Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley

The Vicarage, Church Lane, Curdridge, Southampton SO32 2DR
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  • 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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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 S G (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cannot fault the nursery staff. They support my children with everything and are excellent to talk to about anything.
They have been looking after my children for 3 years and I'm so glad I chose to send my children there.

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

Thank you for your lovely review, It is such a pleasure to support both your children whilst they develop and learn with us.


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

Great nursery all round. Excellent resources and of course the highlight is the staff - who have cared for my both children for a number of years now like they are their own! That provides me with a great feeling of reassurance every day.

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

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We aim to create an 'at home' atmosphere for our children, so I am so pleased to hear you feel the staff care for your children in a similar way to yourself. I will make sure to pass this feedback on to the team, as they take much pride in the standard of care they provide.


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

Staff have been exceptional, they know the children extremely well and both of the children have always been extremely happy here. Safeguarding procedures are excellent and the communication is fantastic.

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

Thank you so much for your review. Your little ones are a pleasure to look after and I am pleased to hear how happy they are whilst attending the setting. I will make sure to pass your appreciation on to the team.


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

Our daughter absolutely adores preschool at Hopscotch and the team do a fantastic job making sure the children’s days are full of fun as well as sparking their interest in various topics such as space, life cycles etc. The food is plentiful and smells amazing and from what my daughter says, is yummy
too. The wonderful garden is such a bonus and all of our children have enjoyed having access to the amazing outdoor space. We are delighted with Hopscotch Botley.

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

Thank you for your review. I am so pleased to hear you are satisfied with the care we are providing here at Hopscotch. We are blessed with such a wonderful outdoor space and it's great to hear the children are benefitting from our garden. I will pass your comments on to our hard-working cooks, they will be delighted to hear your daughter finds their food so yummy!


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Review from Kelly P (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley have had my daughter attending for a year and a half. She is incredibly happy there and looks forward to her nursery days with her friends. The staff are always very approachable and endeavour to provide information about my daughter's day.

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

Thank you for your lovely review. I will make sure to pass your kind comments on to the staff as it will mean a lot to them.


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

I cannot speak highly enough of Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley. Our son started here a bit later than the norm at 22 months old, both him and I were nervous about the change to his normal routine but the staff have been absolutely amazing! He has come on so far in his confidence and development since
joining almost 18 months ago and completely loves being there, which makes life that much easier! I love receiving app updates, sharing what he is getting up to during the day and also love how much outside time they get. Our daughter is about to start there as well and we wouldn’t think twice about recommending Hopscotch to anyone.

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

I am so pleased to hear you have had such a positive experience in our setting. It has been an absolute pleasure to watch your son grow in confidence and come on leaps and bounds over the last year and a half. We look forward to welcoming your little one with open arms soon!


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

Our son has been with Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley since he was 10 months old and we couldn't be happier with each of the teams he has been with as he's moved through from babies to toddlers. The staff at Hopscotch are so lovely and are great at communicating with parents. We are very happy with the
level of care, support and encouragement the teams provide. The outside spaces they have are fantastic and the free flow aspect of activities allows little ones to explore and get involved in what excites them most. Our little boy is thriving at Hopscotch and is, most crucially, happy to be there! We would highly recommend.

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

Thank you for your kind words and positive review. It has been so lovely to see your son's personality develop as he has moved through the different age groups and rooms we provide. I am delighted to hear you are happy with the level of care being provided for your son, as here at Hopscotch we pride ourselves on offering the highest standard of care possible.


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

Both my daughters (one in preschool Hall and one in toddlers) absolutely love Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley. The staff are excellent, caring, kind and compassionate as well as supportive of our family. The girls are always happy to come to nursery and have formed close bonds with the staff and other
members of the nursery alike. The food is exceptional, even though my girls both have allergies, the nursery accommodates them fully and produce lovely meals. They have both come on leaps and bounds since joining Hopscotch at Botley. Would highly recommend to any parent

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

Thank you for your kind review. I am delighted to hear both your daughters have formed such brilliant bonds with all the staff and are so happy here. I will be sure to pass on your comments to our staff as they will love to hear your positive feedback.


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

My son and daughter have been at the setting now for 6 months and 4 months respectively and we’ve been so impressed! My son joined the preschool class from another nursery after we moved house and the team worked really hard to make him feel settled quickly. He loves the staff and has made so many friends.
The garden is a huge highlight. My daughter has joined the baby room and didn’t settle so quickly as this was her (and my) first experience of being without mummy. The babies team were so kind with both of us and understood how hard a transition it is. They went out of their way to help her adapt and happily followed our usual routine to make that easier for her. I would highly recommend this nursery- it’s well managed, has friendly, professional and compassionate staff and it’s hugely reassuring to know that they’re taking such good care of my children!

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

Thank you for your kind review. Seeing your son settle so quickly with us has been wonderful, it is always nice to see a child feel at home when at nursery. I am so pleased to hear you felt supported by our baby staff through the settling process with your little one. Both your children are a delight to have in the setting.


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

I would highly recommend Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley - my daughter has a wonderful time here and I love receiving updates via Tapestry throughout the day letting me know how she's getting on. Communication from staff is great and I can drop her off and feel confident that she will be well looked after
and have a fun day with lots of different activities for her to choose from. My daughter has been attending Hopscotch since she was 18 months old in the Waddler setting, she is now 21 months old in Toddlers and the transition was handled so well. The staff understand big changes and encourage and support both the children and parents through this transition period. The quality of food they receive is superb and I never have concerns over the daily menu. Thank you Hopscotch!

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

Thank you for the beautiful review. We are so happy that your daughter enjoys her time with us at Hopscotch. I will make sure to pass your feedback on to the staff as they will love to hear how impressed you have been with the standard of care we provide. I look forward to watching her continue to grow and develop during her time with us.


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

Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley have been amazing since my son started last September 2021. He settled in without no problem, all the staff made it so easy for him to do so and I was also always reassured. I can't praise all the staff enough for what they do. The amount of care and dedication they give
to each child is exceptional. They supported and listened to my concerns with my son needing extra help with Speech and Language. They helped identify the support they could give within the setting by using individual targets for him/reviewing these regularly with us. The setting itself is incredible! In particular the outside garden, we were so impressed with the amount of space and areas the children can explore. They have brought out a confident side of my son which we hadn't experienced before he started the setting. It's made such a difference to him and really helped to prepare him for school this year. All in all I couldn't recommend this setting enough.

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

I am delighted to hear you have had a positive experience at Hopscotch. Your review has been wonderful to read and I will be sure to pass your comments on to the staff in the room as they will love to hear such brilliant feedback. Watching your child's confidence grow has been such a pleasure and we cannot wait to celebrate this at Graduation this summer!


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

My daughter loves going to nursery. She has so much fun, and learns a lot. We are often surprised on how much she’s learnt from nursery.
The staff are very friendly and approachable, and if you have any issues they will gladly resolve them for you.
Overall hopscotch is a great nursery!
Highly recommend.

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

Thank you for your kind review. I am pleased to hear you have had such a great experience and your daughter is learning an abundance through her play here.


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

I recently moved my daughter to Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley from another nursery and she has loved it from day one. Overall an excellent childcare provider that I would recommend to anyone I know. She has flourished under their care and loves the staff, facilities, activities, food and educational
aspect. It is clear they are giving her everything and anything she needs.

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

Thank you for such a kind review. We have loved watching your daughter settle so quickly into the setting and look forward to watching her continue to grow and develop when she heads to preschool soon.


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

My two boys attend Hopscotch Botley and the care couldn't be any better. They always go in with a smile on their faces and they get involved in fun and age-appropriate activities every day. The settling of my youngest went smoothly with the helpful insights and knowledge provided by the baby team. Would
recommend Botley nursery to everyone!

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

Thank you so much for your lovely words. We love having your children here with us, they are both an absolute pleasure!


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

Fantastic nursery! My toddler has absolutely thrived here. He is always so happy to attend. Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley gives the children a wide variety of activities from indoor to outdoor play. They’re always having so much fun. The staff take great care of the children and my toddler is very fond
of them.

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

Thank you so much for such positive feedback. We love to hear that your son enjoys his precious time with us and that you are happy with our setting!


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Review from Jen B (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have two children at this setting and they both love their time at Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley. We have been so impressed by the staff in both the babies and preschool rooms, they have taken the time to really understand our children and make the effort with them every day they attend. The activities
they undertake are varied and relevant, we were particularly pleased with how the preschool room were preparing our son for school. They are a caring and professional team at Botley and we highly recommend them!

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

Thank you for such a lovely review that shows the brilliant work the team do from babies right through to preschool. It has been a pleasure to be a part of both their journey's.


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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have been to Hopscotch and have been really happy there. They enjoy the outside space - playing in ‘the big garden’ in particular as well as the good range of activities they offer. The staff have always been helpful, friendly and approachable with any concerns. I wouldn’t hesitate
to recommend them!

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 journey's.


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Review from J K (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A brilliant nursery/pre school. We've had one child go through and another who currently attends, they both absolutely love it there. The staff feel like family and take care of the children wonderfully and are so caring, it's like a home from home. The kids particularly enjoy the outside spaces and
craft activities. We can't recommend Hopscotch Botley highly enough and will be very sad when we have to move on to school.

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

Thank you so much for your kind words, we love being a part of both of your children's journeys.


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Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fab nursery with really attentive and caring key workers! The care from the staff in all rooms is amazing, and they bond really well with the children. Great breadth of activities and the outside area is superb.

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

Thank you for your lovely review! It really means a lot!


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Review from David B (Father of Child) published on 27 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A delightful nursery with a wonderful team. We are always kept well informed and never feel worried about dropping him off because we now he is going to have a great day. His development whilst being a Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley has come on leap and bounds, and I would thoroughly recommend Hopscotch
to anyone.

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

We have really loved being part of your little one's journey!
Thank you very much for your kind words.


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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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