Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham

9 Fielder Drive, Fareham PO14 1JE
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9.9 66 Reviews
  • Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham, Fareham
At Hopscotch Fareham, they have an exquisitely designed environment, and a brilliant, well-qualified, and motivated team of practitioners building caring, trusting, and strong relationships with children and their families. With open plan rooms and free-flow to the outdoor areas this nursery really does offer children an environment in which they can feel safe and ready to learn through the play opportunities their team creates.

They are passionate about delivering the best quality childcare, always putting children’s well-being at the heart of everything they do. They feel privileged to play their part in ensuring their children flourish and develop into independent and resilient learners that are well prepared for starting school.

Come and have a look around their beautiful nursery, meet their professional and dedicated team and ask all the questions you need.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Dani Athersmith (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 80

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

  • They have on site parking for parents

Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham Reviews (66)

9.9

Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.909) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham has 66 reviews.

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Review from Alex G (Father of Child) published on 11 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I could not wish to send my little boy to a better nursery than Hopscotch in Fareham, the staff and management are amazing!
Me and my partner know that our son will be looked after and cared for like he has been over the last 6 months, our son is diary-free and the team have really gone the extra
mile to ensure he has a variety of foods.
The staff really take their time to listen and understand and give advice when they feel it is needed and keeping us informed of our son's progress.
The feeling of knowing my son will be kept safe and happy with the amazing staff at Fareham is such a great feeling for a parent, and I know he loves seeing all the ladies each day too!
Reply from Freya Derrick, Managing Director at Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham
Hi Alex, many thanks for taking the time to post a review, and for trusting us with your son's care - it's lovely to read that the efforts of the Fareham team are so highly appreciated!
Kind…read more
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Review from Sarah H (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves going to Hopscotch nursery. All the staff members are so friendly, always happy and nothing is ever too much trouble. My daughter has developed so much in her confidence towards others and has made so many lovely friends. I couldn’t have asked for a better stepping stone
prior to her starting school.
Reply from Freya Derrick, Managing Director at Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham
Hi Sarah, many thanks for taking the time to post a review, and for trusting us with your daughter's care - seeing confidence grow, and friendships develop is one of the highlights of our jobs!…read more
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Review from Danika B (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl absolutely loves the nursery as do I. It’s helped my daughter no end with friendships, compassion and enjoyment. Thank you so much.
Reply from Freya Derrick, Managing Director at Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham
Hi Danika, many thanks for taking the time to post a review, and for trusting us with your daughter's care - we thrive on seeing friendships develop, and watching the first flushes of managing…read more
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Review from Michael S (Father of Child) published on 7 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a wonderful preschool and nursery. My daughter really did not do too well at a previous nursery and has blossomed at Hopscotch. The staff are excellent and the management more than helpful with adjustments and requests. I would happily recommend Hopscotch to others. The soft play is a nice touch
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Reply from Freya Derrick, Managing Director at Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham
Hi Michael, many thanks for taking the time to post a review, and for trusting us with your daughter's care - I'm so happy to hear that she is flourishing and look forward to sharing the rest of her…read more
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Review from Gen L (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my boys attend this nursery and I couldn't be happier with the care they are receiving. I have no worries about them whilst I'm at work. All the staff are incredibly friendly, warm and welcoming and I feel they make genuine connections will all the children in their care. I highly recommend Hopscotch
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Review from Danielle A (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Hopscotch Fareham is outstanding in every way.
The staff are so incredibly friendly and happy. The management are equally as amazing, friendly and helpful. I feel I have great communication with them all.
There is always such a personal experience on drop off/collection with interaction with older
siblings, knowing their names etc
The facilities are so clean and fresh everything is brand new and looks amazing. The garden and indoor soft play are also fantastic.
The building and security is also great peace of mind with safeguarding our children.
I am so happy that we found Hopscotch.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.909)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.909) out of 10 for Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham 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 31 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 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 4.909 for Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham is calculated as follows: ( (342 Excellents x 5) + (26 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 372 Ratings = 4.909
  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 Fareham is based on 31 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 80 number of registered child places is 16, which has been reached with 31 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)

Dani

Dani Athersmith

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2010

Hello, my name is Dani Athersmith, and I am the Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham.


I have been working in early years settings since 2011, starting as an apprentice before qualifying and gaining experience in various environments with children of all age groups. I joined the Hopscotch team in October 2018 at our Botley location, where I began as a practitioner in the toddler room before advancing to senior practitioner. In September 2019, I transferred to our lovely new Fareham setting, taking on the role of Room Leader for U2 and becoming the third in charge. In March 2022, I was promoted to Deputy Manager at Fareham.


At Fareham, our team of practitioners is dedicated to creating a stimulating environment where children feel safe and secure, enabling them to learn and develop the skills they need to thrive as they grow. I am particularly passionate about fostering strong partnerships with parents to build trust, ensuring that children feel comfortable and secure while in our care.


We understand how challenging it can be to send your child to nursery, and we strive to offer the best possible care, creating a home-from-home experience that aligns with each child's individual routine.
Hopscotch Fareham boasts a beautifully designed environment and a highly qualified, motivated team of practitioners who are committed to building caring, trusting relationships with children and their families.


Our open-plan rooms and seamless access to outdoor areas provide children with a safe space, ready for learning through the play opportunities our team thoughtfully creates.


We are dedicated to delivering the highest quality childcare, always prioritising children’s well-being in everything we do. We feel honoured to help our children flourish, becoming independent and resilient learners who are well-prepared for school.


We invite you to visit our beautiful nursery, meet our committed team, and ask any questions you might have. We understand how daunting it can be to choose childcare for your little ones, and we recognise our vital role in supporting both you and your children.

Felicity

Felicity Raddon

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2020

Hi, my name is Felicity, and I've been part of the Hopscotch Journey at Fareham since 2020. For five years, I had the privilege of managing our Preschool team while also enhancing my skills with a qualification in Special Educational Needs. I collaborate closely with our Manager, Dani, and we are both dedicated to providing outstanding childcare. Our main aim is to give all our children the best start possible as they prepare to transition to school. We look forward to welcoming you into Hopscotch Fareham :)

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