# Tops Prince Rock

Tops Prince Rock is a full-day nursery at Noah's Ark Childcare Centres, 20-24 Lucas Terrace, Plymouth, PL4 9LD, in Mount Gould, Plymouth. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 26 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Tops Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-prince-rock-ey559065  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Noah's Ark Childcare Centres, 20-24 Lucas Terrace, Plymouth, PL4 9LD
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 01752 601909
- Website: https://www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk/nursery/tops-prince-rock/
- Run by: [Tops Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tops-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY559065

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 October 2024, 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.

Inspection history:

- 1 October 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 25 September 2023: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559065

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2018 (Reference EY559065). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559065)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 1 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559065)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559065)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Noah's Ark Childcare Centres, 20-24 Lucas Terrace, Plymouth, PL4 9LD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.372959,-4.114623

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Tothill Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Astor Playing Fields, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 26 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Rock Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Salisbury Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Lipson Vale Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Laira Green Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Oreston Community Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Morley Meadow Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Mount Street Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kiddiewinks Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddiewinks-pre-school-117191) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Nomony Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nomony-nursery-ey552176) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bobtails Full Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bobtails-full-day-care-ey235041) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bright Beams (Billacombe Road)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-beams-billacombe-road-2862131) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Achievers Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/achievers-day-nursery-ltd-ey458877) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Premier Wraparound @ Morley Meadow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/premier-wraparound-morley-meadow-2864911) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tops Prince Rock's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tops Prince Rock Good at its inspection on 1 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tops Prince Rock take?

Tops Prince Rock is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### Who runs Tops Prince Rock?

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

### What is the nearest station to Tops Prince Rock?

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

### How do I contact Tops Prince Rock?

You can call 01752 601909 and visit www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559065)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tops+Day+Nurseries%3A+Prince+Rock+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJp6JUDL7sbEgRxaUaGOrMQqE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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