Hopscotch Day Nursery Lee-on-Solent

The Legion, 13 The High Street, Lee-on-the-Solent PO13 9BS
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Hopscotch Day Nursery Lee on Solent is a purpose-built facility, with a spacious interior and approach that is child-centred.

Professionals ensure that children enjoy and achieve in all areas of learning. The outdoor environments are welcoming and engaging and offer ample opportunities for children to express their independence and creative skills.

The layout of the nursery allows for total free flow from indoor to outdoor areas with each of the playrooms having direct access to outdoor play areas. This allows the dedicated childcare team to follow and enhance children’s own interests and means that children are engaged in their play and learning.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sophie Connell (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 35

Total Places for Children

  • 83

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 - £70.45
    Morning: 08:00 - 13:00 - £48.70
    Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00 - £47.10
    School Day (7 hours only between 08.00 - 16.30): £63.70

  • 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 £2.70 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 & Christmas

Parking

  • You will see parking to the side of their nursery.

Hopscotch Day Nursery Lee-on-Solent Reviews (87)

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Hopscotch Day Nursery Lee-on-Solent has a Review Score of 10 (9.967) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hopscotch Day Nursery Lee-on-Solent has 87 reviews.

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Review from S E (Guardian of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The nursery staff are welcoming and friendly. Good communication from the nursery. Our child enjoys going. The rise in prices is a concern and I hope this is passed on to the staff, I get too many emails from Head Office at times.
Reply from Sophie Connell, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Lee-on-Solent
Thank you very much for your review, I will pass on your feedback regarding communications to Head office. Its been tricky to find the right balance during the pandemic.
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Review from H R (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We’ve had a really positive experience so far since our daughter enrolled in February 2022. The team have been so accommodating to our daughter’s needs and we recently attended an open morning and were able to see her interacting with the nursery team, and see how happy, relaxed and comfortable she
is with everyone. It’s clear they provide a supportive and caring environment. They go to the park, have had baby chickens hatch and have been able to watch them grow, a variety of activities that supports a variety of development. From the daily care log, it seems a variety of meals and nutrition is provided and our daughter seems to eat better and with more variety at nursery than she does at home.
Reply from Sophie Connell, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Lee-on-Solent
Thank you for such lovely feedback, I am so pleased that you are happy since joining! We are incredibly lucky to be able to offer so many opportunities with the area around us.
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Review from Kat B (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have always had a great experience at Hopscotch! My son went from 9 months old to starting school and now my daughter has started at the same age, I wouldn’t choose anywhere else for them.
The staff have been great! The key workers for both my son and daughter have been amazing, they are the reason
we have stayed with Hopscotch!
I feel Hopscotch really helped my son grow, learn and develop during his time and I can already see this passion and encouragement with my daughter.
Hopscotch is amazing with allergy children, they took great care when looking after my son, he would always tell me about his red plate! Staff have already been great with removing certain ingredients from my daughter's diet due to potential intolerances they are really keen to support and continue what you are trialling at home.
Reply from Sophie Connell, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Lee-on-Solent
Thank you for your feedback Kat, what a lovely review! We cannot wait to watch your youngest grow at the nursery and I am so pleased that you feel supported by the team.
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Review from Emmakate B (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is very happy and settled at Hopscotch. She loves all the activities and is full of smiles when she tells me about her day. All the staff are incredibly supportive and give regular feedback, together with photos, which is really lovely. Everyone is willing to give you time. My daughter
has really taken off since starting at Hopscotch Lee-on-Solent which is wonderful to see.
Reply from Sophie Connell, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Lee-on-Solent
Thank you so much for such lovely feedback Emmakate, we have really enjoyed watching your child grow in confidence while with us.
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Review from Emma C (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy loves Hopscotch in Lee-on-Solent and is always happy to be dropped off every morning. He has such a good relationship with all the staff who all go out of their way for all the children there. He is doing so well and always surprises us with the things he learns. The cooking must be good
too as he eats really well too.
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Review from Laura T (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everyone at Hopscotch Day Nursery Lee-on-Solent goes above and beyond to ensure the best care is given to all the children they look after. The staff embrace children with additional needs and make everything they do and need apart of their daily routines with very little effort. My child loves his
time at nursery and I will be very sad when it’s time to say goodbye and embrace school. I couldn’t recommend Hopscotch Day Nursery Lee-on-Solent enough. They are amazing!
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Review from Alison L (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at Hopscotch Day Nursery Lee-on-Solent just before her first birthday, she is now in the preschool room. All the staff are amazing, so kind and caring and my daughter has loved her time in each room. She still talks about the ladies in the rooms she has left! I would thoroughly recommend
the nursery. I’m always kept up to date with what is going on. I feel confident and reassured that my daughter will be safe, happy, growing and learning everyday.
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Review from Natasha R (Mother of Child) published on 27 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really high-quality childcare.
Friendly and professional staff.
Great menu, very healthy.
Fun activities which support learning.
Great communication.
Very approachable staff.
My child loves going there.
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Review from Charlotte J (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is thriving at Hopscotch preschool. After being at home with me for 3 years she was very reluctant to leave me, but the staff have made her feel so welcome and cared for. She has made new friends and always seem to have enjoyed her day when I pick her up.
They have a well structured day
with a variety of activities to keep them stimulated. They have healthy home-cooked meals, which has really helped us as my daughter was a very fussy eater before joining.
I would definitely recommend this nursery to other parents/guardians.
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Review from Faye O (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves going to nursery. The staff have been amazing in each and every room. They are so caring and take time to get to know the children and parents. She seems to learn something new every time she comes home and we are so impressed with her development in all areas.
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Review from Lynsey B (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As soon as we stepped into Hopscotch in Lee we knew this would be the place for our daughter. At the time she was just about to turn 1 and had never really been left with anyone, so we were scrutinising EVERYTHING - yet the wonderful staff, environment and the children already there immediately put
us at ease.


Our daughter is now about to go to school and we are so sad that her time at Hopscotch is over - the surroundings really are child centred and clean, the staff are professional and yet caring (you can be sure your precious bundles will be getting cuddles while you are at work), the food options are great and the children are genuinely happy, my daughter comes home telling us all sort of things that she has learnt each day, she really has come on in leaps and bounds and it is due to the hard work and thought put into each day by all of the wonderful staff. We can't rate this place highly enough!

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Review from Holly F (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Hopscotch Day nursery since I returned back to work after maternity leave when she was 11 months old.
I chose Hopscotch in Lee partly because it was bright, clean, professionally run, and the menu looked healthy but sensible! The main thing though, was that I could see
that the staff genuinely cared about the children. The children looked happy and content and I knew that my daughter would be getting cuddles while I was at work.
I am very pleased to say I made the right choice. My daughter has now been in the baby room, Waddlers room and is currently in toddlers. She LOVES it. The staff have always listened to any concerns and fed back regarding important milestones. My daughter is extremely fond of all the staff.
It is lovely to be able to go to work, and not just be guilt-free, but actually know that the time she spends at nursery is really helping her development. Well done Hopscotch at Lee! You are fab!
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Review from Hayley S (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love this nursery!! Having recently moved to the area and returned to work full time I needed to make sure that my little girl would be well looked after. I knew that from having my walk around I wouldn’t be viewing any other nurseries. The staff are amazing and friendly. My daughter attends 3 full
days a week and has breakfast lunch and dinner here which is all prepared fresh and she has something different every day which is what I want. She is always so smiley and happy when I collect her. I couldn’t have hoped for a better nursery.
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Review from Janet T (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves going to Hopscotch and gets really excited when I drop her off in the morning. She has been through the babies, waddlers and toddlers rooms since starting aged 9 months in September 2016 and each team of staff has been lovely and seem to really care about her. Staff have
been very willing to discuss any questions I have about her development and progress during handover times. They provide a good range of foods at meal/snack times and a good range of activities through the day. I really enjoy the Tapestry updates and seeing what she gets up to when she is away from me.


The management team are also really approachable and great at answering any questions, both in person and via email.

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Review from Joanne P (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The girls in the babies room are welcoming and reassuring every day. They are informative about the day my child has had and although they are always busy, they always have time to listen to me. The environment is of outstanding quality and I'm impressed that it is made to look inviting for the babies
arrival. The menu is also of a high standard and my son is always happy with what is offered, especially pudding! The managers are also welcoming and always have time to chat. In my opinion, an outstanding nursery.
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Review from Lucy M (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
All three of my children have and are going to the nursery. I’ve always been satisfied that my children are well looked after and supervised. They always come home smiling and have had a good day.
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Review from Emma (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff engage well with my children, rooms are laid out well. Outside space is brilliant. Lots of opportunities for messy play. Good range of meals and snacks provided. Very happy children.
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Review from Claire L (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A friendly, welcoming nursery with caring and professional staff. My children have thrived in this setting and their social, cognitive and physical development has been amazing.
The care they are shown and the nutritious food they are given is second to none. I cannot rate this nursery high enough.
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Review from Natalie U (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment we toured the nursery in 2016 I knew it was the perfect place for our daughter. As a nanny, I have trained and worked in a few nurseries and also cared for children in various nurseries. I knew what to look out for and Hopscotch really impressed me, and still do every day.
My daughter
settled in really well thanks to the caring nature of their wonderful staff.
The food menu is varied and healthy.
The children have a huge variety of toys and activities and plenty of opportunities to use their imagination.
Our daughter particularly loves the nursery pets - fish, giant African snail and guinea pigs!
I’ll be very sad when we leave Hopscotch in a few months to start our journey with our local school.
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Review from Amy E (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my two children have been to Hopscotch for 10 Months and they care for them like they are their own. Both have developed so well, and both are ready for school starting. Would thoroughly recommend.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.967)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.967) out of 10 for Hopscotch Day Nursery Lee-on-Solent is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 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 4.967 for Hopscotch Day Nursery Lee-on-Solent is calculated as follows: ( (290 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 300 Ratings = 4.967
  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 Lee-on-Solent is based on 25 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 83 number of registered child places is 16.6, which has been reached with 25 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 (3)

Sophie

Sophie Connell

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2007

I joined Hopscotch in 2007 while studying at college. I very quickly found my own beliefs fell in line with Hopscotch’s ethos and began my journey as a Nursery practitioner in our Titchfield setting. After some time away travelling, I came back to Hopscotch. For 5 years I was based at our biggest setting in Botley as the Deputy Manager and gained my Level 5 in Leadership and Management in the Early Years.


I work closely alongside my Deputy Managers, Aimee Lewis and Maddie Stevens, together we share the same goals of delivering the highest quality of childcare. We know how important it is to feel completely comfortable leaving your child on the first day and my team and I will work closely with you to help that first day back at work run as smoothly as possible! I would love to show you around our beautiful nursery, so please contact me today if you would like to come and visit.

Ami

Ami Lewis

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2016

Hi, my name is Ami and I started my Hopscotch journey in 2016 as Deputy Manager then Manager at our Gosport setting. I will be covering our Manager Sophie while she is on maternity leave. I have been supporting and developing our Under 2’s staff and areas. Together with our wonderful staff team, we can ensure that we offer the highest quality of care here at the nursery and that children are reaching all those important milestones. Watching them leave here as confident and independent children ready for school!

Maddie

Maddie Stevens

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2013

Hi, I'm Maddie and I am one of the Deputy Managers at Lee on the Solent, I started with the company in 2013 and I am currently our Over 2’s champion. With our wonderful staff team, we can ensure that we offer the highest quality of care here at the nursery and that children are reaching all those important milestones. Watching them leave here as confident and independent children ready for school!

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