Right in the heart of Eastleigh – train station five minutes away, bus station two – this nursery works for busy families without feeling rushed once you’re inside. Two gardens, a dedicated Waddler Room and carefully designed indoor spaces create a place where children move through their day with curiosity and growing independence.
Hello! I’m Sammie. I’ve been in Early Years for 16 years, and I still love how different every day can be with young children. Come and see us – I’d really like to meet you and get to know your family.
Our Team
Ruby SaundersDeputy Manager
Alice PerryDeputy Manager
Vanessa BlackerAdministrator
Fran PlummerNursery Cook
FAQ’s
How many children can Eastleigh accommodate?
Eastleigh is a 97-place nursery across four rooms.
Nursery rooms - age and stage
Children are cared for in four dedicated rooms: Under 2s, Waddlers, Toddlers and Preschool. Each room is designed around children’s developmental stage, with the Waddlers room providing a supported transition space as children move on from the baby room.
What are your opening hours and session times?
Eastleigh is open 7:30am–6:00pm, Monday to Friday, with morning, afternoon, school day and full day sessions available all year round. A Breakfast Club is also available from 7:30am.
Is parking available?
Yes – on-site parking is available.
Do you accept government-funded hours?
Yes. We offer two funding packages: Basic Funding (restrictions apply) and Premium Flex Funding (all-inclusive). More information is available on the Fees & Funding page.
“Children have a good attitude to learning. They enjoy the range of resources that they can freely access, both outside and inside.
Children who speak English as an additional language are well supported. Staff use key words from children’s home languages and use them alongside English words.” Ofsted 2023
My little girl has been attending Hopscotch Eastleigh since she was 7 months old, she is nearly 2 years old. From her time in the Baby room, through to Waddlers and now going for settle visits to the Toddler room. Since starting, I have been very pleased with her progress and all the activities that are on offer. The staff provide weekly roundups on the app at the end of the week, so us parents can see the activities the children have been involved in, which I love to see. I am also happy with the balanced and wide variety of food on offer, as this has given her opportunities to try things, she may not necessarily have at home. All the staff have been great with her and are enthusiastic in encouraging her to grow and develop. She absolutely loves Nursery and it is reassuring to know I can go to work and she is happy there. I cannot recommend the Nursery enough. Linda and the management team are so welcoming too. Thank you!
Overall ExperienceReview from Paul B (Father of Child) published on 10 November 2025
From my experience, it’s best to speak directly with your child’s key person or use the family app, as this helps to resolve things faster and ensures better communication. Meals are generally good, though there are quite a lot of crackers and similar snacks – more fresh, balanced options would be lovely. Since the nursery has its own kitchen, a bit more variety and a slightly heartier afternoon meal would make a real difference for children staying all day. Sometimes I notice children crying for longer before being comforted, and usually senior staff step in rather than assistants. Small details like wiping noses or noticing toilet signals could be improved. I appreciate the updates and photos in the app, though a bit more detailed feedback about each child’s day would be helpful. Overall, I trust the team and can see that they care, but a little more consistency and attention to detail would make the experience even better.
Overall ExperienceReview from M D (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2025
The first 6 weeks at Hopscotch have been fantastic, we don’t have any complaints and are very happy with the care our child is receiving. All staff are friendly and welcoming and keep is updated on the days activities. We look forward to continuing our journey through babies room and onwards. Thanks to all staff and management for a great experience so far.
Overall ExperienceReview from N F (Grandmother of Child) published on 23 October 2025
