--- title: "Tops Devonport — Rated 5.0 by 15 parents — Ofsted-rated Good" description: "Tops Devonport, a nursery in Plymouth — Rated Good by Ofsted, rated 5.0 from 15 parent reviews. See opening hours, fees and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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My daughter is happy over there and I am highly recommend this place for any children.", "datePublished": "2025-12-02T20:06:40.241411475Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "leanne bostock" }, "reviewBody": "My son has been with tops since April 2023. He has speech delay and has come on leaps and bounds. The girls are fantastic! Special shout out to Pheobe and Emily for all the support they give my son. He now enjoys going twice a week. Best decision we ever made sending him.", "datePublished": "2024-11-05T12:28:01.822112Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Jen Hall" }, "reviewBody": "Incredible nursery, staff are amazing and my little boy loves attending. He’s been at Tops Devonport for just over 2 months and I can see how well he has progressed already. As a first time mum I was totally clueless to how childcare/nurseries operate etc but the staff have made it so easy for us.", "datePublished": "2023-08-22T10:43:52.896635Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Victoria Hudson" }, "reviewBody": "Love this setting. Early start option was essential for me due to working hours. The communication, learning opportunities and development of my Son in these past few months has been wonderful. 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Tops Devonport # Tops Devonport Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2021) · 5.0 (15 parent reviews) · Green Ark Childrens Centre, Leander House, Plymouth, PL1 4DW · Plymouth Number of places 53 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2021 Local authority Plymouth About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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. Good Ofsted rating 0-4 years All-year provision Outdoor learning SEND support Child-led play led play-Strong management ## Key facts Term time / All Year All Year Established 2018 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Tops Devonport Last inspected 10 June 2021 · Den Russell Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend 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. Inspector highlights - The newly appointed manager has a strong ambition to deliver high-quality care and education for all children who attend the setting. - Staff provide children with a range of opportunities to develop their physical skills. - Children have opportunities to learn about the world around them. - Staff encourage children to be independent in their self-help skills. - Staff are warm and caring towards the children and they treat them with affection. Areas to develop - 1 improve the consistency with which staff support children to achieve their next steps - 2 improve staff knowledge and understanding of individual children's development and what they need to learn next Inspection #10190947 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50165857) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Tops Devonport Inspection date Jun 2021 Inspection no. 10190947 Lead inspector Den Russell [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50165857)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562907) 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 Green Ark Childrens Centre, Leander House, Plymouth, PL1 4DW [© 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#/-4.1748/50.37284/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Plymouth - [Day nurseries in Plymouth](/search?q=Plymouth) - [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-devonport-pl1-4dw-ey562907) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > They praise staff for supporting the routines of babies and sharing behaviour management strategies. > They are happy with the opportunities their children have at the setting. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The setting has high expectations and staff support children well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to make good progress in their learning and development. Outdoor space Children confidently explore the variety of spaces inside and outside at this nursery. The manager uses additional funding to give children access to outdoor learning at forest school sessions. ## Parent Reviews of Tops Devonport 5.0 (15) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUbvQEYv-1NMMb8fhfbdLfE7sQDTd4M0Loyp2sXlvoOQQqiiIw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Andra Gramaticu 5 months ago I am having a very good experience with the Green Ark Nursery. My daughter is happy over there and I am highly recommend this place for any children. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25wck5WRktWR0ZZUlZKMlpWTkJUbGhNVXpab1ZtYxAB!2m1!1s0x486c936dbd597bc1:0x4cca2a5a9512999f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJMY4txof_MT6t-6_EPumkNtE9vshw-kNauIDPWKOeDbWRikw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) leanne bostock a year ago My son has been with tops since April 2023. He has speech delay and has come on leaps and bounds. The girls are fantastic! Special shout out to Pheobe and Emily for all the support they give my son. He now enjoys going twice a week. Best decision we ever made sending him. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNsM0lXTUtnEAE!2m1!1s0x486c936dbd597bc1:0x4cca2a5a9512999f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKg8XsrPiNgCfMCilFa2cogLh4sDkETXAld-Jw8ll8ZV-ltgQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jen Hall 2 years ago Incredible nursery, staff are amazing and my little boy loves attending. He’s been at Tops Devonport for just over 2 months and I can see how well he has progressed already. As a first time mum I was totally clueless to how childcare/nurseries operate etc but the staff have made it so easy for us. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwcnBfR3RBRRAB!2m1!1s0x486c936dbd597bc1:0x4cca2a5a9512999f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLaVOmr6vjKFYGdJqqSY0nL64Usejj9MwxyfzZjU4yUe4G_3Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Victoria Hudson 3 years ago Love this setting. Early start option was essential for me due to working hours. The communication, learning opportunities and development of my Son in these past few months has been wonderful. Thank you Tops Day Nursery :) [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNSbTdHWnpRRRAB!2m1!1s0x486c936dbd597bc1:0x4cca2a5a9512999f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLJOFXXpSw0uZWGHQSyDIVNk-3ug0BRSOCPqdn_Eapt08mrWg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Louise B 2 years ago Tops have been great with both of my daughters they have always enjoyed their days and had fun with the variety of activities especially doing forest school on some days. The flexibility on times is also great around my working hours. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURlck9YbWNREAE!2m1!1s0x486c936dbd597bc1:0x4cca2a5a9512999f) Reviews from Google for Tops Devonport. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5533281660714523039&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 10 June 2021 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50165857) ## Frequently asked about Tops Devonport ### How many places does Tops Devonport have? ### What areas is Tops Devonport working on developing? ### What outdoor learning space does Tops Devonport have? ### How does Tops Devonport support children with SEND? ## About the setting Tops Devonport registered in 2018 and is located in Plymouth. The nursery is part of the Tops chain of nurseries. The nursery employs 14 members of staff, with a range of qualifications. The nursery opens Monday to Friday all year round and offers flexible booking times. 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