Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood

Taunton House, 50 Westwood Road, Portswood, Southampton SO17 1DP
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Hopscotch Portswood, situated in a residential area convenient for local families, offers reliable and quality childcare in a spacious, welcoming and well-resourced environment.

The team work hard to ensure children are happy during their time at the nursery, encouraging their confidence, curiosity and self-esteem through consistent support and guidance. With a focus on play-led learning, the team celebrate children as individuals, encouraging them to learn through their own interests, wants and needs.

With a mix of child and adult-led experiences, the team also ensure every child is offered high-quality interactions and strive to be positive role models.

The manager, deputy manager, and whole team at the nursery are passionate about providing support to children, their families and the surrounding community.

If you'd like to find out more, please come along for the visit to the great new setting in Portswood and meet the team who would be happy to answer all your questions.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Rebecca Steel (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Total Places for Children

  • 85

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Breakfast Club: 07:30 - 08:00 - £5.35
    Full Day: 08:00 - 18:00 - £74.60
    Morning: 08:00 - 13:00 - £47.55
    Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00 - £45.80
    School Day (7 hours only between 08.00 - 16.30): £62.25

  • Fees applicable from 1st March 2024, and are increased annually.
    Additional Charges – when in receipt of Free Entitlement.
    Charges are applied at a rate of £2.75 per funded hour and reviewed annually in line with fee increases.
    For more information please visit our website.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood Reviews (60)

9.9

Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.903) out of 10, based on 38 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood has 60 reviews.

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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Overall, a fantastic nursery. My daughter has become so much more confident with her speech and has really enjoyed her mornings at the setting. They have a variety of play from garden play to messy play which my daughter has really enjoyed and to mention there is a real family feel to Hopscotch Day
Nursery Portswood.
Reply from Georgia Graham, Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood
Thank you so much for taking the time to review Hopscotch Portswood & choosing Hopscotch to care for her. We are so proud of the progress your daughter as made in her time here. We are proud of our…read more
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Review from N M (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son joined Hopscotch Pre-School in September 2024 - he has absolutely thrived. The staff in the Pre-School room are exceptional as are all the staff we have encountered throughout the setting. Our daughter is due to join the baby room from June 2025.
Reply from Georgia Graham, Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood
Thank you so much for taking the time to review Hopscotch Portswood. We are so proud of the progress your son has made in his time with us & we are so excited for your daughter to be starting soon to!…read more
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Review from Melissa L (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started at Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood in September and we have been so pleased with everything the nursery has had to offer! He absolutely loves going, the staff and management are amazing and everyone has been so welcoming and supportive! He loves the facilities inside and outside and
we can't wait for him to have some more brilliant experiences in the outdoor facilities as the weather gets warmer! Communication is also excellent between nursery and home and they are always absolutely on it! We are so glad we made the choice to send him here!
Reply from Georgia Graham, Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood
Thank you so much for taking the time to write us such a lovely review. Your kind words mean the world to myself & the team. It has been an absolute pleasure to be part of your families journey, and…read more
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Review from Sarra I (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started at Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood a year ago, and although he initially found it difficult to settle in, the staff were incredibly supportive and patient. They took the time to help us adjust, providing reassurance and care that made all the difference. He's now very happy there and
loves all the activities, especially the messy play, which is both fun and great for his development. The nursery also has a lovely garden where the children can explore and play, a huge bonus.
We're very happy with the level of care provided, from the wide range of activities to the healthy and nutritious food offered, and the warmth and kindness of the staff. Like many nurseries, there are frequent staff changes/new starters, but at Hopscotch, they do a fantastic job of keeping parents updated with everything. Their communication is excellent, and we always feel informed and reassured about our son's care.
We're so grateful for the wonderful team at Hopscotch and highly recommend it to any parents.
Reply from Georgia Graham, Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood
Thank you for taking the time to give us such a lovely review; this has been an absolute pleasure to read. We are so proud of the progress your son has made in his time with us, and we absolutely…read more
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Review from Amanda H (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood is a fantastic nursery. As first-time parents, we were concerned about leaving our little one with others and it has really made it pain-free. We find the staff really friendly and helpful, and they have a lot of patience for all our questions. Our little one really loves
going, even though he is shy at times and we really appreciate all the updates.
Reply from Georgia Graham, Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood
Thank you for taking the time to review Hopscotch Portswood. It has been a pleasure caring for your little one, and we are so proud of the progress he has made with us whilst in our care.
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Review from Matthew S (Father of Child) published on 4 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood are absolutely fantastic. They're communicative, helpful, and positive, and go out of their way to provide the best possible experience for our daughter at nursery. We regularly receive detailed reports of our daughter's overall progress, and how she's developing.
We also receive frequent updates throughout each individual day on how she's doing, and if there are ever issues, such as our daughter having a temperature, they're very quickly communicated.
The nursery itself is also wonderful, with big spacious rooms, and lots for the babies to do and explore. We're always hearing about the different activities that they're getting up to.
We couldn't ask for more!
Reply from Georgia Graham, Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood
Thank you for taking the time to give Hopscotch Portswood such a lovely review. It is a pleasure to read how happy you are with our service!
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Review from H C (Father of Child) published on 3 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter initially struggled with the transition from home to nursery but the team at Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood were very accommodating and supportive. Nursery is now a highlight of the week and she can't wait to get in!
Reply from Georgia Graham, Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood
Thank you for your review. We are so proud of how far she has come and love being the highlight of her week. Kind regards, Nursery Manager
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Review from Natalie B (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter joined Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood in December 2024 and we've been thrilled with how she has settled in.
All of the staff in the Babies and Waddler team have taken the time to get to know her and understand her needs. Our daughter is always so happy at drop off and pick up and has
clearly already created really strong bonds with staff and her keyworker.
After each week at nursery she is doing something new at home, it's amazing to see her development each week. We also love the regular updates on how she is doing from her keyworker.
As a family, we highly recommend Hopscotch Portswood.
Reply from Georgia Graham, Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood
Thank you so much for such a lovely review. We are so pleased to hear how happy you are with our services. We are incredibly proud of how well your daughter has settled in. We love playing the hat…read more
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Review from B M (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood have made us feel welcome and supported after our first child joined them in October. It's a tough transition for the whole family but they've been very gentle and encouraged our little boy to become more confident and settled there. He now waves us off as
we leave. They have a good routine and healthy menu, the new garden is great and they try to take the little ones out each day, weather permitting. Everyone is kind and takes the time to get to know the little ones and us.
Reply from Georgia Graham, Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood
Thank you for taking the time to give us such a lovely review. It is truly appreciated. We have loved being a part of your songs journey and love hearing him saying all these new words. Kind regards,…read more
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Review from Jennifer G (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We absolutely adore Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood and would recommend it to everyone. Our twins have been there 3-4 days a week since they were 9 months old they are now 21 months and they have absolutely thrived. My maternity leave was quite limited so I was anxious about having to leave them quite
early, but they settled in with no trouble and we always feel so confident walking away in the morning. The baby rooms are so lovely, light and airy and the garden was a real selling point, huge and newly renovated to a high standard. Staff are excellent, incredibly caring and have built wonderful relationships with the girls. They notice immediately if anything is wrong and always keep you fully informed. They have also always helped me in with the girls in the morning as having two can be a bit of a handful. They couldn't be more attentive or reliable and I honestly couldn't thank them enough. If there is a space here, take it, you will not regret it.
Reply from Georgia Graham, Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood
Thank you for such a lovely review for Hopscotch Portswood. We have truly loved looking after your girls and seeing them flourish and blossom into their characters. Kind regards, Nursery Manager.
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Review from Heena K (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love the care and attention Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood gives to my daughter, I feel well updated on her care as well any special needs they address with my daughter. Her speech has come a long way since starting Hopscotch and I can see a difference in the way she plays and explores the world.
My daughter adores all the staff and can see they all genuinely love to care for all the children. The facilities and activities they do with her are amazing and I have no complaints at all.
Reply from Georgia Graham, Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood
Thank you so much for taking the time to review Hopscotch Portswood. It was been a pleasure to look after your daughter. We are so proud of the progress she has made since starting with us in…read more
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Review from Beatriz M (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood has been a great experience for both my daughters.
The nursery is bright and welcoming, with plenty of toys and a safe outdoor play area.
The caregivers are friendly and attentive, and they genuinely seem to care about the children.
I love the variety of activities
they offer, from arts and crafts to story time, which keeps them engaged and learning.
The staff keeps me updated on my daughter's progress and any daily highlights, which I really appreciate.
I highly recommend Hopscotch Day Nursery to any parent looking for a caring and educational environment for their children. I look forward to seeing both continue to grow and thrive in this wonderful setting.
Reply from Georgia Graham, Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood
Thank you so much for taking the time to review Hopscotch Portswood. We are so pleased to hear how much you and the girls love our nursery. It has been so lovely to watch them blossom and grow!
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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little one has been at Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood since he was 11 months old. It took him some time to settle in due to only going a couple of days a week and of course, getting lots of bugs initially. However, he has now settled in incredibly well. He is mostly happy at drop-off and seems
to love his key worker, so much so that he sometimes wants to stay and play when he's being collected. He always comes home with new words. The garden was a big selling point for us, it's really big and lovely.
Reply from Georgia Graham, Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood
Thank you for taking the time to review Hopscotch Portswood. We know he had a bit of a rocky start with being so unwell but we are amazed at the progress he has made with us and the bonds he has built…read more
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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one has been going to nursery at Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood for a few months now. After not leaving each other's side for almost 2 years the transition was difficult for us both. I was very reassured by all the staff and the three days of taster days helped. My child can still become
emotional at the door but again all staff are brilliant in reassuring him, still months later. The communication is amazing from the staff with weekly updates, and monthly reviews about your child and just always happy to help with anything you may need.
The activities they do, the garden space, really are amazing. The meals they provide are a great idea too, as it helped my child try different foods. The big struggle I always had was with fruit but now he loves it.
My little one has come so far over the last 3/4 months and I couldn't be happier knowing we chose the right nursery from him.
The staff at Hopscotch are amazing and dedicated to their job.
Reply from Georgia Graham, Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood
Thank you so much for taking the time to review Hopscotch Portswood. It has truly been a pleasure to care for your little one. We are so proud of the progress he has made and is always making us…read more
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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two children at Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood (current ages 4 and 14 months) and it's been brilliant for them both. The staff care and make a real effort to meet the different needs of all the children. I'm particularly pleased with the level of activity and engagement for the pre-preschoolers,
my son will be more than ready for school next September.
Reply from Georgia Graham, Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood
Thank you for taking the time to review Hopscotch Portswood. We have loved caring for your 2 boys. I am not sure what we will do in September without your oldest brilliant and inquisitive questions!
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Review from Annabel O (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood when she was 13 months old. I visited a few nurseries and this one certainly stood out for me.
The setting is well thought through and I could clearly visualise my daughter's journey through the rooms. The deputy manager offered a wonderful site
visit and put me at ease.
The warmth you get from the team is incredible.
The smiles you are greeted with in the mornings to the attention the children receive are second to none. My daughter has progressed and developed in such a positive way in her 6 months here and I can't wait to see her continue to blossom.
The team introduced her to activities I would never think to do with her and she has an opportunity to create friendships and build on invaluable social skills.
The garden for the older kids is fantastic.
Plus they have an onsite chef who prepares wholesome meals.
It's the small things that really make them stand out and the extra mile the team go every day that really makes the difference! Thank you all.
Reply from Georgia Graham, Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood
Thank you for taking the time to review Hopscotch Portswood. I am so pleased to hear that you are so happy with all the aspects of the nursery. We have loved being a part of your daughter's journey!
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Review from F S (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood for almost 1.5 months and my husband and I are very impressed so far. She's fed nutritious meals and snacks. The app is amazing, which gives us updates daily on what she's eating, how much, when she's napping, when she's changed etc. It has
really helped with our initial anxieties, as we're also able to message the staff directly.
Everyone is friendly and our daughter seems to have a really good relationship with all members. She has really bonded with her key person and it's clear they have a special connection.
There is a wide variety of activities that they get up to in a day with lots of sensory adventures too. I always know she's had a great day when her clothes are full of paint/she's had to have a change of clothes because she's really gotten involved in messy play. Although her clothes may be messy on pick up, she is never dirty or wet.
I can tell she loves it, and there has been such a change in her since starting.
Reply from Georgia Graham, Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood
Thank you for taking the time to review Hopscotch Portswood and such a lovely one at that! I am so pleased you are happy with all the aspects of the setting. We have loved being a part of your…read more
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Review from Jenna F (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Highly recommend Portswood hopscotch. My little boy started here in September 2024, at age 3. He has additional needs and everyone is just so amazing with him, very supportive of his needs, both staff and children! Management has been phenomenal at getting the correct procedures in place for when he
is due to start year R. I'll be sad to see him leave, he absolutely loves it there and has some amazing bonds with the staff which is very heartwarming for me.
Reply from Georgia Graham, Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood
Thank you for taking the time to give us such a lovely review! It has been an absolute pleasure to care for your little man! We are so impressed with the progress he has made since starting and our…read more
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Review from P S (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so happy with the love, care, laughter and learning our son receives each day at nursery.
We couldn't be prouder of him and we owe the staff at Hopscotch Portswood our sincerest thanks for caring for him so well and supporting us in nurturing a gorgeous, funny, happy, chatty, cheeky little boy!
Reply from Georgia Graham, Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood
Thank you for such a lovely review. Your boy has come such a long way in his time here and we are so proud of him! We love caring for him and seeing his cheeky personality coming out more and more.…read more
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Review from Chris D (Father of Child) published on 6 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Generally very nice nursery with good staff. Son seems happy and entertained, facilities are good and staff friendly and informative.
Reply from Georgia Graham, Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood
Thank you for taking the time to review Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood. I am glad to hear that your son is happy attending our nursery, and that you are happy with your overall experience of the…read more
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.903)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.903) out of 10 for Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 38 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 38 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.903 for Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood is calculated as follows: ( (411 Excellents x 5) + (40 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 453 Ratings = 4.903
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood is based on 38 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 85 number of registered child places is 17, which has been reached with 38 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (2)

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Rebecca Steel

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2024

Hello, my name is Becky and I am the Manager of Hopscotch Portswood. I joined the Hopscotch team in 2024 and moved to the Portswood setting in January 2025. I quickly settled into the team and became a manager. I have been primarily preschool-based in my experience but have also been a higher-level teaching assistant in a school setting, having a role as SEN support and helping children learn.

At Hopscotch Portswood, we strive to deliver rich, meaningful interactions which allow children to be creative, show care and courage. We want our children to be happy, confident, and have a clear sense of self and belonging within their world, including their local community. We believe in recognising and celebrating children as individuals, and extending their learning through their interests, wants and needs. Our desire is that children experience play-based learning. Learning that should be fun, engaging and suitably challenging. Adults provide high-quality interactions and create meaningful bonds with their children and our families to ensure they are positive role models for learning and provide a home-from-home experience. We have a beautiful outside space which is used throughout all the weather, and we offer free-flow play to allow children to express their own independence and choice. We have a fabulous team of people with a range of experiences and specialities.

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Alice Perry

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2022

I'm Alice and I am the Deputy Manager here at Hopscotch Portswood, I joined Hopscotch in December 2022 as a Room Leader. As a mum, I am passionate about providing the best quality childcare for our families and enjoy watching the children grow in confidence and seeing them develop over their time with us.


We strive to deliver rich meaningful interactions which allow children to be creative, and show care and courage. We want our children to be happy, and confident and have a clear sense of self and belonging within their world, including their local community. We believe in recognising, and celebrating children as individuals, and extend their learning through their interests, wants and needs. Our desire is for children to experience play-based learning. Learning that should be fun, engaging and suitably challenging.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood

What is the Age Range of Children that Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood accepts?

Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood Open?

Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood have capacity for?

Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood has capacity for a total of 85 Children.

How far is Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood to the centre of Southampton?

1.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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