-school children play football together. They pretend to tackle and roll on the ground, showing good coordination and understanding of risk and showing pride in their achievements.

Parent Reviews of Tops Day Nurseries - Musgrove

4.5
(37)
Danielle Kelly
5 months ago

My son started a month ago, the staff are AMAZING! The setting is very good too. Updates on his day are always informative. So glad I chose this nursery and will recommend to others

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Sarasi Sandya
a year ago

I don’t have enough words to express my gratitude towards the staff in Tops Musgrove. They helped my son to come out of his shell. He used to be a very shy boy who didn’t speak much or eat much. But because of the individual attention he got from the staff he now plays with others kids very well and talks for England 😁. He loves the nursery so much even he wakes up early on weekends saying “Let’s go nursery “ 🤦‍♀️ And you absolutely amazing staff did what I couldn’t get him to do or eat at home. Special thanks go to Chanelle and Emily for supporting us through our hard times.

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Clare Mirto
a year ago

The staff at Tops Musgrove are amazing, our son had the best time at nursey here. We really feel like he was well taken care of and the daily provision of activities kept him engaged and brought him out of himself. He's gone to school a confident and well prepared little boy.

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Rhea Puig
a year ago

Staffs are really good and I can see that my daughter is thriving. She’s been attending this nursery since she was 2. Lately though, every time I will pick her up at 3pm, I observe that she’s always dirty especially her hands. They used to have a wash area outside the nursery but they have removed it. I hope they will return it back as it’s very important to wash their dirty little hands to avoid bringing viruses & bacteria at home.

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Anna Curtis
4 years ago

I can highly recommend Tops Nursery Musgrove! I have been so happy with the professional and friendly staff who work there and care for my two boys. The flexible booking is very convenient, I can just book them in for the hours I need each week without having to commit to set days. Tops is great value for money, clean and it is a fun, safe environment for children to learn and play. My two boys love Tops they have great relationships with their teachers who generally care about their well-being, happiness and development.

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Inspection history

Date: February 2010

  • April 2022Good
  • August 2019Good
  • May 2016Good
  • October 2013Requires improvement
  • February 2010Good

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