Hopscotch Day Nursery
Good★ 4.6 on GoogleBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in Sutton for children from birth to 8+, open 08:00 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in October 2022. Open since 2007, with 44 places.
What it costs
Prices change without notice. Treat these as what to ask about, not a quote.
What childcare usually costs in Sutton
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Sutton from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
SM2 6JDWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 6 October 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children happily arrive and confidently wave goodbye to their parents. There is a calm atmosphere at this very welcoming setting. Staff are kind and attentive to children's needs, and children benefit from plenty of cuddles and warm interactions. For instance, staff rock children in their arms and sing to them when they become tired.
Children are very sociable, enjoy each other's company and have animated conversations with each other. They know the routines of the setting and follow staff's instructions. For example, they line up and wait patiently before going back to their classroom.
Children are confident and feel safe and secure at this setting. Staff regularly praise and celebrate their achievements. For instance, staff tell children, 'Give yourselves a pat on the back,' after circle time. This helps to build their self-esteem and sense of pride.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- support the staff team to make the most of their interactions with children, to progress their communication and language skills further.
- 6 October 2022Good
- 7 December 2016Good
- 17 April 2013Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Hopscotch Day Nursery
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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