Tops Day Nurseries: Lakeside Nursery

Lakeside, North Harbour, Western Road, Portsmouth PO6 3EN
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8.3 36 Reviews
Tops Day Nursery - Lakeside, Portsmouth welcomes children from three months to preschool age and provides friendly and nurturing care.

Parents who want to have full control over their childcare options are able to book the length of childcare required to the nearest 15 minutes.

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.

The nursery employs an experienced team of staff who are skilled in care and support early years education in preparation for pre-school.

A curriculum of learning through play is made possible by a spacious interior. The outside play area has stimulating resources and equipment and a surface that makes its accessible in all weathers.

Tops Day Nurseries has introduced a number of extracurricular activities such as Tops Cooking School, Tops Forest School, meditation, yoga, Rugby Rangers, Boogie Mites, tooth brushing and much more.

Throughout the day, staff will record important information to share with families, such as sleep times/nappy changes and information about milk/food intake. This information is added to a daily report which is submitted onto 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.

While each child is at Tops Lakeside, families are welcome to call as often as they would like to talk to a member of staff about their child's day.

Tops Lakeside offers 15-hours free funding which is available for two, three- and four-year-olds.
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Care Provided by Tops Day Nurseries: Lakeside Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Amelia Luxford (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 23
  • Total Places for Children
  • 93
  • 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 & News Years Day

Funding & Fees Guide for Tops Day Nurseries: Lakeside Nursery

  • 0–2 Years
    Standard £11.40 | Subsidised £10.80 (0–10 hours)
    Standard £10.48 | Subsidised £9.96 (10.25–30 hours)
    Standard £6.28 | Subsidised £6.00 (30.25–36 hours)
    Standard £4.04 | Subsidised £4.04 (36+ hours)


    2–3 Years
    Standard £11.28 | Subsidised £10.72 (0–10 hours)
    Standard £10.44 | Subsidised £9.92 (10.25–30 hours)
    Standard £6.24 | Subsidised £5.92 (30.25–36 hours)
    Standard £4.04 | Subsidised £4.04 (36+ hours)


    3–4 Years
    Standard £10.68 | Subsidised £10.16 (0–10 hours)
    Standard £9.88 | Subsidised £9.40 (10.25–30 hours)
    Standard £5.88 | Subsidised £5.64 (30.25–36 hours)
    Standard £3.84 | Subsidised £3.84 (36+ hours)

Tops Day Nurseries: Lakeside Nursery Reviews (36)

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Tops Day Nurseries: Lakeside Nursery has a Review Score of 8.3 (8.340) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Tops Day Nurseries: Lakeside Nursery has 36 reviews.

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter enjoyed her time at Tops, Lakeside immensely and felt safe and happy there. She built friendships with the other children and trusing relationships with the nursery workers who she still talks about with fondness now she has started school. I would thoroughly recommend Tops, Lakeside and
encourage my friends and colleagues to consider Tops, Lakeside for their children. Definitely a 'top' nursery!

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Review from Elizabeth G (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Lakeside for around a month. She started at 8 months old and she is my first baby so naturally, I was petrified of her going to nursery when I returned to work. The staff in the Explorers room are amazing, each one of them were able to greet my daughter by name by her second
session. Everyone seems to love being at work and really enjoy spending time with the children.
My daughter loves being at nursery and is always happy and content when I go to pick her up. The menu for food is incredible and the variety of activities is wonderful. So far, every session has been different and engaging. I love the Eylog system and getting the photo updates when I'm at work really helps to reassure me. I also really look forward to reading her daily diary which tells me everything about her day. I honestly can't fault Lakeside Tops. I feel confident in leaving my daughter there as I know she will be safe, cared for and her development is as crucial to the staff as it is to me.

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Review from Kia H (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Lakeside since November 2018 and I can't thank them enough. She has come so far in her development and is so confident. My daughter adores her key worker, as well as all the other ladies that care for her and I can just tell how loved she is there. All I ask for in a nursery
is that my daughter is well looked after but the nursery goes above and beyond. There is always so much for the children to do and my daughter at 15 months, runs through the nursery doors in the mornings and doesn't often want to leave. I recommend the nursery to anyone and having the flexibility of shifts has been so helpful. Thank you Lakeside.

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Review from Jane W (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Wonderful nursery, go above and beyond for our daughter. Our daughter's key person is so wonderful to our daughter and her eyes light up as soon as she sees us. All the girls in explorers keep us updated on our daughter and how her day has been.

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Review from Alex B (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both children love it here, they have always felt welcomed and love the staff.
They are always out and about going on walks or to the park. The staff throughout all the different stages are always great with the kids and spend time getting to know them individually then help them learn in the most
effective way for them.

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Review from Steph M (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Tops Lakeside is an amazing nursery. Both my children go. My eldest is nearly 4 and has been going from 9 months old. My youngest is now 1 and a half and has been going since 7 months old. I wouldn’t want to take them anywhere else. The staff are brilliant and the kids are always happy to go in the
morning and full of stories of what they have been up too when they leave. I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough.

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Review from James C (Father of Child) published on 2 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My little boy has thoroughly enjoyed being at Tops, his social interaction and confidence have rocketed!!! His eating and trying of new things has improved exponentially. I do feel curry features too often on the menu, however, this is also unfortunate timing with the days my son is in!

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Review from Kayleigh C (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son has been attending this nursery for just over a year and he absolutely loves being there and loves the staff. I have never had any issues and I feel he has come on so well since starting. He has always been so fussy with foods and since eating the nursery lunches I have seen a huge change in
his food habits. Also, he was not very sociable before and now his confidence is amazing and this is due to his friends and the staff at the nursery.

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Review from Rebekah R (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Lakeside is one of the best nurseries in my area, it’s extremely convenient having a nursery a jump away from my place of work as well. The staff are always so warm and welcoming. I feel confident that when my son is in their care he will be looked after extremely well and never feel bad after dropping
him off worrying he won’t be happy.

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Review from Andre (Father of Child) published on 26 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The flexibility of the nursery is next to unrivalled. The majority of the staff are very helpful and good with the children.
There have been times when the admin side of things has been let down, I do feel this was not helped by changes of management multiple times.
Overall it has been a pleasant
experience as our little one is due to start school this year.

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Review from Theresa J (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have always been happy with Tops Day Nursery. They are friendly, happy and know my daughter and myself well. My daughter has formed some incredible bonds with staff members which means leaving her each day in their care is easy, allowing me to concentrate on my day. Even if my daughter is feeling
unwell they accommodate her and reassure me.

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Review from Beki M (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Tops Day Nursery - Lakeside for over 2 years and has loved every minute. She has progressed so well with all the support from staff and the manager. Everyone is always very helpful. Can't fault them :)

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Review from Millie D (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started this nursery in February and I cannot fault the staff. They made my daughter feel so welcome and safe. She is only 11 months so rarely leaves me unless with family, so knowing that she is being well looked after makes my day at work better as my mind is at ease. I fully recommend
this nursery to everyone as they cater for every single individual need.

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Review from Chloe C (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very happy with the staff at Tops Day Nursery - Lakeside, Portsmouth. Our daughter has come on leaps and bounds since joining last August and is really enjoying her time there.
The menu choice is brilliant and range of varying daily activities.

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Review from Kirsty R (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I knew from my very first tour this was the nursery for my daughter and I haven't been disappointed. The staff are all amazing and the level of care is outstanding. The daily logs mean we can keep track of everything she does and are so easy to access. Our daughter loves nursery days and settled from
her very first visit, thanks to all the lovely staff looking after her. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the nursery to anyone else.

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Review from Claire G (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Daughter really enjoys going to Tops, the staff always welcome her warmly and we feel that they really care for her.
She is quite shy and the staff have done a brilliant job at making her feel comfortable in social situations.
She enjoys learning new things there and always seems excited to go
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Current Review Score: 8.3 (8.340)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.3 (8.340) out of 10 for Tops Day Nurseries: Lakeside 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 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.6 out of 5 from 4 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 4.750 for Tops Day Nurseries: Lakeside Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (39 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 48 Ratings = 4.75

  • 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 3.59 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Tops Day Nurseries: Lakeside Nursery is based on 4 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 = 3.375

    • 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 93 number of registered child places is 18.6. 4 Positive Reviews ÷ 18.6 = 0.215

  • 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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B Corp Certification

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NMT Winner - Nursery Chef of the Year - Pete Ttofis

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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2021

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Amelia Luxford

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2023

Lakeside Nursery Manager

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