# Tops Bretonside

Tops Bretonside is a full-day nursery at 30 Looe Street, Plymouth, PL4 0EA, in Barbican, Plymouth. It is registered for 53 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 32 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Tops Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-bretonside-ey562852  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 30 Looe Street, Plymouth, PL4 0EA
- Registered places: 53
- Phone: 01752 601888
- Website: https://www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk/nursery/tops-bretonside/
- Run by: [Tops Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tops-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY562852

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 12 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 12 May 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 28 October 2021: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562852

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2018 (Reference EY562852). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562852)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 12 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562852)
- Registered places: 53 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562852)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 30 Looe Street, Plymouth, PL4 0EA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.369541,-4.136255

- Station: Plymouth, 0.7 miles
- 34 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Plymouth Hoe, 0.2 miles
- Park: Jigsaw Garden, 0.3 miles
- Park: Beaumont Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Drakes Place Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Grassland sound sensory play, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Plymouth there are about 3.6 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 32 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE Schools Plymouth |  | 4–19 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Mount Street Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Pilgrim Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Fletewood School and Nursery |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Salisbury Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Margaret McMillan Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/margaret-mcmillan-nursery-school-ey461348) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Freshlings Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/freshlings-nursery-ey482014) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Nomony Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nomony-nursery-ey552176) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bambinos Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bambinos-childcare-centre-ey337045) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Stars Nursery - Stonehouse](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-nursery-stonehouse-ey477861) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Tops Stonehouse](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-stonehouse-ey562844) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tops Bretonside's Ofsted rating?

Tops Bretonside was inspected on 12 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Tops Bretonside take?

Tops Bretonside is registered with Ofsted for up to 53 children at any one time.

### Who runs Tops Bretonside?

Tops Bretonside is run by Tops Day Nursery Limited, which runs 32 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Tops Bretonside?

Plymouth is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Tops Bretonside?

You can call 01752 601888 and visit www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562852)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tops+Day+Nurseries%3A+Bretonside+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJIxbb6LLsbEgRzBD09f3F9vc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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