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Hopscotch Nursery in London

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Feb 2022)
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4.3(8 Google reviews) ·215 Chevening Road, London, NW6 6DT · Brent
Number of places
48 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2022
Local authority
Brent

About this day nursery

Hopscotch Nursery is located in London, NW6 6DT, and offers care and education for children aged from one to four years. It operates all year round, from Monday to Friday, between 8.30am and 5.30pm. The day nursery accepts 15 and 30 hours funded childcare places for three and four-year-olds. At its inspection in February 2022, Ofsted rated the day nursery Outstanding in all areas.

The Ofsted report noted that staff have extremely positive and nurturing relationships with children, implementing a challenging curriculum that builds on what they need to learn next. Children have opportunities to learn about the natural world by planting vegetables and taking part in bird watching. The outdoor area provides a range of physical opportunities, with staff organising obstacle races and games to develop coordination skills. The inspector also found that staff work exceptionally well with parents and are supported with targeted training.

Our ethos

Our ethos is learn to engage their bodies and minds through fun and educational activities. Our learn through play ethos is something we strive to achieve every day.

What it's like

Staff have extremely positive and nurturing relationships with children. Even the youngest children brim with confidence, are eager to get to know visitors and actively engage with them. Staff know children exceptionally well and implement a deep, challenging, and exciting curriculum that builds precisely on what children need to learn next.

Charity-runLearning through playOfsted Outstanding

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged monthly based on the child's age and the number of days attended. Hourly rates apply for additional hours, with pricing split by age band. Additional options include drop-in sessions with sibling and concessionary discounts, and a voluntary termly contribution.

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Refundable deposit required upon registration.
  • Concessionary drop-in rates available for parents on benefits.
  • Sibling discount available for drop-in sessions.

Key facts

Food

Morning/Afternoon Snacks provided. Parents provide nut-free packed lunches.

Waitlist

A £100 refundable deposit is required with the Registration Form to secure a child’s spot.

Opening hours

Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5.30pm

Age range

12 months - 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full day, School day, Afternoon sessions

Staff

20

Registered with Ofsted

1996

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Hopscotch Nursery

Last inspected 10 February 2022 · Jenny Beckles

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

Staff have extremely positive and nurturing relationships with children. Even the youngest children brim with confidence, are eager to get to know visitors and actively engage with them. Staff know children exceptionally well and implement a deep, challenging, and exciting curriculum that builds precisely on what children need to learn next.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff plan meticulously and ensure activities comprehensively cover all areas of learning.
  • Children have excellent opportunities to learn about the world around them.
  • Children develop superb physical skills.
  • Staff work exceptionally well with parents.
  • The manager provides highly effective support to staff.
Inspection #10137789 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager provides highly effective support to staff. She meets with them individually and regularly to discuss and support their needs in relation to workloads, well-being and training. Staff have attended many courses that were targeted to meet their individual needs. For example, a course to develop a greater understanding of autism spectrum disorder led to heightened awareness and understanding in this area.

Outdoor space

Children have excellent opportunities to learn about the world around them. For example, staff and children take part in a bird watching initiative. Children delight in trying to spot different birds outdoors to match them against their picture cards. Children plant and grow vegetables in the outdoor area. This helps them to understand where food comes from and how things grow. The spacious, well-designed outdoor area provides children with a very wide range of physical opportunities. Staff create interesting and challenging obstacle races and organise games to develop children's physical coordination skills. Children skilfully climb across frames and balance very well on scooters.

Google Reviews of Hopscotch Nursery

4.3
(8 Google reviews)
Jeshua Alexandre
2 years ago

What a great place the drop-in is. My daughter loves it and Lorna, is one of the loveliest and welcoming person. She’s very approachable and makes this place so good. The activities available are always spot on and keeps my daughter, busy and entertained during the three hours we are there. My daughter and I genuinely love this place. Thank you so much Lorna, for making our visits always worthwhile.

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Enrica Fedeli-Jaques
7 years ago

Had our daughter's 3rd bday party there and I can say the facilities are amazing. All about Hopscotch works well for a party: the main room is big and there are some toys and available music, the soft play is great fun, the kitchen big and accommodates many children + there is a good workservice to get things prepared. The garden is great! Lots of cars, toys, sand, a nice climbing frame with a little slide, benches for parents to sit. Also the fact that is closed (double gates) means parents can really relax. Everyone had a great time, highly recommended!

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Betul Soycan
7 months ago

Lovely staff, happy kids… Try for drop in.

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Inspection history

Date: January 2008

  • February 2022Outstanding
  • May 2016Outstanding
  • September 2011Outstanding
  • January 2008Outstanding

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