Hopscotch Day Nursery
Childcare provider details
Telephone
01225 448191
Registration Type
Day Nursery
Website
WebsiteAbout the childcare provider
Description
Hopscotch is unique in Bath in that we are one big room, currently split into a baby area, toddler area and preschool area. The room is separated by dividers to ensure the children can have time within their own age groups but still enjoy playing together at certain times of the day. We encourage a lot of mixing of the ages, for the younger children adore the older children, who in turn learn the behavioural expectations of how to be with the younger children.
We offer a range of activities day to day, including: (very!) messy / imaginative / exploratory; and risky play as well as our extracurricular activities: Spanish; Tennis; Baskervilles Gymnasics; Ballet. We also visit a local care home once a week to enjoy some arts & crafts with the residents.
We're very fortunate to be surrounded by many schools so rarely have a preschooler attend a school on their own. We also have 2 parks, local shops, a church and pretty walks. We're able to travel further afield using the Hopscotch minibus, or if we'd rather there's a bus stop right outside to take us into town to the Bath Library or Abbey.
Our Ethos
What is Hopscotch all about? THE UNIQUE CHILD: We intend to promote children’s:
- Independence through offering children freedom of choice and giving them responsibilities as we feel this will increase their self-confidence and also give them a sense of belonging as they feel a part of Hopscotch.
- Confidence by making children feel a part of Hopscotch, allowing them to lead and acknowledge their say counts, it will help them gain a sense of achievement and increase their willingness to ‘have a go’ in life. Also, through furthering their knowledge, offering opportunities to embed their learning, we hope to help them reach a higher level of academic achievement.
- Positive Relationships by encouraging children to create and maintain relationships and teaching them to listen to and respect others views and opinions, thus building on the social behavioural expectations in life. Through teaching them kindness and equality amongst their peers, it will increase their social interactions in life and teach them to be inclusive and respectful of others.
‘We aim to promote children’s unique identities by focusing on their independence & confidence, encouraging them to gain a voice in society.’
Most importantly we provide a home from home environment which is caring, nurturing and safe. Enabling children to play, learn and grow happily and securely. Our environment allows the children to make choices, explore things of interest, be imaginative, creative and learn actively.
We encourage every child's learning by providing a well-balanced and stimulating range of adult led and child led activities across the areas defined in the Early Years Foundation Stage practice guidance (for learning and development). These are all planned around the children’s interests. These experiences allow individuals to progress at their own pace and reach their full potential whilst having fun in a comfortable environment.
We believe particular attention should be paid to the child's personal, social and emotional skills. Self-confidence is encouraged, enabling the children to form positive relationships with their peers, make choices and explore the environment.
We respect parents and carers as the child's first educator. We ensure they are involved in Nursery life as much as possible through a range of techniques. Practitioners build trusting and secure relationships with their key families.We give all practitioners the opportunity to gain further appropriate qualifications that will benefit themselves and the whole group. Practitioners are encouraged to reflect on practice and work as a team to constantly improve the setting.
The core belief of the team is honesty, we are always honest with each other, the children, the parents and any other associates that we work with.
What age ranges do you cater for?
12 months to 4 years
What is the maximum children you will cater for
30
Opening hours
Monday: 7:30 - 18:00
Tuesday: 7:30 - 18:00
Wednesday: 7:30 - 18:00
Thursday: 7:30 - 18:00
Friday: 7:30 - 16:00
Cost information
| Per Hour | Per Session | Per Day | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 1 years | 9.50 | 1 | ||
| 2 years | 9.00 | 2 | ||
| 3 - 5 years | 8.50 | 3 |
Location
Address
98 Wellsway Bath BA2 4SD
Base Area
Lyncombe
Local Offer
Local offer webpage
Facilites and provisions
Facilites
- Wheelchair access
- Locked doors and fences
- Enclosed property
- Parking outside
- Pets on the premises
- Quiet area
- Accessible property
- Secure / enclosed outdoor space
- Dedicated Play Room
- Garden pond
- Large garden
- Use of car / minibus
- Nursery equipment / pushchairs / car seats
- CCTV
Provisions
- Meals provided
- Arts, crafts and messy play
- Sit and ride equipment including bikes and scooters
- Books and story time
- Computer and ICT facilities
- Dressing up
- Multi-cultural & special needs promoting toys (inclusive toys)
- Games
- Construction
- Natural resources
- Music, dance and drama
- Song / rhyme time
- Sensory toys and equipment
- Outdoor play equipment
- Play park nearby
- Mud garden
- Forest skills
- Cooking
- Visits to groups / libraries / children's centres
- Outings eg park, play areas, soft play