Opening hours
6.30am until 7pm for 51 weeks of the year
Tops Day Nurseries - Wareham
Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2022)
Number of places
47 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2022
Local authority
Dorset
About this day nursery
Tops Day Nurseries - Wareham, established in 2000, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years. Open 51 weeks a year, from 6:30 am to 7:00 pm, the nursery ensures children are safe and happy in the care of friendly and knowledgeable staff.
The committed team behind Tops Day Nurseries in Wareham works to provide an ambitious and progressive curriculum tailored to give all children the knowledge and skills they need to succeed, including when moving on to school. Children settle quickly into their play and enjoy a wide range of interesting and stimulating experiences both indoors and outdoors, often based on their current interests.
The nursery provides support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), carefully utilising additional funding to help close any learning gaps. They work with external agencies and provide access to enriching activities such as forest school.
For their youngest attendees, the under-two’s environment is designed to offer many opportunities for sensory and physical play. Children learn about healthy lifestyles, with nutritious meals, daily walks, and even a toothbrushing programme.
The importance of sustainability is also woven into daily life, with pre-school children learning about the consequences of litter and using recycled water to care for outdoor plants. The effective communication and strong relationships between staff and parents ensure a supportive environment for children's learning and development, both at the nursery and at home.
What it's like
Children are safe and happy in the care of friendly and knowledgeable staff. After saying goodbye, and a cuddle if needed, children settle quickly into their play. The manager, staff and regional team work well together to provide an ambitious and progressive curriculum.
Safe and happy childrenAmbitious curriculumSEND supportStrong parent partnershipsHealthy lifestylesSustainability focus on sustainability
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2000
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Tops Day Nurseries - Wareham
Last inspected 22 April 2022 · Nicki Bland
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 safe and happy in the care of friendly and knowledgeable staff. After saying goodbye, and a cuddle if needed, children settle quickly into their play. The manager, staff and regional team work well together to provide an ambitious and progressive curriculum.
Inspector highlights
- Children are safe and happy in the care of friendly and knowledgeable staff.
- Staff know the children well and use their current interests to provide a wide range of interesting and stimulating experiences indoors and outdoors.
- The nursery provides support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and those who receive additional funding.
- Relationships between the staff and parents are strong.
- Children develop a very good understanding of healthy lifestyles and social responsibility for their community and the wider world.
Areas to develop
- 1ensure planned activities consistently build on children's next steps in learning to enable all children to make the best possible progress.
Inspection #10125823 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The nursery provides support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and those who receive additional funding. The manager and SEND coordinator work with external agencies to support children who may be at risk of delayed development, using extra funding well to target children's specific needs and provide access to interesting activities such as forest school.
Outdoor space
Staff use children's current interests to provide a wide range of interesting and stimulating experiences indoors and outdoors. Pre-school children talk about the consequences of dropping litter and use recycled water to look after the plants in the outdoor area.
Parent Reviews of Tops Day Nurseries - Wareham
5.0
(7)
Abi Kyle
2 years ago
Fantastic provision, my children always come away full of happiness and stories of their day. I love the variation of learning and that the children can lead that. I love the options for Forest School and Cooking School and the fact they do so many extra curricular elements getting out of the setting. My eldest starts school this year and I'm blown away with the preparation they have put in to getting her school ready. It gives me so much confidence for my youngest too. Communication is excellent and flexibility is also brilliant - they will try and accommodate as best as they can.
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Steve Whitehead
a year ago
Our daughter has been here from 4 months old and has thrived, she is now in her last year before starting big school and absolutely loves it. Cooking school, forest school, outdoor excursions, friendships, play and learning with a great team of ladies running the show.
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Ebony Timms
2 years ago
I love this nursery setting, it has helped my son grow In confidence and establish friendships. He has learnt new skills and has been able to develop new hobbies in a safe and nurturing environment
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Emily Gascoigne
a year ago
Fantastic team, nurturing environment (and have you seen the lunch menu!)
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Deb Healey
5 years ago
Amazing nursery with super helpful and kind staff
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Inspection history
Date: September 2004
- June 2022Good
- April 2022Good
- July 2015Outstanding
- June 2015Outstanding
- September 2009Outstanding
- September 2009Outstanding
- January 2007Requires improvement
- September 2004Good
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