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Hopscotch Nursery # Hopscotch Nursery in Barnsley Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · B H F Priory Centre, Pontefract Road, Barnsley, S71 5PN · Barnsley Number of places 60 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2026 Local authority Barnsley 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 Nursery, established in Barnsley in 2024, operates as a childcare setting on non-domestic premises, catering to children aged 0-5 years. The nursery provides full-day care from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The setting accommodates up to 60 children and currently has 74 children on roll, supported by 15 dedicated staff members, many of whom are qualified at Level 2 and above, with two holding Level 6 qualifications. The nursery is committed to an inclusive environment, warmly welcoming all children and their families, and staff excel at building strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed about their child's care and progress. A key strength of Hopscotch Nursery is its exceptional provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), where staff demonstrate a profound understanding of each child's learning needs and specific targets. This is further enhanced by a separate soft-play room designed to aid children in regulating their emotions, ensuring that children with SEND make good progress. The setting also effectively utilises additional funding to provide targeted resources and experiences, and offers government-funded childcare, including support for disadvantaged children. What it's like Children enjoy their time at Hopscotch Nursery, forming happy and positive relationships with kind and caring staff who know them well. They display a strong sense of belonging, and staff are attentive to individual needs, providing reassurance and praise. Clear procedures for settling children and building relationships with parents ensure children feel safe and secure, easing their transition by following routines from home. Strong parent partnerships Excellent SEND provision Effective curriculum Mathematical skills development ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2024 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Hopscotch Nursery Inspection date Feb 2026 Inspection no. 10389890 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303238)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2773017) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed B H F Priory Centre, Pontefract Road, Barnsley, S71 5PN [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.43854/53.55773/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Barnsley - [Day nurseries in Barnsley](/search?q=Barnsley) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=hopscotch-nursery-s71-5pn-2773017) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Feb 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard — Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Urgent improvement Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Hopscotch Nursery Last inspected 25 February 2026 Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children enjoy their time at Hopscotch Nursery, forming happy and positive relationships with kind and caring staff who know them well. They display a strong sense of belonging, and staff are attentive to individual needs, providing reassurance and praise. Clear procedures for settling children and building relationships with parents ensure children feel safe and secure, easing their transition by following routines from home. Inspector highlights - The provider is committed to providing a curriculum that enables children to smoothly move on to their next stage in education. - Staff support children to develop their mathematical skills well. - Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength of the nursery. - Staff build excellent relationships with parents. - Safe recruitment procedures are in place to ensure that only suitable people work with children. Areas to develop - 1 ensure that all children have daily opportunities to listen and take part in good quality storytelling, songs and rhymes to support their growing vocabulary and communication skills - 2 strengthen induction procedures to provide staff with the skills and knowledge to carry out their roles and responsibilities thoroughly Inspection #10389890 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303238) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength of the nursery. Staff have a detailed understanding of what children need to learn next and what their specific targets are. Regular meetings with families ensure that all information is shared and referrals to external agencies are made at the earliest opportunity. There is a separate soft-play room, where children can spend time or need time to regulate their emotions. Children with SEND make good progress. ## Parent Reviews of Hopscotch Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJiY0Tm76ubZnYDh5MFB20fSMHAO0eago6j55fE9yjQPum06A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kym Liversidge 10 months ago Fantastic childminder my daughter loves to attend the setting very accommodating, the staff are amazing. I would fully recommend. Thanks for being fab! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21Vek1FNXVaamM1TjNWYWMwSmhla1Z1ZVROWFUyYxAB!2m1!1s0x487965910cba8287:0xe4a95e140b5c5d02) Reviews from Google for Hopscotch Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16476804151894629634&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: February 2025 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good ). 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