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Hopscotch Children's Nurseries - Seven Dials

9 Nizells Avenue, Hove BN3 1PL
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Hopscotch Children's Nurseries - Seven Dials, Hove
Hopscotch Children's Nurseries - Seven Dials, Hove
Hopscotch Children's Nurseries - Seven Dials, Hove

Seven Dials nursery delivers full-day childcare for children aged from birth to 5 years old.

The qualified and kind team are on hand to care for children and support them through their early years development.

The nursery is positioned in the heart of a residential setting across from St Ann's Wells Garden, meaning that children benefit from plenty of surrounding green space and nature whilst pick up and drop offs are easy and convenient for busy families.

Funding & Fees

Full Day - £69.00
Full Morning - £37.00

Full Afternoon - £34.00

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Person in charge

  • Vanessa Laing (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 21

Total Places for Children

  • 57

Age Range

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-17:30
  • Tuesday 08:00-17:30
  • Wednesday 08:00-17:30
  • Thursday 08:00-17:30
  • Friday 08:00-17:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • A small dedicated parking forecourt for parents to drop off and pick up, and also a buggy and cycle park. Meter/Permit parking nearby.

Hopscotch Children's Nurseries - Seven Dials Reviews (14)

8.5

Hopscotch Children's Nurseries - Seven Dials has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.513) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Hopscotch Children's Nurseries - Seven Dials has 14 reviews.

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Review from S G (Father of Child) published on 29 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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Excellent nursery, great facilities and next to the park for outings, very committed and caring staff with some amazing specialists who have hand-held through some tricky issues, prepared older child for school very well. Highly recommended, constantly expanding which is a show of its success/credibility

Reply from Jade Burnham, Marketing Assistant at Hopscotch Children's Nurseries - Seven Dials

Thank you very much for such a thoughtful review! We are so proud to hear how impactful the staff have been throughout your time at nursery. Supporting school readiness by learning through play and helping to raise confident children is at the core of our curriculum, we will be sure to pass along your kind words to the Seven Dials staff!

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Review from Dan S (Father of Child) published on 29 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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Fantastic! We've had two children attend Hopscotch Children's Nurseries @ Seven Dials and can highly recommend to anyone. Staff have always been extremely knowledgeable and friendly, whilst the facilities for the children are second to none!

Our sons journey's have not been typical, one diagnosed with ASD requiring close supervision, and our youngest who has a nut allergy. In Both circumstances the Hopscotch nursery leadership and staff have been incredibly supportive and have consistently gone above and beyond to maintain their inclusion and safety.

If you live in area, Hopscotch needs to be your first choice!

Reply from Jade Burnham, Marketing Assistant at Hopscotch Children's Nurseries - Seven Dials

Thank you so much for such a thoughtful review! We always aim to provide childcare that is kind, warm and unique to each child's needs and we are so glad to hear that had such a positive impact on your experience at nursery! Safety and inclusion are at the heart of what we do every day at Hopscotch. Thank you again for your kind words!

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Review from I R (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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Hopscotch Seven Dials is a wonderful nursery, I cannot recommend it enough. The staff are excellent and have been very friendly and supportive to my child throughout his time there. There is so much joy and fun alongside the learning. Overall, I have been very impressed. The garden and local park are also brilliant resources for the children.

Reply from Jade Burnham, Marketing Assistant at Hopscotch Children's Nurseries - Seven Dials

Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so happy to hear that your child has been supported by staff throughout his time at nursery, strong bonds between the children and staff are at the heart of what we do. Joyful learning is always our aim and it means a lot to hear that it made such a...  

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Review from Rachel M (Mother of Child) published on 8 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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Such an amazing nursery! Both of our children attend and we are so happy with everything. The staff are so professional, friendly, kind and always willing to go above and beyond. Our daughter will miss everyone when she goes to school this year. Thanks for giving them the best start to their education!

Reply from Laura Minter, Marketing and Communications Manager at Hopscotch Children's Nurseries - Seven Dials

Thank you so much for leaving a wonderful review. We wish your daughter all the best for when she goes to school.

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Review from Alice H (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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The staff at Hopscotch have been absolutely amazing since day one. The communication is fantastic and I absolutely believe my daughter is getting the best possible care in the Brighton and Hove area.

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Review from Ben C (Father of Child) published on 26 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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The Seven Dials branch of Hopscotch Children's Nursery is an absolute delight! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with warmth and enthusiasm from the exceptional staff. Their dedication to providing a nurturing and enriching environment for children is evident in every aspect of the nursery. The educational program is fantastic, tailored to each child's needs and interests, fostering a love for learning from an early age. The facilities are outstanding, with spacious and bright classrooms, as well as a wonderful outdoor area for play and exploration. What truly sets Hopscotch Seven Dials apart is the sense of community it fosters. It's more than just a nursery; it's a second home where children feel safe, valued, and supported. Communication with parents is excellent, keeping us informed and involved every step of the way. I can't recommend Hopscotch Seven Dials highly enough. The Management Team do an incredible job!

Reply from Laura Minter, Marketing and Communications Manager at Hopscotch Children's Nurseries - Seven Dials

Thank you so much for your heartfelt review. We will share your kind words with the team. We are incredibly lucky to have such a dedicated team that truly cares about what they do and are able to create a sense of community.

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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our experience has been exceptional. With our younger son enrolled and older son now in reception, Hopscotch has shaped their early years. From the warm welcome to the genuine care by teachers, it's become a 2nd home. Our older son's smooth transition to reception is a testament to the excellent preparation received at Hopscotch. We’re particularly impressed by the nursery’s technology for daily feedback through the app, keeping us closely involved in our child’s activities and milestones, fostering a strong sense of partnership between home and nursery. The nurturing environment extends beyond classrooms, fostering community through activities organised throughout the year, which strengthen the bond between parents, teachers, and staff. Our experience with Hopscotch Nursery is overwhelmingly positive. We are grateful for the love, support, and guidance our children receive each day and wholeheartedly recommend Hopscotch to any parent seeking a nurturing and enriching environment in children’s early years.

Reply from Laura Minter, Marketing and Communications Manager at Hopscotch Children's Nurseries - Seven Dials

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are so happy that we have been a part in shaping your son's early years. Our dedicated team work so hard to bring love, support and guidance into everything they do. We are thrilled that you feel there is a sense of community. We have family events planned during the summer so we look forward to seeing you there.

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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our children (2) and (5) both went/go to Hopscotch from one year onwards. Both adapted very quickly to the new routine and enjoy being at Hopscotch. They are/were happy there and trust the staff.
The oldest one is now in primary school and Hopscotch did a fantastic job in preparing him for this big step.
The daily activities are well-planned and crafted and provide a lot of fun to the children. The staff is extremely professional and caring.
What I appreciate the most as a parent is that working with Hopscotch feels like a partnership with the well-being of the children at its core. The support and reassurance you get from the team whilst navigating the challenges of parenthood are invaluable.

Highly recommended.

Reply from Laura Minter, Marketing and Communications Manager at Hopscotch Children's Nurseries - Seven Dials

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a glowing review. Our team work above and beyond their roles to create a partnership with parents. We are thrilled that your oldest child had a smooth transition to primary school.

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Review from Clare H (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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I can’t rate Hopscotch highly enough. Both of my daughters have attended and both have enjoyed going in. They do plenty of learning activities and my eldest daughter was more than prepared for school when she started in September.

All the staff I’ve had the pleasures of dealing with have been absolutely brilliant and they obviously enjoy what they do as staff turnover appears to be very low.

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Review from Alice B (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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So happy to be sending both our children to Nizells Avenue, Hopscotch Children's Nurseries.
The staff go above and beyond to care, play and educate to get little ones ready for life and school in future.
Really like that there is a preschool incorporated into the nursery so they can spend all their time at the one place with the same friends and staff through the years they get to know well.
Very professional with updates on the app daily and photos keeping us informed.
We really trust the staff to care for our toddlers. Very quick to reply with any correspondence and queries on email or by phone.
We never have any tears at drop-off and they very much look forward to seeing their friends and playing in the garden.

Would highly recommend, such a lovely place for our children to grow up, have fun and socialise.

Reply from Laura Minter, Marketing and Communications Manager at Hopscotch Children's Nurseries - Seven Dials

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a positive reivew. We are so pleased that both your children are thriving and having fun under our care. We appreciate your trust in us and are committed to providing a nurturing environment for your child.

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Review from Lisa T (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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Hopscotch Nursery at Seven Dials is incredible. Because of the dedicated and knowledgeable staff and lovely environment, my son has thrived there. As a non-verbal child with ASC, it has been challenging to navigate his early years. The nursery have supported us every step of the way from diagnosis to issue of EHCP and celebrated every single step of progress he has made and the wonderful little boy he is every single day.

Reply from Laura Minter, Marketing and Communications Manager at Hopscotch Children's Nurseries - Seven Dials

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are so pleased that we have helped your son to thrive.

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Review from Eleanor P (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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An incredible nursery with motivated and highly trained staff. The site itself is very clean, tidy and organised enabling the children to focus well, plus wonderful/new equipment for them to use. We are kept very well informed about our child’s progress without being bombarded with information. Communication about any issues is handled in a sensitive way. The preschool room staff really go above and beyond creating wonderful experiences and memories for the children.

Reply from Laura Minter, Marketing and Communications Manager at Hopscotch Children's Nurseries - Seven Dials

Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It is a pleasure caring for your little one and being able to provide them with experiences and memories. We value all our parent's comments and are happy to hear you think so highly of our nursery provision.

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Review from Daisy C (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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Lovely local nursery - it is clear the staff really care about the character development of all the little ones. The staff are great at communicating and always make you feel welcome. We have a 3-year-old who attends and thoroughly enjoys their days at nursery.

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Review from E C (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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My child has attended Hopscotch Nizells Avenue since he was one. Throughout this time he has been supported and cared for fully. Each of his key workers has been adept at meeting him as an individual and has encouraged him to discover and explore his own interests alongside supporting him to participate in planned group activities. Whilst attending preschool he comes home each day with drawings, completed creative projects, new knowledge and fascination with topics they’ve learnt about within the curriculum underpinned with a sense of self-confidence about his learnings. Alongside his curricula-based development, he has learnt and practised social skills which have been embedded and reinforced by experiencing the behaviour of his teachers: an environment of kindness, listening and empathy. I will forever be grateful for the team at Hopscotch, who all commit so fully to their work, and create an environment that is safe, caring, playful and educationally robust.

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  • Posted: Thursday 01 May 2025We’re delighted to share that Hopscotch Seven Dials has once again been rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted, following a recent inspection in March 2025. This is the fourth...
  • Posted: Monday 22 Jul 2024Thank you so much to everyone who came along to Hopscotch Olympics over the weekend. The event was a great success! We were pleased to have such a great turnout,...
  • Posted: Tuesday 16 Jul 2024We might not have brought the trophy home on Sunday, but we sure did celebrate the England team's amazing accomplishment of making it to the finals! Across all our settings,...
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Meet the Team (4)

Vanessa Laing Job Title: Nursery Manager
Vanessa Laing

I enjoy walking on the wild side, participating in anything from whitewater rafting and ziplining through jungles to firewalking.

After studying Business at university, I was working in Hospitality Management, which was a lot of fun until having my own son in 1999. The journey of finding a nursery for him began, and after looking at many nurseries, I found Hopscotch. He wasn't the easiest to settle at nursery, and the manager who worked there was kind enough to let me join in a singing and dancing time at the beginning of the day, one morning. At the end of the session, she told me that I was really good with children and had I considered it a career. I applied the next day! Hopscotch has taken me through a level 3 qualification in Childcare and Education, and then also supported me to go back to university and get an Early Years Teacher Status Degree and a Degree in Professional Studies and Learning and Development. I have worked in every role from apprentice, through to Room Leader, to Deputy, to Senior Nursery Manager.

I hold many further qualifications in supporting children who learn in different and spectacular ways, and I particularly enjoy playing and learning with those children.

Stacey Cornford Job Title: Deputy Manager
Stacey Cornford

I love getting stuck into different creative outlets outside of nursery, such as painting with a range of mediums, and most recently, I've taken classes on pottery and throwing on the wheel!

Following studying Art at college, I decided working with children was where I wanted to be and thought my art skills would come in handy! I started with Hopscotch in 2005, where I started as an apprentice to the newly expanded Seven Dials branch. Whilst working at Seven Dials, I gained my Level 2 and 3 qualifications, which cover the development of children up to the age of 16 years. Throughout my time at Hopscotch, I have worked in many roles, including room leader, SENco, 1:1 support worker and Deputy manager. In 2012, I went on maternity leave to have the first of my two children and returned the following year, but in a part-time role in a senior practitioner position. In the years since, I have again worked in many roles, with me returning to a Deputy's position in 2021.

I love any kind of creative activity with children, allowing them to explore and express themselves in this medium, however messy this can get! I also love the fact that no two days are exactly the same, with something as small as a tiny word of encouragement or extra second being the catalyst for someone using a new word or taking that next leap!

Sian Brown Job Title: Deputy Manager
Sian Brown

I enjoy walks along the coast and the downs and socialising!

I started off as an apprentice straight out of sixth form and grew my childcare career through hopscotch, and I have now progressed to my current role. I have been here for up to 9 years.

My favourite part of working with children is helping them discover themselves and supporting them with change as they adapt through each milestone. I love being a part of their journey and building upon unforgettable relationships, as well as creating a safe, loving and educational environment for them to come into each day.

Jordan Stanley Job Title: Curriculum Lead
Jordan Stanley

Jordan is the Curriculum Lead at Hopscotch Seven Dials.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hopscotch Children's Nurseries - Seven Dials

What is the Age Range of Children that Hopscotch Children's Nurseries - Seven Dials accepts?

Hopscotch Children's Nurseries - Seven Dials accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Hopscotch Children's Nurseries - Seven Dials Open?

Hopscotch Children's Nurseries - Seven Dials is open: Monday 08:00-17:30, Tuesday 08:00-17:30, Wednesday 08:00-17:30, Thursday 08:00-17:30, Friday 08:00-17:30.

How many Children does Hopscotch Children's Nurseries - Seven Dials have capacity for?

Hopscotch Children's Nurseries - Seven Dials has capacity for a total of 57 Children.

How far is Hopscotch Children's Nurseries - Seven Dials to the centre of Hove?

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

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