Lee on the Solent sits right on the High Street, steps from the beach – and the team uses all of it. The library opposite, the park across the road and the shoreline itself are all part of the curriculum, brought to life through regular outings and dedicated Beach School sessions. Every room is on the ground floor with direct access to its own garden, so children move freely between indoors and outdoors throughout the day.
Hello, I’m Sophie. I’ve been with Hopscotch since 2007, and I still love seeing children grow into confident, independent little people. As a mum, I know finding the right nursery can feel daunting – so please call or email any time. I’d love to show you around.
Our Team
Ami LewisDeputy Manager
Maddie StevensDeputy Manager
Carrie-Ann ButlerAdministrator
Jane SmithCook
FAQ’s
How many children can Lee on the Solent accommodate?
Lee on the Solent is an 83-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?
Lee on the Solent 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 – 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.
“Managers and staff know all children well. They provide a range of learning opportunities, and children are confident to explore. All children make good progress from their initial starting points.”
Exceptional service to our child for toddlers to pre school. Have adapted activities to ensure development with emotions and co play have been hit. Staff are very warm and friendly and our child talks about them in a positive way at home! Thanks for providing such a wonderful environment for Rosa.
Overall ExperienceReview from Richard B (Father of Child) published on 9 March 2026
Everyone at the nursery makes every day for my boy an enjoyable one. Communication is great and the diversity and inclusion days that are celebrated is very community felt to participate in. The staff are wonderful, I couldn’t recommend them more!
Overall ExperienceReview from Charlotte R (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2026
I would recommend hopscotch lee on Solent to everyone. My experience with both my children has been fantastic. Currently my son is thriving, learning new skills and I feel confident he is safe and having an amazing day! Thankyou
Overall ExperienceReview from P S (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2026
We absolutely love Hopscotch in Lee. From the very beginning, we’ve felt so lucky that our child attends such a special nursery.
The staff are truly amazing – caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in every child’s development and happiness. It’s clear they really know and understand each child as an individual, and that makes such a difference. We’ve always felt completely confident leaving our child in their hands.
The provision is incredible. The environment is stimulating, welcoming, and thoughtfully set up to encourage curiosity, independence and creativity. There is always something exciting going on, and the range of activities they put on is fantastic. From themed days to creative projects and outdoor learning, it’s clear so much effort goes into making each day engaging and fun.
Most importantly, our child is happy, thriving and excited to go in every day – which says everything. We couldn’t recommend Hopscotch in Lee more highly. It really is a wonderful nursery.
Overall ExperienceReview from Katie G (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2026
Hopscotch is such a wonderful nursery. My child loves attending, and his individual needs are so well catered for. They are proactive in addressing any concerns and go above and beyond to accommodate your child’s needs, and they are so supportive towards parents. Whenever you enter the nursery, the atmosphere is always so lovely, and you can tell the staff are passionate about their roles and love teaching the children. There are great outdoor spaces, which my child loves to explore, and even an extra space upstairs for soft play.
Overall ExperienceReview from A H (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2026
