Tops Day Nurseries: Wareham Nursery

1 Carey Road, Wareham BH20 4AX
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9.7 47 Reviews
  • Tops Day Nurseries: Wareham Nursery, Wareham
Tops Wareham provides a warm and inviting nursery and preschool environment, setting the stage for your child's educational journey. Nestled near Wareham forest and with easy access to transport for visits to the local Jurassic Coast, the setting offers exciting opportunities for outdoor exploration and nature immersion.

The nursery is dynamic, with themed rooms and gardens that evolve according to the children's interests. From investigators to dinosaur enthusiasts or magical winter wonderlands, engaging activities captivate both children and parents alike.

Fostering a love of learning is paramount to future growth, and the dedicated and qualified staff are committed to nurturing your child's development, helping them flourish in every aspect of their learning journey. Book a tour at the nursery today to see first hand the enriching environment the setting offers for your child's early years.

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Care Provided by Tops Day Nurseries: Wareham Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Danielle Hewitt (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 23
  • Total Places for Children
  • 47
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 06:00-20:00
    Tuesday 06:00-20:00
    Wednesday 06:00-20:00
    Thursday 06:00-20:00
    Friday 06:00-20:00
  • When Closed
  • Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day

Tops Day Nurseries: Wareham Nursery Reviews (47)

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Tops Day Nurseries: Wareham Nursery has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.681) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Tops Day Nurseries: Wareham Nursery has 47 reviews.

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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child loves nursery. There's great care and he has built bonds with many of the team. He loves the variety of activities. He has come on leaps and bounds since joining. The outdoor space is great and he enjoys mealtimes and the great menu.

Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Wareham Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your child loves nursery and has built such wonderful bonds with our team. It's fantastic to know he's enjoying the variety of activities, and we're so pleased to see his growth and development since joining us. We're glad to hear he enjoys the outdoor space and mealtimes - our menu is designed to be both healthy and tasty, so it's great to know he's loving it. Thank you again for your wonderful feedback.


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Review from Danielle D (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing staff and nursery - always give detailed handover on pick up about the day and what they have eaten for lunch etc. Love the app where you can see what your child has done throughout the day. My child also loves when they do a day out or go park for the day.
Also love when they do get together
with child and parents e.g. bonfire night. Gives the chance to meet the parents and child in my son's group.

Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Wareham Nursery

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you're happy with the detailed handovers and love the app where you can keep up with your child's day. It's great to know that your child enjoys the days out and park visits - we believe these experiences are so important for their development and fun! We also love hosting events like bonfire night, as it's a great opportunity for parents to connect with one another and with us. It's fantastic to know you appreciate these moments of community building. Thank you again for your kind words, and if there's anything more we can do to make your experience even better, please don't hesitate to reach out!


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Review from B T (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy with our son's progress so far at Tops. He always goes in with a smile and leaves with lots of cuddles. I will be quite sad when this stage is over and school begins.

Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Wareham Nursery

That's absolutely wonderful to hear! It sounds like your son is thriving and enjoying his time at Tops. It's natural to feel a mix of emotions as he grows and transitions to the next stage of his education. Cherish these precious moments and remember that every new beginning brings its own set of joys and adventures. We're here to support you and your son every step of the way!


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Review from Joanna K (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has thrived since joining Tops last year, and I cannot recommend the nursery highly enough. The staff, particularly the practitioners in the Explorers Room, are incredible and have helped her to settle in really well. She has become a confident toddler and has learnt so many new skills
with the help of the Tops staff (eating better, sleeping better, being able to feed herself independently!), as well as having lots of fun and being able to develop her own interests. The menu is incredible, we get regular updates throughout the day, there's access to a lovely garden, and the opening hours are really convenient. We're so happy that we enrolled our daughter here!

Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Wareham Nursery

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter has thrived at Tops. Our dedicated staff in the Explorers Room are delighted to have helped her settle in and develop new skills. We appreciate your trust in us and look forward to continuing to support her growth.


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Review from Lizzy W (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter loves Tops Day Nurseries Wareham and has learnt and grown so much since joining. She loves talking about her key worker and all the staff and other children who are so proud after their trips out, or of her cookery creations. Would recommend it to any local parent.

Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Wareham Nursery

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that your daughter is enjoying her time at Tops Day Nurseries Wareham and that she's been learning and growing so much since she joined us. It warms our hearts to know that she loves talking about her key worker and all the staff, as well as sharing her adventures and creations with pride. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we're grateful for your trust and confidence in our nursery.


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Review from John W (Father of Child) published on 30 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has just moved up from investigators to preschool and the staff have been amazing in accommodating this change. My daughter loves going and always comes back happy and with a smile on her face, that's a good enough reason for me to highly recommend Tops Day Nurseries: Wareham.

Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Wareham Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback about your daughter's transition from Investigators to Preschool at Tops Wareham.
We are thrilled to hear that our staff has been accommodating during this transition, and it warms our hearts to know that your daughter loves coming to our nursery. Seeing her return happy and with a smile is truly the best endorsement we could ask for!


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Review from N A (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Tops Wareham are what makes nursery so wonderful for my daughter. It's warm and welcoming. The balance of play, learning, and activities is excellent. I feel confident leaving her in their capable hands. I can't recommend them more highly.

Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Wareham Nursery

Thank you very much for your kind words and positive feedback regarding your experience with Tops Wareham Nursery School. We are delighted to hear that your daughter is enjoying her time with us and that you feel confident in the care provided by our dedicated staff.
Creating a warm and welcoming environment for our little learners is of utmost importance to us. We strive to strike the perfect balance between play, learning, and engaging activities, ensuring that each child's unique needs and developmental milestones are met with care and attention.
Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we are committed to maintaining the high standards that have made your experience with Tops Wareham so wonderful. We look forward to continuing to provide a nurturing and enriching environment for your daughter's growth and learning.


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Review from H R (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery! I have two children who attend Tops Day Nurseries Wareham, one in explorers room and one in investigators and they absolutely love it. Healthy meals, forest school, cooking school, flexible timings. The staff are so amazing and go above and beyond!

Reply from Lauren Ballard, Marketing Assistant at Tops Day Nurseries: Wareham Nursery

Thank you very much for your positive review, we really appreciate it!


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Review from K E (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going here for over a year now and has absolutely blossomed from a shy baby into a confident toddler who is willing to try so many new things. The staff are so lovely and genuinely care, it’s obvious that it is more than just a job for them. I wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to
anyone, they are super accommodating, the menu is incredible, they keep you updated on what your child is doing throughout the day and generally help get rid of the mum guilt as he loves going.

Reply from Lauren Ballard, Marketing Assistant at Tops Day Nurseries: Wareham Nursery

Thank you very much for your positive review, we really appreciate it!


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Review from Emily G (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are trying to think of anything to improve and we truly can't. We absolutely love Wareham Tops Nursery and have already sent three friends their way, all of whom praise this nursery too. The staff are what truly makes it extra special. They should be congratulated on creating such a wonderful environment.
Thank you all.

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Review from Tina Z (Mother of Child) published on 25 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Can’t recommend this nursery enough. Initially, I heard from another parent about Tops in Wareham. She was super happy about the hours they offer and the care they provide. They run even through school holidays! For us, as a family with no further family around and two working parents, Tops is a super
reliable, flexible and friendly nursery. Both of my kids have been at Tops Wareham from a fairly young age (8 months old.) They settled in with no problem and loved it ever since. The staff are young, super friendly and supportive. Every day they offer freshly cooked food, many different activities to play and new games to explore. Forest School and Cooking school are the highlights of the week. During the second lockdown, Tops was our lifesaver! Thank you so much for all your hard work! It is worth every pound you spend.

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Review from Ellena S (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son really enjoyed attending Tops Day Nurseries: Wareham Nursery. He built such good relationships with the staff including his key worker and the nursery manager! He loved all the activities and I was always sent observations of his day and his progress.
The staff go above and beyond for the children.
I would recommend the nursery to anyone.

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Review from Tiffany D (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery have been fantastic with my little girl from the moment she joined in January 2021. All staff are kind, caring and passionate about their jobs and really look after the children in their care. The nursery provides a fantastic range of extra activities such as forest school and cooking school.
I highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from K N (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started attending Tops having previously attended a nature-focused nursery, which was unable to facilitate her during the first lockdown.
She has so much fun at nursery; she is engaged in all the activities they do, and supported with her interests.
My son also attends Tops, while he
was reluctant initially, he now loves going to nursery and enjoys the wide range of activities they do - and the food!


The nursery staff are very friendly and professional. I find the communications on activities almost daily on the system very helpful, so I can see what the children have been doing in the day. The admin staff are also fantastic and will facilitate changes or additional hours where possible.


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Review from Courtney L (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been attending Tops Day Nurseries: Wareham four days a week since July 2018 and he absolutely loves it. He has made such lovely friends and has close bonds with all the nursery workers. Getting the eyLog observations throughout the week gives me insight into how he spends his time and all
the lovely educational activities he takes part in. He has come on leaps and bounds and has turned into such a happy, confident, and cheeky chap. I think his time at nursery has a lot to do with that. The key workers he has had whilst there genuinely care and look after him so well, along with all the other staff. Tops is so lovely and would 100% recommend to anyone with complete confidence.

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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We could not have wished for a better setting for our daughter. She started out at a different nursery and the settings are incomparable. From the moment we stepped into Tops Day Nurseries: Wareham, it felt warm and nurturing. Our daughter immediately bonded with the Room manager when we first viewed
the Explorers room and continued to flourish when she joined her key worker in Investigators.
The setting is unfailing. The staff are caring and provide a fantastic balance of support and independence, for the children to learn and develop through experiences. The extra activities offered by the setting are more than we could have ever hoped for; from exciting trips and fun walks, to cooking and boogie mites which our daughter absolutely loves.
The Tops Team has done so much to shape our daughter into the sparkling young lady that she has become and we would like to give particular mention to everyone in the team who has worked with our daughter, thank you! We are relocating in the coming months and will be extremely sad to say goodbye.

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Review from Stephanie C (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending the nursery since she was 11 months old. The lovely staff are always so welcoming and make me feel at ease leaving her there.
I absolutely love being able to see what she’s up to through the day while I’m at work on the parent app.
My daughter is excited to go inside
and see her friends and I can see how much her confidence has grown and her development is amazing. Tops always has new and interesting activities for her to enjoy.
My daughter has nursery lunches which she really enjoys and I know these are nutritious from the menus that are emailed out each term.
Communications from Tops are also fab and very clear. The person that does all the admin is fantastic at her job and is very knowledgeable.
I highly recommend this nursery to anyone that wants to listen.

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Review from Isobel L (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has the best time at Tops Day Nurseries: Wareham Nursery! All the nursery teachers are so lovely and make him and me feel so special! He loves forest school and walking into town! They do some extra special activities with all the kids and create such a lovely and fun environment for them! My
second child will be joining them in the summer!

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Review from Kara B (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is now my second child at Tops Wareham and once again the staff are amazing for different reasons. My son has always been more clingy than my daughter but they are amazing at getting him occupied, so it’s easier for both me and him when I drop him off. He has also been a lot slower but his progress
in all aspects of learning have just skyrocketed since attending the nursery setting here. I would always recommend Tops Wareham as a must see for a nursery setting, they have all been amazing.

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Review from Stephanie G (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my boys have been at Tops Day Nurseries Wareham since they were 1. They settled in with no problem and always have so much fun there especially at Forest school. I can’t praise the staff enough. I feel happy and confident leaving my little ones in their care and they all seem to have a genuine
affection for the children. It’s great that the nursery is so eco-friendly and teach the children the importance of looking after the environment. They also provide excellent meals so I know they have eaten a hearty and healthy meal there. 10 out of 10.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.681)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.681) out of 10 for Tops Day Nurseries: Wareham Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.824 for Tops Day Nurseries: Wareham Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (90 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 108 Ratings = 4.824

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.857 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Tops Day Nurseries: Wareham Nursery is based on 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.9

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 47 number of registered child places is 9.4. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 9.4 = 0.957

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (1)

Danielle

Danielle Hewit

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2012

1. NVQ Level 3, Level 2 in Team Leading.


2. 12 years working in childcare.


3. Visiting different countries, and watching live sports.


4. I used to take part in ballroom dance competitions.


Frequently Asked Questions about Tops Day Nurseries: Wareham Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Tops Day Nurseries: Wareham Nursery accepts?

Tops Day Nurseries: Wareham Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Tops Day Nurseries: Wareham Nursery Open?

Tops Day Nurseries: Wareham Nursery is open: Monday 06:00-20:00, Tuesday 06:00-20:00, Wednesday 06:00-20:00, Thursday 06:00-20:00, Friday 06:00-20:00.

How many Children does Tops Day Nurseries: Wareham Nursery have capacity for?

Tops Day Nurseries: Wareham Nursery has capacity for a total of 47 Children.

How far is Tops Day Nurseries: Wareham Nursery to the centre of Wareham?

0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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