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Tops Prince Rock

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2024)
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5.0(25 parent reviews) ·Noah's Ark Childcare Centres, 20-24 Lucas Terrace, Plymouth, PL4 9LD · Plymouth
Number of places
42 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2024
Local authority
Plymouth

About this day nursery

Tops Prince Rock, established in 2018, is a childcare setting in Plymouth offering care for children aged 0-4 years. Open all year round, the nursery prides itself on fostering a positive and engaging learning environment.

The latest Ofsted inspection on 1st October 2024 rated Tops Prince Rock as "Good" in overall effectiveness, reflecting the commitment to quality education and personal development. Children are observed to arrive happily and confidently, eager to explore the resources and greet their friends and staff.

The nursery follows an enjoyable curriculum that builds on children's interests, with staff planning activities to support all age groups, from tummy time for babies to encouraging mathematical language in pre-schoolers. This approach helps children make good progress, preparing them for future learning, including school.

Staff at Tops Prince Rock are noted for forming warm and affectionate relationships with the children and tailoring settling-in processes to individual needs. The inspection highlighted the effective support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), with staff knowing children well and working closely with parents to identify and meet individual needs, involving relevant agencies when necessary.

Both indoor and outdoor learning opportunities are provided, with the inspector assessing their impact on children's development. The nursery also focuses on developing children's independence from a young age, with toddlers confidently slicing fruit and pre-schoolers taking responsibility for personal tasks, all contributing to a nurturing and educational experience.

What it's like

Children arrive happily and confidently, keen to greet friends and staff and to explore resources, demonstrating a positive attitude to learning. Staff plan and deliver an enjoyable curriculum that builds on children's interests, supporting babies with tummy time, motivating toddlers with bubbles, and encouraging pre-schoolers to use mathematical language. Children make good progress, preparing them for later learning, including school.

Confident childrenEnjoyable curriculumGood progressWarm relationshipsKind and playfulSupports independence

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2018

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Tops Prince Rock

Last inspected 1 October 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happily and confidently, keen to greet friends and staff and to explore resources, demonstrating a positive attitude to learning. Staff plan and deliver an enjoyable curriculum that builds on children's interests, supporting babies with tummy time, motivating toddlers with bubbles, and encouraging pre-schoolers to use mathematical language. Children make good progress, preparing them for later learning, including school.

Inspector highlights

  • Children arrive happily and confidently, greeting friends and staff with enthusiasm.
  • Staff plan and deliver an enjoyable curriculum that builds on children's interests.
  • Children make good progress, which helps to prepare them for later learning, including school.
  • Staff form warm and affectionate relationships with children and tailor settling-in processes.
  • Children are kind and play well together, demonstrating sharing and patience.

Areas to develop

  • 1review and develop the deployment of staff in the baby and toddler rooms at busier times in the day to provide more consistent and targeted support for children's learning needs
  • 2support staff to engage and challenge the older and more able pre-school children during group activities to extend their learning further.
Inspection #10364614 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff know the children well and work closely with parents to identify and meet children's individual needs. They are quick to recognise when children might benefit from additional support and take action to involve relevant agencies.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Tops Prince Rock

5.0
(25)
Jo Jo Ba
6 months ago

The nursery offers exceptional, individualized childcare, with a strong focus on environmental sustainability. My child consistently returns from their sessions in a joyful mood, sharing delightful stories and new songs, which I consider to be the most compelling reason for a positive rating.

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Paul Lindley-Buckley
9 months ago

After nearly 4 years of bring at Tops Prince Rock, I can safely say that the team have never been better. Our little one has such an amazing time at nursery. The team truly care and want the best for all the children. The updates we get through the Eylog App fill us with happiness, it's much easier going to work all day knowing that your little one is being taken care of by the best team!

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Karli Harper
2 years ago

A really great nursery. From the moment we looked around we instantly knew it was the right nursery for us. Here we are three years later and still love it. The facilities are amazing especially the outside space. Sophie and her team are all so lovely and go above and beyond for all of their children and parents. I would highly recommend Tops Day Nurseries : Prince Rock.

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Sharon Ada Njoku-Okwudinro
4 months ago

I'm really happy with the services. The staff are kind and always happy to help.

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Lakshan Perera
10 months ago

Amazing team... very good atmosphere for kids . Very friendly team.

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024

Date: January 2019

  • October 2024Good
  • March 2024Requires improvement
  • September 2023Inadequate
  • January 2019Good

Frequently asked about Tops Prince Rock

About the setting

Tops Prince Rock is one of a chain of nurseries that is privately owned. It registered in 2018 and operates in Prince Rock, Plymouth. It is open Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm, all year round. The setting employs 17 staff, including the managers. Of these, 14 members of staff hold relevant childcare qualifications between levels 3 and 7. The setting offers government-funded places.

URN
EY559065
Registered person
Tops Day Nursery Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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