Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley

The Vicarage, Church Lane, Curdridge, Southampton SO32 2DR
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9.5 94 Reviews
  • Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley, Southampton
Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley is run by a professional team, who make the most of an excellent building in order to pursue their passionate approach to childcare.

There are large spacious rooms which allow continuous provision and free flow. The children are engaged in purposeful play and each child is supported to develop to their full potential. They are proud of the high standard of care that they provide and how they work in partnership with all parents and carers meeting the needs of all the families that come to Hopscotch Botley.

Extensive outdoor areas offer each child the opportunity to explore the outside world and a dedicated team ensure that each child is engaged in their play and learning both indoors and out.

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Care Provided by Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Jodie Parker (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 45
  • Total Places for Children
  • 120
  • 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 & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley

  • Full Day: 08:00 - 18:00 - £74.70
    Morning: 08:00 - 13:00 - £51.60
    Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00 - £49.95
    School Day (7 hours only between 8am - 4.30pm): £67.50
    Breakfast Club: 07:30 - 08:00 - £5.65

  • Fees applicable from 1st March 2025, 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.

Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley Reviews (94)

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9.5

Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.513) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley has 94 reviews.

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Review from E J (Father of Child) published on 2 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic nursery! The outside space is brilliant and laid out well. Our son's speech developed so quickly after starting here. He really struggled with his speech at his previous nursery setting. We get plenty of communication via face-to-face and Tapestry. More than our previous nursery setting.

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Review from Helen C (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley have been overwhelmingly awesome. my daughter has a wonderful time there and has been a part of the "family" since she was 11 months old. Her recent move up to Toddlers was hard for her as she had bonded so well in Waddlers but once she settled in she has developed
in leaps and bounds (quite literally since she learnt to jump!) Thank you team!

Reply from Jodie Parker, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley

What a lovely review! I'm really happy to hear you're so pleased with everything at Botley Hopscotch. We have a great team of staff who care very much for the children, I'm glad this is reflected in your experience with us.


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Review from Geri H (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter was really reluctant to attend pre-school when she first started in June of this year. The team provided lots of tips and support towards our family in helping her to settle and were always so friendly, approachable and kind. When we have had minor concerns, these have been dealt with quickly
and robustly. Our daughter loves going to school now and speaks so highly of everyone there. The staff seem to really know her and give her so much affection and warmth; she tells us regularly how much she loves them all (but particularly her key worker, who she has a real soft spot for). We can already see such a difference in her confidence and resilience from just a few months of attending Hopscotch and we are so grateful.

Reply from Jodie Parker, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley

Thank you for your lovely review. It's good to know that you are happy with the quality of care that your daughter receives. It's always a difficult time when your child starts preschool but I'm glad we have been able to help and support you all with this.
It's so lovely for us to see children grow and blossom in confidence.


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Review from J K (Grandmother of Child) published on 12 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Hopscotch is a good Nursery with lovely excellent outdoor play areas and garden.
Some staff are very nice. My granddaughter has had lovely key workers although these have changed every few months.
Recently some of the rooms have been combined and I am confused as to why this was seen to be a good
idea.
The food/meals provided are varied and seem nutritious.
My main criticism is the hourly service charge added to those who qualify for funding. Those who qualify are often very very hard up, which is why they qualify for funded childcare so that they can work. Some places waiver the service charge depending on individual circumstances but Hopscotch won't.

Reply from Jodie Parker, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley

Thank you for your review, I'm glad to hear your granddaughter has been happy at Hopscotch and particularly with her key person. We will be holding a parent /carers evening in November to discuss the merge of the rooms; it would be lovely if you are able to attend and we can address any questions you may have. I hope you will be able to see first-hand how beneficial it has been for the children.
If you would like to discuss the concerns around funding, please do contact the office on 01489 798605 and we can arrange a meeting.


Jodie


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Review from Laura P (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Always hard to judge how good the nursery is without being able to go inside although it seems like a good nursery overall but there are a few points which I wanted to mention to see if they could be improved:
I feel like I don't get much feedback about what my child has been doing during the day usually
just if he's had a good day. It would be nice to have more detail like what he did/played with/how much he ate etc
It does seem quite common for the nursery to lose clothing items, dummies etc
Whilst this probably can't be helped sometimes it's frustrating as obviously expensive to keep replacing things especially as a coat was lost.
It would be good if my son came out with his hoodie/coat on when it is raining or cold as quite often he comes out with just a t shirt on.

Reply from Jodie Parker, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley

Thank you for your review. I'm really sorry that you have some concerns around lost items. Please do contact the office on 01489 798605 and we can arrange for a meeting to discuss this.
We are working on getting parents back in the building and will have an update on this for you shortly.
It's always good to get parents' feedback so that we can continually improve our standards, thank you for bringing these issues to my attention.


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Review from K I (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Overall our experience has been good, however, I feel in recent months it has gone downhill, and feel we are not communicated to enough with what is going on in the nursery and staff changes especially as we are not allowed in the building.

Reply from Jodie Parker, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley

Thank you for your response, we really do appreciate all of your feedback.
As a new manager here at Botley, I would like to take the opportunity to discuss your concerns, please contact the office on 01489 798605 to arrange a suitable time.
I look forward to hearing from you.


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Review from Rebecca H (Mother of Child) published on 14 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attended Hopscotch and my son has recently started there. Its a great nursery. The staff are brilliant with lots of the people who looked after my daughter back in 2018 now looking after my son which is lovely. The environment is fun and welcoming. The outdoor space is fantastic. Both of
my children have eaten really well there and enjoyed the food. In my experience the nursery is very well managed, the phone is always answered and emails responded to. Very happy with mine and my children's experience so far.

Reply from Olivia Doyle, Deputy Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we really enjoy seeing you all and watching him develop into a confident little boy. It is great to know that you are enjoying the early year's experience that we strive to provide.


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Review from H P (Mother of Child) published on 4 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy.
Our son thoroughly enjoys his pre-school time. Appears to be learning well and preparing for school.
All staff are wonderful - caring, supportive and happy.

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Review from Rachel H (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Hopscotch since the end of 2019 and my daughter started this January 2022. From the outset the staff have been so friendly and welcoming, I feel they really know and care for us as a family. During covid they communicated well and have tried their utmost to continue providing
a quality service through what was obviously exceptionally difficult circumstances.
Both my children settled very well at the setting and I'm confident in their care of our children and it helping them grow and flourish. I can not recommend it enough!

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Review from Clare H (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A wonderful nursery which I couldn’t recommend highly enough. My daughter loves attending and even announced that she had had ‘A fantastic day today!’ when she was collected. She has built excellent relationships with her key workers and talks enthusiastically about what she has done at nursery.
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parents, we have always felt very well informed and the nursery is managed really well. The adults know our daughter and value her as an individual. She is safe, happy, well cared for and stimulated.

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Review from Chloe D (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are super pleased with the attentive love and support that both our son currently receives and our daughter received whilst attending Hopscotch Botley.


The staff are absolutely fantastic and are always so welcoming upon drop-off and collection. They know the children inside out in relation to

their likes and dislikes and are always keen to take the time in discussing what they've been up to.


We can not recommend it enough and will miss it so much when our son joins his big sister at school in September.


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Review from Lauren R (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We changed nursery to this one on recommendation and we’re not disappointed. Our daughter has absolutely blossomed here, and is always so happy to tell us about her day. We get detailed hand overs and they give the children excellent food every day. The practitioners are kind and always helpful? And
our daughter was taken in and settled immediately. We’re so happy here.

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Review from J C (Father of Child) published on 29 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great supportive, educational environment with very friendly and helpful staff - I've never seen a staff member not smiling! I am confident my daughter is receiving well rounded care - couldn't really ask for more!

Reply from Katie Streets, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley

Thank you for your review, it is great to hear how happy you are with our staff and care provided. We are so blessed to have such positive and friendly staff at our setting who always strive to deliver the best standard of care possible.


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Review from Jennie P (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children have attended Hopscotch Botley and I couldn’t recommend it enough. Staff are excellent and feel safe in the knowledge that my children are cared for in a loving, safe environment.

Reply from Katie Streets, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley

Thank you so much for your review, this really means a lot to our team. It has been lovely being a part of both your children's Hopscotch journey.


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Review from Alexa M (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been really happy in her 2 years at Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley. She has learnt so much and feels so comfortable with the staff. She is off to school this year and our 8 month old will be starting with Hopscotch next month!

Reply from Katie Streets, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley

Thank you for your positive review. We look forward to celebrating your daughters time with us at graduation, and are so pleased to be having your little one starting with us soon!


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Review from Kat A (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is our second nursery and I’m so glad that my daughter is happy at this facility, can’t wait to go to nursery every and she is properly looked after there. The staff is amazing and so supportive all the time.

Reply from Katie Streets, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley

Thank you for your review. I am so pleased to hear you were happy with your decision to move your daughter to our setting. It has been great to watch her settle so well and grow in confidence.


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Review from Peter T (Father of Child) published on 29 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery. Great staff. Our girls have attended since babies and have developed and grown in a safe and fun environment. We always get great communication and updates and feel that our girls are well prepared for starting school

Reply from Katie Streets, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley

Thank you for your kind words. We have loved watching both your children grow and develop and are proud to be a part of their early years journey.


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Review from G W (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter absolutely loves going to Hopscotch Nursery! She gets excited in the car when I tell her where we're going and she always goes in with a big smile. She enjoys the range of activities (climbing, reading, crafts etc) and seems very comfortable with the staff.

Reply from Katie Streets, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley

Thank you for your lovely review. I am so pleased to hear your little one enjoys attending the setting and you are happy with the standard of care provided.


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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have two children that attend Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley and have been really impressed at the care and attention to both of them. So much thought goes into the activities they are involved in - for preschool children doing lots of activities to get them ready for school & we have seen our eldest
thrive in this setting.
He raves about the food and the garden and I really appreciate the updates from staff. It feels like the staff go above and beyond for our children and after a previously negative experience elsewhere it is refreshing to have had such a positive experience at hopscotch.

Reply from Katie Streets, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley

Thank you for such a thoughtful review. We are so pleased to hear your experience with us has been so positive and it has been brilliant to watch your children settle so well at Hopscotch.


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Review from Ali E (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley and are so pleased we chose them to start both our children’s ‘Early Years’ journeys. The staff are so friendly, hardworking and knowledgeable, and they show such care for the children and their families. They provide a range of fun, purposeful and engaging activities
daily and we love the updates we receive on Tapestry. Their beaming faces in the photos speak a thousand words! Our daughter, (who now goes to school) loved every single day she spent there. Our son has just moved from Babies into Waddlers and he is thriving there.

Reply from Katie Streets, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley

Thank you for your positive review and lovely feedback, I am delighted to hear you are so pleased with our setting. It was an absolute pleasure to see your daughter thrive during her Hopscotch journey. We cannot wait to see your little one continue to develop and grow whilst with us!


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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.513)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.513) out of 10 for Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 19 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 4.721 for Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley is calculated as follows: ( (213 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) + (13 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (5 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 251 Ratings = 4.721

  • 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 4.792 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley is based on 19 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 120 number of registered child places is 24. 19 Positive Reviews ÷ 24 = 0.792

  • 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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Jodie

Jodie Parker

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2022

Hi, I’m Jodie and I am the manager at Hopscotch Botley. I have worked in the Early Years for 25 years, starting as an apprentice. I have worked in various settings over the years and have spent 7 years working in a school supporting SEN children.


I am delighted to be part of the Hopscotch team and look forward to working with my deputy Olivia Doyle.
We aim to provide all our children with a rich learning environment, where each child is able to explore and flourish supported by highly-skilled, passionate practitioners.


Kirsty

Kirsty Johnson

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2024

Hi I'm Kirsty, I'm the deputy manager here at Hopscotch Botley. I have been with the company since 2012 and I have experienced many different roles throughout my childcare career, including working my way up from bank staff to the waddler room leader, before moving onto my role here at nursery as Deputy Manager. I have two children so I understand how important early years care is. They have both attended the Titchfield setting as I know Hopscotch is the best care for them. I am excited to bring my ideas and knowledge into the role and am passionate about building links within the local community.


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