# Tops Day Nurseries - Mini Mariners

Tops Day Nurseries - Mini Mariners is a full-day nursery at 79 Bridgewater Rd, Taunton, TA1 2DU, in Halcon, Somerset. It is registered for 36 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Tops Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-day-nurseries-mini-mariners-ey343441  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 79 Bridgewater Rd, Taunton, TA1 2DU
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01823 587587
- Website: https://www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk/nursery/tops-mini-mariners/
- Run by: [Tops Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tops-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY343441

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 29 April 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 | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY343441

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2006 (Reference EY343441). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY343441)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY343441)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY343441)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 79 Bridgewater Rd, Taunton, TA1 2DU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.022269,-3.072997

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Children's Wood, 0.3 miles
- Park: Hamilton Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

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

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minerva Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (November 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Blackbrook Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Nerrols Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Willow Vale School |  | 5–16 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Holway Park Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Some aspects not as strong (February 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St James Church School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| The Sky Academy |  | 5–16 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Lyngford Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kiddi Caru Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-ey346416) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-day-nursery-and-preschool-2686514) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [YMCA Taunton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-taunton-pre-school-ey501334) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Spring Hollies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-hollies-2711634) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Brook Green Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brook-green-early-years-ey316345) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Chuggers Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chuggers-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey467521) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tops Day Nurseries - Mini Mariners's Ofsted rating?

Tops Day Nurseries - Mini Mariners was inspected on 29 April 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 Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Tops Day Nurseries - Mini Mariners take?

Tops Day Nurseries - Mini Mariners is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### Who runs Tops Day Nurseries - Mini Mariners?

Tops Day Nurseries - Mini Mariners is run by Tops Day Nursery Limited, which runs 32 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Tops Day Nurseries - Mini Mariners?

Taunton is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Tops Day Nurseries - Mini Mariners?

You can call 01823 587587 and visit www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY343441)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tops+Day+Nurseries%3A+Mini+Mariners+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJrf-wH6P1bUgRPjzsWqKmJkE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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