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Hopscotch Nursery in Brighton

Ofsted: Outstanding
(May 2023)
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4.6(39 Google reviews) ·14 Bavant Road, Brighton, BN1 6RD · Brighton and Hove
Number of places
98 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Brighton and Hove

About this day nursery

Hopscotch Nursery is a day nursery in Brighton for children aged from birth to four years. 30pm, for 51 weeks of the year and accepts various forms of government funding.

Ofsted inspected the day nursery in May 2023 and gave it an overall rating of Outstanding. The inspector noted an ambitious and inspiring curriculum, with staff consistently supporting children to develop a rich and varied vocabulary.

Parents quoted in the report described staff as exceptionally knowledgeable. Children have an abundance of opportunities for physical activity, including a soft play area for climbing and sliding.

The provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) was described as exemplary. The special educational needs coordinator works with staff to tailor individual support plans, and the nursery works in partnership with parents and local agencies.

Families also shared with the inspector that their home languages and cultures were respected and included.

What it's like

Children flourish and thrive in this exceptional nursery. They are warmly greeted by staff and quickly become immersed in an extensive variety of rich experiences, as they are motivated and excited to learn. Children receive personalised care from staff, considering their unique personalities and home routines, resulting in them feeling safe and secure by exuding confidence and resilience.

Established childcare providerFocus on high-quality careEnrichment activities includedGovernment funding support

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around full day and weekly rates for children aged up to five years. Additional charges include optional weekly enrichment fees based on the number of booking days, registration fees, and deposits. Optional meals and future enrichment fees for funded hours are billed separately.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Registration fee and deposits apply for both full-time and part-time registrations.
  • Optional weekly enrichment fees apply for two-day and three-day bookings.
  • Optional hot meals and cold tea are available for an extra charge.
  • An enrichment fee per funded hour will be introduced starting September 2025.
  • Additional charges apply for trips, workshops, and lost property.

Key facts

Food

Breakfast and nutritious snacks included. Hot lunch and hot tea available for an additional charge. Baby formula and organic milk included.

Opening hours

7:30 am to 6:30 pm

Age range

0 to under 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

2012

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Hopscotch Nursery

Last inspected 2 May 2023 · Natalie Moir

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

What it's like to attend

Children flourish and thrive in this exceptional nursery. They are warmly greeted by staff and quickly become immersed in an extensive variety of rich experiences, as they are motivated and excited to learn. Children receive personalised care from staff, considering their unique personalities and home routines, resulting in them feeling safe and secure by exuding confidence and resilience.

Inspector highlights

  • Passionate management and dedicated staff create an ambitious and inspiring curriculum that is securely embedded across all age groups.
  • The manager and staff constantly look at new ways to develop and improve their already high-quality provision.
  • Staff consistently support children to develop a rich and varied vocabulary, introducing new words throughout the day.
  • Children have an abundance of opportunities to develop their physical skills.
  • This nursery has exemplary provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Inspection #10284271 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are highly complimentary of the exceptionally 'knowledgeable staff'.

Parents share that their children make 'phenomenal progress at such a special nursery'.

Families who speak English as an additional language proudly share how their home language, heritage and cultures are 'not only respected, but included'.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

This nursery has exemplary provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff ensure that children have the best level of support that they need. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works closely with all staff to tailor individual support plans for children. Skilled staff identify children who may need additional support quickly and work in partnership with parents and local agencies. As a result, children with SEND make excellent progress.

Outdoor space

Children have an abundance of opportunities to develop their physical skills. Older children access soft play, where they delight in climbing, negotiating space and sliding.

Google Reviews of Hopscotch Nursery

4.6
(39 Google reviews)
Chloe Tucker
3 months ago

My son has recently started attending this nursery after a bad experience at a previous nursery. We came to this nursery full of anxiety but the team were so welcoming and understanding and spent the time gaining trust with my son and us a family. My son settled quickly and continues to thrive, we are so grateful for the time the staff have spent with him to make this transition stress free. Thank you Hopscotch

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S Wiley
4 months ago

We had a lovely experience at this nursery. Moving our daughter was a very hard decision, and only because she is now attending a Spanish speaking nursery. She absolutely loved her time here, and the staff were incredibly friendly, caring, and supportive, it truly felt like an extended family. We’re so grateful for everything they did and would happily recommend the nursery to other families.

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Anna Nakam
7 months ago

My son has experienced a lot of bad treatment from the stuff there including the manager, who's very unsupportive and tried to bully my child for when he experienced bully at their nursery. I personally don't recommend it to any parents who's really want their children to be well protected and supported.

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Lauren Radford
2 years ago

I cannot recommend Hopscotch nursery highly enough. Our daughter started attending when she was 20 months old. The team were incredibly supportive to both our daughter and us during the settling in process. Since starting, our daughter’s confidence as well as language development has been incredible. She absolutely loves going in and has built strong relationships with her key workers and other children. The team are very good at keeping us updated on activities and development. I particularly appreciate that I was encouraged to always call if I want to check in. It’s very reassuring knowing your child is in such safe and caring hands.

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Rachel Matthews
4 years ago

Bavant Road Hopscotch has truly changed our lives. My daughter has been going to the nursery for nearly 6 months and since starting her speech has developed, her play skills have expanded beyond belief and she is becoming very independent. The nursery has been incredible for her overall development. The nursery itself is well equipped, the staff are lovely and incredibly competent and the whole building is very organised and feels safe (there is even a soft-play area!). Highly recommend for all children!

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Inspection history

Date: June 2013

  • May 2023Outstanding
  • February 2019Outstanding
  • May 2015Outstanding
  • June 2013Outstanding

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