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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. Treetops Hopscotch # Treetops Hopscotch Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Mar 2023) · Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 4BE · Cheshire West and Chester Number of places 76 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Treetops Hopscotch, established in 2007, is an Outstanding-rated childcare setting in Chester, providing care for children aged 0-4 years all year round, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. The nursery offers a nurturing and stimulating environment where children are secure, happy, and eager to learn, flourishing under the guidance of 21 dedicated childcare staff, including those with advanced early years qualifications. The curriculum is highly ambitious and tailored to individual needs and interests, ensuring children are deeply engaged and challenged. Staff working with babies are particularly sensitive and nurturing, creating personalised "family boxes" and encouraging parents to record their voices to aid in children's transition and settling. Communication and language development is a key focus, with swift identification and targeted support effectively closing any learning gaps. The setting proudly celebrates each child's individuality through an inclusive approach; for instance, staff teach sign language keywords and phrases to help children communicate and build relationships, explaining how some children cannot communicate with spoken words. This fosters a strong sense of belonging and exceptional self-esteem. Outdoor learning is a significant part of the experience, with toddlers enjoying scavenger hunts in the garden, searching for insects with magnifying glasses, and children as a whole are taught to conduct their own risk assessments of the garden area. Furthermore, children at Treetops Hopscotch have marvellous opportunities to understand their place in society, engaging with local residential homes, and participating in initiatives like clothes swapping and fundraising to support those less fortunate. What it's like Children of all ages are extremely secure, happy and eager to learn. They flourish in this nurturing and stimulating nursery. Children's enthusiasm for exploration and investigation is infectious. Outstanding rating Age 0-4 years All-year childcare Inclusive SEND provision Ambitious curriculum Outdoor learning ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Treetops Hopscotch Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10279532 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50214816)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY244181) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=treetops-hopscotch-ch1-4be-ey244181) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Treetops Hopscotch Last inspected 22 March 2023 Overall effectiveness Outstanding What it's like to attend Children of all ages are extremely secure, happy and eager to learn. They flourish in this nurturing and stimulating nursery. Children's enthusiasm for exploration and investigation is infectious. Inspector highlights - The nursery's curriculum is highly ambitious and coherent, reflecting children's individual needs and interests. - Children are deeply engaged in their chosen activities and sustain high levels of concentration. - Staff working with babies are particularly sensitive, kind and nurturing, creating special 'family boxes' and encouraging parents to record their voices to help children transition and settle. - Communication and language have been a relentless focus, with swift identification and dedicated support closing learning gaps rapidly. - Children have marvellous opportunities to learn about their place in society, engaging in activities with the local residential home and developing an understanding of those less fortunate through initiatives like clothes swapping and fundraising. Inspection #10279532 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50214816) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are consulted at every opportunity. They are delighted with the exemplary care that their children receive. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children's individuality is warmly celebrated by the fully inclusive approach of the staff team. Staff have taught children key words and phrases in sign language and have sensitively explained how some children are unable to communicate with the spoken word, enabling children to communicate with their friends and develop firm relationships. Outdoor space Toddlers enjoy a scavenger hunt in the garden as they excitedly look for dragonflies, worms and other insects using magnifying glasses. Children conduct their own risk assessments of the garden area, noting potential hazards. Inspection history Date: January 2011 - March 2023 Outstanding - September 2019 Outstanding - May 2013 Outstanding - January 2011 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Treetops Hopscotch ### What stands out in the latest inspection for Treetops Hopscotch? ### What do parents value about Treetops Hopscotch? ### Does Treetops Hopscotch take babies? ### How does Treetops Hopscotch support children with SEND? ### Where is Treetops Hopscotch located? ### How was Treetops Hopscotch rated by Ofsted? ### Which funded childcare hours does Treetops Hopscotch accept? ## About the setting Treetops Hopscotch registered in 2007 and employs 21 members of childcare staff. Of these, six hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and one at level 6, and three hold an appropriate early years teaching qualification. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four years. URN EY244181 Registered person Busy Bees Nurseries Limited Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises ## Nearby day nurseries in Chester Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Treetops Hopscotch. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool Chester · CH2 1UL ](/nursery/bright-horizons-countess-of-chester-day-nursery-and-preschool-ch2-1ul-ey491905) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### S4YC @ Blacon Cc Chester · CH1 5DB ](/nursery/s4yc-blacon-cc-ch1-5db-ey557131) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Little Learners Nursery School Chester · CH2 1AQ 4.6(8 reviews) ](/nursery/little-learners-nursery-school-ch2-1aq-ey490294) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.1 mi ### S4YC @ Upton Heath Nursery & OOSC Upton Heath · CH2 1ED ](/nursery/s4yc-upton-heath-nursery-oosc-ch2-1ed-ey415296) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Fir Cones Day Nursery Chester · CH2 2HJ 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/fir-cones-day-nursery-ch2-2hj-2699380) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Headstart Nursery and Pre-School Chester · CH2 1HX 4.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/headstart-nursery-and-pre-school-ch2-1hx-ey101776) [See all nurseries in Chester →](/search?q=Chester) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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