Hopscotch Pre-school
Good★ 4.3 on GoogleBirth to 8+Open for decades
A pre-school in Birmingham for children from birth to 8+, open sessions in term time, often mornings. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in January 2025. Open since 2002, with 25 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Birmingham
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Birmingham 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
B30 2AAWhat 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, 20 January 2025 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Staff create strong bonds with the children and their families at this nurturing setting. They know the children well and they value their home experiences. For example, during 'Superhero Bears' week, each child takes home their own mini bear and brings it back to report on their weekend together. This strengthens the link between home and the setting and allows children to share their experiences.
Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour, which they communicate clearly to the children. Children behave well and fully engage in their learning. This helps to create the calm environment in which children play and learn.
Staff aim to develop children's understanding of the world around them and their place within it. Children benefit from regular walks around the local area. For example, they visit the local shops, garden centre and park. This helps children to make sense of their environment and develop a sense of belonging within their community. Staff organise the day effectively and routines are well established.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- develop further ways to support children's early writing skills that are commonly used and understood n support staff to encourage children to access all activities on offer during independent play, so that they make even better progress across all areas of learning.
- 20 January 2025Good Safeguarding: Yes
- 14 May 2019Good
- 14 November 2014Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Hopscotch Pre-school
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
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.
Pre-schools within a couple of miles
This one is first. Tick it and one or two others to see them side by side.