Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham

9 Fielder Drive, Fareham PO14 1JE
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9.9 61 Reviews
  • Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham, Fareham
At Hopscotch Fareham, they have an exquisitely designed environment, and a brilliant, well-qualified, and motivated team of practitioners building caring, trusting, and strong relationships with children and their families. With open plan rooms and free-flow to the outdoor areas this nursery really does offer children an environment in which they can feel safe and ready to learn through the play opportunities their team creates.

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

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

Care Provided by Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Dani Athersmith (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • Total Places for Children
  • 80
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham

  • Breakfast Club: 07:30 - 08:00 - £5.35
    Full Day: 08:00 - 18:00 - £70.45
    Morning: 08:00 - 13:00 - £48.70
    Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00 - £47.10
    School Day (7 hours only between 08.00 - 16.30): £63.70


  • Fees applicable from 1st March 2024, and are increased annually.
    Additional Charges – when in receipt of Free Entitlement.
    Charges are applied at a rate of £2.70 per funded hour and reviewed annually in line with fee increases.
    For more information please visit our website.


  • Parking
  • They have on site parking for parents


Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham Reviews (61)

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Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.905) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham has 61 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have loved our time at Hopscotch Fareham, first with my daughter (preschool room) and now with my son (baby room). The staff are all wonderful and really work hard to make sure that the children feel loved and happy during their time at the nursery, as well as focusing on their social and cognitive
development. The facilities are lovely, especially the soft play and sensory room.

Reply from Fiona Ellery, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham

Thank you for such a lovely review that shows the brilliant work the team do from babies right through to preschool.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Hopscotch has been amazing with both of my daughters! One who has ASD! They are such a supportive nursery! And I genuinely couldn’t ask for more from a nursery; they have so many activities they do with the children, anything you are struggling with or need advice with you can talk to the staff, I have
built amazing relationships with all of the staff there they are all lovely! Would recommend this nursery to anyone who wants the best for their children and wants them to thrive and have the best education in their all-important pre-school years!

Reply from Fiona Ellery, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham

Thank you for such a positive review; we love having your girls here too!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Hopscotch Fareham has by far been the best nursery I have had my girls attend. My youngest has been there for 12-months, and she is so happy and content, literally runs threw the door without a backward glance. They are great at enriching the learning of the children whether by painting or outdoor activities
or even by having animals visit, so far, we have had chicks, tadpoles, and guinea pigs. My eldest attended preschool before starting mainstream education, and Hopscotch gave her the best start to succeed at school. I can not recommend this nursery enough.

Reply from Fiona Ellery, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham

Thank you for such a gorgeous review and appreciation of all the ways the team enrich the children's learning.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We originally viewed Hopscotch when I was pregnant, and it felt “right” from the off. We hadn’t met our baby yet, but we knew we wanted him to go there, and we were so right. I had to return from maternity early, and Hopscotch went above and beyond to take our little boy on at only 4-months-old, and
we still feel they care that way nearly -years later! The staff there are fantastic, and the genuine love and care ooze from the pores of all of them. Our little boy is happiest when he knows he is going to nursery, and we are safe in the knowledge he has the best time and the best care-Thank you, Hopscotch team!

Reply from Fiona Ellery, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham

Thank you for such a glowing review; we absolutely love having him with us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two little ones attend this nursery and they really enjoy it. It’s very well run. The food is made on-site. They have a soft play, and all of the staff are wonderful. Being open from 7:30-18:30 is perfect for my working needs, and I love that I can use the app to check on the care diary and see updates
of what they’ve been up to.

Reply from Fiona Ellery, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham

Thank you for such a positive review, especially since you've been with us since day one!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot express how much my son loves attending this nursery. He has been here since he was 8 months old, (when the nursery was in its early stages), is now in the preschool, and has flourished in their care. Kind, attentive staff, supportive management, good facilities, and a variety of learning activities
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Reply from Fiona Ellery, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham

I can't believe how time has flown! Thank you for such positive feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely caring staff. Very professional. Everything is to a high standard. I am very impressed.
The food is of good quality and my children seem to love it. Communication is fantastic and always keeping me updated on the app.
The best nursery in the area.

Reply from Fiona Ellery, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham

Thank you for such positive feedback. Hope you are enjoying this lovely Easter sunshine. See you soon!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I remember looking round nurseries before Covid-19 and I came away with such a good feeling about Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham, from its beautiful setting and most importantly the way staff interacted with children. As a nervous parent thinking about going back to work, it's important to feel like
you have made the right decision. Seven months on and I cannot fault Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham, such a wonderful nursery. My son is thriving, the staff are lovely and the facilities they have are fantastic. They are also excellent at communicating and keeping me updated. Would one hundred percent recommend.

Reply from Fiona Ellery, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham

Thank you for such a positive review, we are delighted that your son has settled in so well at nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a family, we cannot recommend Hopscotch, Fareham enough. Our little boy started back in August, I was apprehensive about leaving him but the team were so reassuring and supportive to us all. He has thrived in their care since his first day, the care and opportunities that he receives are amazing
and he teaches us new things every day (especially new nursery rhymes).
The staff have a clear love and passion for their jobs and it shines through in every aspect. They know him so well and his face lights up as soon as he is greeted by the team! As a mummy who was nervous at the start, seeing his smile and confidence when going into nursery has reassured me that he is loving every minute of his time here!
We get regular tapestry updates which show us the wide range of activities that he participates in and just how much fun he has at nursery.
We really cannot thank you enough for everything that you do, not only for our little boy but for us as a family too! You are all amazing!

Reply from Fiona Ellery, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham

Thank you so much for such positive feedback, we love that you and your little boy are so happy with nursery life.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Where do I start with the positive comments I have about this place? Everything has been amazing here since my little girl started one and a half years ago. The staff are very attentive, caring, the manager always deals with queries in a friendly way and I always receive such a fast response. My little
girl is very well looked after, eats well and loves going. I have recently recommended the nursery to other mum's that I know and their children now attend and love it also. I would definitely recommend this nursery and you will not be disappointed. Much higher care than I received at another nursery for my son. The staff get to know the children on such a personal level and nothing is too much for them. I feel that they go above and beyond.

Reply from Fiona Ellery, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham

Thank you so much for such a glowing review! Covid has made it hard for new families to get a sense of what we do, this really helps!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our eldest daughter transferred from another nursery which closed. We were happy with the previous nursery but were pleasantly surprised to find Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham is even better. We can't fault the setting or the staff. We are vegetarian and there is no trouble in providing our daughter
with tasty and interesting food. Our daughter has a great time and is always happy to go nursery. We always enjoy seeing what she gets up to in the app updates and the range of activities seems to let her do the stuff she enjoys, while supporting her learning. We are very happy our daughter moved to Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham and we've just reserved a place for our youngest daughter to follow her.

Reply from Fiona Ellery, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham

Thank you so much for such a positive review! It really helps new families get a sense of what we do here at Hopscotch Fareham.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Would very much recommend. Our daughter is not only safe and looked after but is always learning and developing new skills. The staff are extremely friendly, professional and nothing is ever too much hassle.

Reply from Fiona Ellery, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham

Thank you so much for such a positive review, it's an absolute pleasure!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thank you to the manager and everyone at Hopscotch Fareham for caring for our daughter, I absolutely cannot fault you! Our daughter has had the best time with you all, anyone who is considering this setting for their child, do it! Genuine caring staff, great facilities, menus for the kids are brilliant
and to top it all off, the things our daughter has learnt shocks me weekly, she loves to learn because of how fun it's been. We absolutely cannot thank you enough for everything you have done, excited for the school years but we will all miss you!

Reply from Fiona Ellery, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham

Thank you so much for such a positive review. I will make sure your feedback is shared across the nursery. We have loved sharing your daughter's journey and know she is going to have a wonderful time at school.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Hopscotch Day Nursery, Fareham for nearly one month now. All of the staff have made us feel welcome from day one. My son will go to the ladies in the baby room with no fuss and this has made my return to work a lot easier knowing he has been left in safe hands and he is happy enough
to stay with them. Nothing is too much trouble for them. Unfortunately, my son suffers badly with reflux and they have dealt with this really well, working with the ways I try to keep his reflux to a minimum at home. They are all so friendly and lovely, including the managers.

Reply from Fiona Ellery, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham

Thank you so much for this feedback, I will pass it on to the ladies in the room. We enjoy having your lovely lad with us and it is our absolute pleasure to do everything we can to make him as comfortable and content as possible.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is amazing, from the staff to the equipment, to the activities, to the food provided. We moved our little girl from another nursery here (extremely appalled with the previous one) and were a tad nervous trying again, but from the very first contact with Hopscotch, we knew this was the right
move for us.

Reply from Fiona Ellery, Nursery Manager at Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham

Thank you so much for taking the time to give us such a glowing review. We love taking care of your daughter at nursery and watching her thrive. All the best.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I could not wish to send my little boy to a better nursery than Hopscotch in Fareham, the staff and management are amazing!
Me and my partner know that our son will be looked after and cared for like he has been over the last 6 months, our son is diary-free and the team have really gone the extra
mile to ensure he has a variety of foods.
The staff really take their time to listen and understand and give advice when they feel it is needed and keeping us informed of our son's progress.
The feeling of knowing my son will be kept safe and happy with the amazing staff at Fareham is such a great feeling for a parent, and I know he loves seeing all the ladies each day too!

Reply from Freya Derrick, Managing Director at Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham

Hi Alex, many thanks for taking the time to post a review, and for trusting us with your son's care - it's lovely to read that the efforts of the Fareham team are so highly appreciated!
Kind regards, Freya.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves going to Hopscotch nursery. All the staff members are so friendly, always happy and nothing is ever too much trouble. My daughter has developed so much in her confidence towards others and has made so many lovely friends. I couldn’t have asked for a better stepping stone
prior to her starting school.

Reply from Freya Derrick, Managing Director at Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham

Hi Sarah, many thanks for taking the time to post a review, and for trusting us with your daughter's care - seeing confidence grow, and friendships develop is one of the highlights of our jobs! Wishing her the best of luck as she starts her journey through school, and please make sure to let us know how she gets on. Kind regards, Freya.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl absolutely loves the nursery as do I. It’s helped my daughter no end with friendships, compassion and enjoyment. Thank you so much.

Reply from Freya Derrick, Managing Director at Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham

Hi Danika, many thanks for taking the time to post a review, and for trusting us with your daughter's care - we thrive on seeing friendships develop, and watching the first flushes of managing emotions, and look forward to sharing the rest of her journey with us. Kind regards, Freya.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What a wonderful preschool and nursery. My daughter really did not do too well at a previous nursery and has blossomed at Hopscotch. The staff are excellent and the management more than helpful with adjustments and requests. I would happily recommend Hopscotch to others. The soft play is a nice touch
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Reply from Freya Derrick, Managing Director at Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham

Hi Michael, many thanks for taking the time to post a review, and for trusting us with your daughter's care - I'm so happy to hear that she is flourishing and look forward to sharing the rest of her journey with us. Kind regards, Freya.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my boys attend this nursery and I couldn't be happier with the care they are receiving. I have no worries about them whilst I'm at work. All the staff are incredibly friendly, warm and welcoming and I feel they make genuine connections will all the children in their care. I highly recommend Hopscotch
Fareham.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.905)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.905) out of 10 for Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham 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 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 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 4.905 for Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham is calculated as follows: ( (308 Excellents x 5) + (24 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 336 Ratings = 4.905

  • 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 Fareham is based on 28 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 80 number of registered child places is 16, which has been reached with 28 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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Dani

Dani Athersmith

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2010

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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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Felicity Raddon

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2020

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