A nursery group has been named one of Dorset’s fastest-growing businesses.
Tops Day Nurseries earned the recognition in the Dorset LTD 2026 report, compiled by Grant Thornton, which highlights the county’s leading privately owned businesses.
The group ranked 64th in Dorset’s Top 100 companies, which is based on the latest publicly available accounts as of May 5, 2026.
Sam King, CEO of Tops Day Nurseries, said: “We’re incredibly proud to be recognised across three Dorset LTD 2026 rankings.
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“These achievements are a real reflection of the hard work, commitment and dedication of our team, and it’s fantastic to see that progress recognised.
“We’re excited about what the future holds and continuing to build on this momentum.”
The company also secured 17th place in the Top 25 Fastest Growing Businesses by Turnover Growth, which tracks three-year turnover growth, and eighth in the Top 25 Fastest Growing by Average EBITDA Margin.
The latter category requires the latest year’s EBITDA to be greater than £1 million.
Tops Day Nurseries thanked its team, customers, partners and everyone who has played a part in its journey so far.
The Dorset LTD 2026 report shows a 6.5 per cent rise in overall turnover across the Top 100, highlighting growth across a range of industries.
For Tops Day Nurseries, appearing in three separate rankings represents a significant milestone and reflects the hard work, dedication and commitment of its team.