Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh

55 Leigh Road, Eastleigh SO50 9DF
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9.8 43 Reviews
  • Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh, Eastleigh
Located in a former social club, the beautiful Victorian property that is now Hopscotch Eastleigh has been extensively refurbished to provide high-quality childcare. Located directly opposite the central park, and close to the town centre, the nursery has a private car park for easy drop-offs and pick-ups. The team regularly take advantage of the surroundings with trips organised to expand the children's experience within their local area.

When they're not 'out and about', their secure rear garden provides a variety of physical play elements to develop imaginative play. Outdoor play is an important foundation of learning, providing physical development alongside opportunities to explore, and learn how to manage risk. During Spring 2021 they will be creating a second garden, accessed directly from the under-twos area opening up free-flow play opportunities.

Inside, the spacious rooms allow continuous provision and free flow movement, and the amazing team 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 across multiple settings 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.

Care Provided by Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Linda Jobling (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 15
  • Total Places for Children
  • 93
  • 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 Eastleigh

  • Breakfast Club: 07.30 - 08.00 - £5.35
    Full Day: 08:00 - 18:00 - £73.55
    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.
    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.


  • Parking
  • Ample parking on site.


Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh Reviews (43)

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9.8

Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.760) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh has 43 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

So kind, caring and they pick up on the details. They have a homely feel but are passionate about target setting and development. Honestly can’t fault them. A genuine, inclusive and well-trained group of staff.

Reply from Marta Matuszkiewicz, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh

Thank you for such positive feedback. At Hopscotch, we value a positive relationship with our families and we are always there to support them. It is vital for us to know that our children and parents feel confident and welcomed via our team and it is lovely to hear that you have experienced and acknowledged that!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After moving from London to Eastleigh, and with a son who suffers from a list full of severe allergies and some health issues, selecting a nursery was nerve-wracking, and as first-time parents, we needed to find the perfect setting. I must say, we found the perfect setting, with Hopscotch Eastleigh,
from the moment we walked through the doors in August 2021. Every day that our son attends, we feel at ease and know he's in the best hands.
The team are amazing, attentive and alert; they know our son very well and treat him with love and care. They go above and beyond every day to ensure his safety and health are prioritised and keep me alerted of his progress.
Our son loves the setting, the staff and being with his friends. He has flourished, and we know this is because Hopscotch instill independence and helps him build his confidence; they treat every child like family.
I'd happily recommend the nursery to anyone, especially those parents who have children with dietary or health needs.

Reply from Marta Matuszkiewicz, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh

Thank you for such a lovely review. It is lovely to hear that you are happy with our setting. Children's safety is our priority and it is great to know that it has been recognised and appreciated by parents.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very friendly and helpful staff; they are great with my daughter, and she always comes out happy. They upload plenty to the online journal to keep me updated with what she's doing and very thorough with the care diary reports. Overall, a great nursery.

Reply from Marta Matuszkiewicz, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh

Thank you for such lovely feedback. It is lovely to know that your little one enjoys her time with us! She is great fun, and we are lucky to have her here.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I recommend Hopscotch Eastleigh to everyone.
Staff are amazing, friendly encouraging.
My son is loving his time at the nursery learning new skills and loves the playing out in the garden and doing all the painting and making things.

Reply from Marta Matuszkiewicz, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh

Thank you so much for such lovely review. It is lovely to know that your little one is enjoying his time with us and is learning new skills already!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having done a lot of research and visited several nurseries, we decided that Hopscotch Eastleigh was the one for our daughter. Upon visiting, the staff were welcoming, friendly and very informative and interacted with our daughter. The rooms are large, spacious and very light. The outdoor roof top garden
is a brilliant addition to allow the children to bring the outside in. Since starting last year, our daughter has been happy and grown in confidence, her vocabulary at only 18 months is vast. My daughter had an intolerance to dairy which meant she started on a dairy free diet, which was nutritious and near enough the same menu as the other children. Thank you Hopscotch for making the process seamless and giving our daughter the opportunity to thrive in such a lovely, interactive and friendly environment.

Reply from Marta Matuszkiewicz, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh

Thank you for such a lovely review. It is rewarding to see what fantastic progress she makes with us! Here at Hopscotch we are aware that children who attend the Nursery may suffer from specific allergies and we are always taking them seriously and deal with them in an appropriate and professional way. We are also looking forward to having a rooftop garden completed and ready to be shown to all our families.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was recommended Hopscotch by a friend and I’m so glad I now send my baby here. The staff are so friendly and welcoming (which helps with my mum guilt). I wish I had started her sooner!
Every member of staff I have met has been so helpful and friendly and so lovely with her.
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efficient with uploading photos and observations of her which is so lovely to see.
Thank you for being so kind and caring and making an anxious mum feel loads better!

Reply from Marta Matuszkiewicz, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh

Thank you for such a lovely review. It is lovely to hear that you feel supported by our staff - we are always here if you need anything!
PS. your little one is doing so well! We are lucky to have her in our care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started attending this nursery at the beginning of the year and has loved it from the very first visit. The rooms are all big, light and airy with plenty of inviting areas for play and all kept very clean. He adores spending time outside and is making friends with other children who attend and
is progressing very well. He has also really bonded with the staff working there and comes home full of stories of the fun things he has done.
The food is nutritious, varied and interesting and is included, making it very good value for money in my opinion.
Management are friendly, welcoming and hands on with the children, the general manager seems to really love her job and always makes time to speak to parents and children.
I really love the consistent communication and the whole package has really lived up to expectation. I’m really so happy that we found this gem of a nursery; my daughter will also be attending when she is a little older. I cannot fault them.

Reply from Marta Matuszkiewicz, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh

Thank you so much for such a positive review. It is lovely to hear that you are impressed with our nursery and that your child is making good progress with us. I really appreciate the kind words about my practice, this job is really rewarding and I enjoy every single minute of working here!
Ps. We are looking forward to having your little one with us soon!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Hopscotch Day Nursery is like another family your child has gotten.
The staff members are understanding.
I underestimated the effect (not only for the child now but for me as a mother) of leaving your child in the nursery at the start. A place where you can't be with your child to take care of him/her
as you best understand your child.
But with time, am getting less worried and thanks to the staff, they seem to be very understanding.

Reply from Marta Matuszkiewicz, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh

Thank you for such positive feedback. At Hopscotch we value a positive relationships with our families and we are always there to support them. It is vital for us to know that our children and parents feel confident and supported via our team and it is lovely to hear that you have experienced and acknowledged that!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter comes home everyday telling me about all the activities she has been doing. She is always happy to go to nursery and sometimes does not want to come home. All the staff are very informative about her day at nursery and if I need to talk to anyone about my daughters care I am able to.

Reply from Marta Matuszkiewicz, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh

Thanks for such a positive review. We love to hear that your daughter has enjoyed spending time at nursery and is sharing all the excitement with you at home!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Hopscotch Day Nursery, Eastleigh are always very friendly and informative about my daughter's day. My child is always happy to go to nursery and is happy to speak to all of the staff. Thank you for looking after my baby. There has been a lot of improvements to the setting and I especially
love the back garden.

Reply from Marta Matuszkiewicz, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh

Thank you for the positive review. We have invested a lot of money and effort to make our Nursery look so fabulous and it is lovely to hear that it has been noticed and appreciated.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started here a month ago just after he turned three. From the first phone call to the show around it’s been brilliant. He’s now been attending for just over a month and he absolutely loves it, he always comes out with a smile on his face.

Reply from Marta Matuszkiewicz, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh

Thank you so much for such positive feedback. It is great to hear that your soon has settled in so well with us and that he is enjoying attending our Nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely staff who are very welcoming, my son loves all the staff. There's so much to do inside and out. My son really enjoys the food that's provided, he comes home and tells me how much of an amazing day he's had after each session. A happy place to be.

Reply from Marta Matuszkiewicz, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh

Thank you so much for such positive review. We are delighted to hear that your little one is enjoying his time with us and that he enjoys the food provided by our cook!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn’t thank the staff enough; they are amazing, and my son has come on leaps and bounds since joining last year. He loves all his care people! We can’t wait to continue the journey until our little boy starts school.

Reply from Marta Matuszkiewicz, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh

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 provision!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son was moved here in October 2022 due to staffing issues at another nursery. We were nervous to move him, but the team at Eastleigh understood our predicament and helped to organise the changeover, and we couldn’t be happier with our decision. Every single staff member we encounter, from management
to my son’s key worker, is passionate, kind, and eager to support any needs my son may have. My son is so excited to go to preschool every day, and it’s lovely to see how much his development has improved since moving here. The nursery has been recently renovated, so it’s really modern and has excellent facilities on offer. Overall, I really recommend Hopscotch Eastleigh - thank you to the team!

Reply from Marta Matuszkiewicz, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh

Thank you so much for such a positive review. We are delighted to hear that you and your little one are so happy with our nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My child’s development was mainly due to the nursery. He was not talking much when he joined the nursery. But the amazing efforts from the nursery staff, I can see that on my child now. The staff are very friendly and supportive.

Reply from Sally Rutledge, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh

Thank you so much for the lovely review. Over the last few months, your son is starting to become a real chatterbox and is developing his independence within the room. The toddler room is enjoying watching him develop and grow.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended this nursery setting for almost 2 years and is now currently transitioning throughout preschool to prepare for school starting in September. I am more than happy with his nursery and preschool experience, the staff have been fabulous throughout, are really friendly and have helped
him prepare on target for school. His key worker and all the staff will be truly missed by my son and I. Wishing both my son and the staff all the luck and love in the world for their future.

Reply from Lorraine Dalipe, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh

Thank you so much for such a lovely review. We have totally loved having your son with us and watching him develop and become ready for his next adventure to school. The Eastleigh staff are amazing and a credit to have in Hopscotch.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended this setting for a little over 2 years now and has grown so much in that time, in more ways than one, and it's all thanks to the amazing staff. There have been many positive changes in those 2 years and it will be an extremely sad day when my daughter has to leave.

Reply from Lorraine Dalipe, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh

Thank you for the lovely review. It has been a delight having your daughter with us at Hopscotch Eastleigh. We are very much looking forward to the Preschool graduation and celebrating your child's next adventure with you all.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We absolutely love Hopscotch Nursery! My children have been attending the setting since 2014 and both have got so much out of their time there. We’ve seen lots of changes over the years and things just keep getting better! There’s now lots of visibility around what the children are doing and with the
introduction of the app, we get a fab insight into what our son is doing day to day.
The team are brilliant and always so positive and thoughtful at handover.
The children get to see so much (ie tadpoles turning into frogs, caterpillars turning into butterflies, even trips to the library!) that they wouldn’t necessarily be able to see at home, and I know lots of effort goes into setting these things up behind the scenes.

Reply from sally Rutledge, Integration Team - Head Office at Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh

Hi Vickee. Thank you so much for the lovely review. The children are loving the new experiences we have been having over the last few weeks. The little frogs are keeping everyone very busy - especially when they escape. I agree the Eastleigh team are amazing.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My girls love it here, they do before and after school club as well as holiday club. My girls are always talking about everyone here as well as how amazing their activities are at holiday club. The staff are amazing and will help you with any advice you may need.

Reply from sally Rutledge, Integration Team - Head Office at Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh

Hi Vicki. Thank you for the review. We are really focusing on the Afterschool and
Holiday club within our Hopscotch Eastleigh setting. Last week they all enjoyed a Circus themed week, learning to juggle, face paints and making healthy snacks. I agree the Eastleigh Staff are amazing and go above and beyond.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Hopscotch is wonderful! From the moment I took my then 9-month old for a look around, it has felt like the right place for us. My daughter is now 3 and thriving. Her speech and language, ability to play and share with others and eat nicely, whilst also using manners, have all significantly improved
since starting nursery. She has consistently been with 1 key person, whom she adores and has followed her journey since she started. The nursery has accommodated my daughter's needs and food intolerance and make sure to prepare delicious meals that she can safely eat. Every single member of staff are loving, kind, knowledgeable and attentive both to the child and their families. They supported us when my daughter's dad passed away and have been nothing but professional and yet caring. My daughter is always so excited and happy to go to nursery and is always happy and chatty about her time spent there. I truly couldn't recommend Eastleigh Hopscotch enough.

Reply from sally Rutledge, Integration team -Head office at Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh

Hi Charlotte. Thank you for the beautiful review. We are so happy that your daughter enjoys her time with us at Hopscotch. It is really important to us that we support the whole family, not just the child that attends the setting. Eastleigh Team are a credit to the Hopscotch Family.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.760)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.760) out of 10 for Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.792 for Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh is calculated as follows: ( (198 Excellents x 5) + (36 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 240 Ratings = 4.792

  • 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 4.968 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh is based on 18 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 93 number of registered child places is 18.6. 18 Positive Reviews ÷ 18.6 = 0.968

  • 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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Linda

Linda Jobling

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2011

Hi, I am Linda the Manager of Eastleigh Hopscotch Nursery. I have been working for Hopscotch since 2011, where I started as a lunchtime assistant in the baby room at our Lee on Solent setting. I moved to our Eastleigh Nursery in 2022 as Deputy Manager to cover maternity leave. I am a qualified SENCO and am here to ensure that all children your child is given the best possible start in their own personal learning journey.


As a mum to 4 children, I understand how important it is to a parent to know that they will be leaving their children in a caring, safe, and secure place. I absolutely love coming to work every day and find it a privilege to be a part of each and every one of our children’s learning and development journeys. There is no better start to the day than seeing a child’s smiling face coming through our Nursery door ready for a fun-filled day, of exciting and learning-rich activities.


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Aimee Gray

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2015

Hi, I am Aimee and I started at Hopscotch in 2015. I am so proud of what I have achieved at Hopscotch from working starting as a Nursery Nurse and progressing to Room leader at our Gosport branch to becoming a Deputy Manager and supporting our newer settings at Portswood and now Eastleigh.