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First Friends Day Nursery - Eastleigh # First Friends Day Nursery - Eastleigh Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2022) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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-run Nature-focused learning Award-winning Thoughtful Food Programme Earth 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. [Request pricing →](https://firstfriendsltd.co.uk/pricing-basingstoke) ## 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 - 1 reflect 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 - 2 enhance 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50180172) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of First Friends Day Nursery - Eastleigh Inspection date Feb 2022 Inspection no. 10194085 Lead inspector Tara Naylor Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50180172)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558651) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=first-friends-day-nursery-eastleigh-so50-5pu-ey558651) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocItbSob2Aevv0c5SOXnVIlUUuAkUc_1UjRPMtpJPvTReNCaqg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNYLWJyckt3EAE!2m1!1s0x487473e222c2c1db:0x69a514e661592e20) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLm6i8RWLbWySnGzE0jhtnh6P78LqNvFlGTS2NhbQAU6oOauw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN1anJUbEJREAE!2m1!1s0x487473e222c2c1db:0x69a514e661592e20) Reviews from Google for First Friends Day Nursery - Eastleigh. 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