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Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh # Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2023) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · 55 Leigh Road, Eastleigh, SO50 9DF · Hampshire Number of places 92 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2023 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh provides childcare for children aged 0 to 4 years, operating weekdays from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. The nursery received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted during its latest inspection on 15 February 2023. Children at Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh are encouraged to develop independence, with older children learning to serve their own food and pour drinks during mealtimes. The setting is committed to an inclusive curriculum, with staff demonstrating a strong understanding of how to meet the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), applying effective strategies to support their learning and development. Children are supported in developing secure bonds with staff and settle in quickly, including those who speak English as an additional language, with staff using keywords from children's home languages alongside English words. There is a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, where children enjoy freely accessing a range of resources, such as engaging in imaginative play by making a 'birthday cake' from mud and leaves. The nursery prepares children for life in modern Britain by incorporating inclusion and diversity into the curriculum, celebrating different cultural backgrounds, and taking children on outings to local community places. Children also learn about healthy lifestyles, including oral health with visits from a dentist, and are provided with balanced meals. The management team at Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh has a strong focus on staff development, having recently introduced professional development days to enhance training and build professional skills, which contributes to the quality of teaching and children's progress. Parents consistently report high satisfaction with the nursery, highlighting effective communication and their involvement in their child's learning journey. What it's like Children have a good attitude to learning and enjoy freely accessing a range of resources both indoors and outdoors. They are supported in developing secure bonds with staff and settle in quickly, including those who speak English as an additional language. Children are encouraged to develop independence skills during mealtimes. Good Ofsted rating Strong SEND provision Focus on independence Inclusive curriculum Outdoor play encouraged Prepares children for school ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh Inspection date Feb 2023 Inspection no. 10264504 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50211383)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2622052) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=hopscotch-day-nursery-eastleigh-so50-9df-2622052) ## Key facts Opening hours weekday, from 7.30am to 6pm Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh Last inspected 15 February 2023 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 have a good attitude to learning and enjoy freely accessing a range of resources both indoors and outdoors. They are supported in developing secure bonds with staff and settle in quickly, including those who speak English as an additional language. Children are encouraged to develop independence skills during mealtimes. Inspector highlights - The nursery has a strong management team who implements strategies to prepare children for starting school. - The management team has recently introduced professional development days to help staff with their training and development. - Staff have a good understanding of how to meet the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). - Children are prepared for life in modern Britain, with staff incorporating inclusion and diversity within the curriculum. - Children learn about healthy lifestyles, including oral health and balanced meals. Areas to develop - 1 enhance interactions between children and staff, particularly during care routines, to fully support their communication and language skills. Inspection #10264504 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50211383) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents consistently report that they are extremely happy with the nursery. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff have a good understanding of how to meet the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). As a result, they are able to apply effective strategies to support children with SEND with their learning and development. This shows that staff provide an inclusive curriculum which is ambitious for all children. Outdoor space Children enjoy the range of resources that they can freely access, both outside and inside. For instance, children absorb themselves in imaginative play as they mix together mud and leaves to make a 'birthday cake.' They add twigs to the top of their cake to represent candles. ## Parent Reviews of Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUMHyjAFhmGX3-pxOJzQP4GexuY0-CuYXDr8fXway-Oc5oPxFM=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jodie Morris in the last week We recently moved our daughter to Hopscotch Nursery after attending a different setting, and we are absolutely overjoyed with the difference it has made in her life. She is so happy and comes home every day in such a wonderful mood. We have noticed a huge positive change in her since joining. She truly loves coming to nursery and has thoroughly enjoyed all of the extra activities the nursery has included her in. The communication from the staff is absolutely outstanding, and they have genuinely taken the time to get to know our daughter so well. Their attention to detail is phenomenal, and they have gone above and beyond to meet her individual needs. We couldn't be happier with the care, support, and nurturing environment Hopscotch provides. Thank you to all of the wonderful staff for making such a positive impact on our daughters life! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pOU2FWbDBTbWw0Y1UxbFRESnZRMlV6UzJ4dExVRRAB!2m1!1s0x487473c62f27bac7:0xed2fc04f584d05b1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVYWWLkx8naqfHkEAnuzMc0PLR4yXNLCatDmrwNI52GN77W-tqh-g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Harjeet Bobby 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNoX3ZMVXFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487473c62f27bac7:0xed2fc04f584d05b1) Reviews from Google for Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh. 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