Tops Day Nurseries: Lymington Nursery

All Saints Church, Viney Road, Lymington SO41 8FD
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Tops Day Nursery - Lymington All Saints is gracefully housed within the historically significant Grade II listed All Saints Church. The welcoming nursery caters to children from three months to four years of age and offers the flexibility of 15 or 30 funded childcare hours for children aged two, three, and four.

As a part of the larger group dedicated to eco-sustainable childcare and education in the UK, the Lymington facility upholds a culture of environmental respect and practices aimed at reducing, reusing and recycling resources. The nursery provides the convenience of short-notice emergency childcare, ensuring coverage for teacher training days and school closures.

Moreover, Tops Day Nursery - Lymington proudly introduces a range of engaging extracurricular activities, including Tops Cooking School, Tops Forest School, meditation, yoga, Rugby Rangers, Boogie Mites and supervised tooth brushing. Throughout your child's stay, attentive staff diligently record essential information, including sleep times, nappy changes and dietary details, which are shared with families through daily reports on the EYLOG platform.

Care Provided by Tops Day Nurseries: Lymington Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Mags Pritchett (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 28
  • Total Places for Children
  • 100
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 4 years 11 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, Boxing Day & New Years Day

Tops Day Nurseries: Lymington Nursery Reviews (63)

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Tops Day Nurseries: Lymington Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.967) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Tops Day Nurseries: Lymington Nursery has 63 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is excellent. My son loves attending and gets so much enjoyment out of attending. He enjoys playing outside and loves being out in nature. The staff are fantastic with him and I never have any concerns leaving him there. The staff are so friendly and accommodating. You couldn't ask for
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Reply from Funke Olotu, Marketing at Tops Day Nurseries: Lymington Nursery

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We're thrilled to hear how much your son enjoys his time with us, especially spending time outdoors and connecting with nature. It's fantastic to know that he's happy and thriving at nursery. Your kind words about our team mean the world to us. We're so glad to have earned your trust and to know that you feel confident leaving your son in our care. Thank you for your support it's an absolute pleasure to have your family with us.


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Tops has wonderful provision which changes daily to meet the needs of the children. There are so many opportunities to learn with their evolving environment both indoor and outdoor. I could not be happier with the unique care and love for my child.

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

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear that you're so happy with the care and opportunities we provide for your child. Our team works hard to create a dynamic and engaging environment, both indoors and outdoors, that evolves to meet the children's needs and interests. Your kind words about the care and love we show your child mean so much to us. Thank you for trusting us and for sharing your experience, it's a joy to have your family with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child adores her time at Tops Lymington. It's clear the entire team is very passionate and genuinely cares for the children. We couldn't be happier with the nursery. Thank you to the manager and her team!

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

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that your child adores her time at Tops Lymington. Our team is indeed passionate about creating a nurturing and caring environment for all the children. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we will continue to do our best to provide the highest quality of care. Thank you for your support and trust!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I wouldn't be without the extension that Tops Lymington has provided to our family. Our 3 boys have loved it here from day one, across all the rooms and we couldn't have asked for better they are free to play and are encouraged to learn and become independent to be ready for school. The support it offers
not only them but us as parents is so greatly appreciated. The flexibility with hours and quick pick-ups and drop-offs made it so easy as you can drive to the door. I wouldn't go anywhere else! The staff and the setting make this a second home for my children. Only wish they did a holiday club for the older ones.

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

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with Tops Lymington! We are thrilled to hear that our nursery has become an extension of your family, providing a nurturing and encouraging environment for your three boys. It warms our hearts to know that your children have enjoyed their time with us, exploring, playing, and learning across all the rooms. We strive to create an atmosphere where children feel free to be themselves, fostering independence and readiness for school.
Your appreciation of the support we provide, both for your children and you as parents, means a lot to us. We understand the importance of flexibility, and we're delighted that our convenient hours and quick pick-ups and drop-offs have made things easier for you. We're grateful for the trust you've placed in us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are delighted with our experience at Tops Lymington this past year. Our child loves each day she spends with the wonderful staff who are always thorough with their daily updates at handover. We use their flexible policy for shift workers which genuinely is the only way we can both continue in careers
we love while having a child. Nothing is too much trouble for the team, and they’ll always try to help when life throws unforeseen challenges to family life. A fantastic childcare setting which we’d highly recommend to all.

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

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience at Tops Lymington. It brings us joy to know that your child loves spending time with our caring staff, and we're glad that our flexible policy has been beneficial for your family. Providing support and assistance during unforeseen challenges is our priority, and we're honoured to be recommended by you. Thank you for choosing Tops Lymington!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An excellent nursery that we have used for 18 months with caring staff and impressive facilities. Our children really enjoy their nursery days, especially time in the safe and varied outdoor area. They are clearly well cared for and each has a personalised learning plan and their progress is fed back
to us. Lots of daily activities and interaction with the staff throughout the day. The ever-smiling manager leads an enthusiastic team - everyone is personable and welcoming. There have been very few changes to the team in our time so continuity has been very good. Flexibility of session booking is vital for us as shift workers which is a key advantage over other childcare providers. Booking is easily done via an app which also provides session feedback/learning objective information/messages etc. We would not hesitate to recommend the team at Lymington Tops and are very grateful for the key role they have in caring for our children.

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

Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you've had such a positive experience with us over the past 18 months. Providing a caring environment with impressive facilities is our priority, and we're delighted that your children enjoy their nursery days, especially in our safe and varied outdoor area. It's wonderful to know that they are well-cared for and benefit from personalized learning plans. Our enthusiastic team, led by our ever-smiling manager, strives to provide engaging activities and interaction throughout the day. We understand the importance of continuity, and we're pleased that you've experienced this with minimal changes to our team. We're glad our flexible session booking options and user-friendly app have been beneficial for your family's needs. Thank you for recommending Lymington Tops, and for entrusting us with the care of your children.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Tops Lymington for over 2 years. She loves going in every day and feels at home, happy and comfortable in the setting offered. Whoever has been assigned as a primary carer for our daughter has always been very caring, attentive and loving. The additional activities such as cooking
classes and forest school days offered have been a great addition for our daughter to develop new skills and experiences. Thank you Tops!

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

Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter has thrived at Tops Lymington for over 2 years. It warms our hearts to know she feels at home and happy in our setting. Our dedicated staff take pride in providing caring and attentive support, and we're delighted to hear that your daughter has benefitted from the additional activities we offer. Thank you for choosing Tops!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our children have been at Tops and they have both loved it. They loved the freedom to explore both outside and inside. They have plenty of opportunity to be creative and make friends. I would definitely recommend it. Our jobs need a flexible nursery with good opening hours and friendly staff,
Tops certainly has this.

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

Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that both of your children have enjoyed their time at Tops. We're proud to offer a nurturing environment where children can explore freely, be creative, and make friends. We understand the importance of flexibility and friendly staff, and we're glad to provide both. Your recommendation means the world to us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone at Tops Nursery is very polite, professional and always on hand. I am so glad I chose Tops for my son as I was worried that he would need more support due to his developmental delays but this hasn't been an issue and he loves to go and play with the Tops team and his peers. My son has thrived
in so many areas and he only goes twice a week. Just amazing and would recommend it to anyone.

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

Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your son has thrived at Tops Nursery and that our team has provided him with the support and care he needs. It's wonderful to know that he enjoys playing with his peers and the Tops team. We appreciate your recommendation and are grateful to have your son as part of our nursery family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Tops has been fabulous! My 2.5-year-old loves all the messy play, and nature and has grown in confidence, developing great relationships with staff and other kids. I found the flexibility in childcare particularly helpful and also find the general communication is good, and the nursery app is very easy
to use. I recommend this nursery highly.

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

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your 2.5-year-old enjoys the messy play and nature activities at Tops and has grown in confidence while developing strong relationships with our staff and other children. We're glad you find our flexibility in childcare helpful and appreciate your positive comments about our communication and nursery app. Your recommendation means a lot to us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Tops since 2019 and I couldn’t praise it more. The staff have always been so kind and caring, he loves it there and I know will miss it terribly when he goes to school. I couldn’t recommend it more!

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

Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that your son has had such a positive experience at Tops since 2019. Our caring staff strive to create a nurturing environment where every child feels loved and supported. We appreciate your recommendation and will miss having him with us when he moves on to school.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has just started at Tops Lymington and we couldn’t be happier with our choice, nothing is too much trouble, and the setting itself is very welcoming and has such a lovely vibe. Very impressed so far! We absolutely love the daily updates we get too!

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

Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that you're happy with your choice of Tops Lymington. Our team is dedicated to providing a welcoming environment and exceptional care for all children. We're delighted that you're impressed with the setting and appreciate the daily updates. We look forward to continuing to exceed your expectations!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at Tops for a year and we are so happy. He has progressed really quickly with so much from walking and talking to singing songs and having a huge passion for tractors. We are so happy we found Tops, the staff are wonderful and we love their progress reports videos and photos each week!
I really couldn’t recommend them highly enough.

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

We're thrilled to hear about your son's wonderful progress and passion for learning at Tops! Our dedicated staff take great pride in nurturing each child's development, and we're delighted to see such positive outcomes. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. It's a joy to be a part of your son's journey!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Tops Lymington! They have made my girl feel so comfortable and welcome since day 1. Everyone who works there is so lovely and helpful with any questions I have had. The kids always seem to have a great day exploring new things and playing with friends.

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

Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your girl feels comfortable and welcome at Tops Lymington. Our team takes pride in creating a supportive and engaging environment for all children. It's wonderful to know that the kids enjoy exploring and playing with friends. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to continuing to provide a positive experience for your family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery in a beautiful setting with a wonderful team. Your flexibility and willingness to go the extra mile have made all the difference for us. Thank you for all that you do and for being so patient and understanding when things don’t go to plan.

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

Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you appreciate our nursery and team. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we're grateful for your recognition of our flexibility and dedication. We're here to support you every step of the way, no matter the circumstances. Thank you for entrusting us with your child's care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter moved Tops Day Nursery in September 2023 and her transition has been well managed to her individual needs. The staff are incredible and we feel confident every day leaving our daughter in their care. Highly recommended

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

Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter's transition to Tops Day Nursery has been smooth and tailored to her individual needs. Our dedicated staff strive to provide the best care possible, and it's wonderful to know that you feel confident leaving her in our care. We truly appreciate your recommendation.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves coming to Preschool. The staff are so friendly and lovely. They Always talk about your child’s day and what they have been up to when collecting them. They offer extra activities such as forest school and cooking school which my daughter loves.

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

Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter enjoys coming to our preschool. Our friendly staff take pride in providing a nurturing environment where children thrive. We're delighted to offer extra activities like forest school and cooking school that your daughter loves. We look forward to continuing to make her preschool experience enjoyable and enriching.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Lymington Tops, and so do both of our children. This is a brilliant nursery. The manager and her team love the kids and welcome them every day with big smiles, and the children know they are loved. The staff are great at tuning into what each child needs, helping to make going to the nursery
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There's lots of space for them to explore inside and outside, with a good mixture of guided and self-led learning. Our children have become so much more confident and capable since coming to this nursery.
We appreciate the continuity of staff here - it's clear staff enjoy being there - and that makes a huge difference for us and the kids. Communication with staff is good too.


Moving our children to Tops has been such a positive experience - it's just brilliant.


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

Thank you so much for your heartwarming review! We are thrilled to hear that both of your children are enjoying their time at Lymington Tops Nursery.


Our dedicated manager and the entire team take great pride in creating a nurturing and welcoming environment for all our little ones. It's heartening to know that the children feel loved and that their positive experiences contribute to their confidence and capabilities.


We're delighted that you appreciate the balance of guided and self-led learning, as well as the ample space both indoors and outdoors for exploration. The continuity of our colleagues and their evident enjoyment in their roles is indeed something we hold dear. Your mention of positive communication is particularly rewarding, as fostering strong connections with our parents is a priority.


We're honoured to be part of your children's journey, and we look forward to continuing to provide a brilliant and positive experience for your family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Can't speak highly enough of this nursery and the staff. Facilities are great with lots of toys and play areas, and staff are all wonderful! Our daughter loves it here and we're very happy to have got a place!

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

We're so glad to hear that you love our nursery and our wonderful staff! Our play areas and toys are indeed lots of fun for our little ones. We're thrilled that your daughter enjoys her time here. We're looking forward to having her with us and creating many happy memories together!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can’t recommend this nursery enough! My daughter loves going here. The staff are absolutely amazing and so supportive. I know my daughter is always in good hands. The support that is offered around learning, play and promoting her development is just amazing and I can’t thank you enough!

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

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


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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.967)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.967) out of 10 for Tops Day Nurseries: Lymington 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 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 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 4.967 for Tops Day Nurseries: Lymington Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (231 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 239 Ratings = 4.967

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Tops Day Nurseries: Lymington Nursery is based on 20 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 + 0.1 = 4

    • 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 100 number of registered child places is 20, which has been reached with 20 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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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Margaret Pritchett

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2016

Nursery Manager


Frequently Asked Questions about Tops Day Nurseries: Lymington Nursery

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

Tops Day Nurseries: Lymington Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 4 years 11 months.

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

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

Tops Day Nurseries: Lymington Nursery has capacity for a total of 100 Children.

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

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