# Tops Day Nurseries - Wimborne

Tops Day Nurseries - Wimborne is a full-day nursery at Tops Day Nurseries, Leigh Road, Wimborne, BH21 2BX, in Leigh, Dorset. It is registered for 80 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 4.5 (October 2026). It is run by Tops Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-day-nurseries-wimborne-156231  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Tops Day Nurseries, Leigh Road, Wimborne, BH21 2BX
- Registered places: 80
- Phone: 01202 841691
- Website: https://www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk/nursery/tops-wimborne/
- Run by: [Tops Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tops-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 156231

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 14 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/156231

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2001 (Reference 156231). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/156231)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/156231)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/156231)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Tops Day Nurseries, Leigh Road, Wimborne, BH21 2BX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.799428,-1.964446

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bytheway Field, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.5 out of 5 (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaucroft Foundation School |  | 4–19 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne | Primary | 5–9 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Hayeswood First School | Primary | 5–9 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Colehill First School | Primary | 5–9 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Merley First School | Primary | 5–9 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Dumpton School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Wimborne First School and Nursery | Primary | 2–9 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St John's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-pre-school-ey362707) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Chrysalis Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chrysalis-montessori-nursery-ey479461) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Colehill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colehill-nursery-ey296236) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Lantern Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lantern-preschool-ey451162) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Happy Feet Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-feet-nursery-and-pre-school-2794925) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Judy's House Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/judys-house-ltd-2693295) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Tops Day Nurseries - Wimborne was inspected on 14 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 Day Nurseries - Wimborne take?

Tops Day Nurseries - Wimborne is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

### Who runs Tops Day Nurseries - Wimborne?

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

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

You can call 01202 841691 and visit www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/156231)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tops+Day+Nurseries%3A+Wimborne+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ7Vd-4Jqkc0gRYXNG5ssTazg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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