# Hopscotch Day Nursery

Hopscotch Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at School Road, Kelvedon Hatch, CM15 0DH, in Kelvedon Hatch, Essex. It is registered for 35 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 10 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-day-nursery-ey248665  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: School Road, Kelvedon Hatch, CM15 0DH
- Registered places: 35
- Phone: 01277 372826
- Website: http://www.hopscotchdn.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY248665

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY248665

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2003 (Reference EY248665). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY248665)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY248665)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY248665)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/431633)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: School Road, Kelvedon Hatch, CM15 0DH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.667348,0.270981

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kelvedon Green, 0.1 miles
- Park: Fox Hatch, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex there are about 2.9 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 10 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Doddinghurst Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Doddinghurst Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Bentley St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Doves Christian Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-doves-christian-pre-school-ey545825) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Doddinghurst Community Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/doddinghurst-community-pre-school-508826) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Stondon Massey Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stondon-massey-pre-school-2741479) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [St. Margaret's Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-margarets-pre-school-ey538711) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [ABC Nursery & Pre School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-ey369791) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Tiny Treasures day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-treasures-day-nursery-ltd-ey276353) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hopscotch Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hopscotch Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 23 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hopscotch Day Nursery take?

Hopscotch Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Hopscotch Day Nursery?

You can call 01277 372826 and visit www.hopscotchdn.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY248665)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hopscotch+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ34iQTO-92EcRa2DGpcj6t0o)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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