Hopscotch Day Nursery Regents Park

The Manor, 188 Regents Park Road, Shirley, Southampton SO15 8NY
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9.9 47 Reviews
  • Hopscotch Day Nursery Regents Park, Southampton
Hopscotch Regents Park opened the doors to its spacious, detached Edwardian property in November 2020. Just to the west of Southampton Common, the nursery is minutes away from Southampton city centre, has good access to the M27, M271 and M3 Motorways and there is ample safe off-road parking for parents dropping off and picking up children. Situated on Regents Park Road, the nursery is right in the heart of Shirley, ideally located for easy access to Shirley’s local amenities and regular visits to Shirley’s many green spaces, or the local library.

Outdoor play is an important part of learning and the large gardens at Regents Park provide ample space and equipment for all age-groups to have fun, explore and learn to manage risk. The nursery team offers a variety of activities based on age and stage of development. Physical play is encouraged with bikes, cars, hoops and balls, and there is climbing equipment, and a playhouse in the garden to develop imaginative play. Sand and water play facilities help to develop their sensory experiences, while the diverse garden environment encourages engagement with nature and conversation about the different wildlife they find. There is wet weather gear available at the setting allowing use of the garden in all weather conditions.

Inside, the nursery offers large spacious rooms which allow continuous provision and free flow movement, and they work hard to ensure that all children are engaged with purposeful play so that each and every one of them is supported to develop their full potential. To support this, they work in partnership with parents to ensure that the needs of all families are met. Hopscotch Day Nurseries have been providing exceptional childcare in the Gosport / Fareham area since 2005, and are very proud of the high standard of care they provide. They look forward to welcoming you into their family.

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Care Provided by Hopscotch Day Nursery Regents Park

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Becky McFarlane (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 17
  • Total Places for Children
  • 83
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Hopscotch Day Nursery Regents Park

  • Breakfast Club: 07:30 - 08:00 - £5.35
    Full Day: 08:00 - 18:00 - £72.95
    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
    10% Discount for NHS staff with ID shown
    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
  • Parking

  • Ample parent parking on site


Hopscotch Day Nursery Regents Park Reviews (47)

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9.9

Hopscotch Day Nursery Regents Park has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.908) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Hopscotch Day Nursery Regents Park has 47 reviews.

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Review from Anfisa E (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery! Our son has been attending Hopscotch, and we couldn't be happier with our experience. The staff are incredibly kind, caring, and professional, creating a warm and nurturing environment where children truly thrive.
From the very first day, we felt reassured by how well our son was
welcomed and supported. The team at Hopscotch genuinely cares about each child, ensuring their individual needs are met while fostering independence and confidence.
The activities are engaging, well-planned, and help develop essential skills in a fun and creative way. Our son has made great progress in his social skills, communication, and confidence, and he absolutely loves going to nursery every day.
Communication with parents is good - we are always kept informed. It's clear that the team puts in a lot of effort to create a safe, stimulating, and happy environment.
We highly recommend Hopscotch to any parent looking for a wonderful place for their child to learn and grow!

Reply from Becky McFarlane, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Regents Park

Thank you so much for your review! It is great to hear your kind words about the staff, environment, care and learning opportunities we provide.


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Review from M L (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really an amazing nursery. Our twins are really lucky to have you in their life. We really appreciate your help and your support, patience, and dedication, for your work. We have noticed a major improvement over these few months with them. We are really happy to have you in our lives and community.
Many thanks to all. And a big thank you to all the staff.

Reply from Sally Rutledge, Marketing at Hopscotch Day Nursery Regents Park

Thank you so much, it's just lovely to hear what an impact we have had on both of your lovely little ladies! I know all the team will agree with me that it has been wonderful to see the girls develop such lovely bonds in the nursery and to see them really thrive in the environment. We can't wait to see what is to come between now and school! Thank you again for your kind words.


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Review from Radu N (Father of Child) published on 19 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are just wonderful with my girls. Always involved and concerned with their wellbeing. They are very professional. They are very easy to talk to. I'm so happy that we managed to find this nursery.

Reply from Sally Rutledge, Marketing at Hopscotch Day Nursery Regents Park

Thank you for the lovely feedback. We will ensure the team is also made aware. It's a delight to have the girls with us.


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Review from K P (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We can't sing Hopscotch's praises enough! Our son has been there for the past year and has moved from toddler room to preschool 1 and the staff have been so supportive in his care and transition between rooms.
I know I am leaving him in safe hands with everybody in the setting and his key worker has
been super at communicating, along with all members of staff.
The playrooms are set up beautifully for the children's arrival each morning and the wonderful garden is such an asset too, which they maximise as much as possible. The resources and toys are all kept in good condition and the rooms and displays of children's artwork make it a lovely environment.
The food offered throughout the day is fantastic and my son has definitely tried new foods, which is great.
Hopscotch uses Famly as a means to communicate with parents, which is updated very regularly by staff and is simple to use as a busy parent too.

Reply from Sally Rutledge, Marketing at Hopscotch Day Nursery Regents Park

Wow! Thank you for your kind words! We truly appreciate your feedback. It has been a joy having your son at the nursery; just the other day, he had everyone gushing over him when he surprised a lovely little girl with a Valentine's card! What a charming boy he is! We are excited for him to continue his journey with us at Hopscotch. Thank you once again!


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Review from M D (Father of Child) published on 19 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending this nursery for over a year. He likes the staff and likes playing. They are friendly and take good care of him while we are at work. We feel he is safe when he is there.

Reply from Sally Rutledge, Marketing at Hopscotch Day Nursery Regents Park

Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We are delighted to have your son at the nursery. It has been wonderful to see him sharing his enthusiasm for buses with his friends in the toddler room; he inspired everyone to create a bus out of chairs! We look forward to supporting him on the rest of his journey here at Hopscotch!


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Review from Safiya S (Mother of Child) published on 26 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has improved dramatically whilst being at Hopscotch. He was a slow starting talker and the staff have helped him with sentences and different words. They have also helped with his food and given him lots of experimenting! Can't thank the staff enough for helping him develop so well

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Review from Lara P (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Hopscotch from a year old. He is just turning 4 and in preschool. I have always trusted all the staff with him and he's always been happy there. He has formed close bonds with different staff members as he has moved through the rooms and his happiness tells me all I need to know.
He eats well from the wide range of meals offered. They often take the children out on little outings, which he absolutely loves. I will be sad for him to leave come September time. Highly recommended!

Reply from Hayley James, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Regents Park

Thank you for such a lovely review, We will really miss your little one when he leaves us for school but it's great to hear how happy he is at nursery.


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Review from Paulina S (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It's been almost 3 years since my son started and I'm very grateful to all the staff at Hopscotch, working with every age group for taking care of him! What I like the most is that whenever my son is upset- at the drop-off or later during the day, he always gets a hug and reassurance. Thank you for
being so patient and caring!

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Review from Clarisse R (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two girls love being at Hopscotch.
My eldest has been there since early 2021 and is always getting involved in lots of fun activities and mini trips which she is always so excited to talk about at home. The staff have been brilliant with her ensuring she is doing things she enjoys like baking messy
play and art but also learning lots along the way. A special mention to the staff who she adores!
Little sister followed in early 2023 and she loves spending time with her big sister in the spacious and incredible outdoor facilities. They key person the rest of the team at Toddlers (now Pre-School 2) have been so attentive with her and really helped her fit in and they have been great with adapting to any new routines.
Both girls have allergies which Hopscotch has always been very good and with and management were incredibly understanding as we navigated through the challenges of the early stages as well.
All around would recommend Hopscotch to anyone!

Reply from Hayley James, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Regents Park

Thank you for such a lovely review, it's great to hear what a positive impact nursery has had on both your girls and we always love to hear how much they learn and grow during their time with us.


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Review from Aysha M (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such lovely staff, my daughter loves them all to pieces and is always happy to go in. Great, healthy food options for the kids. My daughter has learned a lot since attending hopscotch starting in 2021 and I couldn’t be happier with where she is.

Reply from Hayley James, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Regents Park

Thank you for your kind review, we're so happy that your little girl has such lovely relationships with all the team.


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Review from D B (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Hopscotch Day Nursery in Regent's Park has been brilliant for our little boy. He has been with them since a baby and progressed so much.
The staff are amazing, teach them so much and always show a lot of care.
Always different things to do each day and to learn. The outside and garden are fab. Lots
to do.
We are very grateful to everyone.

Reply from Hayley James, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Regents Park

Thank you for your very kind review, It's great to hear how much your little one enjoys their time with us.


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Review from Kelly O (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff at Hopscotch - Regent’s Park are amazing. They are all so kind and patient with all children and treat them as their own.
My child loves attending, I never have any worries when he is there.
The staff always keep me updated and nothing is ever a problem.
Thank you.

Reply from Hayley James, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Regents Park

Such a lovely review, thank you. I'm so pleased to hear how great yours and your child's experience is with us.


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Review from Michelle G (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Overall happy with the care provided to our daughter. If we had any pointers for improvement it would be that the communication can be lacking at times.
This seems to depend on the staff member/room involved.

Reply from Hayley James, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Regents Park

Thank you for your review, we value you feedback as this supports us in improving across the nursery.


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Review from Alina A (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves Hopscotch, she has settled in quite well, she always goes in with a smile, and takes pride in all friendships with fellow toddlers. She is happy to see her key worker and the rest of the staff in toddlers every day. Her milestones are coming along well since joining the
nursery. I have recommended the nursery to fellow colleagues as well as I think the nursery and its staff are just brilliant.

Reply from Hayley James, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Regents Park

We're so please that your little girl has such a great time at nursery, thank you for you lovely review.


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Review from D T (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are very caring and supportive of the children. Both boys got really good relationships with staff and other children and they love attending the nursery. I could see a huge progress they have made from the very first days. Definitely recommended.

Reply from Hayley James, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Regents Park

We're so happy to hear how much both boys love nursery, thank you for such a lovely review.


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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We would really recommend Hopscotch to other parents. Our child enjoys his nursery days. The facilities are great. The staff are fantastic, they are kind and caring. They have helped our child prepare for the next step, building up his confidence and developing skills through fun activities.

Reply from Hayley James, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Regents Park

Thank you for such a lovely review, it's lovely to know we have helped to build your little ones confidence during his time at nursery.


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Review from K H (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at Hopscotch as a baby. He’s still there a year later as a toddler and loves it! He gets on so well with the staff in his room and we can tell they genuinely care about the work they’re doing and the children they look after. This has been evident in both rooms he’s been in.
He has frequently
come home with new skills, words and songs he likes to sing.
They offer a range of activities for him, including ones we’re not able to offer him at home.
The garden area is fantastic and it’s great how often the children are out there playing and exploring, even in the winter!
We are so happy with our choice to enrol our son at Hopscotch.

Reply from Hayley James, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Regents Park

Thank you for you lovely review. Its great to hear how much your little one still enjoys nursery and the new skills he's gaining.


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Review from Sarah S (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Hopscotch Day Nursery at Regents Park is amazing. We have seen a big difference with our little boy since he has been going. His skills and knowledge have improved big time and he's evening teaching us new things every day. The staff go above and beyond to make sure the children are well looked after.
The chef cooks amazing meals for all of the children and they involve the parents to devise a menus. The outside area is our little boy's favourite area of the nursery and he loves playing with his friends on the bikes and the slide. I cannot recommend Hopscotch enough. It's an amazing place.

Reply from Hayley James, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Regents Park

We're so happy that your little one has gained so many new skills and knowledge during his time at nursery. Thank you for such a lovely review.


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Review from R P (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolute superstars! I trust the team 100% with my little boy. He loves it too! Thankful to have found this gem! I can’t imagine sending my son anywhere else. They accept him and allow him to express himself. I haven’t got a bad word to say.

Reply from Hayley James, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Regents Park

Thank you for such a lovely review, we really love to hear how happy your little one is at nursery.


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Review from Roisin P (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy joined the nursery in December and we have been delighted with how nurturing and caring the staff have been. He has already formed a very strong attachment to his key worker, to the point he doesn’t like her out of his sight! We love that he feels so clearly cared about.
The nursery
has been so supportive of us as first-time parents, supporting us with the transition so sensitively. No ask has been too much.
We are so looking forward to seeing the progress our son has made continue in the next months, and would highly recommend the setting to other parents.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.908)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.908) out of 10 for Hopscotch Day Nursery Regents Park is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.908 for Hopscotch Day Nursery Regents Park is calculated as follows: ( (239 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 262 Ratings = 4.908

  • b) 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 Regents Park is based on 22 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 22 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Becky

Becky McFarlane

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2024

My name is Becky, I am originally from Lincolnshire and relocated to Southampton where I met my husband.

I have been working in childcare for over 20 years. I have gained my Early Years Professional Status as well as my BA in Childhood studies whilst I have been living in Southampton.

I have managed a few other settings across Southampton and Hampshire and have been a nursery manager for over 11 years.

I am lucky to have my own son, Ezra, who is our IVF miracle and will be attending Hopscotch with me too. I also have 2 cats, Chips & Daisy, who I am sure you will hear about including how their names link to Disney!

When I am not looking after Ezra, the cats or working I love to read, go for walks and watch films.


Sammie

Sammie Bird

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2022

I have worked for Hopscotch for the past 2 years and worked in early years for over 15 years gaining lots of experience and developing my knowledge during this time. I am very passionate about sharing stories and my love of caring for animals. You may often hear me burst into song during the day as I love to communicate with the children through music.


I am a mummy to a child with additional needs and understand the support needed for the whole family and the importance of supporting children in individual ways.


I am really excited to continue my professional journey with Hopscotch in my new role as deputy manager.


Frequently Asked Questions about Hopscotch Day Nursery Regents Park

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

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

What Days & Hours is Hopscotch Day Nursery Regents Park Open?

Hopscotch Day Nursery Regents Park is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Hopscotch Day Nursery Regents Park have capacity for?

Hopscotch Day Nursery Regents Park has capacity for a total of 83 Children.

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

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

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