As the original Hopscotch nursery – open since 2005 – Gosport has spent more than two decades becoming part of the community. The nursery occupies a beautiful grade-listed building with high ceilings and original features that give it a character you simply can’t replicate. A separate Under 2s building with its own sensory room means the youngest children have a space that’s calm, purposeful and designed entirely for them.
Hi, I’m Michele. I’ve worked in Early Years for over 28 years, and I’ve been part of the Hopscotch family for just over a year. Joining Hopscotch and settling into our Gosport nursery truly felt like coming home. The characterful building, passionate team, and wonderful families are what make it so special. I started my career in childcare when my own children were young, and I’ve never looked back. I believe every child is unique, and that building strong partnerships with families is at the heart of giving children the very best start in life. I’d love to show you around and introduce you to the team.
Our Team
Megan MooreDeputy Manager
FAQ’s
How many children can Gosport accommodate?
Gosport is an 88-place nursery across three rooms, plus a separate dedicated Under 2s building.
Nursery rooms - age and stage
Children are cared for in three dedicated rooms aligned to age and stage: Under 2s (in a separate building), Toddlers and Preschool – each designed around developmentally appropriate routines and experiences.
What are your opening hours and session times?
Gosport 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 happily arrive at the nursery and receive a warm welcome from staff. Children who arrive early enjoy ‘breakfast club’. Older children confidently find their friends upon arrival and talk about what they might be having for lunch..”
My daughter has been attending the nursery since she was 8 months old and is due to leave in September for school. She has loved her time at Hopscotch and still gets excited to go in every morning. She speaks so fondly of all the practitioners in preschool and loves to tell me about her day every evening. I feel that her key worker was a perfect fit for my daughter and matches her energy perfectly, it’s clear that they have a wonderful bond and my daughter adores her. Anything we’re focussing on at home has been followed through within the nursery without needing to ask for support in these areas. The management team are active and visible throughout the setting and it’s evident they have good understanding of the children as individuals. I couldn’t ask for a better team of people to trust with my daughter everyday, knowing she is safe and happy when at the nursery.
Overall Experience2 Dec 2025: Claire T (Mother of Child)
Our twins have been going to Hopscotch for the last year, and overall I am incredibly happy with the support and engagement from staff. They call or message me if there’s any slight issue or concerns, and do take any concerns seriously. The twins absolutely love it there and are such happy, social and clever little cookies, all with the help of the Hopscotch staff who are understandably a huge part of their lives.
Overall ExperienceReview from Sonia T (Mother of Child)
Great nursery, my daughter loves it here, they are supportive, caring staff and they are great for development and learning. Bonus is having the app to be updated on what they have done that day and the great food they provide.
Overall ExperienceReview from R J (Mother of Child)
I am extremely happy with this nursery. The staff are fab and it feels like they genuinely have a great relationship with my child, he always comes home happy and excited to go into nursery. He has especially thrived in the preschool room where he has an excellent key worker who tailors activities to his learning and development needs. I am happy with the communication from management around my child’s needs and at times there has been situations I’ve requested more conversations and explanations around, and they have been more than happy to do that to ensure both me and my child are happy there. Overall I will be sad to see my child leave this year and would absolutely recommend this nursery.
Overall ExperienceReview from Lauren C (Mother of Child)
