First class child care at family friendly prices

Early years that aren’t rushed

Independent childcare for children aged 0–5 — across Brighton and the South East.

At Hopscotch, we give children the time, space and care to grow at their own pace. Our nurseries are places full of warmth, play and possibility — where curiosity is encouraged, childhood is respected, and no one’s ever told to “hurry up.”

We’ve been supporting families for over 36 years. As an independent, family-run group, we’re proud to offer high-quality, funded childcare that feels personal, grounded and genuinely supportive — from a child’s very first day, to the moment they’re ready for school.

Our nurseries

What makes Hopscotch different?

We care deeply.

Hopscotch was built on a belief: that childhood isn’t something to be rushed through. We invest in our people, our spaces, and the children in our care — because we know that what happens in these early years shapes everything that follows.

We know what we’re doing.

With more than three decades of experience and consistently high standards across all our nurseries, we’re trusted by thousands of families to deliver childcare that’s safe, enriching and rooted in expert early years practice.

We follow their lead.

Children learn best when they’re happy, engaged and free to explore. That’s why our nurseries are full of open-ended play, joyful moments and child-led discovery. We create the space — they make the magic.