# Hopscotch Nursery

Hopscotch Nursery is a full-day nursery at 9 Nizells Avenue, Hove, BN3 1PL, in Preston, Brighton and Hove. It is registered for 77 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 69 reviews (October 2026). It is run by ACPH Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-nursery-ey455753  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 9 Nizells Avenue, Hove, BN3 1PL
- Registered places: 77
- Phone: 01273 772028
- Website: https://www.hopscotch.uk.com/our-nurseries/seven-dials
- Run by: [ACPH Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/acph-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY455753

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 27 March 2025, 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/EY455753

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2012 (Reference EY455753). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455753)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455753)
- Registered places: 77 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455753)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/206530)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 9 Nizells Avenue, Hove, BN3 1PL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.830597,-0.154822

- Station: Brighton, 0.6 miles
- Station: Hove, 0.8 miles
- Station: London Road (Brighton), 0.9 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St Ann's Well Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Powis Square, 0.3 miles
- Park: Dyke Road Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Norfolk Square, 0.4 miles
- Park: Brunswick Square, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Brighton and Hove there are about 2.2 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 69 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Brighton Girls GDST |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| The Montessori Place |  | 1–18 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Windlesham School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Stanford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Forest Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-forest-nursery-2813753) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Blueberry Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blueberry-nursery-school-2842143) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/young-sussex-nursery-brighton-2545705) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Young Friends Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/young-friends-kindergarten-ey455240) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Hove Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-hove-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey494565) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Magnolia Tree Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/magnolia-tree-day-nursery-and-preschool-2846893) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Hopscotch Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 27 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hopscotch Nursery take?

Hopscotch Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 77 children at any one time.

### Who runs Hopscotch Nursery?

Hopscotch Nursery is run by ACPH Limited, which runs 7 nurseries.

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

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

### How do I contact Hopscotch Nursery?

You can call 01273 772028 and visit www.hopscotch.uk.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455753)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hopscotch+Children%27s+Nurseries+-+Seven+Dials&query_place_id=ChIJ_1OQTWmFdUgRJY-RjX_X2zY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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