Hopscotch Nursery in Peacehaven, established in 2016, provides high-quality childcare and has achieved an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The nursery offers a stimulating environment with excellent resources and a dedicated outdoor play area, including a ball pool and toddler room.
They pride themselves on a holistic approach that includes various enrichment activities such as Hopscotch Explorers trips, Boogie Mites musical sessions, and additional programs focusing on art, literature, and sensory development. The nursery operates for 51 weeks a year, closing only for Bank Holidays and the period between Christmas and New Year.
They offer comprehensive care for children aged 0 to under 5 years, with a focus on nurturing independent children in a home-like setting. Hopscotch aims to support families with flexible payment options and expert guidance on childcare funding.
They are committed to maintaining high standards through experienced staff, inspiring environments, and a rich curriculum, ensuring children thrive and learn through play.
Our ethos
Hopscotch Nursery is committed to providing high-quality childcare and education, fostering independent children in a home-like setting. They pride themselves on a holistic approach, incorporating enrichment activities like Hopscotch Explorers trips, Boogie Mites musical sessions, art, literature, and sensory development. The nursery aims for children to learn and thrive through play in inspiring environments with a rich curriculum and experienced staff.
What it's like
Children thrive at this welcoming and nurturing setting. They are happy, safe and secure. They clearly understand and follow established routines, and their behaviour is exemplary. Children form strong attachments to staff and persevere when faced with challenges, showing great confidence in expressing their ideas and opinions.
Fees are charged for 51 weeks of the year, and remain payable during all absences. Fees cover morning and afternoon snacks, milk, and selected enrichment activities, while hot meals can be added for an extra charge. An optional enrichment fee is charged per funded hour to cover consumables and additional programs.
Funding accepted
Good to know
Food
Breakfast and nutritious snacks are included. Hot lunch and hot tea can be added for £4.16 per meal per day. Packed lunches can be brought from home. Worthing and Seaford nurseries serve a cold tea for £2.75 per meal. Baby formula, organic milk, and cooking activities are also provided.
Opening hours
7:30am to 6:30pm
Age range
0 to under 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Session types
Full day
Last inspected 30 August 2022
What it's like to attend
Children thrive at this welcoming and nurturing setting. They are happy, safe and secure. They clearly understand and follow established routines, and their behaviour is exemplary. Children form strong attachments to staff and persevere when faced with challenges, showing great confidence in expressing their ideas and opinions.
Inspector highlights
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents are delighted with the nursery and can find no faults.
They say that their children make excellent progress and are prepared for the next stage of their education.
Inclusion & environment
Where staff identify gaps in learning, they seek the advice and support of external professionals and implement the activities suggested. This helps children to make exceptional progress.
Children have excellent opportunities to build on their physical skills. Outside, children skilfully use the age-appropriate ride-on toys, bicycles and climbing equipment. This provides excellent support for their gross-motor skills.
We couldn’t be happier with the care our daughter has received at Hopscotch. She started just after she turned one and has absolutely loved it ever since. She’s now nearly four and in their pre-school group, and it’s been amazing to see how much she’s grown and developed over the years. Me and my husband are so thankful for the support and care she’s had from all the staff. Every teacher has been kind, patient and genuinely invested in her development. We always feel well informed at pick-up, and the Famly App updates are great for staying connected with what she’s been up to during the day. It’s such a reassuring feeling knowing your child is happy, safe and cared for by people who truly love what they do. We would highly recommend Hopscotch to any parents looking for a nurturing and supportive nursery. Forever grateful to our Hopscotch Peacehaven Family.
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We’re extremely happy with the care our son receives at this nursery. The staff are kind, caring, and patient, and it’s clear they put a great deal of effort into supporting each child as an individual. The feedback they provide is excellent and reassuring. Our son is learning new things all the time and has grown significantly in confidence and character since starting. It gives us real peace of mind knowing he is safe, happy, settled, and well cared for every day. The baby room staff have made us feel completely at ease, and we would highly recommend this nursery to other families.
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My daughter has been at Hopscotch Peacehaven since she was 8 months old and we have never had any complaints. The staff are kind, and caring and their communication with us as parents has always been excellent! Our daughter always comes home excited to tell us about her day and is very fond of all of the adults and kids in her class! Will be very sad to say goodbye to Hopscotch Peacehaven in September!
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My daughter has attended since September 2025, she has settled well and loves the environment, she has learnt so much in such a small amount of time and thrives at nursery! , the staff are kind and nurturing towards all children! I would recommend this nursery to everyone!!
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Hopscotch Peacehaven is an excellent nursery. My son has absolutely loved it there for the last 4 years. The team are caring, friendly and hardworking, always doing what they can to make sure the children are learning and having fun. Communication is great and it is very organised. My son will definitely miss it when he goes to school!
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Date: July 2013
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