Tops Devonport

About this day nursery

Tops Devonport, established in 2018, is a childcare setting located in Plymouth, offering all-year-round provision for children aged 0 to 4 years. Rated as 'Good' by Ofsted following its inspection on 10th June 2021, the nursery provides a safe and secure environment where children are encouraged to explore.

Both indoor and outdoor spaces are utilised, with children confidently engaging in various activities. The nursery places a strong emphasis on active learning, allowing children to choose their play and fostering their imagination, whether making bridges from bricks or pizzas from play dough.

Babies and toddlers enjoy sensory play such as water activities and planting seeds. The setting has high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they make good progress in their learning and development.

The manager demonstrates a strong commitment to high-quality care and education, utilising additional funding to provide enriching outdoor learning opportunities, including forest school sessions. Children are supported in developing independence in self-help skills, such as pouring drinks and serving food, and staff are warm and caring, offering cuddles and reassurance when needed.

Parents commend the staff for their support with routines and behaviour management strategies, expressing satisfaction with the opportunities provided for their children.

What it's like

Children feel safe and secure and confidently explore the variety of spaces inside and outside at this nursery. Children choose what they want to play with and staff encourage them to be active in their own learning. Children are well behaved and understand the expectations of the setting and respond well to staff.