# Tops Day Nurseries - Wareham

Tops Day Nurseries - Wareham is a full-day nursery at 1 Carey Road, Wareham, BH20 4AX, in Wareham, Dorset. It is registered for 47 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (October 2026). It is run by Tops Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-day-nurseries-wareham-144329  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1 Carey Road, Wareham, BH20 4AX
- Registered places: 47
- Phone: 01929 555051
- Website: https://www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk/nursery/tops-wareham/
- Run by: [Tops Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tops-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 144329

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144329

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2001 (Reference 144329). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144329)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144329)
- Registered places: 47 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144329)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/976672)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1 Carey Road, Wareham, BH20 4AX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.693352,-2.116578

- Station: Wareham, under 0.1 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Northmoor Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Hauses Field Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Dorset there are about 2.8 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: 5.0 out of 5 (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Stoborough Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.5 miles |
| The Purbeck School | Secondary | 11–18 | Improved significantly (April 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Focus Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/focus-nursery-school-ey309109) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Stoborough Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stoborough-nursery-153468) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Blossom Childcare Nature Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-childcare-nature-nursery-limited-2605945) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Sandford St Martin's Nursery School CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandford-st-martins-nursery-school-cic-ey486962) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Bizzybeez Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bizzybeez-childcare-ltd-2755348) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Kids Love Nature Kindergarten Lytchett](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-love-nature-kindergarten-lytchett-ey561513) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Tops Day Nurseries - Wareham Good at its inspection on 22 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tops Day Nurseries - Wareham take?

Tops Day Nurseries - Wareham is registered with Ofsted for up to 47 children at any one time.

### Who runs Tops Day Nurseries - Wareham?

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

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

Wareham is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Tops Day Nurseries - Wareham?

You can call 01929 555051 and visit www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144329)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tops+Day+Nurseries%3A+Wareham+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJUzyMAqOpc0gRX-urnCBf2sc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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