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Hopscotch Day Nursery in Bath

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·98 Wellsway, BATH, BA2 4SD · Bath and North East Somerset
Number of places
26 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Bath and North East Somerset

About this day nursery

Hopscotch Day Nursery, located in Bath, provides care for children aged 12 months to 4 years. The nursery operates from Monday to Thursday, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, and on Fridays from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

They offer a diverse range of activities, including tennis, Spanish lessons, ballet, and gym sessions at Baskervilles. The nursery also organises various trips using their minibus, such as visits to a local care home for arts and crafts with residents.

The team at Hopscotch is described as friendly, highly qualified, and experienced, with many long-serving staff members. The nursery is situated in one large room, thoughtfully divided into different areas to cater to each age group.

A core philosophy at Hopscotch is to encourage free play across all ages, believing this fosters development in younger children through observation and learning from older peers, while simultaneously teaching older children important behavioural expectations and nurturing skills as they interact with and assist younger children. During the day, children participate in age-related groups for activities like circle time, adult-led sessions, and small group work with their key group.

Currently, the nursery is full and has a substantial waiting list, with visits only offered once a space is confirmed.

Our ethos

We believe this encourages the younger children’s development, as they watch and learn from the older children, but it also helps the older children to learn behavioural expectations and how to be with the younger children, looking after them and helping them throughout the day.

What it's like

Children are happy in this friendly nursery where they feel secure, safe, and at home. They behave well, learning to speak respectfully, take turns, and be kind. Children have a positive attitude to their learning and excitedly engage in a wide variety of activities.

Extensive activitiesMixed-age free playExperienced staffMinibus trips

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm; Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

Waitlist

Currently full with a substantial waiting list for September 2026. Visits are not offered until a space is confirmed.

Age range

12 months to 4 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Hopscotch Day Nursery

Last inspected 8 November 2022 · Lin Harvey

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are happy in this friendly nursery where they feel secure, safe, and at home. They behave well, learning to speak respectfully, take turns, and be kind. Children have a positive attitude to their learning and excitedly engage in a wide variety of activities.

Inspector highlights

  • The managers and staff implement an exciting curriculum that promotes children's interests and curiosity.
  • The open-plan nursery and buddy key-person system ensure consistent and targeted support for children.
  • Managers focus on supporting children's communication and language skills through singing, stories, and encouraging talk.
  • Staff use a nursery minibus for outings to the local environment, offering diverse activities like gym, horse riding, and tennis.
  • Leaders have high expectations for every child, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and work effectively with parents and external agencies.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop how staff support children's communication and language skills further through consistently high-quality interactions alongside children's play
  • 2explore how to share messages with children about keeping themselves safe online.
Inspection #10233125 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are pleased to receive ideas to further support their child's learning at home and speak extremely highly of the nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders have high expectations for every child, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They work well with parents and external agencies and use their recommendations and strategies to provide effective support for each child.

Outdoor space

Outdoors, older children have fun running, jumping and learning to pedal on bicycles. Staff use a nursery minibus to take children on outings, visiting the local environment.

Parent Reviews of Hopscotch Day Nursery

5.0
(1)

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Inspection history

Date: September 2011

  • November 2022Good
  • November 2016Good
  • February 2013Good
  • September 2011Good

Frequently asked about Hopscotch Day Nursery

About the setting

Hopscotch Day Nursery registered in 2007. It operates in a ground-floor hall in Bath. The nursery is open from Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 6pm, and on Friday from 7.30am to 4pm, all year round, except for public holidays. The nursery employs 12 members of staff, 11 of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications. Funded early years education is provided for children aged two, three and four years.

URN
EY359727
Registered person
Hopscotch (Bath) Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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