Tops Day Nurseries: Parkstone Nursery

104-106 Herbert Avenue, Parkstone, Poole BH12 4HU
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8.3 39 Reviews
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Tops Day Nursery - Parkstone, Poole is a friendly and active nursery, based on Herbert Avenue. The dedicated team of staff offers happy, nurturing care for the hours parents need.

This nursery is part of a group that provides the most eco-sustainable childcare and education in the UK, being respectful of the environment and acting to reduce, re-use and recycle resources is an important part of the culture and routine for the children and staff.

Rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in September 2016, Tops Parkstone cares for children from three months to school age as well as running an after school and holiday club for children between the age of five and seven years. The nursery offers a safe, stimulating environment for all ages by qualified and friendly staff.

Children can take part in extracurricular activities such as Tops Cooking School, Tops Forest School, meditation, yoga, Rugby Rangers, Boogie Mites, tooth brushing and much more.

Up to 30 hours funding for eligible two-, three- and four-year-olds is available.

While each child is at Tops Parkstone, families are more than welcome to call as often as they like to talk to a member of staff about your child and their day at nursery. Families are given important information about their child's day, which is submitted on EYLOG.

Tops Day Nurseries has introduced a no-added sugar menu to all nurseries, ensuring children start their time at nursery with a nutritional, healthy diet.

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Care Provided by Tops Day Nurseries: Parkstone Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Georgia Hulls (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 19
  • Total Places for Children
  • 56
  • 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: Parkstone Nursery Reviews (39)

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Tops Day Nurseries: Parkstone Nursery has a Review Score of 8.3 (8.262) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Tops Day Nurseries: Parkstone Nursery has 39 reviews.

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Review from Martina H (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very pleased with Tops in Parkstone. My daughter attends full time, that is Monday to Friday, full days. The staff are very friendly and professional and are trying to cater to the needs of your child as much as possible. My daughter absolutely loves being there. The activities they do are fantastic
and very creative and children enjoy them. Something I would not be able to do at home, particularly very messy plays, which children absolutely love. The children spent a lot of time outside, playing in the garden that has many great parts from a sensory garden to puddles and sand trays. My daughter's speech has improved since joining and she sings all the time. She loves nursery rhymes, which they sing daily. The food is exceptional, very healthy. What's more, Tops really pays attention to the toys children play with, they limit plastic toys and prefer natural toys or items that spark creativity. The log is super useful and helps with communication with parents.

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

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


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

I’ve had 2 of my daughters attend Tops Day Nurseries Parkstone and they’re absolutely amazing. They are very welcoming and helpful, they go above and beyond to ensure your child is happy and thriving. I’ve tried other nurseries and felt that Tops really do stand out and after having my first daughter
enrolled and moved onto school when it came time for my other daughter to attend well there was no other options in our eyes but to put her in Tops. Their meals are great with a massive selection of different types of food for children to try. My daughter has settled in and really enjoys attending. They keep you up to date and go out of their way to ensure you are happy with the care they provide. Thank you Tops Day Nurseries for being fantastic.

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

Thank you very much for your positive review, we really appreciate it! We're glad that your daughters enjoy their time with us.


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Review from Wendy E (Grandmother of Child) published on 1 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandson has shown an incredible improvement in all his motor skills since starting at Tops. He struggled with his speech but the wonderful staff have worked wonders with all aspects of teaching. My grandson currently attends twice a week, while his mummy's at work and I pick him up. Just seeing
him smile and hearing him putting little sentences together, makes my heart warm. The staff took the time to implement structured learning for him and it's paying dividends. He absolutely loves going to school and all his wonderful teachers, especially two girls, in particular. He's recently been introduced to the preschool and is really enjoying this too. I'd recommend Tops to any parent, looking for daycare for their child.

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Review from Georgina M (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are really happy with Tops Parkstone. Firstly, the staff are friendly, professional, welcoming and clearly enjoy their jobs. This comes across in all they do.
My daughter settled quickly and feels safe and happy there. As a parent, I feel that my child is well looked after and that all staff know
her well and look out for her best interests.
They provide great opportunities such as cooking and forest school. They constantly think of fun, engaging and educational activities for the children. I also love receiving the updates daily so I can see what my daughter has been doing that day.
Any communication has been answered quickly and I feel they have been fantastically supportive during lockdown and the changes to my hours.

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Review from Kasey R (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My boy started at Tops Parkstone in the middle of lockdown at 9-months-old. In what could have been a very stressful situation absolutely every person I have met has been wonderful and it’s lovely to see how excited and happy he is to see them every morning and he seems to have made lovely bonds very
quickly. The staff in the “Explorers” room have been very supportive and understanding of a new parent's anxieties leaving a child. The EYLOG app is really reassuring for clear updates of their day and also a lovely treat to get some photos.
Furthermore, the flexible hours and shift worker booking have been ideal and made returning to work so much easier and less of a financial strain!

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Review from Amy (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn’t be happier with the care the staff provide for my son. I was a very nervous mum, but the staff immediately put me at ease. They are very approachable, easy to talk to, and were keen to tell me everything my son got up to at nursery. The app is great, the staff will send you photos throughout
the day and it shows their sound knowledge of child development. I can’t wait to see him thrive in their care!

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Review from Lauren S (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From day one, Tops Day Nursery Parkstone has been fantastic! They have treated my two boys with such care and love. They always go above and beyond to make sure they are happy and looked after. I don't think my boys will want to leave!

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Review from Nina P (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I had to move my daughter here when I changed jobs. She was very happy at her previous nursery so I was a little nervous about it. However, everyone at the nursery was extremely friendly and welcoming. All the staff know my daughter well and she is happy to go to any of them when I drop her off. I always
receive a good summary of her day upon pick up. There are also lovely extras like forest school, cooking school and a Christmas carol concert at the local church.

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

My son has been attending Tops since 15mths and he is soon to be 3. Over this time Tops have been amazing with the settling in process and transition from explorers to investigators.
The parent app is fantastic as it keeps me up to date with everything my son has done that day and if I ever have any
concerns (crying when leaving him) the staff will add extra photos to show that he has settled in which always puts my mind at rest.
The potty training scheme is also brilliant as it fully supported my efforts at home in the nursery environment and my son is now fully potty trained.
And best of all my son loves going and has made some good friends.

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Review from Tim B (Father of Child) published on 21 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great staff, great activities, great food, great opening times, great pricing, great communication, great management. We couldn't be happier with this place.

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

My daughter loves going to Tops Parkstone. When she started at 22 months we had tears at drop off, the staff worked hard with her to overcome her anxiety and now she runs in without a fuss. She comes home and loves telling me all about her day and always asks if she can go again. The staff are brilliant
and have built such a lovely connection with my daughter. She has learnt so much from Tops and I cannot thank the Tops girls enough. Keep up the good work guys.

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

My daughter absolutely loves going to nursery! The lovely staff always greet us so warmly and every time I pick her up she has clearly had a great time. It's great to be kept up to date with the fantastic variety of activities she's been doing through the app, which is very easy to use. The office staff
are lovely too and have always been very helpful with any queries that we've had.

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

Tops Day Nurseries: Parkstone is by far the greatest nursery. The staff and admin are brilliant and my son has come so far in the 2 years he has been there. My son is the brightest kid and is so far ahead for his age and I can't thank the staff enough. My son will definitely be staying the rest of his
nursery and preschool time at Tops. 5 stars from us!

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Review from Kailee G (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very happy with the staff in preschool with helping my daughter overcome her anxiety in new places and settle really well. She is so excited now to go to school and see staff members and her friends and when she does still have a funny few moments the staff are very willing to step in and help.

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Review from Adriana C (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We are new to the UK and thought it was important for our 2-year-old to be in closer contact with the language and culture of this new world she is getting to know. She's been in the Nursery since April and she loves it. She comes home telling us everything she's done, the songs she's sung and who she's
played with. She is always happy and content and has been coming home the past few days with new words in English and singing rhymes by heart.
I feel that she is really well taken care of and is learning at the speed of light. All the app updates and info helps us know and understand her development, and makes us feel more involved in their routine.
We are very pleased with our choice, and really appreciate all the work everyone who looks after her every day does.

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Review from Bronnie W (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The hours are so flexible and really handy not needing to book for hours that my daughter isn't there. She started in the Nest back in September when she was 11 months old and she has developed so much since being there, it's crazy to see the difference! She loves going and the girls make drop off so
easy for us! The manager has always been accommodating regarding changes of hours and what suits our needs as a family too. Lovely large outside space too which is fab because my daughter loves being in the garden! We are kept up to date with her activities and development through the eyLog app and are welcomed to send observations in ourselves.

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Review from V M (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child is always excited to go to the nursery because he loves it! He has so much fun and the activities are very diverse. He loves playing outside with his friends. I think that there is very good communication between parents and the teachers.

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Review from Lenin M (Father of Child) published on 5 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attends Tops Day Nursery Parkstone and he loves it, we found that his speech and confidence has come on loads since he has been there. He loves his key worker and asks for her all the time even at home, the eyLog is amazing as I can see what my son is getting up to through out the day.

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Review from Theresa (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy joined Tops just before his first birthday and came on leaps and bounds while there. I felt the staff really got to know him, which was very reassuring to me. He clearly enjoyed his time at Tops and was happy to see his friends (both staff and children) each morning. I also appreciated
the updates I received via the eyLog whilst at work; the photos and videos were great at letting me see what he’d been doing/learning. I would definitely recommend Tops.

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Review from Samantha C (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After my son started in January he has come on leaps and bounds. He adores nursery and the staff and has lots of fun whilst learning.
Very impressed.

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Current Review Score: 8.3 (8.262)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.3 (8.262) out of 10 for Tops Day Nurseries: Parkstone Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 2 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.3 out of 5 from 2 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 4.958 for Tops Day Nurseries: Parkstone Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (23 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 24 Ratings = 4.958

  • 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 3.304 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Tops Day Nurseries: Parkstone Nursery is based on 2 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 = 3.125

    • 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 56 number of registered child places is 11.2. 2 Positive Reviews ÷ 11.2 = 0.179

  • 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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Georgia Hulls

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2025

Nursery Manager


Frequently Asked Questions about Tops Day Nurseries: Parkstone Nursery

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

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

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

Tops Day Nurseries: Parkstone 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: Parkstone Nursery have capacity for?

Tops Day Nurseries: Parkstone Nursery has capacity for a total of 56 Children.

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

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

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