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First Friends Day Nursery - Eastleigh

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2022)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·First Friends Day Nursery, Grantham Road, Eastleigh, SO50 5PU · Hampshire
Number of places
44 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2022
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

First Friends Day Nursery is a family-operated group of nurseries in Hampshire, committed to fostering a love of learning through play and a strong connection with nature. Their approach cultivates curiosity and confidence in children, laying a foundation for lifelong learning.

The nursery group has received awards for its early years care and is dedicated to providing warm and nurturing environments. They also implement various specialised programmes, including a thoughtful food programme, movement and mindfulness activities, and an Earth Explorers Programme.

The organisation actively supports its local community by partnering with charities, such as Naomi House & Jacksplace for 2026. The nursery also prioritises safety and security, clear communication with families, and caters to children with Special Educational Needs.

Our ethos

First Friends Day Nursery is committed to fostering a love of learning through play and a strong connection with nature. Their approach cultivates curiosity and confidence in children, laying a foundation for lifelong learning. They implement specialised programmes including movement and mindfulness, and an Earth Explorers Programme.

What it's like

Children feel happy, safe and secure in the nursery's warm and welcoming environment. They develop strong bonds with staff and enjoy trying new foods. Older children are confident and well-behaved, benefiting from a wide range of resources that support their individual interests.

Family-runNature-focused learningAward-winningThoughtful Food ProgrammeEarth Explorers Programme

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm, for 51 weeks of the year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for First Friends Day Nursery - Eastleigh

Last inspected 22 February 2022 · Tara Naylor

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children feel happy, safe and secure in the nursery's warm and welcoming environment. They develop strong bonds with staff and enjoy trying new foods. Older children are confident and well-behaved, benefiting from a wide range of resources that support their individual interests.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and her staff have high expectations for all children and plan a good range of learning experiences.
  • Partnerships with parents are good, and parents speak highly of the staff and the quality of care and learning.
  • The manager is a strong leader, and staff feel valued and supported.
  • Staff develop strong, trusting relationships with children, supporting their personal, social, and emotional development.
  • Opportunities for children to learn about the wider world are a strength, including celebrations and learning about other cultures and beliefs.

Areas to develop

  • 1reflect more closely on staff's professional development to help evaluate and target training that contributes to the continued quality of teaching, to support children's learning to the highest level
  • 2enhance staff's understanding of how to use their knowledge of what children know and can do to plan more precisely for their next steps in learning.
Inspection #10194085 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak very highly of the staff and the good-quality care and learning experiences they provide for children.

They comment that the 'caring and dedicated staff have helped our child's confidence really grow'.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff plan a good range of learning experiences to ensure all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress from their starting points.

Outdoor space

Staff supervise children as they play indoors and outdoors and at mealtimes, to ensure their physical welfare.

Parent Reviews of First Friends Day Nursery - Eastleigh

5.0
(2)
Sarah Allen
a year ago

My son has been attending the nursery for a while now and I couldn’t ask for a better environment to leave him in safe hands in. The staff are kind and nurturing, creating lots of activities to keep the little ones entertained and help them develop. I can go about my day knowing my little one is happy and well cared for.

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Siobhan Hobbs
3 years ago

Both of my children attended first friends from age 2 until they started primary. I honestly couldn’t recommend highly enough! My son has asd and Rae and the staff have helped him so much. Sen staff are available here too! All of the staff are lovely, caring and patient with the children. I’m going to miss seeing them every morning!

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

22 February 2022

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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