# Chester Hopscotch

Chester Hopscotch is a full-day nursery at Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 4BE, in Abbot's Mead, Cheshire West and Chester. It is registered for 76 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chester-hopscotch-ey244181  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 4BE
- Registered places: 76
- Phone: 01244 379005
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY244181

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 22 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY244181

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2002 (Reference EY244181). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY244181)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY244181)
- Registered places: 76 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY244181)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1518598)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 4BE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.208650,-2.906716

- Station: Bache, 0.6 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Countess of Chester Country Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Blacon adventure playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Upton Dene Play Area, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Cathedral Roads Play Area, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cheshire West and Chester there are about 2.4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Arches Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Highfield Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Mill View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Upton Heath CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| The Firs School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-countess-of-chester-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey491905) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [S4YC @ Blacon Cc](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/s4yc-blacon-cc-ey557131) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Learners Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-school-ey490294) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Stepping Stones](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-305344) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Fir Cones Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fir-cones-day-nursery-2699380) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [S4YC @ Upton Heath Nursery & OOSC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/s4yc-upton-heath-nursery-and-oosc-ey415296) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Chester Hopscotch's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Chester Hopscotch Outstanding at its inspection on 22 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Chester Hopscotch take?

Chester Hopscotch is registered with Ofsted for up to 76 children at any one time.

### Who runs Chester Hopscotch?

Chester Hopscotch is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited, which runs 300 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Chester Hopscotch?

Bache is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Chester Hopscotch?

You can call 01244 379005 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY244181)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+Chester+Hopscotch&query_place_id=ChIJhe1qcVfcekgRk7YTRZguMio)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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