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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...
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.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
Term Time
Minimum attendance
- 2.5 days per week
Full days available
YesGroup / Owner
- Hopscotch Day Nurseries Group Ltd
- Private Owned
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
Opening Times
- Monday07:30-18:00
- Tuesday07:30-18:00
- Wednesday07:30-18:00
- Thursday07:30-18:00
- Friday07:30-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays
Funding & Fees
Private fee, before any funding
£802/ month(£74 / day)
Term-time only sample. Different term-time hourly rates apply.
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
9 months to 2 years • 2.5-days • all year
How this price scales (per month)
2.5 days per week
£802
3 days per week
£962
5 days per week
£1,603
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What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 8:00am to 4:00pm (8 hours)
- You may need to provide your child's meals and everyday consumables, such as nappies, wipes and sun cream
- This estimate is based on 2 full days and 1 half-day session.
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How the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood Reviews (69)
Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.861) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hopscotch Day Nursery Portswood has 69 reviews.
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...
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.
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!
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...
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.
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 with the staff. Kind regards, Nursery Manager.
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...
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.
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 giggle with his cheeky ways and we absolutely love his cuddles. Kind regards, Nursery Manager.
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...
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.
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!
The setting is well thought through and I could clearly visualise my daughter's journey through the rooms. The deputy manager offered a wonderful...
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.
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!
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...
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.
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 family's journey.
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...
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.
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 partnership together has made the process into Year R smooth and easy to ensure he gets what he deserves and needs. Kind regards.
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...
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!
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. His love for the binmen is just the cutest! Kind regards.
Generally very nice nursery with good staff. Son seems happy and entertained, facilities are good and staff friendly and informative.
Generally very nice nursery with good staff. Son seems happy and entertained, facilities are good and staff friendly and informative.
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 setting! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your views on our service. Kind regards, Nursery Manager
Both my children have such a great time at Portswood. All the staff are always so engaging, really care about them and go above and beyond. I was a bit apprehensive about my youngest starting nursery as he was quite shy but he has developed so much since starting with his speech and making his...
Both my children have such a great time at Portswood. All the staff are always so engaging, really care about them and go above and beyond. I was a bit apprehensive about my youngest starting nursery as he was quite shy but he has developed so much since starting with his speech and making his first friends. We are so glad that we picked Hopscotch, thank you!
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to review Hopscotch Portswood. We are so pleased to hear how far your little one has come on since joining us, we are so proud of him and the fab progress he is making! Best wishes,
Staff are very kind and thoughtful of the children's needs. Particularly at the pre-school level, the nursery offers a huge amount of learning activities through play. The activities are very creative! Our child’s journey is co-created with staff who are in constant communication with us. Plus the...
Staff are very kind and thoughtful of the children's needs. Particularly at the pre-school level, the nursery offers a huge amount of learning activities through play. The activities are very creative! Our child’s journey is co-created with staff who are in constant communication with us. Plus the food is amazing. We are very happy with our choice.
Thank you for taking the time to review Hopscotch Portswood, I am so pleased to hear how happy you are with the care we provide. Your kind words mean the world to us! Best wishes.
Our 13-month-old (11 months corrected as premature) daughter loves it here! She started at 9 months when I went back to work after mat leave. I was nervous about leaving her with other people for the first time but I needn't have worried because when she is walked through the door in our arms she's...
Our 13-month-old (11 months corrected as premature) daughter loves it here! She started at 9 months when I went back to work after mat leave. I was nervous about leaving her with other people for the first time but I needn't have worried because when she is walked through the door in our arms she's smiling and waving at the lovely staff and her friends. She's very sociable so enjoys spending time with other kids and adults and loves all the activities. She particularly loved going to the duck pond and loves the messy play! Her eating has really come on since starting nursery and she's getting more and more mobile too! The staff are so kind and lovely and listen to any concerns you have and they really look out for the children. It's so lovely on collection to hear about the fun she's had and the food always smells so good! We had tasters at parents evening and it's made me want to cook the recipes. Really love the app too, nice to be kept in the loop with photos. Thank you Hopscotch.
Wow, what a lovely review, thank you so much! Your kind words mean the world to us! We are so pleased to hear about your positive experiences with our service. Best wishes
Our experience with Hopscotch has been nothing short of wonderful. From the moment we stepped through the doors, it felt like a second home for our children. The staff radiate warmth and care, treating each child as if they were their own. Our kids adore going there, and it's clear they feel loved...
Our experience with Hopscotch has been nothing short of wonderful. From the moment we stepped through the doors, it felt like a second home for our children. The staff radiate warmth and care, treating each child as if they were their own. Our kids adore going there, and it's clear they feel loved and nurtured every day. We couldn't be happier with our choice of nursery.
Thank you for such lovely words and taking the time to give us a review! It really does mean the world to us. We are so pleased to hear about your positive experiences of our service. Thank you for choosing Hopscotch for both of your children.
I feel very calm when my child is at kindergarten, with the maximum attitude and implicitness of the workers. Their care and special communication with each child is at a very high level. My girl feels safe.
I feel very calm when my child is at kindergarten, with the maximum attitude and implicitness of the workers. Their care and special communication with each child is at a very high level. My girl feels safe.
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to review us. We are so pleased to hear that you are happy with the service you receive. Best wishes,
Since our settling-in sessions, we have been welcomed so warmly into the Hopscotch family. The staff are so warm and friendly and our little one settled so well because of this. The leadership team take a genuine interest in the children and know them all by name and know their characters. The...
Since our settling-in sessions, we have been welcomed so warmly into the Hopscotch family. The staff are so warm and friendly and our little one settled so well because of this. The leadership team take a genuine interest in the children and know them all by name and know their characters. The staff communicate with us effectively at the end of the day and through the app and answer any questions we have. It’s clear the children take part in exciting activities and the continuous provision is engaging every day. We are so pleased we sent our little one here.
Dear A, Thank you so much for taking the time to review Hopscotch Portswood, your kind and thoughtful words mean the world to us and the team. We are so glad you've had such a positive experience from the offset, and that you are pleased with the service you receive at Hopscotch Portswood. Thank you for choosing us to care for your little one. Best wishes,
We love Hopscotch Portswood! All the staff are so caring and put so much effort into different activities for the kids to do. Our daughter has made lots of friends there and always comes home talking about what she has done that day. Thank you!
We love Hopscotch Portswood! All the staff are so caring and put so much effort into different activities for the kids to do. Our daughter has made lots of friends there and always comes home talking about what she has done that day. Thank you!
This is such a lovely review! Thank you so much for your kind words. It is so lovely to hear your positive experiences of the nursery. Thank you for taking the time to review us, and for choosing Hopscotch for both of your children! Best wishes.
The best experience I've ever had, everyone is so professional and kind! My daughter has been improving in huge steps and she is very happy! I’m beyond thankful to everyone! I would recommend to every parent is the best choice for the little ones!
The best experience I've ever had, everyone is so professional and kind! My daughter has been improving in huge steps and she is very happy! I’m beyond thankful to everyone! I would recommend to every parent is the best choice for the little ones!
Wow, what a review! We are utterly honoured to be given such an amazing review! Thank you so much. This means the world to myself and the team, and I am so glad you can see the brilliant progress your little lady is making! Thank you for choosing Hopscotch.
I have two children currently attending Hopscotch (3 year old and 11 month old) and they both absolutely love it. The staff are wonderful and both children have formed a strong attachment to their key workers as well as other staff and children. Staff are extremely open and communicative, sharing...
I have two children currently attending Hopscotch (3 year old and 11 month old) and they both absolutely love it. The staff are wonderful and both children have formed a strong attachment to their key workers as well as other staff and children. Staff are extremely open and communicative, sharing daily updates, progress reviews, general news and information via the app. The facilities are also great, especially the garden which has recently been refurbished. I absolutely recommend Hopscotch as a setting that cares greatly about your child’s welfare, development and needs.
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to review Hopscotch Portswood. We are so glad you are pleased with the service Hopscotch provides for both of your children. We are absolutely loving our new garden, and know your little ones are enjoying being out there too! Best wishes,
Daughter has been there since day 1 and loves it. The nursery is very well run.
Daughter has been there since day 1 and loves it. The nursery is very well run.
Thank you for taking the time to review Hopscotch Portswood, it is so lovely to read that you are happy with the service here. It has been a delight to care for your child since the day we opened! Thank you for choosing Hopscotch. Best wishes.
I highly recommend this nursery to all of my family and friends, I am super happy and proud that my child is being looked after in a very professional place. I feel very safe and reinsured. Wouldn’t change my choice!
I highly recommend this nursery to all of my family and friends, I am super happy and proud that my child is being looked after in a very professional place. I feel very safe and reinsured. Wouldn’t change my choice!
Thank you for such a lovely review and for taking the time to share your opinions on our service! We are so thrilled to hear how happy you are here at Hopscotch Portswood. Best wishes,
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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- 31 Mar 2026Recipient: Hopscotch Day Nurseries Group Ltd
- 28 Mar 2024Recipient: Hopscotch Day Nurseries Group Ltd
- 28 Apr 2023Recipient: Hopscotch Day Nurseries Group Ltd
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Meet the Team (2)

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...
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.

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...
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.
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