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Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY
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03 March 2025
Lovely staff, all super friendly. My son is happy to go every day. He especially enjoys Forest School run by a man who is awesome. Booking is always quick and easy and last-minute discount bookings are a real lifesaver.
03 March 2025
My son started at Tops Day Nurseries: Portsmouth Nursery at 10 months old. The staff are all so caring and he loves going every day. He's learned so much and eats so well. I know he's in good hands and feel so informed by staff on what's happening when he's there. They take the time to talk to you and share pictures. I couldn't imagine him going anywhere else!
03 March 2025
Tops Day Nurseries: Portsmouth Nursery has a great regular team, most of the staff have been there since my first attended 4 years ago. One of my children is in preschool 3 and they are just great, when your little girl refers to her care provider as her 'bestie' this just shows the relationships and bonds they create. One member of staff is great with the arts and crafts and producing great activities with forest school, and what I appreciate the most is that he uploads observations all the time, providing me with some insight as to what she gets up to each day. Their handovers are always fantastic I especially like handovers he is always very enthusiastic and you can tell he loves his job. All staff are friendly and provide a warm welcome to my daughter at every drop-off. I can't thank them enough and highly recommend Tops Portsmouth to any one who asks. The addition of cooking school is a lovely touch, that my daughter looks forward to every week.
09 December 2024
I encountered many issues at this nursery, and I'm really glad I decided to transfer my daughter. Since making the switch, her behavior has improved significantly, and she's much happier and learning a lot. Unfortunately, this nursery felt barely like a babysitting environment more than anything else. Also, I was paying a fortune for nothing in return, now I am paying literally half the amount in her new nursery which is now very much attached to it's teachers.
15 November 2023
Absolutely amazing nursery. The staff are fantastic - every single one of them! Can't fault it in any way at all. 100% recommend. Always in very safe hands and never had to worry about them. Always happy to go...
20 September 2023
My daughter has attended Tops since she was 10 months old. She has gained such a good relationship with every single member of staff. The staff love my daughter as if she were their own, and I couldn’t ask for anyone better to leave her with. From around 18 months we knew my daughter wasn’t developing how she should be alongside her peers. The SENCO (Special Education Needs Coordinator) was amazing and listened to all my worries and concerns. She then referred to all professionals who were needed. Because of Tops I was able to get an autism diagnosis at the age of just 3. This wouldn’t have been possible without Tops. I owe every person so much, thank you for all being amazing, kind, and understanding. And thank you for prepping my darling for big girl school.
07 September 2023
I have only praise for this nursery/preschool. My son has been there since he was 9 months old and is now just about to start school. All of the staff have been brilliant and have shown genuine care and kindness to both us and him, mopping up both our tears in the early days when he didn't want to leave. The management team are visible to parents and children, which is nice to see. Staff seem to have good morale and appear to enjoy working there, which makes such a difference. On the odd occasion I have been late to collect, staff have been understanding and kind given the nature of my work. The flexibility of booking the week before has been incredible and has made fitting into work so much easier. He has loved the trips out. Thank you all so much for taking such good care of my little boy. We are very grateful and will be using your service again next year for our little girl!
29 August 2023
My daughter is currently in Pre-School 1 and has been at Tops Portsmouth since she was 1 year old. She has always been very well looked after and has been happy at nursery despite being quite a shy child. The pre-school team have helped her grow in confidence over the past year and it has been lovely to hear how well she has been doing. They have also provided a lot of support and understanding around some issues that she has had with extremely fussy eating. In addition, my eldest daughter attended the nursery from being a baby in the nest right up to a school-age child in the holiday club. She built such beautiful relationships with the staff that she is still excited to come with me to pick up her sister so that she can say hello. I honestly cannot praise the nursery enough and I am so pleased to see that they have recently been moved back to Good by Ofsted as it is thoroughly deserved.
10 August 2023
I cannot praise this nursery enough, they have helped and supported my little man in the transition for him to start school in September. They all have the children’s best interests at heart and they go above and beyond for them. Thank you very much for everything you have done and more.
26 April 2023
Excellent High 5's holiday club which both our children attend having been at Tops before they went to school. The staff are lovely and really caring. They are given opportunities to learn and develop and do really great activities. Everyone is so friendly and kind. Would strongly recommend it for children of all ages up to school and for holiday clubs.
24 March 2023
I contacted Tops Day Nursery looking for an emergency day space for my toddler as we were travelling to Portsmouth for my mother's funeral the following day and had been let down with our childcare arrangements. The office team at Tops were very quick to respond and was thankfully able to facilitate us. Although we were only coming for one day, the nursery was very thorough in enrolling and learning about my son's likes and needs, etc. I was apprehensive as to how he would react to a new space and people, however, we found the nursery very welcoming and my son was very happy to go inside with the caregiver and settled in immediately. When I picked him up in the afternoon he was in great spirits and spoke about the wonderful day he had and all the activities he did at his 'special nursery'.
20 March 2023
My two children love nursery, they both started and struggled with separation but Tops Nursery made them feel so comfortable they settled quicker than I thought and love going. This makes going to work so much easier.
03 March 2023
My son started here in November and I could not fault the nursery at all. He has blossomed into a confident and bright young man thanks to all the nursery workers. They are excellent at communication and making sure to keep me up to date with my son's progress. My son needs a little extra help in certain areas and they have gone above and beyond to assist me with this. All the staff are lovely and efficient. I feel confident in recommending this nursery to anyone!
20 January 2023
My son is extremely happy at the nursery and skips through the doors every day. I have had a great experience dealing with the staff and would definitely recommend other parents to ensure their child attends here. Prior to coming to nursery, my son was socially withdrawn around others which was due to the pandemic and limited interaction. Since then he has grown massively in confidence and I credit that to how much he enjoys the nursery. I have also found the admin to be very helpful in any queries regarding change of hours and flexible with changes I have had to make fairly quickly. I feel he has been well prepared for primary school and will be sad to leave.
20 January 2023
My daughter has attended Tops since she was 7 months old and now is 3 years old. She always has the biggest smile on her face and runs into the nursery when attending or towards the staff here with open arms. This to me is a telltale sign as a parent, that she feels comfortable and safe being here. The staff at Tops have always been extremely accommodating to her and kept myself and her father in the loop with her development needs, working alongside her external therapies also. It is nice to feel my daughter is a part of something like she does at Tops. They are always accommodating and extremely flexible with the work patterns of shift workers.
30 November 2022
My daughter has been attending Top Day Nursery since she was 14 months old, settling in immediately and seems to really enjoy going. All the staff are always nice and helpful. I recently attended a stay-and-play session, there are so many activities to do as well as a very large garden to play in. I would definitely recommend this nursery.
28 November 2022
I'm so happy with the choice we made in putting our son in Tops Day Nursery Portsmouth, QA hospital site. All of the staff from the admin team, chefs and caregiving team are all so personable, approachable, friendly, caring, helpful and professional. I couldn't be happier since my son has joined the tops family, he has come on so well in his development and confidence I know a big part of this is down to the fabulous team/family. Thank you and continue what you guys do, you're all awesome.
28 November 2022
Staff are very welcoming and understands my child's needs. The receptionist is very nice. They could improve with their food options, other than that, I am happy with the overall services. My child loves going to the nursery and learn new activities.
07 October 2022
Thank you Tops Day Nursery team, especially to Preschool 3, for the overall development of my son. He is enjoying his new school. He would not be able to do that unless you helped him in his early stages. Thank you once again.
29 September 2022
Tops Day Nursery used to be a better place especially a few years ago. Once they had a change in management, it is not so lovely anymore. The staff change very often but they are nice and helpful, especially the receptionist, but unfortunately the staff in the office is not so friendly and not very helpful.
Latest Reviews for Tops Day Nurseries: Portsmouth Nursery
03 March 2025
Lovely staff, all super friendly. My son is happy to go every day. He especially enjoys Forest School run by a man who is awesome. Booking is always quick and easy and last-minute discount bookings are a real lifesaver.
03 March 2025
My son started at Tops Day Nurseries: Portsmouth Nursery at 10 months old. The staff are all so caring and he loves going every day. He's learned so much and eats so well. I know he's in good hands and feel so informed by staff on what's happening when he's there. They take the time to talk to you and share pictures. I couldn't imagine him going anywhere else!
03 March 2025
Tops Day Nurseries: Portsmouth Nursery has a great regular team, most of the staff have been there since my first attended 4 years ago. One of my children is in preschool 3 and they are just great, when your little girl refers to her care provider as her 'bestie' this just shows the relationships and bonds they create. One member of staff is great with the arts and crafts and producing great activities with forest school, and what I appreciate the most is that he uploads observations all the time, providing me with some insight as to what she gets up to each day. Their handovers are always fantastic I especially like handovers he is always very enthusiastic and you can tell he loves his job. All staff are friendly and provide a warm welcome to my daughter at every drop-off. I can't thank them enough and highly recommend Tops Portsmouth to any one who asks. The addition of cooking school is a lovely touch, that my daughter looks forward to every week.
09 December 2024
I encountered many issues at this nursery, and I'm really glad I decided to transfer my daughter. Since making the switch, her behavior has improved significantly, and she's much happier and learning a lot. Unfortunately, this nursery felt barely like a babysitting environment more than anything else. Also, I was paying a fortune for nothing in return, now I am paying literally half the amount in her new nursery which is now very much attached to it's teachers.
15 November 2023
Absolutely amazing nursery. The staff are fantastic - every single one of them! Can't fault it in any way at all. 100% recommend. Always in very safe hands and never had to worry about them. Always happy to go...
20 September 2023
My daughter has attended Tops since she was 10 months old. She has gained such a good relationship with every single member of staff. The staff love my daughter as if she were their own, and I couldn’t ask for anyone better to leave her with. From around 18 months we knew my daughter wasn’t developing how she should be alongside her peers. The SENCO (Special Education Needs Coordinator) was amazing and listened to all my worries and concerns. She then referred to all professionals who were needed. Because of Tops I was able to get an autism diagnosis at the age of just 3. This wouldn’t have been possible without Tops. I owe every person so much, thank you for all being amazing, kind, and understanding. And thank you for prepping my darling for big girl school.
07 September 2023
I have only praise for this nursery/preschool. My son has been there since he was 9 months old and is now just about to start school. All of the staff have been brilliant and have shown genuine care and kindness to both us and him, mopping up both our tears in the early days when he didn't want to leave. The management team are visible to parents and children, which is nice to see. Staff seem to have good morale and appear to enjoy working there, which makes such a difference. On the odd occasion I have been late to collect, staff have been understanding and kind given the nature of my work. The flexibility of booking the week before has been incredible and has made fitting into work so much easier. He has loved the trips out. Thank you all so much for taking such good care of my little boy. We are very grateful and will be using your service again next year for our little girl!
29 August 2023
My daughter is currently in Pre-School 1 and has been at Tops Portsmouth since she was 1 year old. She has always been very well looked after and has been happy at nursery despite being quite a shy child. The pre-school team have helped her grow in confidence over the past year and it has been lovely to hear how well she has been doing. They have also provided a lot of support and understanding around some issues that she has had with extremely fussy eating. In addition, my eldest daughter attended the nursery from being a baby in the nest right up to a school-age child in the holiday club. She built such beautiful relationships with the staff that she is still excited to come with me to pick up her sister so that she can say hello. I honestly cannot praise the nursery enough and I am so pleased to see that they have recently been moved back to Good by Ofsted as it is thoroughly deserved.
10 August 2023
I cannot praise this nursery enough, they have helped and supported my little man in the transition for him to start school in September. They all have the children’s best interests at heart and they go above and beyond for them. Thank you very much for everything you have done and more.
26 April 2023
Excellent High 5's holiday club which both our children attend having been at Tops before they went to school. The staff are lovely and really caring. They are given opportunities to learn and develop and do really great activities. Everyone is so friendly and kind. Would strongly recommend it for children of all ages up to school and for holiday clubs.
24 March 2023
I contacted Tops Day Nursery looking for an emergency day space for my toddler as we were travelling to Portsmouth for my mother's funeral the following day and had been let down with our childcare arrangements. The office team at Tops were very quick to respond and was thankfully able to facilitate us. Although we were only coming for one day, the nursery was very thorough in enrolling and learning about my son's likes and needs, etc. I was apprehensive as to how he would react to a new space and people, however, we found the nursery very welcoming and my son was very happy to go inside with the caregiver and settled in immediately. When I picked him up in the afternoon he was in great spirits and spoke about the wonderful day he had and all the activities he did at his 'special nursery'.
20 March 2023
My two children love nursery, they both started and struggled with separation but Tops Nursery made them feel so comfortable they settled quicker than I thought and love going. This makes going to work so much easier.
03 March 2023
My son started here in November and I could not fault the nursery at all. He has blossomed into a confident and bright young man thanks to all the nursery workers. They are excellent at communication and making sure to keep me up to date with my son's progress. My son needs a little extra help in certain areas and they have gone above and beyond to assist me with this. All the staff are lovely and efficient. I feel confident in recommending this nursery to anyone!
20 January 2023
My son is extremely happy at the nursery and skips through the doors every day. I have had a great experience dealing with the staff and would definitely recommend other parents to ensure their child attends here. Prior to coming to nursery, my son was socially withdrawn around others which was due to the pandemic and limited interaction. Since then he has grown massively in confidence and I credit that to how much he enjoys the nursery. I have also found the admin to be very helpful in any queries regarding change of hours and flexible with changes I have had to make fairly quickly. I feel he has been well prepared for primary school and will be sad to leave.
20 January 2023
My daughter has attended Tops since she was 7 months old and now is 3 years old. She always has the biggest smile on her face and runs into the nursery when attending or towards the staff here with open arms. This to me is a telltale sign as a parent, that she feels comfortable and safe being here. The staff at Tops have always been extremely accommodating to her and kept myself and her father in the loop with her development needs, working alongside her external therapies also. It is nice to feel my daughter is a part of something like she does at Tops. They are always accommodating and extremely flexible with the work patterns of shift workers.
30 November 2022
My daughter has been attending Top Day Nursery since she was 14 months old, settling in immediately and seems to really enjoy going. All the staff are always nice and helpful. I recently attended a stay-and-play session, there are so many activities to do as well as a very large garden to play in. I would definitely recommend this nursery.
28 November 2022
I'm so happy with the choice we made in putting our son in Tops Day Nursery Portsmouth, QA hospital site. All of the staff from the admin team, chefs and caregiving team are all so personable, approachable, friendly, caring, helpful and professional. I couldn't be happier since my son has joined the tops family, he has come on so well in his development and confidence I know a big part of this is down to the fabulous team/family. Thank you and continue what you guys do, you're all awesome.
28 November 2022
Staff are very welcoming and understands my child's needs. The receptionist is very nice. They could improve with their food options, other than that, I am happy with the overall services. My child loves going to the nursery and learn new activities.
07 October 2022
Thank you Tops Day Nursery team, especially to Preschool 3, for the overall development of my son. He is enjoying his new school. He would not be able to do that unless you helped him in his early stages. Thank you once again.
29 September 2022
Tops Day Nursery used to be a better place especially a few years ago. Once they had a change in management, it is not so lovely anymore. The staff change very often but they are nice and helpful, especially the receptionist, but unfortunately the staff in the office is not so friendly and not very helpful.